there's no right or wrong here.... it's cool to get some opinions now & then but end of day, u guys should buy what u like through your eyes (and wallet ) and not worry too much bout what others think rite?

This post has been edited by ronnt88: Apr 8 2010, 02:57 PM

I called Samsung careline and they also don't know about the C7000's availability and list price...

Black levels?What does this term actually mean?Dynamic range??

The darkest black that the set can produce when fed with a 0% stimuli pattern. The lower this is and the higher the white levels (100% white), the higher ur contrast ratio.

It's still glare but if position it correctly it's not that obvious

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the plasma lifespan is around 100,000 hrs
how to check the total useage of your plasma?

This post has been edited by lamdogkc: Apr 8 2010, 03:48 PM

er..no body seems to talk about x28k vs x10k....

really need that comparisons since both price just about 200 in different

something to share about the lifespan of plasma & LCD
http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmat...v-lifespan.html

From my short viewing at Harvey, correct me if I'm wrong, it seem to me that Samsung's reflection is more than Panasonic, or is it because of the lighting & positioning at shop?

Also, I noticed Samsung PS42C450 has "clear" reflection image whereas the previous model PS42B450 has somehow double-image reflection. Does anyone encounter this or it's just my eyes wrong viewing?

yes, but what we see on the first day may differ from few months of usage down the road. So, the opinions on the floating black issue is very important. Lucky I read this thread, otherwise I would not know. Special thanks to Anfieldude.

Anfieldude can you pls, for everone here, explain in lay man's terms what this floating black is all about. I went to the avforms link but cannot comprehend.

Does it mean it will become grey after a few months from black?

No. Floating blacks means, that during some dark scenes the brightness will suddenly increase. The dark areas will change in brightness depending on the scenes.

The Rising Blacks issue is the absolute black level (meaning ur darkest blacks) will rise with time.

This post has been edited by anfieldude: Apr 8 2010, 09:22 PM

Saw that the 50" C7000 has a RRP of RM9999 in today's Star. Guess I am going with last year's B650...

And Samsung careline is useless...

^ Holy smokes..10K for a 50"..what were they thinking? And where's the C6500. Not everyone needs 3D.

Thanks Anfieldude. But I am moving towards Sony LCD now. I am disappointed with Panasonic's quality. For tens of years, I have been an ardent fan of Panasonic but lately I see, their stuff don't last. My Panasonic fridge gave problems within a few months and my panasonic washing machine, only 5 years, have died.

Once upon a time, my washing machine, lasted for 20 years. It was then "National".

So, after hearing all this rising and floating blacks, I am now giving up on Panasonic brands. Buying a Toshiba washing machine and a Sony 55 inch LCD.

washing machine why not go for Electrolux it serve me well for more then 11 yrs already
Sony TV is using Sumsung part and technology, I heard correct me if i'm wrong
all electrical goods, if can last til 5 yrs u should laughing already, everybody is cost cutting now how to produce good quality stuff.

C6500 might not even make it to our local market as it is not registered with energy commision, yet.

Very well said and I totally agree. I was once at a crossroad try to decide between Plasma and LCD technology. I got myself even more confused and harder to make a decision and I kept going back and forth on both of these technology. Each has its good and bad side. Then I finally made up my mind after speaking to some audiophiles who are into home entertainment and I finally went for the Plasma technology and my choice was a Panny - P42X28K and I must say that I got value for money.

Isn't it the same with the Panny G20? They can't be forcing 3D down our throats. Did they forget we are earning RM and not SGD. How frustrating!

This year what Malaysia will get from Panny is X, A, U, V and VT models for Plasma. No S models.


http://www.pmpressroom.com/products/press%...eng%20final.pdf

Panasonic VIERA TV Line-up for 2010
Plasma TV
Series Type Model Availability
VT Series Full HD 3D TH-P65VT20K August 2010
TH-P50VT20K August 2010
V Series Full HD TH-P50V20K April 2010
TH-P42V20K April 2010
U Series Full HD TH-P50U20K April 2010
A Series High Definition TH-P42A28K April 2010
X Series: High Definition TH-P50X20K April 2010
TH-P46X20K April 2010
TH-P42X20K April 2010

This post has been edited by chewkl: Apr 9 2010, 09:40 AM

so many different models, how to make sense of it all...

Actually not difficult to choose:

X : Entry level. 42" 46" 50" available
A : X series + better sound system, but 42" only
U : Entry level FullHD. 46" & 50" only
V : FullHD NeoPDP panel. 42" & 50" only
VT: FullHD 3D NeoPDP. 50" & 65" only

So, just pick one suit you....