Panasonic DLP has landed!!

Auditor55 · 08-07-04, 08:35 PM

I just saw the Panasonic DLP and it looked as good as the Samsung's, Mits and Toshiba's.

It looks similar to the Toshiba because of the side speakers , it looks almost idenitcal to the Panny LCD.

The Panny has the typical look of the DLP's that incorporate the HD2+ chip, which is very deep, rich and vibrant colors. Good black at same time very bright.

One thing I did notice about the Panny, "screen door effect" is visible from at least 6 feet. It still has a very nice picture.

Even though the Panny has the 8 segment color wheel, I did see one rainbow

abms · 08-07-04, 11:36 PM

I am new to the forum...like many.

I am about to buy...very interested in the Pany DLP, Mit DLP, Pany LCD, Tosh DLP.

What size DLP did you see?
Where did you see it?

From my net search, the delivery of the units is delayed till 2005...so your post surprises me (in a good way).

Does anyone know if TVAuthority will do a power buy on the Pany DLP?

Auditor55 · 08-08-04, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by abms
I am new to the forum...like many.

I am about to buy...very interested in the Pany DLP, Mit DLP, Pany LCD, Tosh DLP.

What size DLP did you see?
Where did you see it?

From my net search, the delivery of the units is delayed till 2005...so your post surprises me (in a good way).

Does anyone know if TVAuthority will do a power buy on the Pany DLP?

I saw the 50 inch Panny DLP.

Andersons TV & Stereo in Santa Clara, CA.

They must have decided to get those bad boy's out right now. If they wait until 2005 they must realise that they would be pulverized by competition by then.

2left · 08-08-04, 07:36 AM

I looked up the msrp for the 60" stand. $999!! And given the odd pedestal design of the tv, the stand is basically integral to the design.

HuntzHD · 08-08-04, 02:13 PM

what is the msrp on the panny?

Auditor55 · 08-08-04, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HuntzHD
what is the msrp on the panny?

$3499

HuntzHD · 08-08-04, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Auditor55
$3499

thanx

bobaphx · 08-10-04, 02:19 AM

What are the eight colors on the Panny 8 segment color wheel?
Does anyone know the answer to this?

bobaphx · 08-10-04, 02:21 AM

2 reds, 2 blues, 2 greens and 2 dark greens???

kculp · 08-10-04, 02:20 PM

I am most interested in the Panasonic PT-50DL54 DLP as I pre-ordered it sight unseen.

This was because of the HD2+ chip and 8 color wheel. It is a gamble, I know. Got a good price with shipping from an online vendor.

I am the type of person that doesn't really catch the "rainbow" with DLPs and the Sammys with the HD2+ chip seem to be running a bit high for my budget.

Would be interested in any in-store comparisons as I live in rural Iowa and we won't see these trickle down to what few electronic stores we have for a while. If these are truly out, the vendor will be calling to confirm so post here any critical comments.

Auditor55 · 08-10-04, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kculp

Would be interested in any in-store comparisons as I live in rural Iowa and we won't see these trickle down to what few electronic stores we have for a while. If these are truly out, the vendor will be calling to confirm so post here any critical comments.

Don't worry, if you like the look of DLP's you going to love the PQ on the Panny, its equal to the Mits, CPT. Kirks and Toshiba's. If nothing goes wrong with the set through shipping, you going have a real nice DLP.

Also, in store comparisons are basically worthless, because different sets are set up differently.

PackFan · 08-10-04, 05:03 PM

I would really like to see this set too. Actually the 60" version...

salukis · 08-10-04, 10:18 PM

Does anyone know what major chains are going to sell the Panny PT-50DL54? I've been checking BB and CC, neither know anything about it. Tweeter tells me they aren't planning on carrying it either.

PHHPHD · 08-10-04, 10:32 PM

I went to the local CC and they were taking a new Panny out of the box. I asked "is this the dlp?" and the guy said, "no, the LCD, Panasonic doesn't make a DLP." I quickly said yes they do to which he replied, "We won't carry them."

jagman2010 · 08-10-04, 11:47 PM

compusa.com has Panny PT-50DL54 50-inch DLP Rear Projection TV, Silver on their web site now.

PackFan · 08-10-04, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by jagman2010
compusa.com has Panny PT-50DL54 50-inch DLP Rear Projection TV, Silver on their web site now.

Oh really... I might have to make a visit to the local CompUSA tomorrow...

jagman2010 · 08-10-04, 11:53 PM

Before you burn gas please check compusa.com for inventory for your zip code.

None available yet in DFW area.

PackFan · 08-11-04, 12:02 AM

You're right... I just checked the same here. N/A

rogo · 08-11-04, 12:31 AM

I'd say yes Bob... 2 dark greens and the rest as normal.

Maybe Optoma did the light engine for them.

M_Ikubotok · 08-11-04, 12:34 AM

Interesting. Canada Panasonic DLPs get 2 speakers. US Panasonic DLPs get 4 Speakers.

http://www.panasonic.ca/English/audi...t50_60DL54.asp

http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp...noreRedirect=1

handydave · 08-11-04, 12:51 PM

It has to be a mistake. I find it hard to believe they would do two different types of machines for US and Canada

RelDudeGOP · 08-11-04, 05:40 PM

i work at a compusa and we're not expecting the dlp's till the end of this month due to manufactoriing problems in mexico
i'll keep ya posted

pjr · 08-11-04, 05:49 PM

The website mentioned HDMI, but did not say how many. Does anybody know?

RelDudeGOP · 08-11-04, 05:53 PM

in our compusa system it says 1 hdmi port

Jaime Montuno · 08-11-04, 06:14 PM

I saw the specs at :www.brianscamera.com/pt50dl54.html

Panasonic PT-50DL54 50" Diagonal HDTV Monitor with DLP(tm) Technology
Input Signal Formats: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080I (Native Display Format: 720p)[1]
Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing(tm) Technology
Contrast Ratio up to 2500:1[2]
Photo Viewer with SD and PCMCIA Card Slots[3]
Split-Screen Display Capability
8-Segment Color Wheel
16:9 Aspect Ratio
1280 x 720 Pixels
1024 x 768 Maximum RBG Resolution (XGA)
10-bit 60MHz A/D Image Processing
Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown)
Enhanced Progressive Scan Doubler
HD Enhancer Wideband Video Amplifier
Motion-Adaptive 3D-Y/C Digital Comb Filter
Precision Picture Processing (P3) Technology
Horizontal & Vertical Edge Correction
Artificial Intelligence Picture Control
Color Matrix Adjustment - Panasonic PT50DL54
Color Temperature Control
Four-Speaker Sound System with 30W Total Audio Power (8 ohms, 50Hz-18kHz, 10% THD)
BBE(r) High Definition Sound [4]
Artificial Intelligence Sound Control
Surround Sound
Stereo/SAP with dbx(r) Noise Reduction
Bass/Treble/Balance Controls
Input Jacks: 3 sets of Component Video (Y, PB, PR), 3 sets of A/V (1 front), 3 S-Video (1 front), 2 RGB PC Inputs (1 front), 2 PC Audio Inputs (1 front), 1 UHF/VHF - Panasonic PT-50DL54
Output Jacks: 1 set of Audio (Fixed or Variable) and Video (Program Out)
HDMI/HDCP Interface - Panasonic PT50DL54
Lighted Disc Home Theater Deluxe Remote
New Graphic Menu System
Video Input Skip
Video Picture Memory
Video Input Labeling with Presets
Direct Access Video Inputs - Panasonic PT-50DL54

handydave · 08-13-04, 11:18 AM

PC Richards claims 100 arrived in their NY warehouse and should be on the showroom floors early next week.

dangerfish · 08-14-04, 07:22 PM

Ultimate Electronics has them in DFW. I have seen them at the stores in Southlake and in Hurst. MSRP $3499. The first one I saw was in the front of the store with the shrink wrap still on it. I made them set it up for me.

RelDudeGOP · 08-14-04, 07:33 PM

$3499?!?!?!
at compusa ours are $2999 when they come in

dangerfish · 08-14-04, 07:45 PM

thats not what the compusa web site says

RelDudeGOP · 08-14-04, 07:51 PM

well in our system they're at that price
we were told that we'll be carrying 3 dlp sets
1) panasonic at a price of 2999
2) hitachi at a price of 3299
3) samsungs with prices at 3299 and 3499 i think

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abms Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 21	I am new to the forum...like many. I am about to buy...very interested in the Pany DLP, Mit DLP, Pany LCD, Tosh DLP. What size DLP did you see? Where did you see it? From my net search, the delivery of the units is delayed till 2005...so your post surprises me (in a good way). Does anyone know if TVAuthority will do a power buy on the Pany DLP?

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bobaphx Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 196	What are the eight colors on the Panny 8 segment color wheel? Does anyone know the answer to this?

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bobaphx Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 196	2 reds, 2 blues, 2 greens and 2 dark greens???

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PackFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 451	I would really like to see this set too. Actually the 60" version...

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salukis Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 26	Does anyone know what major chains are going to sell the Panny PT-50DL54? I've been checking BB and CC, neither know anything about it. Tweeter tells me they aren't planning on carrying it either.

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PHHPHD Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 25	I went to the local CC and they were taking a new Panny out of the box. I asked "is this the dlp?" and the guy said, "no, the LCD, Panasonic doesn't make a DLP." I quickly said yes they do to which he replied, "We won't carry them."

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rogo Societe du 20K Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Mateo Co., CA Posts: 23,446	I'd say yes Bob... 2 dark greens and the rest as normal. Maybe Optoma did the light engine for them.

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M_Ikubotok New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	Interesting. Canada Panasonic DLPs get 2 speakers. US Panasonic DLPs get 4 Speakers. http://www.panasonic.ca/English/audi...t50_60DL54.asp http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp...noreRedirect=1

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Jaime Montuno Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 161	specs for Pan PT-50DL54 I saw the specs at :www.brianscamera.com/pt50dl54.html Panasonic PT-50DL54 50" Diagonal HDTV Monitor with DLP(tm) Technology Input Signal Formats: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080I (Native Display Format: 720p)[1] Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing(tm) Technology Contrast Ratio up to 2500:1[2] Photo Viewer with SD and PCMCIA Card Slots[3] Split-Screen Display Capability 8-Segment Color Wheel 16:9 Aspect Ratio 1280 x 720 Pixels 1024 x 768 Maximum RBG Resolution (XGA) 10-bit 60MHz A/D Image Processing Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) Enhanced Progressive Scan Doubler HD Enhancer Wideband Video Amplifier Motion-Adaptive 3D-Y/C Digital Comb Filter Precision Picture Processing (P3) Technology Horizontal & Vertical Edge Correction Artificial Intelligence Picture Control Color Matrix Adjustment - Panasonic PT50DL54 Color Temperature Control Four-Speaker Sound System with 30W Total Audio Power (8 ohms, 50Hz-18kHz, 10% THD) BBE(r) High Definition Sound [4] Artificial Intelligence Sound Control Surround Sound Stereo/SAP with dbx(r) Noise Reduction Bass/Treble/Balance Controls Input Jacks: 3 sets of Component Video (Y, PB, PR), 3 sets of A/V (1 front), 3 S-Video (1 front), 2 RGB PC Inputs (1 front), 2 PC Audio Inputs (1 front), 1 UHF/VHF - Panasonic PT-50DL54 Output Jacks: 1 set of Audio (Fixed or Variable) and Video (Program Out) HDMI/HDCP Interface - Panasonic PT50DL54 Lighted Disc Home Theater Deluxe Remote New Graphic Menu System Video Input Skip Video Picture Memory Video Input Labeling with Presets Direct Access Video Inputs - Panasonic PT-50DL54

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RelDudeGOP HDTV Salesman Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 783	well in our system they're at that price we were told that we'll be carrying 3 dlp sets 1) panasonic at a price of 2999 2) hitachi at a price of 3299 3) samsungs with prices at 3299 and 3499 i think __________________ Comcast: GET HD-Net!