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#31 ·
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Originally posted by subysouth
Hmmm a 1280x720 42" plasma. That would be worth waiting for.
I doubt it. The sub-pixel stuff and the sizes are the same as the 7UY commercial models. I may be wrong, but I bet the 720p under the model name means that it has at least 720 vertical pixels which meets the CEA guidelines for 720p. So the 42" HD will still likely be 1024x768 , the 50" HD 1366x768. However, the release specifically lists that the new PX/PD50U models will accept 720p input (as do the 7UY commercials), so that whole issue may finally be laid to rest - assuming someone in marketing did not mess up.


What we don't see in the press release is 1) whether they will be changing the overly bulky & heavy Viera cosmetic design for the new models, and 2) the big one - what will the MSRPs be? My guess is that we will see a $500 drop for the HD models, $300 to $500 for the 42" ED. Note also, the table does NOT list the 37" ED - which may be an oversight as I would think that could be a huge seller if the list price for it were to drop under $2K.
 
#36 ·
So, based on the features it appears that the 50PX500 is the next generation model of the 50PX25.


The 50PX50 is a slightly decontented version, which lacks PC slot, SD slot, PC input, and photo viewer (stuff I personally don't need).


Hence, the 50PX50 should be slightly cheaper than the 50PX500. I predict an MSRP of $6500 for the 50PX500 and $6300 for the 50PX50.


Sign me up for the 50PX50.
 
#38 ·
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Originally posted by ltw9
Follow this link for pictures of new models. Notice no more bulky side speakers!

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...2&startIndex=6


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Click on images/consumer electronics at top left part of page.
So my eyes are not deceving me? On the silver bezel TH-42PD50U ED model the speakers are not on the side - but on the bottom!


The older consumer ED model was to wide for me, if this baby is 44" (or less) in width I may be in business!



Jon
 
#39 ·

Originally posted by jcpzero
The older consumer ED model was to wide for me, if this baby is 44" (or less) in width I may be in business!


Hey, consider yourself lucky. I've been waiting for the new 42" ED consumer model as well, but so far I'm disappointed with what I've heard. No CableCard slot, new ugly (IMHO) stand, and a less attractive industrial design (again IMHO). Improvements in image processing and panel may not justify the loss of a CableCard slot for me. Time to start looking for a TH42PD25U. Unfortunately, given their availability, I don't expect prices to come down.
 
#40 ·
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Originally posted by mangopony
The display I have has stated contrast of 4000:1. Why do some newer models show 3000:1. I believe this to be one of the more important specs. I do not believe the PQ will be much better on these newer models. Time will tell.
The PQ will be the same as 7UYs.


The contrast ratio has not changed. The HD models have always been 3000:1, and the ED models are 4000:1.
 
#41 ·
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Originally posted by mooneydriver


Hey, consider yourself lucky. I've been waiting for the new 42" ED consumer model as well, but so far I'm disappointed with what I've heard. No CableCard slot, new ugly (IMHO) stand, and a less attractive industrial design (again IMHO). Improvements in image processing and panel may not justify the loss of a CableCard slot for me. Time to start looking for a TH42PD25U. Unfortunately, given their availability, I don't expect prices to come down.
Are you basing the no cablecard slot based on the specs provided in the link in this tread? I would agree it does not make sense for them to take away a feature of the current model. Personally I can live without the cable card slot. I'll reserve my judgment on aesthetics until I see one in person.


JCPZero
 
#42 ·
Darn! Where's my 37 ED?? And what's with that big, wide, ugly silver bezel on the 42??!?


Not happy so far...
 
#45 ·
2005 Panasonic Plasma Displays — Model Summary

MODEL KEY FEATURES AVAILABILITY

TH-50PX500U HDTV 720p

50" diagonal ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners; 720p/1080i/480p/480i video in; CableCARD slot; Electronic Program Guide; SD Memory Card slot2; photo viewer; 16:9 screen; contrast ratio up to 3000:1; PCMCIA slot, PC input; HDMI, optical digital audio out; The Director Lighted Disc Home Theater remote. Quiet, power efficient. June 2005

TH-42PX500U HDTV 720p

42" diagonal

TH-50PX50U HDTV 720p

50" diagonal ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners; 720p/1080i/480p/480i video in; CableCARD slot2; 16:9 screen; contrast ratio up to 3000:1; HDMI, optical digital audio out; The Director Lighted Disc Home Theater remote. Quiet, power efficient. April 2005

TH-42PX50U HDTV 720p

42" diagonal

TH-37PX50U HDTV 720p

37" diagonal ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners; 720p/1080i/480p/480i video in; 16:9 screen; contrast ratio up to 4000:1; HDMI, optical digital audio out; The Director Lighted Disc Home Theater remote. Quiet, power efficient. March 2005

TH-42PD50U EDTV 480p

42" diagonal



MSRP for 42PX500U is $4500 Current 42PX25U is $5999.95

MSRP for 50PX500U is $5500 Current 50PX25U is $6999.95


I do not know the other MSRP's yet. But it looks like a nice drop in price.


Panasonic is calling the glass in these model 8th generation.


This pricing info is from www.16nine.com


ron
 
#46 ·
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Originally posted by RonMc
MSRP for 50PX500U is $5500 Current 50PX25U is $6999.95


I do not know the other MSRP's yet. But it looks like a nice drop in price.


Panasonic is calling the glass in these model 8th generation.
So if the "MSRP for 50PX500U is $5500" why would someone buy the ONYX TH-50XVS30 with an MSRP of $8,999.95? Other than ~$3500.00 what's the difference?
 
#48 ·
Dude, those prices are awesome and better than I expected, especially for the 50px500. Since, the 50px50 has less features, it'll probably be a couple hundred bucks cheaper?


8th generation huh? So I guess Panny is skipping the 7th generation for their Viera line. Wonder what's different... probably negligible.
 
#50 ·
"MSRP for 42PX500U is $4500 Current 42PX25U is $5999.95

MSRP for 50PX500U is $5500 Current 50PX25U is $6999.95"


Very nice price cuts, if correct, but the current MSRP for the for the 42PX25U is $5500, not $6000. Still a $1K drop for the 42" HD consumer Viera is a big drop in price. If they drop the 37" HD model by 20% as well from the current $4K MSRP AND make it widely available at the big B&M chains, they could probably sell a lot of them. What I don't get is where is the 37" ED in this? They have a 7UY model for it, is there an error on the press release or are they not updating the 37PD25U until later?
 
#51 ·
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Originally posted by jsheffield
It may be that only the PX500's are using the 8th generation glass, hence their later release date.
Could be, but I doubt it. First the difference in time between the PX50 and the PX500 is only a couple months. Also, the designation (just adding a zero at the end) leads me to believe that the PX500 is the basically the same as the PX50 except with the addition of a couple features. If it was a different glass, then they'd have named it PX600 or something.


Just MO.
 
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