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I'm not surprised to see the F8500 win the general public vote. I had one and it is a really nice display. If it weren't for the brightness pops, I would still have it. In fact now that those are mostly fixed, I'm considering it again....
I'm torn with my decision again. I have a ZT on order, but can go back to the F8500 as well, now that they have the brightness pops fixed. However, both have flaws. I'm not sure if the brightness of the ZT60 will be a big deal, as that...
Another thing to keep in mind concerning the lower light output, not only do they say 30 - 35 isn't a huge difference and the better filter really helps, but the panel was also calibrated using Mid for the brightness level, so it can get...
So I take it the filter then makes it look brighter then it is or something along those lines? I'm more interested in knowing from anyone that was at the shootout if the brightness on the VT and ZT were basically identical. If the...
So back on track, as a former F8500 owner and possible owner again depending on the results of the shootout, can people confirm that 1103.1 firmware solves the brightness pops? That was why this set went back for me. Does the upgrade...
Not sure what this is. I viewed an NHL game on a ST60 in the store a few weeks ago and the set was fine. No ABL issues that I could see, unlike the Samsung F8500 right beside it. Not sure if this is something wrong or if it could be the...
I got an email from my dealer today and they said that their Panasonic rep told them that they are expecting a shipment to arrive either Monday or Tuesday next week and hopefully they will get some stock from that shipment.
Quote:Originally Posted by Ken Ross  Hopefully the pops will be cured and based on those that have the update that addresses pops, apparently it does. I've heard the exact opposite. Have seen a few people on here who have the...
Quote:Originally Posted by Ken Ross Either way, what I've observed are two NA models. My observations of the aggressiveness of the ABL would be applicable to the NA models at Magnolia. It's possible the NA models will have a greater...
Do both panels have the new MoG or whatever it is being referred to that may help with IR?
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