Official Panasonic 37", 42", 50", 58" & 65" (60, 600, etc)- Questions, Sightings, Etc - Page 5

Originally Posted by BruZZi

Sorry, I don't know.

It was taken from a Japanese Press Release. Maybe It's only sold overseas ?1?

It does look great.


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Originally Posted by BruZZi

Sorry, I don't know.

It was taken from a Japanese Press Release. Maybe It's only sold overseas ?1?

It does look great.


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Originally Posted by BruZZi

Glad to help.

There's more topics coming soon.

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Originally Posted by GoodOmens

I am almost certain that a hdmi port can take a unencrytped signal. Its up to the device sending the signal (and ultimitaly the source like a dvd or the channel) to decide if it will use the HDCP bit or not ... if its enabled you need a HDCP capable input to recieve it.. if not then your ok.

I think the trouble people get is when going from a HDCP capable output (Like a HDMI port) to a non HDCP capable input (Like a standard DVD input). The device wants to send a encrypted signal and the recieving device can't decrypt it.

Anyways DVI->HDMI from your computer should work if you have your tv on while booting your computer.

I can test this for you guys tomorrow when my tv (60U) and dvd player arive as the player has a DVI->hdmi cable with it.

Originally Posted by BruZZi

Nope.

That was the Prototype of 50" 1080p Display (pic below).
The 60/600 Models will still have Silver/Black frame.





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Originally Posted by westa6969

I would guess the "ONYX" series holds rights to the All Black as the upscale Panasonic Panel by virtue of it's name. This is and has been a distinguishing feature of the Onyx line. I'm in agreement with the look but upscale goods generally must have a bit of uniqueness to it and this is the ONYX trademark of sorts that tangibly sets it apart in addition to whatever the Onynx may offer in PQ difference on the screen.

Originally Posted by davyo

Hey BruZZi or anyone else. Does anyone have a email address for these folks at Panasonic that seem to think we like those silver bezels.
That black Panny prototype looks so hot. What is rong with Panasonic, have they ever heard of test marketing or reading these and other forums to see how much more the black look is liked (far more than the crapy cheap silver look).
Why cant they offer a choice of black or silver ?
So does anyone have a Panasonic email address that goes to someone at Panasonic of some importance.
I think it would be a great idea for eveyone at AVS to flood Panasonic with request's for an all black plasma,,,,, perhaps it would wake them up to what the consumers want.
Email address ???????

Davyo

Originally Posted by akpokey


Looks like the 9th generation HD's now have ED level blacks, along with other improvements. When they add 1080p in a 50" or 58" model for +- 3k (08,09?), I'm buying.

Originally Posted by Robert Levy

I just saw this article which talks about the new features of the px600 and also states a release date of mid April in Japan. It also says that the 58" plasma will be released 2 weeks later...again in Japan. I'm not sure how that translates into a release date for the US but it's the first release date I've seen so far on those models.

The article was released by JCN Newswire, please add "net" where you see "xxx" in this address: japancorp.xxx/Article.Asp?Art_ID=12054

Originally Posted by Bushman4

end of May or even June would probably be a more realistic target date for the 600's, knowing Panasonics past roll out date history.

While the 60's are starting to appear sporadically, Saturation at retail level will not be till mid to late April.

Originally Posted by hoodlum

It is now official the 58" in coming! Also, the new panels will have thinner glass (1.8mm vs 2.8mm), weigh 18% less and have 16-bit processing.

The Black level has been improved as well.

"The VIERA HDTVs incorporate the new PEAKS (Picture Enhancement Accelerator with Kinetic System) Panel, new Deep Black Filter and upgraded Real Black Drive System. The combination has achieved blacker blacks and a stunning 4,000:1 contrast (10,000:1 contrast at maximum) in dark surroundings."


Panasonic PX600

Originally Posted by RoubaixPro

Panasonic rolled out no fewer than five new Viera displays in Japan today, including four plasma models and one LCD. All displays support 1080p and HDMI, and run in size from 32 inches for the LCD to a top plasma model at 58 inches. Panasonic claims that new technology has improved brightness of the plasma models by 20%, and that the 4000:1 real contrast ratio is comparable to a 10,000:1 visible ratio. Most models will be available in Japan next month, with the 58-incher available in May. Pricing is set at ¥300,000 (about $2,500) on the low end, up to ¥780,000 (about $6,600) for the top model. The full model list includes the 32-inch TH-32LX600 LCD, 37-inch TH-37PX600 plasma, 42-inch TH-42PX600 plasma, 50-inch TH-50PX600 plasma, and 58-inch TH-58PX600 plasma.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/08/p...asma-lcd-line/

Originally Posted by RoubaixPro

...All displays support 1080p....

Originally Posted by RoubaixPro

Attached are some photos of the 50-inch TH-50PX600 plasma, and 58-inch TH-58PX600 plasma.

Originally Posted by akpokey


Hey Rich,

You have much more experience with the panels, but to my eye and maybe it's the totality of the contrast, the ED blacks are deeper, darker than the Panny HD panels I've viewed side to side at retail and when comparing my ED vs. my friend's HD.

Alan

Originally Posted by R Harkness

See the post from RoubaixPro below yours. Note why Panasonic is touting increased contrast for the new HD models. The contrast of the HD models are now rated the same as the ED model (4000:1) due to increased brightness.