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post #1 of 92
6/22/06 at 2:11pm
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I suspect that I am not alone in my aversion to the silver bezels found on all Panasonic plasma consumer displays. The PX60U seems to have most visually obtrusive (read: lurid) lower bezel in their current product range. I have recently been looking closely at the PX600U and now the PX6U because of their more discrete bezels. I was curious about why the PX6U is not commonly discussed on these forums. However, after having doubts about the correctness of the photographs of the PX6U displays at www.panasonic.com, I began searching for other images only to learn that the displays are actually silver. Is the PX600U really the best Panasonic can do in the consumer market to deliver a less "in your face" silver bezel?

I am interested to hear feedback on the 600U or any suggestions you may have.

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post #2 of 92
6/22/06 at 2:17pm
The 6U??

I always thought it was the 60U, and the 600U.

You have a link to a 6U? Never heard of such a thing.
post #3 of 92
6/22/06 at 2:34pm
Thread Starter 
For more information on the PX6U displays see:

TH-50PX6U

TH-42PX6U

I am also curious if the BLACK TY-ST07-K or TY-ST08-K (TY-ST10M) stands are compatible with the TH-42PX600U display?
post #4 of 92
6/22/06 at 2:44pm
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Originally Posted by AGA Audio
I suspect that I am not alone in my aversion to the silver bezels found on all Panasonic plasma consumer displays.
Cheer up! :) Forum members use to say the bezel of my 50PX50U was ugly too! :eek:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzequg9f/50px50u.JPG

Rogo vs. Rogo on Panasonic 37-inch Plasmas...


But that didn't stop me from buying one. ;)
post #5 of 92
6/22/06 at 2:49pm
The 6U has been reported to be at some Costcos. I think there is more info in the Costco sticky thread.
post #6 of 92
6/22/06 at 3:00pm
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If anyone is able to provide more images of the PX6U displays (including the rear) I would be interested in seeing them because I question the accuracy of the photo that is currently being used by Panasonic.


Thank you.
post #7 of 92
6/22/06 at 3:58pm
I've had my 50PX60U for about a month now and the silver bezel doesn't look bad to me at all. I've had many guests, friends, and family come over to visit and they all thought it looked great. I have it wall mounted and think it looks great. Different strokes for different folks.

I think a lot of people who hate on it is because they went with another model and want to feel good about their purchase, so they crap on what they don't have and praise how cool/good looking their plasma is instead.
post #8 of 92
6/22/06 at 4:39pm
I've stood in front of the consumer versions at electronics stores many a time trying to convince myself it's just a bezel, it's the picture quality that counts -- no go, silvers are just ugly enough to ruin the experience...

I'm waiting for the commercial black bezel versions, though I'm not ready to pay the same price for them since they have no tuners & speakers, etc.


Hopefully they'll be here in July as promised.
post #9 of 92
6/22/06 at 4:46pm
Personally I watch almost everything in the dark so I don't notice it. Some people have said that a silver bezel can effect the picture around the edges but it doesn't concern me.
post #10 of 92
6/22/06 at 6:07pm
I've seen the 6u at Costco, and I must say, it had a very "plastic" look to it. I like the price, but it looks like it came at a cost. The speaker holes are VERY noticeable. They make no attempt to hide them. The photo on Panny's website appears to show a darkened bezel, the set at Costco was all the same color of silver.

Another thing about Costco. I spoke with one of their "TV specialists" at a Costco Home Store, and he said that the manufacturers typically have to cut corners to get the sets in at the price Costco wants. He mentioned glass specifically as well as a few other areas. Has anyone else heard of this?
post #11 of 92
6/22/06 at 6:31pm
It's not all the same color, I have the 6U.

I need to take more of a close up shot:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2.../raquel002.jpg


While shopping, I preferred a black non-glossy bezel. But, this one is fine. I think I like that it is a medium color, not too dark or too light.......... It is not as light as some silver plasma bezels.
post #12 of 92
6/22/06 at 7:54pm
...yes and even with the darker background and relatively dark pic you took, here's your set vs. the 9UK commercial set, black vs. silver:



LL
post #13 of 92
6/23/06 at 4:28am
Why get all "hot & bothered" over a little silver in the bezel... when you're married to a silver SA8300? :confused:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzequg9f/sa8300.JPG
post #14 of 92
6/23/06 at 5:02am
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Originally Posted by optivity
Why get all "hot & bothered" over a little silver in the bezel... when you're married to a silver SA8300? :confused:
Because you have no choice to look at the display - it has the picture on it. My silver Moto 6412 sits completely out of site in the basement about 10 feet below my very nice charcoal colored 50" 7UY. :)

Regarding this 6U, it appears to be a 60U without the SD slot and front inputs, and with a bezel similar to the 50U (Edit: I guess I should say similar to the 42" ED 50U, since its silver).
post #15 of 92
6/23/06 at 5:05am
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Originally Posted by Mister Mxyzptlk
Another thing about Costco. I spoke with one of their "TV specialists" at a Costco Home Store, and he said that the manufacturers typically have to cut corners to get the sets in at the price Costco wants. He mentioned glass specifically as well as a few other areas. Has anyone else heard of this?

The front glass and PDP are the same as the PX60.
post #16 of 92
6/23/06 at 5:07am
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Originally Posted by c627627
I've stood in front of the consumer versions at electronics stores many a time trying to convince myself it's just a bazel, it's the picture quality that counts -- no go, silvers are just ugly enough to ruin the experience...

I'm waiting for the commercial black bazel versions, though I'm not ready to pay the same price for them since they have no tuners & speakers, etc.


Hopefully they'll be here in July as promised.
I feel the exact same way. Once I went to the stores, after doing all the online research and WANTING to buy a 50 inch Panny plasma, I couldn't convince myself that that was the tv I wanted to drop 3 large on.

Not only is it silver, but its design at the bottom is ugly beyond being just silver. The big bump sticks out like a sore thumb imo, especially sitting next to the Sammy 5053.
post #17 of 92
6/23/06 at 5:17am
Can I get an age check on the folks with the Silver Bezel aversion? All my other components are silver personally for me the 600u is a perfect mix. I wouldnt want all black and I wouldnt want all silver.
post #18 of 92
6/23/06 at 5:48am
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Originally Posted by Dagg21
Can I get an age check on the folks with the Silver Bezel aversion? All my other components are silver personally for me the 600u is a perfect mix. I wouldnt want all black and I wouldnt want all silver.
31 and hate the silver on the 60u.

Currently have the 42" 6uy looking to get a 50"-60" replacement by december.
post #19 of 92
6/23/06 at 6:05am
28 and I hate silver bezels.
post #20 of 92
6/23/06 at 6:08am
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Originally Posted by Revolutionary
28 and I hate silver bezels.
32 ixnay on the ilversay.
post #21 of 92
6/23/06 at 6:26am
I'm 33 but I've hated silver bezels since I was 5. ;)
post #22 of 92
6/23/06 at 6:29am
39 and like the silver gives it more class
post #23 of 92
6/23/06 at 9:05am
30 and dont really mind the silver on the 60U.
I have yet to mount it on a painted wall though. I guess I don't really notice while watching it.
post #24 of 92
6/23/06 at 9:13am
I believe when the bezel is completely black vs. silver, it DOES make differene while viewing. I think the black blends in well and silver might be slightly distracting. This is only my personal preference. But as long as there is thin bezel surrounding the screen (not at the bottom) it won't matter if its silver.
I compared 600U with others at 6th ave and 600U looked fine to me.
post #25 of 92
6/23/06 at 9:22am
600U looks better Wall mounted. With it's huge (and ugly) silver stand, it really put me off. I also think that border around picture makes a difference in viewing experience. That's why I prefer Matte Black instead of Piano black as well. 29!
post #26 of 92
6/23/06 at 9:37am
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Originally Posted by optivity
Why get all "hot & bothered" over a little silver in the bezel... when you're married to a silver SA8300? :confused:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzequg9f/sa8300.JPG
When is the last time you sat and stared at your SA8300 for 3 straight hours? :cool:
post #27 of 92
6/23/06 at 9:39am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dagg21
Can I get an age check on the folks with the Silver Bezel aversion? All my other components are silver personally for me the 600u is a perfect mix. I wouldnt want all black and I wouldnt want all silver.
32 although I don't understand how age would effect not liking the design on the Panny.

Components are one thing... You don't watch your components. Some people don't even have them in view.
post #28 of 92
6/23/06 at 9:50am
These are the models for wherehouse stores like costco and sam's. Sony does thisi also. Saw a sony flat panel lcd with model number specific for Sam's the other day. Instead fo charcoal cabinet of s2000 series it had a off white cabinet. Not even on sonystyle. Cant remember the model number. Will post when i get it.
post #29 of 92
6/23/06 at 10:00am
I LOVE the look of my new 50PX600U as compared to the 60U. That huge silver area under the 60U looked so industrial.

Here are some pics...

(My components, if you're interested)
Panasonic TH-50PX600U
Denon 2807
Panasonic RP-91
Klipsch Synergy SF-2(Fronts), SC-1(Center), SS-1(Surrounds) and KSW12 (Sub)
Waiting on Tivo Series 3 (HD)...
post #30 of 92
6/23/06 at 10:32am
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Originally Posted by jdmclemore
I LOVE the look of my new 50PX600U as compared to the 60U. That huge silver area under the 60U looked so industrial.

Here are some pics...

(My components, if you're interested)
Panasonic TH-50PX600U
Denon 2807
Panasonic RP-91
Klipsch Synergy SF-2(Fronts), SC-1(Center), SS-1(Surrounds) and KSW12 (Sub)
Waiting on Tivo Series 3 (HD)...
Yeah that looks much better than the 60U IMO.

That center channel right there would drive me nuts though... :eek:
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