Looks like the ST50 series is now available so time to start an official thread for it
Link to CNet 55ST50 Review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...continue;page2
Link to ST50 information page:
http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/TC-P55ST50?t=specs
Link to ST50 E-Help Manual (the one that's built into the TV):
http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/E-HELP_ST50.PDF
Link to ST50 Quick Start Guide with dimensions and mounting hole patterns for the 50", 55", 60", and 65" models:
http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/TCP50ST50.PDF
The Quick Start Guide has a schematic diagram at the bottom showing the exact locations of the mounting holes which will help determine if their existing wall mount has enough adjustability to accomodate the new mounting hole pattern. Note that on the 50" ST50, the bolt pattern has been moved up several inches higher so now it's on the upper half of the TV, unlike the other sizes which are at the bottom. I believe the same thing applies to the 50" GT50 too.
Seeing ads pop up when you adjust the TV's volume? Just go to Setup > Advanced Setup > then set the Viera Connect Banner setting to OFF
Dimensions without the stand: (The Stand adds 2 inches to the overall height)
TC-P50ST50 46.5" Wide x 28.0" High x 1.8" Deep
TC-P55ST50 51.0" Wide x 30.5" High x 1.8" Deep
TC-P60ST50 55.3" Wide x 32.9" High x 2.1" Deep
TC-P65ST50 59.4" Wide x 35.2" High x 2.1" Deep
Comparison of initial launch MSRPs from last year vs this year:
TC-P50ST30 $1,499 (at end of production MSRP was at $1299)
TC-P50ST50 $1,399
TC-P55ST30 $1,799 (at end of production MSRP was at $1599)
TC-P55ST50 $1,699
TC-P60ST30 $2,399 (at end of production MSRP was at $2099)
TC-P60ST50 $2,099
TC-P65ST30 $3,299 (at end of production MSRP was at $2999)
TC-P65ST50 $2,999
_____________________________________________________