I saw the Panasonic TC-P54Z1 at Magnolia and it was immediately apparent that it picture quality was superior to the Pioneer Kuro Elite. I was never much impressed with viewing the Elites in the showroom, but I felt a strong urge to buy this absolutely beautiful display!
One would think that reaching a new level of ultimate picture fidelity would be greeted as the most important news in this forum. But rather peculiarity its quietly tucked away in one thread. The silence is deafening!
Why no excitement here? Where is the missing expert leadership? Lets guess:
1) the push is still on to sell-off the Pioneer 500M
2) brand name loyalty
3) lack of objectivity
4) embarrassment of previous recommendations
5) over-the-top product worship
6) just passing time
The Z1 also puts hdguru in an awkward position with his recent "The New King of HDTVs: Panasonic’s TC-P54V10 Reviewed" title. Sorry but it's the Z1 buddy!
Can we forget this past and celebrate the new level of realism? It's obvious that the former Pioneer engineers contributed to the Z1's stunning picture quality.
I'd like to directly compare it to the Samsung 860, but Magnolia is not allowed to make such direct comparisons, at least not at this time. Consumer Reports is testing the 860, and it may be the best at its price point.
Both the 860 and Z1 run fairly hot so the gains in energy efficiency are minor.
I do not care for the silver bezel, but it does make the Z1 standout in the showroom. The wireless video should have been made an option.
Have you guys seen the Z1 yet? What are your impressions? I especially want to hear from Kuro Elite owners. Are you planning to upgrade too?
One would think that reaching a new level of ultimate picture fidelity would be greeted as the most important news in this forum. But rather peculiarity its quietly tucked away in one thread. The silence is deafening!
Why no excitement here? Where is the missing expert leadership? Lets guess:
1) the push is still on to sell-off the Pioneer 500M
2) brand name loyalty
3) lack of objectivity
4) embarrassment of previous recommendations
5) over-the-top product worship
6) just passing time
The Z1 also puts hdguru in an awkward position with his recent "The New King of HDTVs: Panasonic’s TC-P54V10 Reviewed" title. Sorry but it's the Z1 buddy!
Can we forget this past and celebrate the new level of realism? It's obvious that the former Pioneer engineers contributed to the Z1's stunning picture quality.
I'd like to directly compare it to the Samsung 860, but Magnolia is not allowed to make such direct comparisons, at least not at this time. Consumer Reports is testing the 860, and it may be the best at its price point.
Both the 860 and Z1 run fairly hot so the gains in energy efficiency are minor.
I do not care for the silver bezel, but it does make the Z1 standout in the showroom. The wireless video should have been made an option.
Have you guys seen the Z1 yet? What are your impressions? I especially want to hear from Kuro Elite owners. Are you planning to upgrade too?