Need help telling the difference please..

[Irishwiseguy2006]

I can not figure out the difference between these two TV's. 1 is $200 more but I am just dumbfounded on the difference. Can anyone tell me?

Panasonic TH-50PZ77U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...outThisProduct


Panasonic TH-50PZ700U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...0TH0L&v=glance

[HDJK]

It's a mislabel on amazon's side. The Cheaper one is only 720P:

link

[Irishwiseguy2006]

No actually the one you have on their is TH-50PC77U and not TH-50PZ77U

[HDJK]

new link

It's all audio and connections.

[Slec]

Looks like the 700 has 4 speakers (31watts) vs 2 on the 770 (20 watts).
The 700 has a PC mode.
700 has HD3D mode
700 2 HDMI inputs, 770 1 HDMI input
700 has PC Input


Best as I can tell

[bageleaterkkjji]

this is what happens when theres nothing else to do

.............................................TH-50PZ700U..................TH-50PZ77U
VIDEO

Screen Size 50"............ ..........(49.9" diagonal)...............(50.0" diagonal)

Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes........4:3, Zoom, Full, Just..
.......................................H-fill for TV/AV modes........4:3, Zoom, Full, Just
.........................................4:3, Full for PC mode...............H-fill

AUDIO

Number of Speakers.........................4................ ....................2

Speakers ..........................Passive radiator, ...............20W (10% THD) (8
......................................Woofer x 2(L,R) / 23............ ohms, 70Hz-17kHz)
....................................mm-slim Speaker x 2(L,R)
BBE® ViVA HD3D Sound..................Yes .................................No
Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)........2 rear...............................1 rear
Composite Video Input...........3 (2 rear, 1 front)....................3 (1 side)
S-Video Input.......................3 (2 rear, 1 front)....................3 (1 side)
Audio Input (for Video)...........3 (2 rear, 1 front)....................3 (1 side)
PC Input................(RGB-VGA) Mini D-sub 15-pin (rear)..................No
Audio Input (for PC) ............1 (M3 Stereo Plug)............................No
Power Consumption.......................695 W................................693 W
Dimensions....................33.5" x 49.9" x 14.6"...............31.6" x 52.1" x 14.6"
Weight (lbs.) w/Stand...............123.5 lbs..............................111.3 lbs
Weight......................................105.9 lbs.............................94.8 lbs

[Irishwiseguy2006]

Thanks guys for the help. Let me ask this then...do you think the extra $200 is worth it? I will be hooking up the Onkyo 908 HTIB and PS3. I will not be using it for a monitor with a computer.

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by Irishwiseguy2006

Thanks guys for the help. Let me ask this then...do you think the extra $200 is worth it? I will be hooking up the Onkyo 908 HTIB and PS3. I will not be using it for a monitor with a computer.

It depends how often you watch free TV and how good you want it to sound. Personally, I would skip it and use the saved money for some BDs

[Slec]

Originally Posted by Irishwiseguy2006

Thanks guys for the help. Let me ask this then...do you think the extra $200 is worth it? I will be hooking up the Onkyo 908 HTIB and PS3. I will not be using it for a monitor with a computer.

If you don't use a computer with it, and have.will have a surround system...

Skip it, get the cheaper one....

[Irishwiseguy2006]

Originally Posted by HDJK

It depends how often you watch free TV and how good you want it to sound. Personally, I would skip it and use the saved money for some BDs

Thats what I was thinking. Plus I have a HD cable box that will be hooked up through the Onkyo 605 as well so the TV will get the sound also.

[1Fish2FishRedFishBlu]

If you have multiple sources the 2nd HDMI input is crucial, w/o you will need to buy more HW (AV switch box etc.) to view all your sources.

My TV has 2 inputs, and I use one for my Sat/Cable and the 2nd for my PS3. I have not upgraded my sound system yet to HDMI, which would accept other HDMI ready components and then go to the TV.

Bottom line, if you have multiple HDMI sources you want to display on your TV and plan on keeping this TV for a while, the extra $200 seems worthwhile.

[Irishwiseguy2006]

Originally Posted by 1Fish2FishRedFishBlu

If you have multiple sources the 2nd HDMI input is crucial, w/o you will need to buy more HW (AV switch box etc.) to view all your sources.

My TV has 2 inputs, and I use one for my Sat/Cable and the 2nd for my PS3. I have not upgraded my sound system yet to HDMI, which would accept other HDMI ready components and then go to the TV.

Bottom line, if you have multiple HDMI sources you want to display on your TV and plan on keeping this TV for a while, the extra $200 seems worthwhile.

I should be able to run HDMI from PS3 to reciever and Cablebox HDMI to reciever and then from Reciever to TV HDMI. I shouldnt need any kind of switch.

[bageleaterkkjji]

ya i would go with the cheaper one.....its also the newer version and you get a whole .1" bigger screen lol

[Beta Man]

no way I'd pay an extra $200 for some speakers on a TV!

[MaleManGuy]

Originally Posted by Irishwiseguy2006

I can not figure out the difference between these two TV's. 1 is $200 more but I am just dumbfounded on the difference. Can anyone tell me?

Panasonic TH-50PZ77U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...outThisProduct


Panasonic TH-50PZ700U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...0TH0L&v=glance

The PZ77 has anti-glare coating.
The PZ700 has anti-reflective coatings... plus other minor differences.

You'll have to see the TV's in operation. The PZ77 is also stated as having a 10,000:1 CR. It may have something to do with the coatings not being anti-reflective, but anti-glare.