Panny TV. What is Magnolia? - Blu-ray Forum

jamclaur · 12-07-2008, 03:19 AM

What is Magnolia?

I'm looking at getting a new TV and I think i'm going with the 58" Panny 1080P. But they have 2 models for different prices. All things LOOK the same except one (The more expensive one) says something about Magnolia???

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....2210029&catId=

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 03:26 AM

You should save for this.

jamclaur · 12-07-2008, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

You should save for this.

thats like 1000 bucks for 2 more inches... lol. Any idea about magnolia?

BStecke · 12-07-2008, 03:35 AM

Magnolia is Best Buy's higher end home theater sister store. They have stand alone Magnolia stores in some states and started doing a "store within a store" design a couple of years ago in a lot of the Best Buy stores.

It's not just about the size. The Pioneer Elite Kuro's are pretty widely regarded as the best TV's available.

jamclaur · 12-07-2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Magnolia is Best Buy's higher end home theater sister store. They have stand alone Magnolia stores in some states and started doing a "store within a store" design a couple of years ago in a lot of the Best Buy stores.

It's not just about the size. The Pioneer Elite Kuro's are pretty widely regarded as the best TV's available.

So the TV is the same I'd just be paying more to get it from a "special sister" store? odd..

BStecke · 12-07-2008, 03:44 AM

They're two different model numbers . . .

jamclaur · 12-07-2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

They're two different model numbers . . .

yeah I saw that. But when I did the side-by-side comparison there weren't any differences that I could see. Except a USB slot... lol.

BStecke · 12-07-2008, 03:53 AM

From what I'm reading, the 850u supports a wider color gamut than the 800u, but drops the THX mode, which, again from what I'm reading, you don't really need, especially if you're going to get it professionally calibrated (which is always recommended). It also adds a couple more options as far as picture tweaks.

jamclaur · 12-07-2008, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

From what I'm reading, the 850u supports a wider color gamut than the 800u, but drops the THX mode, which, again from what I'm reading, you don't really need, especially if you're going to get it professionally calibrated (which is always recommended). It also adds a couple more options as far as picture tweaks.

oh ok. Well I think i'll go with the cheaper. lol. If I can't have THE BEST I'll settle for this one. Thanks.

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jamclaur

thats like 1000 bucks for 2 more inches... lol. Any idea about magnolia?

They're two totally different companies and leagues. The size isn't what I was pointing out. I really had a good look at that one yesterday at Magnolia at Best Buy and compared it to the other Panasonic plasmas. Don't get me wrong, the Panasonic's were great but the Kuro elite's recognition as best TV on the market is well deserved. I think you should see the difference. The price tag at Best Buy is around $6500 but you can get it from the place I linked you to (Newegg) for $4999 with $6.99 shipping and no tax.

It would be a better investment than any Panasonic plasma right now, especially if you can wait, save, and end up with a better TV...

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jamclaur

oh ok. Well I think i'll go with the cheaper. lol. If I can't have THE BEST I'll settle for this one. Thanks.

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When Excellence Is Available, Good Is Not Enough

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 04:55 AM

Here is a significantly cheap 50" model that is the same quality Pioneer Kuro Elite. I'd rather have better quality over bigger size, unless you don't care about money of course.

Themoth · 12-07-2008, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

Here is a significantly cheap 50" model that is the same quality Pioneer Kuro Elite. I'd rather have better quality over bigger size, unless you don't care about money of course.

does sound nice..

redlikefire02 · 12-07-2008, 08:39 AM

the poi kuro elite has 12 bit processing while the regular poi kuro only has 8. 111FD all the way.

lojack1976 · 12-07-2008, 08:53 AM

Its universally agreed that that particular Pioneer is the best you can currently get, BUT...is it truly worth the huge price difference to you? Every expert review that I've read says that its better than Panasonic's top models, but not by much. In fact, none of the reviewers could even tell without them being side by side. And even then they had to thoroughly scrutinize the two. It all boils down to how much you are willing to spend on a tv at a certain size. For instance, THIS 58" Panny on Amazon is just under $3000 with free shipping. Now is 2" and a slightly better picture worth $2000 more to you? Even cheaper is THIS 58" Panny at just under $2600 with free shipping. How about THIS 65" Panny for $5300 free shipping. If you're gonna spend five grand then I think the extra 5" is worth the trade off of a slightly better picture. Just my opinion, but I don't have thousands to throw around for minor gains in picture quality.

12-07-2008, 03:19 AM	#1
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	Panny TV. What is Magnolia? What is Magnolia? I'm looking at getting a new TV and I think i'm going with the 58" Panny 1080P. But they have 2 models for different prices. All things LOOK the same except one (The more expensive one) says something about Magnolia??? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....2210029&catId=

12-07-2008, 03:35 AM	#4
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Magnolia is Best Buy's higher end home theater sister store. They have stand alone Magnolia stores in some states and started doing a "store within a store" design a couple of years ago in a lot of the Best Buy stores. It's not just about the size. The Pioneer Elite Kuro's are pretty widely regarded as the best TV's available. Last edited by BStecke; 12-07-2008 at 03:37 AM.

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12-07-2008, 03:26 AM	#2
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	You should save for this.

12-07-2008, 03:44 AM	#6
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	They're two different model numbers . . .

12-07-2008, 03:53 AM	#8
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	From what I'm reading, the 850u supports a wider color gamut than the 800u, but drops the THX mode, which, again from what I'm reading, you don't really need, especially if you're going to get it professionally calibrated (which is always recommended). It also adds a couple more options as far as picture tweaks.

12-07-2008, 04:55 AM	#12
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Here is a significantly cheap 50" model that is the same quality Pioneer Kuro Elite. I'd rather have better quality over bigger size, unless you don't care about money of course.

12-07-2008, 08:39 AM	#14
redlikefire02 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:6	the poi kuro elite has 12 bit processing while the regular poi kuro only has 8. 111FD all the way.

12-07-2008, 08:53 AM	#15
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Its universally agreed that that particular Pioneer is the best you can currently get, BUT...is it truly worth the huge price difference to you? Every expert review that I've read says that its better than Panasonic's top models, but not by much. In fact, none of the reviewers could even tell without them being side by side. And even then they had to thoroughly scrutinize the two. It all boils down to how much you are willing to spend on a tv at a certain size. For instance, THIS 58" Panny on Amazon is just under $3000 with free shipping. Now is 2" and a slightly better picture worth $2000 more to you? Even cheaper is THIS 58" Panny at just under $2600 with free shipping. How about THIS 65" Panny for $5300 free shipping. If you're gonna spend five grand then I think the extra 5" is worth the trade off of a slightly better picture. Just my opinion, but I don't have thousands to throw around for minor gains in picture quality.

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