Panasonic 50" PZ85U vs PZ800U

[JJ]

How important is the 24p feature, to all of you, personally; since the 800 has it, and the 85 does not, according to the chart on Amazon.com. I've never known life with 24p, so I couldn't tell you.

I'm looking into this as my next television, and trying to decide if it is worth the $400 on Amazon. I'm thinking I might have to go to Best Buy and plug in my PS3 myself and check them out. My biggest want is the plasma's power to show movement well as well as deep blacks and smooth color gradiation - why, I know it's just a stat, but 30,000:1 static and 1 million dynamic compared to the 1,200 and 8,000 respectively on my Philly is something I long to have. But $1,500 for the 50" 85U is...well, let me tell you that it is tempting. I was thinking I would never get a video upgrade if it wasnt a screen/projector, but I'm going to withhold on that until I move into a house I own instead of the one I currently rent. And I drool for actual black bars,

[Go Blue]

On my last TV purchase (50" Pioneer Elite 1150) I looked hard at the Panny 85u (the 800u wasn't out yet). I don't think 24p is essential, but I wanted to make sure I got it on my last purchase to see what I was missing. I notice the benefits of 24p, because I look for them. Do I think it is worth the extra money...yes. It will also give you some piece of mind, knowing that you have it.

Another thing to keep in mind is how the 800u performs 24p. I have read many places, including here (https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=448) that it produces a flicker, which is unacceptable. If it does, you should go with the 85u or even the PZ80U.

[JJ]

Is that so? Hmm, I've also read of some dead pixel issues with the 85u here on the forum - well, I'll have to decide later, but all these issues are good to know for right now so I can decide, but - my next purchase is definitely a plasma. Unsure if I afford Pioneer Kuros, though.

[Go Blue]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Is that so? Hmm, I've also read of some dead pixel issues with the 85u here on the forum - well, I'll have to decide later, but all these issues are good to know for right now so I can decide, but - my next purchase is definitely a plasma. Unsure if I afford Pioneer Kuros, though.

Personally, I would skip on the 800u. If you want something now and can't afford a Pio, I would go with the 80u or maybe the 85u from Panny. I don't think the 85u has significantly better features than the 80u.

Even on my Elite Kuro, I had a dead pixel. I exchanged it, but also learned not to look specifically for that stuff. If I notice it, so be it.

[JJ]

Got you, thanks - I know the 5010 is still available here and there - but, we'll see what January 2009 brings, that'll be most likely when I get my upgrade. Thanks, schultzy.

[kpkelley]

Are you closer to Miami or Fort Lauderdale? This is the tweeter in Fort Lauderdale: 4008 North Federal Hwy. Ft Lauderdale, FL. They have a 60in. Pioneer Kuro Elite on Clearance for $4400, should give you an idea about the 50 in. By the way, Tweeter only sells the Elite model of the Pioneer, not the 5010.

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Unsure if I afford Pioneer Kuros, though.

Check out your local Tweeter/Sound Advice at 11805 South Dixie Hwy. Miami, FL. There are two Pioneer Kuro Elite Pro110FD's available in Florida(Orlando and North Palm Beach) for $2500 on Clearance, with the going-out-of-business sale perhaps you can get that down below the price of an 800u. Doesn't hurt to try. They also may be able to get you a deal on one of the two you are looking at.

[bda4life]

I came real close to buying the Panasonic 50" PZ85U this weekend, but when I realized that it does not accept a 24 fps input, I decided against it. I could have gotten the TV and a Panasonic BD player (I think the BDK35?) for roughly $1800 (no sales tax too).

I will not purchase a new TV without the ability to handle a 24 fps input.