Panny 58 800u or the new P54S1

[SPH]

Both will be about the same money and I have compared them on panasonic, is there really enough difference in 4" and is THX that big of a deal?

The new on has a 600mhz subfield drive and native contrast ratio or 40k..


I know both will be a big jump from my 42" 720 samsung lcd (which is 15,000 native) but which in any of your opinions has more bang for the buck..

I want to stay right in that 2400 range

[ground chuck]

woah, i just check a company discount. i can get the

TH-58PZ800U: 58"plasma

Original Price: $3,699.95
Exclusive Price: $2,440.52
Limited Time Price: $2,115.52
Total Member Savings: $1,584.43

[mikewills]

Originally Posted by ground chuck

woah, i just check a company discount. i can get the

TH-58PZ800U: 58"plasma

Original Price: $3,699.95
Exclusive Price: $2,440.52
Limited Time Price: $2,115.52
Total Member Savings: $1,584.43

Is there any way you can pass this savings onto a fellow forum member?

Mike

[SPH]

I have seen similar deals and thats why I am asking

[lojack1976]

The 800u is easily the best set between the two. Its THX certified with much more accurate colors. The S1 may have slightly better blacks, and that's a big maybe, and it certainly wouldn't be enough to overcome the color accuracy issue which I value just as much as black level. THX really does make a huge difference. The 800u is much more adjustable too. From the review I've read on the S1 Panasonic has given few adjustments in the menu. The S1 is this year's entry level set and the 800u was last year's top of the line. Go with the 800u if you don't want to wait for the V10 series that's about to be released.

[dobyblue]

The -850 was the top of the line, but you had to have it ISF calibrated to get a more accurate picture than the -800. The -850 included the Digital Cinema Color that's moved into a few sets this year as well as the full PRO settings menu.

[SPH]

The V10 is the one with the new 96hz refresh, yes?

[lojack1976]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

The -850 was the top of the line, but you had to have it ISF calibrated to get a more accurate picture than the -800. The -850 included the Digital Cinema Color that's moved into a few sets this year as well as the full PRO settings menu.

You're right...the 850 is last year's top of the line, but the 800u was preferred by Cnet when both were compared. Out of the box the 800u was more accurate even though the 850 had a slightly deeper black level and a wider color gamut. I've never seen one that was ISF calibrated, but I'm sure you're right since you're more knowledgeable than I regarding these sets(I follow a lot of your comments in threads). To the 850's credit Cnet also said that the difference between it and the Kuro's black level was almost indistinguishable with the Kuro barely surpassing it. I'm not sure its worth the extra money over the 800u though.

Originally Posted by SPH

The V10 is the one with the new 96hz refresh, yes?

Yes, the V10 has the 96hz refresh.

[celticpride]

you may want to look at the panasonic G10 the 50'' is $1999.00 and the 54'' is coming in MAY for $2399.00 both will have THX,vieracast viera link ,you tube bloomberg tv picassa 600 hz the G model is an upgrade over the S1.

[cdot2four]

Originally Posted by SPH

The V10 is the one with the new 96hz refresh, yes?

Yeah the v10 has everything...everything!

[lojack1976]

Originally Posted by celticpride

you may want to look at the panasonic G10 the 50'' is $1999.00 and the 54'' is coming in MAY for $2399.00 both will have THX,vieracast viera link ,you tube bloomberg tv picassa 600 hz the G model is an upgrade over the S1.

Its a good TV, but it doesn't have the 96hz refresh. Its only 48hz so you can still expect the flicker with this set when viewing material with 24p enabled. And if you're not interested in 24p then there's no real reason to wait for 54" G10 when you can buy the 58" 800u now for roughly the same amount.

[Kryptron]

I saw the TC-P50G10 at bestbuy today. It was like $1700? I want one bad now. I wish i could afford it now.