GT30 vs VT30

[Dacian93]

Hey guys, this might be a bit redundant but it is a question that will come up frequently.

Based on the reviews so far, is the extra price for the VT30 worth it? This will be my first big money TV purchase, here are the reviews:

GT30

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...xt#reviewPage1

VT30

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panas...1104231092.htm

The UK site claims that they are comparable. Here are my main concerns:

If 24p works properly with GT30 will there be a noticeable difference to the 96hz provided by the VT30?

Is the brightness fluctuation completely eliminated by the THX mode for the GT30?

Do TVs in general need to be compatible with media players such as WD Live (maybe it's a stupid question but I just want to make sure)?


Thanks in advance for any help, and I would be very interested in hearing about any other issues raised.

[fairchild]

That VT30 review is for the UK, I'd wait for the US reviews since the TV's may be different. The GT30 only does 24p using 48hz mode which may produce flicker, the VT30 does it with 96hz so it would be superior if you want true 24p.

The VT30 should have better picture quality without a doubt over the GT30.

[Dacian93]

The CNET review for GT30 claims:

Unlike the step-up VT30, the GT lacks a 96Hz refresh rate, but in our test it delivered proper film cadence, on 1080p/24 sources,

Read more: http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...#ixzz1KTpRwsNb

Now I understand that it would still result in a different process then having 96Hz on VT30. However, that review makes it sound like it wouldn't make much of the difference with 2011 models between the two.

This main point might be make or break because I obviously want to watch films on blu properly.

Based on the CNET review...would I still see a difference (flickering/judder etc on 60Hz playing 24p mode on GT30 2011)?

[fairchild]

60hz doesn't have flicker, 48hz and under does. As for judder, I don't know since I haven't compared the two, but I hear they improved their processing which would explain what the reviews are seeing. FYI, you will still see judder with a true 24p mode since it's inherent in the frame rate.

[Dacian93]

Originally Posted by fairchild

60hz doesn't have flicker, 48hz and under does. As for judder, I don't know since I haven't compared the two, but I hear they improved their processing which would explain what the reviews are seeing. FYI, you will still see judder with a true 24p mode since it's inherent in the frame rate.

Thanks for all the info.

[Jlennerth]

does the GT30 have THX mode? I thought the VT30 was the only model that did have it .

[fairchild]

Originally Posted by Jlennerth

does the GT30 have THX mode? I thought the VT30 was the only model that did have it .

Yes.

For 1080p Pannys

VT30+GT30=THX mode
ST30+S30=Cinema mode(no THX)

[gstriftos]

The main difference is the calibration system.If you are not going to use it then stick with the gt30.

For most users, it doesn’t offer too much over the GT30, which certainly appears to hold the “sweet spot” position in terms of price-to-performance ratio in the 2011 Panasonic Plasma lineup

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by gstriftos

The main difference is the calibration system.If you are not going to use it then stick with the gt30.

This sounds interesting, care to explain in more detail please?