Panasonic 3D TV - Mega Thread

[Vicon]

Not sure who else is pumped for this but after going to Best Buy today and checking out the Panasonic 3D - I was blown away. I was one of those people that thought it was a gimmick and a new way for them to make more money. I can say I don't feel that way anymore.

The 3D was AMAZING. I can only imagine what they will do with it for future releases like horror, action, and the like. If anyone has seen the Panasonic 3D experience - can you imagine Planet Earth in 3D? OMG WOW!

If the prices are not too bad, I just might picked up a 3D plasma. Panasonic that is. I am thinking maybe 58/60" would be ideal.


The glasses we tried on the demo were rather annoying. We then noticed in the brochure that they did not have the right nose guards or whatever they are called. I would also like to see the sides encased to block out light.

Anyone else on board?

[b00st]

Originally Posted by Vicon

Not sure who else is pumped for this but after going to Best Buy today and checking out the Panasonic 3D - I was blown away. I was one of those people that thought it was a gimmick and a new way for them to make more money. I can say I don't feel that way anymore.

The 3D was AMAZING. I can only imagine what they will do with it for future releases like horror, action, and the like. If anyone has seen the Panasonic 3D experience - can you imagine Planet Earth in 3D? OMG WOW!

If the prices are not too bad, I just might picked up a 3D plasma. Panasonic that is. I am thinking maybe 58/60" would be ideal.


The glasses we tried on the demo were rather annoying. We then noticed in the brochure that they did not have the right nose guards or whatever they are called. I would also like to see the sides encased to block out light.

Anyone else on board?

yeah i watched the panny demo...it was the best demo thus far. image looked great. while i think planet earth would be great in 3D. it would have to be filmed in 3D which it was not. so even if they do...it will be more gimmick then. maybe they could revisit it sometime down the road and film it in 3D.

panny makes 58" and 65"...and my guess is that the 65" which comes out later in the year with the 58" will be over the 5k marker....which may or maynot be a bad price for you. i think the sammy 65" was 7k...so i would think its somewhere close to that.

[Vicon]

Originally Posted by b00st

yeah i watched the panny demo...it was the best demo thus far. image looked great. while i think planet earth would be great in 3D. it would have to be filmed in 3D which it was not. so even if they do...it will be more gimmick then. maybe they could revisit it sometime down the road and film it in 3D.

panny makes 58" and 65"...and my guess is that the 65" which comes out later in the year with the 58" will be over the 5k marker....which may or maynot be a bad price for you. i think the sammy 65" was 7k...so i would think its somewhere close to that.

Yeah, anything previous would have to be re-filmed in 3D to be worthy.

how did you like the demo? Were you blown away? I loved the water splashing up/out at you and the dirt from the bikes being kicked up at you as well. Was amazing.

I posted this in another thread, while I really want 3D - I will wait and see how much content will be available. If there isn't enough, I won't be buying this year. It would probably a good thing because next year, prices will have dropped, technology will have gotten better and content should be more aplenty. I love 3D and all that, but I am not dropping $7k on a tv. Lol.

[b00st]

Originally Posted by Vicon

Yeah, anything previous would have to be re-filmed in 3D to be worthy.

how did you like the demo? Were you blown away? I loved the water splashing up/out at you and the dirt from the bikes being kicked up at you as well. Was amazing.

I posted this in another thread, while I really want 3D - I will wait and see how much content will be available. If there isn't enough, I won't be buying this year. It would probably a good thing because next year, prices will have dropped, technology will have gotten better and content should be more aplenty. I love 3D and all that, but I am not dropping $7k on a tv. Lol.

yeah that Grand Canyon Trail 3D movie was pretty cool...the water rafting was very cool. best effect yet....with the water splashing on the screen. i thought it was great to be honest.

i think to be blown away....it would have to be on a much larger scale. say 65+" screen and run a demo. that would blow me away. which might be some better marketing for them. if they want people to buy this stuff...i understand that the price will blow them away but only demo giant TVs and they will like it......but they will only buy what they can afford 46-58" maybe.

i'm an early adopter on most tech stuff...got have it with everything. this i'm gonna hold off. right now...there is virtually no support...ie movies, tv channels. the tech is very young in its life....so if they come out with something better next year to correct issues this year...i will be pissed. i mean i know every year will best the prior year. but its not like there are 3 previous generations of 3d tvs. this is the first in its tech unlike my 12G panny plasma.

i do want 3d to work out...but that means that i want everything filmed in 3D then...and we know that won't happen. because just converting the image doesn't hack it. i really enjoy the depth that the panny gave over the others...and i enjoy the depth that 3D alone brings.

[langn08]

Anyone know about the diminishing Black levels on this unit? I hope it is not as bad as the 2009's

[PBR]

Originally Posted by b00st

panny makes 58" and 65"...and my guess is that the 65" which comes out later in the year with the 58" will be over the 5k marker....which may or maynot be a bad price for you. i think the sammy 65" was 7k...so i would think its somewhere close to that.

Panasonic top of the line 3D 65" is $5000 and the Samsung 65" is $6000
I'm switching to plasma. Buying the Panasonic 65" when it comes out in June

[Vicon]

Originally Posted by PBR

Panasonic top of the line 3D 65" is $5000 and the Samsung 65" is $6000
I'm switching to plasma. Buying the Panasonic 65" when it comes out in June

That's still a bit pricey. It needs to be half of that honestly.

[lghaze42]

Originally Posted by Vicon

Not sure who else is pumped for this but after going to Best Buy today and checking out the Panasonic 3D - I was blown away. I was one of those people that thought it was a gimmick and a new way for them to make more money. I can say I don't feel that way anymore.

The 3D was AMAZING. I can only imagine what they will do with it for future releases like horror, action, and the like. If anyone has seen the Panasonic 3D experience - can you imagine Planet Earth in 3D? OMG WOW!

If the prices are not too bad, I just might picked up a 3D plasma. Panasonic that is. I am thinking maybe 58/60" would be ideal.


The glasses we tried on the demo were rather annoying. We then noticed in the brochure that they did not have the right nose guards or whatever they are called. I would also like to see the sides encased to block out light.

Anyone else on board?

I am going Friday to check out the Panny 3D demo.Being a huge Panny fan I have been reading about this since they showed it at the 2009 CES.I can't wait to see it in person.

[Vicon]

Originally Posted by lghaze42

I am going Friday to check out the Panny 3D demo.Being a huge Panny fan I have been reading about this since they showed it at the 2009 CES.I can't wait to see it in person.

Nice. You will enjoy it! Make sure the glasses are on

[jkcheng122]

Originally Posted by Vicon

Nice. You will enjoy it! Make sure the glasses are on

He meant on as powered on, not just physically on.

[scweb13]

Originally Posted by Vicon

That's still a bit pricey. It needs to be half of that honestly.

Keep dreaming. The 65" V10 is still not that low yet.

[Vicon]

Originally Posted by jkcheng122

He meant on as powered on, not just physically on.

Lol, yeah. That power button is easy to hit by accident. First time I had them on I was like - what? This is 3d? No thanks! Then my brother is like - turn the power on. I did and was like WHOA! Freaking SWEEET!

Originally Posted by scweb13

Keep dreaming. The 65" V10 is still not that low yet.

I know. It will be a while before we see those prices

[lghaze42]

Originally Posted by Vicon

Lol, yeah. That power button is easy to hit by accident. First time I had them on I was like - what? This is 3d? No thanks! Then my brother is like - turn the power on. I did and was like WHOA! Freaking SWEEET!




I know. It will be a while before we see those prices

lol.Thanks for the tip Vicon.I can't wait to see it.I heard when they start selling the 3D players they will come with a copy of Ice Age 3.Panasonic started working on 3D back when there was only DVD.They even have a 3D camcorder if you want to film in 3D.I think it is about 25 grand....ouch!

[Vicon]

Originally Posted by lghaze42

lol.Thanks for the tip Vicon.I can't wait to see it.I heard when they start selling the 3D players they will come with a copy of Ice Age 3.Panasonic started working on 3D back when there was only DVD.They even have a 3D camcorder if you want to film in 3D.I think it is about 25 grand....ouch!

Iceage in 3D should look good. I hope. Panasonic is a great company. I have been impressed so far. Hopefully they don't pull a Toyota and our TV's start falling off the wall due to "unintended screw misalignment". Lol.

I look forward to what 3D TV has to offer!

[Doughoef]

Originally Posted by langn08

Anyone know about the diminishing Black levels on this unit? I hope it is not as bad as the 2009's

As far as I've heard, Panasonic isn't even admitting to it on 2009 models. It is a big question mark at this time. Also, the nose feel and fit of the glasses is horrible. I was really looking forward to the 2010 line up but with the black level issue, I decided to purchase a Kuro while they were still available.

[lghaze42]

Originally Posted by Doughoef

As far as I've heard, Panasonic isn't even admitting to it on 2009 models. It is a big question mark at this time. Also, the nose feel and fit of the glasses is horrible. I was really looking forward to the 2010 line up but with the black level issue, I decided to purchase a Kuro while they were still available.

I love my 800u and my blacks are perfect to me.I have about 17 grand worth of Panasonic/Technics equipment.Many components were bought sight or sound unseen.I don't regret a single purchase.and now that Panasoniv has got the Kuro black levels from Pioneer that so many people were saying were perfect I see no reason to complain about their plasmas.Just like the flickering issue that was said to be "unwatchable".I have'nt seen it on my set.

[Kyzer the Medic]

Originally Posted by PBR

Panasonic top of the line 3D 65" is $5000 and the Samsung 65" is $6000
I'm switching to plasma. Buying the Panasonic 65" when it comes out in June

Not true... $3800 will get you Samsungs top of the line 63" plasma, 3D Bluray and 2 pairs of glasses with the MVA movie..

http://signature.crutchfield.com/S-v...ssi=0&tp=27944

[john_1958]

Originally Posted by langn08

Anyone know about the diminishing Black levels on this unit? I hope it is not as bad as the 2009's

http://essexcountyforum.com/forums/s...-at-Be&p=23510

the black levels are Infinite Black Pro display with 5,000000:1 native contrast,
http://www.wishabi.ca/items/2858938-...a-prices-deals
http://www.best-3dtvs.com/panasonic-...65vt25-review/

http://reviews.plasmatvbuyingguide.c...tcp65vt25.html

[Dotpattern]

Originally Posted by b00st

yeah i watched the panny demo...it was the best demo thus far. image looked great. while i think planet earth would be great in 3D. it would have to be filmed in 3D which it was not.

That's not correct A movie doesn't have to be shot in 3D to be in 3D. It can be converted to 3D.

[Blu Myers]

I visited Best Buy today and tried out both the Samsung LED and the Panny, and the Panny wins hands down. The water splash scene was really cool. The Panny is the closest to the theater experience that you can get. I'm looking to buy around Christmas time frame, when I get back from deployment.