Panasonic TH-42PX80U - Blu-ray Forum

BACsader · 10-03-2008, 06:51 PM

Okay, so I have decided that i do not want to sped the money on an LCD when for the same amount or less, I can get a 42 plasma that will outplay any LCD with the same price range. Does anyone have this T.V. I am interested to see what people here think about it or any other Plasma in the same price range.

arush5268d · 10-03-2008, 06:59 PM

You've made some great decisions so far...

I have a 42PZ7OU - and I love it. My only regret is not going bigger.

Regardless of viewing distance, I would not have been happy with a 720p TV. If you don't feel that you'd benefit from a 1080p set then you have picked out a great TV.

Kryptron · 10-03-2008, 07:05 PM

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Okay, so I have decided that i do not want to sped the money on an LCD when for the same amount or less, I can get a 42 plasma that will outplay any LCD with the same price range.

Sure, if you say so. I'm not trying to say LCD is better then plasma or anything but i can't stand when people think that what they own is the best that's out without comparing it in person with another product. See, when i shopped for my tv i played with the 80U and 85U for a for a couple hours and had the store hook it up to a bluray player and it wasn't my cup of tea. On the other hand i thought the 800U looked better and had more accurate colors then any lcd on the floor, and the pioneers indeed blew all LCD's away.

kpkelley · 10-03-2008, 07:05 PM

Sears still has the 42pz80u 1080P plasma available for just $999.

My_Two_Cents · 10-03-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

You've made some great decisions so far...

I have a 42PZ7OU - and I love it. My only regret is not going bigger.

Regardless of viewing distance, I would not have been happy with a 720p TV. If you don't feel that you'd benefit from a 1080p set then you have picked out a great TV.

Your wife's, too.

To the OP: If the set looks good to you, at your viewing distance, then you've picked a good one. I've got both 42" and 58" 768p Pany sets, and am very happy with the picture quality of both (and an older 42" 480p set in the BR). Price at the time of purchase was the deciding factor for me, as comparable 1080p sets were nearly double the price. If I were doing it today, I'd go 1080p on a 42" or 50" Pany. The price differential is not that much anymore.

Good luck with your purchase!

arush5268d · 10-03-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Your wife's, too.

To the OP: If the set looks good to you, at your viewing distance, then you've picked a good one. I've got both 42" and 58" 768p Pany sets, and am very happy with the picture quality of both (and an older 42" 480p set in the BR). Price at the time of purchase was the deciding factor for me, as comparable 1080p sets were nearly double the price. If I were doing it today, I'd go 1080p on a 42" or 50" Pany. The price differential is not that much anymore.

Good luck with your purchase!

Oh snap. Karma just bit me in the @ss

BACsader · 10-03-2008, 08:58 PM

I do have a question though. How come on plasmas a 720p only has a resolution of 1024x768. I would be watching it from a distance of 11 feet most of the time so 720p should be what I need. However, I will spend much time looking at everything, but, because I watch in a very dark environment I would really benefit from the black levels of plasma.

kpkelley · 10-03-2008, 09:02 PM

How much are you looking to spend?

The 42px80u is about 900 at Circuit City or under 800 online while the 1080p 42pz80u can be had for under 1000.

My_Two_Cents · 10-03-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BACsader

I do have a question though. How come on plasmas a 720p only has a resolution of 1024x768. I would be watching it from a distance of 11 feet most of the time so 720p should be what I need. However, I will spend much time looking at everything, but, because I watch in a very dark environment I would really benefit from the black levels of plasma.

1366 x 768

SkillzthatKillz · 10-03-2008, 09:26 PM

go ahead and get the 1080p...otherwise you might regret it in the future

BACsader · 10-03-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

1366 x 768

No. Check the specs. The 720p plasmas are only 1024x768.

My_Two_Cents · 10-03-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BACsader

No. Check the specs. The 720p plasmas are only 1024x768.

We're both right.

Sorry, I was quoting the resolution of my 58" set. I just assumed they were all the same, but just checked my 42" set and it's 1024 x 768. Learn something new every day.

TooBlu · 10-03-2008, 11:26 PM

have fun with BURN IN/IR..I sent mine back and gettin a SERIES 8 SAMSUNG!!!

arush5268d · 10-03-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TooBlu

have fun with BURN IN/IR..I sent mine back and gettin a SERIES 8 SAMSUNG!!!

Riiiiiiight.

My_Two_Cents · 10-04-2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TooBlu

have fun with BURN IN/IR..I sent mine back and gettin a SERIES 8 SAMSUNG!!!

I suggest you read Dobyblue's announcement regarding trolling in the HDTV forums....

arush5268d · 10-04-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

I suggest you read Dobyblue's announcement regarding trolling in the HDTV forums....

Yeah, I think he pretty much fit that announcment perfectly.

Do I need to re-aim?

MrRoy · 10-04-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

Riiiiiiight.

No kidding. I had this TV and it suffered from IR after a week. I got so mad. I took it back and got an LCD.

My_Two_Cents · 10-04-2008, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

Yeah, I think he pretty much fit that announcment perfectly.

Do I need to re-aim?

LOL

"I lured hum in
With a piece of bread..."

Notice "piece" is spelled correctly now.

arush5268d · 10-04-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

LOL

"I lured hum in
With a piece of bread..."

Notice "piece" is spelled correctly now.

Oh shhhi.....

arush5268d · 10-04-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

LOL

"I lured hum in
With a piece of bread..."

Notice "piece" is spelled correctly now.

Fixed

10-03-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Panasonic TH-42PX80U Okay, so I have decided that i do not want to sped the money on an LCD when for the same amount or less, I can get a 42 plasma that will outplay any LCD with the same price range. Does anyone have this T.V. I am interested to see what people here think about it or any other Plasma in the same price range.

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10-03-2008, 08:58 PM	#7
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	I do have a question though. How come on plasmas a 720p only has a resolution of 1024x768. I would be watching it from a distance of 11 feet most of the time so 720p should be what I need. However, I will spend much time looking at everything, but, because I watch in a very dark environment I would really benefit from the black levels of plasma.

10-03-2008, 09:02 PM	#8
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