Panasonic Plasma 85u Or 800u - Blu-ray Forum

NeverHappy · 08-28-2008, 02:43 AM

They Are Both 50" The Only Difference Is One Is Thx Cert. The 800u And The 85u Isn't. When Properly Calibrated What Does It Matter If It's Thx Cert. Or Not The Only Other Difference Would Be The Whole Cinema Reality Thing @ 24p Without 2/3 Pulldown Is That Worth It Or Do Most People Turn That Off And Run @ 60hz Anyway. Please Help That Whole True 24p Is Confusing I Just Want The Best Playback For My Blu-ray's I Though Just Being 1080p And A Panasonic Plasma With A Bd-30 Would Be Enough To Wow Me. I Don't Want Tobe Happy I Want To Be Blown Away.

DBlackGT · 08-28-2008, 03:13 AM

I have the 85U and its pretty sweet. got it for $1969.99 so I figured that was a pretty good deal. They both rock though. It all comes down to your $ and preference. CNET does rate the 800U as their best tv

allstar780 · 08-28-2008, 04:39 AM

Main things you gain on the 800 (that will make a difference even when calibrated)

-More levels of grey (smoother gradation)
-Sweet design (the non-recessed screen looks amazing)
-Better scaler for SD (or lower than 1080P) content
-Bragging rights that you own a panasonic that beat/matched the kuros that are twice its price

ajkj9 · 08-28-2008, 05:15 AM

I'm in this same dilemma... im leaning toward the 800 myself..

Go Blue · 08-28-2008, 02:34 PM

Whats the price difference? If the price is close go for the 800, if not go 85. If the 800 didn't have flicker when playing BD's @24fps, I would pay the extra for it. Since it has the flicker, I don't think the rest of its features are going to be noticably better than the 85 to your eye.

Bluoholic · 08-28-2008, 02:56 PM

Is the flicker really that noticeable?

Go Blue · 08-28-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluoholic

Is the flicker really that noticeable?

I haven't seen it on the Pannys, but I have seen it on other sets and for me it is completely unwatchable.

Bluoholic · 08-28-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

Whats the price difference? If the price is close go for the 800, if not go 85. If the 800 didn't have flicker when playing BD's @24fps, I would pay the extra for it. Since it has the flicker, I don't think the rest of its features are going to be noticably better than the 85 to your eye.

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Originally Posted by schultz;1114209[B

]I haven't seen it on the Pannys[/B], but I have seen it on other sets and for me it is completely unwatchable.

umm, so why not 800 if you didn't see it on panny tv?

SS316SRV · 08-28-2008, 05:18 PM

Aren't there 2 threads about this already?

arush5268d · 08-28-2008, 05:19 PM

While I have the exact answer to your dilema, I refuse to help you until you fix your post. Capitalizing the first letter of every word is one of the most annoying things that tweens and teenie boppers do online.

Welcome to the adult world. Mommy can't save you here.

Go Blue · 08-28-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluoholic

umm, so why not 800 if you didn't see it on panny tv?

All I was saying is that I have seen flicker before and it is horrible. I haven't seen the set personally, just read numerous review on the subject, including HDTV1080P's thread about 1080p TV's that supports 24fps

Go Blue · 08-28-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

While I have the exact answer to your dilema, I refuse to help you until you fix your post. Capitalizing the first letter of every word is one of the most annoying things that tweens and teenie boppers do online.

Welcome to the adult world. Mommy can't save you here.

TooBlu · 08-28-2008, 05:53 PM

YES..i have the 800U and only on 24p u will notice it..Its not that bad

NeverHappy · 08-29-2008, 04:41 PM

To arush5268d thank you very much for no advise at all. Don't get so caught up on silly things like caps and help out with the real cause or just don't post at all. I believe your response was more imature and I don't intend to post back and forth arguing. If you need to know my password is all caps and I just forgot to switch it the text was already typed and too much to redo for your sake. THANKS to everyone else though. I guess the only real issue is how bad is the flicker.

dobyblue · 08-29-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

Capitalizing the first letter of every word is one of the most annoying things that tweens and teenie boppers do online.

Actually it's the forum software that does that when an entire post is typed in capitals.

McLovin · 08-29-2008, 05:20 PM

I just pulled the trigger a couple of days ago on the 42" 800U (going in a bedroom)

$1,599 from Amazon, No sales tax, free shipping

DrewBlu · 09-10-2008, 02:39 PM

I have an 800u and the flicker dose not ruin anything, my vision is 20/20 so I'm not missing anything. It's hardly noticeable and even when you do notice it, (example: the climax showdown in Live Free or Die Hard) it looks natural and gives the movie a film-like feel. I love the 24p/48hz and I refuse turning it off. The only thing that flickers is REALLY bright light, and it flickers so damn fast you can barely notice it.

I'm not justifying my purchase, I want the best, money isn't an option. I could buy a Kuro set right now and return this, but trust me, the 800u is sexy. Good luck with your purchase, 800u is worth it for the THX mode alone. This is all imo, sorry if I come off sounding like a Panny fanboy, Its the only equipment from them I own.

dobyblue · 09-10-2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrewBlu

I have an 800u and the flicker dose not ruin anything, my vision is 20/20 so I'm not missing anything. It's hardly noticeable and even when you do notice it, (example: the climax showdown in Live Free or Die Hard) it looks natural and gives the movie a film-like feel. I love the 24p/48hz and I refuse turning it off. The only thing that flickers is REALLY bright light, and it flickers so damn fast you can barely notice it.

That's the cinematic experience.

08-28-2008, 02:43 AM	#1
NeverHappy Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Hartford, CT	Panasonic Plasma 85u Or 800u They Are Both 50" The Only Difference Is One Is Thx Cert. The 800u And The 85u Isn't. When Properly Calibrated What Does It Matter If It's Thx Cert. Or Not The Only Other Difference Would Be The Whole Cinema Reality Thing @ 24p Without 2/3 Pulldown Is That Worth It Or Do Most People Turn That Off And Run @ 60hz Anyway. Please Help That Whole True 24p Is Confusing I Just Want The Best Playback For My Blu-ray's I Though Just Being 1080p And A Panasonic Plasma With A Bd-30 Would Be Enough To Wow Me. I Don't Want Tobe Happy I Want To Be Blown Away.

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08-28-2008, 03:13 AM	#2
DBlackGT Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:58	I have the 85U and its pretty sweet. got it for $1969.99 so I figured that was a pretty good deal. They both rock though. It all comes down to your $ and preference. CNET does rate the 800U as their best tv

08-28-2008, 04:39 AM	#3
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	Main things you gain on the 800 (that will make a difference even when calibrated) -More levels of grey (smoother gradation) -Sweet design (the non-recessed screen looks amazing) -Better scaler for SD (or lower than 1080P) content -Bragging rights that you own a panasonic that beat/matched the kuros that are twice its price

08-28-2008, 05:15 AM	#4
ajkj9 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Nebraska Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm in this same dilemma... im leaning toward the 800 myself..

08-28-2008, 02:34 PM	#5
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Whats the price difference? If the price is close go for the 800, if not go 85. If the 800 didn't have flicker when playing BD's @24fps, I would pay the extra for it. Since it has the flicker, I don't think the rest of its features are going to be noticably better than the 85 to your eye.

08-28-2008, 02:56 PM	#6
Bluoholic Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:482 Trading Score:1	Is the flicker really that noticeable?

08-28-2008, 05:18 PM	#9
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Aren't there 2 threads about this already?

08-28-2008, 05:19 PM	#10
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	While I have the exact answer to your dilema, I refuse to help you until you fix your post. Capitalizing the first letter of every word is one of the most annoying things that tweens and teenie boppers do online. Welcome to the adult world. Mommy can't save you here.

08-28-2008, 05:53 PM	#13
TooBlu Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Tampa Blu-ray collection:261	YES..i have the 800U and only on 24p u will notice it..Its not that bad

08-29-2008, 04:41 PM	#14
NeverHappy Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Hartford, CT	To arush5268d thank you very much for no advise at all. Don't get so caught up on silly things like caps and help out with the real cause or just don't post at all. I believe your response was more imature and I don't intend to post back and forth arguing. If you need to know my password is all caps and I just forgot to switch it the text was already typed and too much to redo for your sake. THANKS to everyone else though. I guess the only real issue is how bad is the flicker.

08-29-2008, 05:20 PM	#16
McLovin Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:202 Trading Score:21	I just pulled the trigger a couple of days ago on the 42" 800U (going in a bedroom) $1,599 from Amazon, No sales tax, free shipping

09-10-2008, 02:39 PM	#17
DrewBlu Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:144 Blu-ray reviews:4	I have an 800u and the flicker dose not ruin anything, my vision is 20/20 so I'm not missing anything. It's hardly noticeable and even when you do notice it, (example: the climax showdown in Live Free or Die Hard) it looks natural and gives the movie a film-like feel. I love the 24p/48hz and I refuse turning it off. The only thing that flickers is REALLY bright light, and it flickers so damn fast you can barely notice it. I'm not justifying my purchase, I want the best, money isn't an option. I could buy a Kuro set right now and return this, but trust me, the 800u is sexy. Good luck with your purchase, 800u is worth it for the THX mode alone. This is all imo, sorry if I come off sounding like a Panny fanboy, Its the only equipment from them I own.

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