Panny 80u v.s 85u

[brett_day]

there is only 1 major difference really between the two sets.

the 80u has a contrast ratio of 20000:1
the 85u has a contrast ratio of 30000:1

also the 80u has one of it's additional hdmi ports on the front while on the 85u it is on the side

other than that the sets are identical. i saw both of these sets side by side and could not notice any difference, of course the store setting is not ideal for comparing sets, but there is a huge thread over on the avs forums about these two threads and next to no one can notice a difference in PQ.

I have the 80u and i love it to bits! excellent tv, brilliant color pallet and deep, deep blacks. At the end of the day it is your $ i would personally say save the $200 and add to your blu ray collection but it is just a personaly choice on your part!