Panasonic 8 Series Plasma's on Panasonic.com now

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

did I read it wrong. Looks like some of the set is ligher than previous gen?

[Irishwiseguy2006]

Originally Posted by PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD

did I read it wrong. Looks like some of the set is ligher than previous gen?

Plus the older gen 50" is $100 more then the new 50"!

[Johk]

Nice find!

I am looking forward to see some reviews of these new sets specially the new contrast ratio claims! Hope they get on the same level as the Pioneer (so that the Kuro prices fall!)

Also I hope that the 24p they announce is not a lame attempt to rename the 3:2 pull down conversion.

[BrahmaBull]

Just had this very useless Chat on Panny's site.

Thank you for contacting Panasonic Plasma Concierge. You will be connected to an Expert momentarily.

You are now chatting with 'Al', your Panasonic Plasma Expert.
Al: Thank you for contacting Panasonic Plasma Concierge. How may I help you today?
Matt: Hello I noticed today the 80 and 85 models are on the website. Any idea when the 800 and 850 will be
Al: April 2008.
Matt: will the 800 and 850 do 24p Cinematic? I noticed the 80 and 85 only do 24p 2:3.
Al: Don't have enough info yet on these models. We usually don't get a spec sheet until about one week before they are released.

Some ****ing expert.

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by BrahmaBull

Just had this very useless Chat on Panny's site.



Some ****ing expert.

I think 'Al' needs a

[BrahmaBull]

Originally Posted by Sonny

I think 'Al' needs a

I wanted to ask him how there is full spec sheets on some models that dont ship til april, if they dont get info until 1 week in advance.

I figured it wasnt worth getting fired up over.

Someone has the info there. Why do they put these uninformed people in these chats and call them experts?

If they said "somewhat knowledgeable representative - who can tell you how heavy panasonic sets are or if theyll fit in grandma's 50yr old oak entertainment set"...

..it would be much better. haha

[BrahmaBull]

Originally Posted by Johk

Nice find!

I am looking forward to see some reviews of these new sets specially the new contrast ratio claims! Hope they get on the same level as the Pioneer (so that the Kuro prices fall!)

Also I hope that the 24p they announce is not a lame attempt to rename the 3:2 pull down conversion.

that's what worries me. I've been waiting for the 8 series, and now it seems I got some faulty info. I have a document that said the PZ85's would do 24p native, but now it looks like its just the 800 and 850. (the two that are not on the panny site yet).

[digibob]

I've been waiting for these new Plasmas since I saw them at CES. They look great. I am also waiting for the new Pioneer VSX-1018 and Sony STR-DG920 Receivers due in June. I haven't decided which one yet. Both are $599