CNET's Review of the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U

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Originally Posted by JTK

It sounds like the CNET reviewers didn't like it.

Are there any displays out that have the 72Hz option?

They didn't like the 48Hz, seems like they liked everything else.
I haven't seen it yet in 48Hz, but as most theatres display in 48Hz I'm guessing that's why they used the term "filmic". It's the same way you see the flicker with real film.

For 72Hz, any of the KURO sets will do it. If you've never noticed 3:2 judder on DVD, you'll likely be fine with 60Hz which is what 90+% of people are watching Blu-ray with.

I wish more sets would allow for custom settings though. Many of the LCD's with 120Hz use 3:2 to get to 60Hz then 2:2 for 120Hz, which kind of defeats the purpose of having a 24p input.

For me right now the price of the -800 is very attractive, but I'm finally seeing the PDP-5010FD coming in online for under $3,000, which makes that too a really, really good TV to consider. I've never seen a set look as good as the 60" Elite 1080p KURO so far.