CNET's Review of the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

WvuBill22185 · 08-07-2008, 11:38 AM

I love that TV I have a samsung up at school, just a dinky little A330 but it suits my needs fine and I'm happy with it. I sold Tv's while I was at home and those pannys flew out the door.

allstar780 · 08-07-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

From Sound and Vision:

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/hdt...nce-page2.html

Ahh... so at work it must be set on 60Hz.... oh well... its still a great TV

dobyblue · 08-07-2008, 07:20 PM

The 48Hz flicker is the same flicker you'll notice in the cinema when watching film, which is typically 48Hz (double shutter) as well. It's slow enough that your eye can see the frames - it's simply the frames you're seeing.

If you don't like the look of film, you might not like the 48Hz; it's just peculiar how many "experts" haven't explained or caught this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I don't own either one but I've never heard or seen a negative comment about the Panny Vierra. I saw it at my local BB and CC and I agree its a good tv but I can't tell the difference between mine (32" Sharp Aquos 1080p 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio) and the Panny when it comes down to the sharpest blu-ray quality.

If you were to put them side by side in a real viewing environment, you'd notice how much better the Panny looks against that or any other LCD.

TooBlu · 08-20-2008, 05:05 PM

thanks bro

lghaze42 · 01-05-2009, 11:47 PM

After alot of thought I decided to get the 50" instead of the 58".I will fit perfectly in my spot where my current 50" Panny LCD sits.The 58" would have been nice butthe local store who has one wanted to sale me the floor model.I think the 50" will suit me fine.I can't wait to see how it does in the 24p mode running through my BD30 and new Panny SA-BX500 receiver.

brett_day · 01-05-2009, 11:47 PM

congrats! you will love it! awesome, awesome tv!

lghaze42 · 01-06-2009, 01:29 AM

I am sure i will

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 01-06-2009, 01:31 AM

Grats

you will love it!!!!

thanks.I have'nt been disappointed with a Panny product yet.

BluRayNick · 01-06-2009, 03:20 AM

Amazing TV dude! 58 is awesome my friend has it we watched the Louisville/Kentucky game on it thats what made me exchange my 47in LG for the 50 in Panny, plus the Panny is 480hz amazing!!!!!

lghaze42 · 01-06-2009, 08:01 AM

Thanks for all the comments.I can't wait to be the first one to see how this badboy performs when using my BD30 and new Panasonic SA-BX500 AVR.I know that many of you think it does'nt matter what equipment you have as a source but I have always believed that matched components offer max pic quality.After all I don't think Panasonic was using a PS3 when checking how blu-ray performs on this set.I am not saying that you won't get a great pic using another brand player,but maybe this "flicker" thing at 24p won't be that much of an issue if any...I will keep you all posted.

Purplegrasshopper · 01-06-2009, 02:34 PM

Grats on the TV, but was it really necessary to creat a whole new thread tho?

lghaze42 · 01-07-2009, 02:30 AM

I guess not..just wanted to get people's attention...sorry for using up web space.

ajkj9 · 01-07-2009, 02:35 AM

dude, who cares. sometimes you just need to brag about what ya got! congratulations man. i just bought mine and it's a purchase you won't regret. amazing tv.

donutman925 · 01-07-2009, 02:37 AM

I have a PS3 hooked up to this TV looks fabulous. I leave mine on the THX setting for everything looks great.

lghaze42 · 01-07-2009, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donutman925

I have a PS3 hooked up to this TV looks fabulous. I leave mine on the THX setting for everything looks great.

That's what I am going to do.I know that lots of people on here are hardcore about "tweaking" but I trust THX to be close to reference quality.After all even using a calibration disc or having someone come to your house does'nt mean 100% perfect.

Santeria · 01-07-2009, 06:08 AM

wooooooo congrats cant wait to get one ofmy own.. maybe not 50" but im waiting for prices to drop

robb01 · 01-07-2009, 02:21 PM

Great tv

DrinkMore · 01-07-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purplegrasshopper

Grats on the TV, but was it really necessary to creat a whole new thread tho?

Can it!

Congrats on the new TV! You will really enjoy it

JJ · 01-07-2009, 03:40 PM

Shoot, you better believe that when I purchase a new TV, there will be a SLEW of threads created in celebration.

Great choice!

01-05-2009, 11:47 PM	#45
lghaze42 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Princeton West Virginia Home Theater Gallery:23	Panny TH-50PZ800U ordered After alot of thought I decided to get the 50" instead of the 58".I will fit perfectly in my spot where my current 50" Panny LCD sits.The 58" would have been nice butthe local store who has one wanted to sale me the floor model.I think the 50" will suit me fine.I can't wait to see how it does in the 24p mode running through my BD30 and new Panny SA-BX500 receiver.

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08-07-2008, 11:38 AM	#41
WvuBill22185 Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:3	I love that TV I have a samsung up at school, just a dinky little A330 but it suits my needs fine and I'm happy with it. I sold Tv's while I was at home and those pannys flew out the door.

08-20-2008, 05:05 PM	#44
TooBlu Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Tampa Blu-ray collection:261	thanks bro

01-05-2009, 11:47 PM	#46
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	congrats! you will love it! awesome, awesome tv!

01-06-2009, 01:29 AM	#47
lghaze42 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Princeton West Virginia Home Theater Gallery:23	I am sure i will

01-06-2009, 01:31 AM	#48
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Grats you will love it!!!!

01-06-2009, 03:20 AM	#50
BluRayNick Banned Member since:Dec 2008	Amazing TV dude! 58 is awesome my friend has it we watched the Louisville/Kentucky game on it thats what made me exchange my 47in LG for the 50 in Panny, plus the Panny is 480hz amazing!!!!!

01-06-2009, 08:01 AM	#51
lghaze42 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Princeton West Virginia Home Theater Gallery:23	Thanks for all the comments.I can't wait to be the first one to see how this badboy performs when using my BD30 and new Panasonic SA-BX500 AVR.I know that many of you think it does'nt matter what equipment you have as a source but I have always believed that matched components offer max pic quality.After all I don't think Panasonic was using a PS3 when checking how blu-ray performs on this set.I am not saying that you won't get a great pic using another brand player,but maybe this "flicker" thing at 24p won't be that much of an issue if any...I will keep you all posted.

01-06-2009, 02:34 PM	#52
Purplegrasshopper Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Las Vegas, NV Blu-ray collection:13	Grats on the TV, but was it really necessary to creat a whole new thread tho?

01-07-2009, 02:30 AM	#53
lghaze42 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Princeton West Virginia Home Theater Gallery:23	I guess not..just wanted to get people's attention...sorry for using up web space.

01-07-2009, 02:35 AM	#54
ajkj9 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Nebraska Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:1	dude, who cares. sometimes you just need to brag about what ya got! congratulations man. i just bought mine and it's a purchase you won't regret. amazing tv.

01-07-2009, 02:37 AM	#55
donutman925 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:MA, USA	I have a PS3 hooked up to this TV looks fabulous. I leave mine on the THX setting for everything looks great.

01-07-2009, 06:08 AM	#57
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	wooooooo congrats cant wait to get one ofmy own.. maybe not 50" but im waiting for prices to drop

01-07-2009, 02:21 PM	#58
robb01 Banned Member since:Oct 2008	Great tv

01-07-2009, 03:40 PM	#60
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Shoot, you better believe that when I purchase a new TV, there will be a SLEW of threads created in celebration. Great choice!

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