New Panny 1080p & HDMI 1.3

[C6 Z06]

Well, for those that are interested, I just added one more Panasonic Plasma to my collection of tv's. I got the latest Panny offering TH-50PZ77U 1080p. They now have the anti glare screen like Pioneer is doing which makes it look dark in the store, but it was fine when I hooked it up at home.

Anywho, I just wanted to pass along a few things I discovered today with the new toys. One is the new Panny plasmas now have the "energy star" logo on the front of the tv. I have never seen that on a plasma before (knowing that plasmas burn more power and create more heat than LCD's) and it does run cooler. The screen and heat vents on back put out very little compared to my other plasmas. My 3 other plasmas are all early 2007 models, so I wonder if this is a new change coming for plasmas (energy star).

The real point I wanted to make though is that I switched my new Panny and one of the other 1080p's to Monster ultra 1000 cables today and it actually made a difference in the pic. Also using my PS3 with the HDMI 1.3 on the 1080p really stood out over my Sony BDP-S300 (1.1 HDMI I think) with Panny 1080p. Even my digital cable colors were "stronger" with the Ultra 1000 cable without a 1.3 source. I have never been one to believe the hype of high $ cables (even though I tend to buy them), but today I really saw a difference. I really took the time to compare and was very surprised. Thoughts ??

[BTBuck1]

setting difference/placebo.

My buddy has the same model as you, it's a great set. Your plasma is not HDMI 1.3 just to clarify (though you didn't say it was).

[C6 Z06]

Yes, what's funny is I called Panasonic today to see if any of their plasmas were 1.3 or not and the girl told me all 2007 models were. I said "so you are telling me my 720p tv's are also" and she said yes. Say what!!

[bdrex28]

I sure hope you have all those tv's in the same room so you can enjoy some good sports watching.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by C6 Z06

Also using my PS3 with the HDMI 1.3 on the 1080p really stood out over my Sony BDP-S300 (1.1 HDMI I think) with Panny 1080p.

You have to adjust the picture settings (brightness,contrast,color,tint..'etc') individually for each component. Trying to compare two devices using same pic settings will give you uneven result.

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by C6 Z06

Well, for those that are interested, I just added one more Panasonic Plasma to my collection of tv's. I got the latest Panny offering TH-50PZ77U 1080p. They now have the anti glare screen like Pioneer is doing which makes it look dark in the store, but it was fine when I hooked it up at home.

Anywho, I just wanted to pass along a few things I discovered today with the new toys. One is the new Panny plasmas now have the "energy star" logo on the front of the tv. I have never seen that on a plasma before (knowing that plasmas burn more power and create more heat than LCD's) and it does run cooler. The screen and heat vents on back put out very little compared to my other plasmas. My 3 other plasmas are all early 2007 models, so I wonder if this is a new change coming for plasmas (energy star).

The real point I wanted to make though is that I switched my new Panny and one of the other 1080p's to Monster ultra 1000 cables today and it actually made a difference in the pic. Also using my PS3 with the HDMI 1.3 on the 1080p really stood out over my Sony BDP-S300 (1.1 HDMI I think) with Panny 1080p. Even my digital cable colors were "stronger" with the Ultra 1000 cable without a 1.3 source. I have never been one to believe the hype of high $ cables (even though I tend to buy them), but today I really saw a difference. I really took the time to compare and was very surprised. Thoughts ??

Just wondering why you have so many tv's? do you have a business that has tv's mounted in it or something.

now that you have another new one, maybe you can sell me you other 50" panny 1080p for a great price?

[C6 Z06]

Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

Just wondering why you have so many tv's? do you have a business that has tv's mounted in it or something.

now that you have another new one, maybe you can sell me you other 50" panny 1080p for a great price?

No, one for each bedroom (5), one in the family room, one for living room and one in the game room out behind the house. Just call me hooked and broke!! ha ha

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by C6 Z06

Yes, what's funny is I called Panasonic today to see if any of their plasmas were 1.3 or not and the girl told me all 2007 models were. I said "so you are telling me my 720p tv's are also" and she said yes. Say what!!

That is correct. I inquired also and was told all 2007 1080P and 720P models are 1.3 too.

[Sonny]

All my Plazzys are (energy star) and no they dont heat my house, my 32''LCD prob put out as much heat as the BIG BOYS, 1.3 yup even mt philips bd player is 1.3 peaple hate that hehehehehe

[A-PHI-A]

just want to know if HDMI cables are just cables or are there 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 versions of the cables also? Please help

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by A-PHI-A

just want to know if HDMI cables are just cables or are there 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 versions of the cables also? Please help

Any cable will support all versions as of now, as bandwidth is not an issue now. Although, the longer the cable needs to be, the better quality and shielding it needs. If you are going over 15 feet, then I would buy a better quality cable; audioquest, monster, etc. I know the monoprice fans will disagree, but it is in the picture.

[ay221]

Originally Posted by jcs913

Any cable will support all versions as of now, as bandwidth is not an issue now. Although, the longer the cable needs to be, the better quality and shielding it needs. If you are going over 15 feet, then I would buy a better quality cable; audioquest, monster, etc. I know the monoprice fans will disagree, but it is in the picture.

Never need monster, try ramelectronics if you need high quality for those long runs.

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/D...s.html#hdmi-r2

[C6 Z06]

Originally Posted by Sonny

All my Plazzys are (energy star) and no they dont heat my house, my 32''LCD prob put out as much heat as the BIG BOYS, 1.3 yup even mt philips bd player is 1.3 peaple hate that hehehehehe

Yes, my bad, I just looked at all my Panny's and they all have the energy star logo and I don't even drink!! ha ha The new Panny does run cooler though. Do you know for sure your panny's are 1.3?