brianlin87

iTrader: (1)

Is this TV any good?

Specs:

# Diagonal Screen Size (inches) 52
# Aspect Ratio :16:9 (Widescreen)
# Resolution (Pixels) :1280 x 720
# HDTV Compatibility 1 :480p/720p/1080i
# Anti-Glare Screen
# Digital Comb Filter :Motion-Adaptive 3D-Y/C
# Edge Correction :Horizontal/Vertical Edge Correction
# Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown)
# Brightness Level (cd/m2) :400
# Progressive Scan Doubler: (Enhanced)
# First Surface Glass Mirror
# Wideband Video Amplifier (HD Enhancer)
# Selectable 4:3 Scan Mode
# PC Display Capability :VGA, SVGA, XGA
# Noise Reduction - Luminance
# AUDIO
# Audio Output :30W (8 ohms, 70Hz - 16kHz, 10% THD)
# Artificial Intelligence Sound
# Bass/Treble/Balance Controls
# BBE® High Definition Sound : (BBE® ViVA HD3D Sound)
# Speakers :4
# Stereo/SAP with dbx® NR
# Surround Sound
# INPUT/OUTPUT:
# A/V Input Jacks :2 Rear, 1 Front
# S-Video Inputs :2 Rear, 1 Front
# Component Video Inputs :3
# RGB PC Inputs (D sub15) :1 front
# SD Memory Card Slot (Photo Viewer)
# UHF/VHF Inputs :1
# HDMI-HDCP Interface
# CableCARD Ready 2
# A/V Output Jacks (Program Out) :1
# OTHER
# Menu Language :English/Spanish/French
# 181-Channel NTSC Tuner
# Parental Guidance (Channel Lock and Game Guard)
# Picture-in-Picture Capability :Split Screen
# Remote Control :Lighted Disk Home Theater Deluxe Remote
# Sleep Timer
# Auto Shut Off
# V-Chip Program Lockout (US/Canada)
# Video Input Picture Memory : (Standard, Cinema, Vivid)
# Video Input Skip
# Built-In Tuners :NTSC (Standard analog broadcasts)
# ATSC/QAM (SDTV and HDTV broadcasts)
# Extra Wide Viewing Angle
# Built-In Closed Caption Decoder
# Dimensions (H x W x D) :35.2'' x 48.3'' x 17''
# Weight :82.9 lbs

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

I have to admit that I never looked at Panasonic unless it was for a plasma. Unless you're getting a good deal on it I'd look at the new 1080p Sammy DLPs or 1080p Sony XBR's....

I'm also not a big fan of rear projection LCDs. Too much artifacting and SDE for my taste (I returned a Sony 60" rear LCD for this reason last year). Make sure you see one in action before buying it. Specs can only tell you so much...

brianlin87

iTrader: (1)

Thanks JB. I'll be sure to take a look at Sammy/Sony's this weekend.

But I won't lie, I'm inclined to wait for the LED DLP Sammy's coming in July(?).

Sarlacc

I wish Panasonic would get over 1280x720 and start releasing 1920x1080.....even their pro gear for the field is all 1280x720 even though they now have 1080 cameras....jeez.

Acuraluvr

iTrader: (2)

i also hate rear projection..... bi-annual bulb replacement, pretty bad viewing angle....

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

As far as I know rear projection LCDs do not need bulb replacement, only DLPs do. Plus, with Sammy's new LED light engine in their DLPs, that will be a thing of the past for them as well. The viewing angle will also dramatically improve (although I honestly don't think it's that bad. We have a Sammy DLP and you can see it pretty clearly from some hard angles).

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

That's what I'm waiting for Honestly I'll probably wait until next year so they can work out the kinks this year . Well that and my money is tied up in other investments, so I can't buy another TV this year anyway!

But yeah, I think the new Sammy's are due out this summer. If I remember correctly the first DLP with the LED light engine will be the 56".

danny25

correct