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In Reply to: Please don't overlook the Toshiba posted by Victor Khomenko on July 31, 2000 at 16:06:16:
I did compare them side by side, and played with the adjustments on the Panasonic. Unfortunately the Toshiba didn't have its remote so I didn't try adjusting it, so I couldn't decide which picture was the best. The aesthetics of the Panasonic w/stand are the main reason we like it better - it's a bit sleeker - and also a few little features. Price is about the same for both, but I haven't done a direct comparison of all the features. Why do you prefer the Toshiba? The picture? The brand? The styling? Features? We've had pretty good luck w/Toshiba in the past but no experience w/Panasonic. Thanks! Eric
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Mostly I like the Toshiba picture. But also it seems that generally speaking in digital video the Toshiba today is pushing the envelop while Panasonic, while obviously good, is a bit more traditional. I have heard that opinion from several serious people in the industry - I myself am not a video expert.One thing to compare of course is the quality of the internal line multipliers - by watching the same interlaced DVD sequence with moving slanted lines. The one in Toshiba is darn good for an integral one. For instance, take a look at that awful Lost in Space near the beginning where guys in darn uniforms move against light background. The degree of their slanted shoulders developing jagged edges is a very good indication of the doubler quality.
But I presume the Panasonic is not far behind and looks can be important. So it may be one of those Acura vs. BMW decisions.
...but I thought I should mention that the Toshiba 36ZP50 cost me less than $2000 (in Japan), which is a heck of a lot cheaper than the $4000 figure you mention. This unit is a 36" flat wide-screen TV with progressive scan capabilities and connections for 6 videos (including paralleled "D1" [whatever that is -- looks like a laptop computer connector], S-VHS, and component video inputs). It also has inputs for connection to a MUSE decoder, for Japanese high-definition television. As I mentioned in my previous post, this TV is probably a Japan-only model, but comparable Toshiba units must be available in the US at about the same price.
Hi guys:Re: Tosh 36ZP50 I think you're right - Japan only. I can't find anything like that online. Also, online prices for the 34" Tosh or Pan 16:9 run about $3200 shipped to my door, a bit better than I thought. Stand is another few hundred, so the package is around $3.5k. Unless there's a better deal out there it seems 16:9 is at least a $2k premium...
Re: Tosh CW34X92 I see it does have 2 tuner PIP, which the Pan model doesn't. Sounds like I should try to do a more serious picture and features comparison.
Decisions, decision... I appreciate your comments. I'll let you know what we decide...
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