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In Reply to: also, has anyone seen the latest panasonic.. posted by AudioHappy on May 09, 2001 at 01:08:39:

Sure an extra "0" hasn't crept in ?
Haven't seen the Panasonic but have seen the latest Fujitsu PDS-4222 42" and it is superb.
1024 x 1024 rez., HDTV ready.
The *very best* CRT's still out-perform it but the Fujitsu is now competitive and appears capable of real blacks.
Just checked out the Panasonic (TH-42PWD3 ? ) at www.goplasma.co.uk, and they really do list a 3000:1 contrast ratio.
Sheeeeeesh that's eyeball searing, paint stripping !
Resolution is a rather unimpressive 852 x 480 pixels.

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pixel count.. AudioHappy 15:24:34 05/09/01 (6)
is that 852x480 pixel different than the 1300x768 resolution listed?
just curious
- 50" version is 1366x768 ! AudioHappy 00:12:07 05/11/01 (0)
  Ok, so maybe it's 1366x768 because the 50" size allows for more pixels, but nevertheless that's relatively better than what you're getting at 42". AND, from what I read, Faroujda (sp) has a special processor for fixed pixel displays (plasma/LCD) that totally enhances the resolution to a whole new level (costs $4000); they tested it on a pioneer, they were blown away by the improvement. Just glanced over the info on this months "The Perfect Vision".
- Re: pixel count.. michael w 06:01:00 05/10/01 (4)
  The Panasonic I saw listed was a TH-42PWD3 .
  Is that the same model your talking about ?
  
  cheerio
  michael w
  - you're right! AudioHappy 17:06:17 05/10/01 (3)
    i looked at the specs and it's only 408,000 pixels! Maybe that's their trick for making it brighter? larger brighter pixels? hmmmm... this will be interesting to see
    Sony's newest model PFM 42B1's native resolution is 1024x1024, but i dont know the contrast ratio.
    whatever happens, next year should be a very good year for plasma displays :)
    - Re: you're right! Rich H 14:40:58 05/11/01 (2)
      Interesting. I recently viewed some of my DVDs on the Sony Plasma.
      I was told it was their newest model (but I'm not sure of the model #). The Sony didn't really compare to the contrast, richness of color and three dimensional image of the Panasonic. The Sony dealer told me that Panasonic achieves their look simply by shifting the contrast spectrum to favor deeper darks, at the expense of whiter whites (and thus the Sony supposedely has a greater palette of shadings and nuance). That sure isn't what I saw. The Panasonic struck me as richer in every parameter; deeper blacks AND brighter, more vibrant light colors. I'll always go with what my eyes tell me over manufacturer-speak.
      Rich H.
      - I agree Rich KeithR 11:40:01 05/15/01 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: you're right! posted by Rich H on May 11, 2001 at 14:40:58:
        
        I saw both side by side on the same material at JandR yesterday, and Panasonic is clearly the best tv...i don't care about the 1024 specs at all put out by Sony. The panasonic had blacker blacks, no gradients as pictures moved, and had better overall color. For 500 more, it is now at the top of my list!
        Can't imagine what it would be like with the Faroudja!
        
        Re: I agree Rich Rich H 09:48:26 05/16/01 (0)
        
        In Reply to: I agree Rich posted by KeithR on May 15, 2001 at 11:40:01:
        
        "Can't imagine what it would be like with the Faroudja!"
        Keep thinking the same thing myself. Oh no, am I entering another world o' financial pain hobby to compete with my high-end audio obsession?
        Yikes.
        Rich H

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