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In Reply to: help with a plasm tv posted by Lee on August 30, 2002 at 08:32:28:
Looked at my notebook...for on-line bargains try Dell (15% off coupon), 1800plasmas.com with their 3% discount for cash (Pany 50" 50PHD5U MSRP 11K their price $6879), plasmatek.com, plasmainfo.net...but go first to avsforum and check out the FAQ.The model numbers for the Panasonics are INSANE, it seems like there's hundreds for the same display. With the 42" and smaller screens, you also get into "Enhanced Definition" vs true high definition i.e. the Pany 42" is 42PWD4U for "enhanced". But the 42PHD5U is true hi def. (You can get the 42" panys anywhere from $3600-5200, although last years 42" ED models are selling out quick.) From more 8'-9' away, you can't tell the difference on HD between the ED and HD Panys.
The Fujitsu 50" is either the PDS5001 or PDS5002. (TPV says it's the best display device of any kind *period*.) The 42" was PDS4302. I think the Pio I saw was the 50" 503CMX. Couldn't swear.
The connectivity and features lists for any of these displays is such that you really need to research before you buy - they're all good, but they all have slightly different strengths and weaknesses depending on your sources and viewing habits. They really are like audio separates, you can add outboard scalers, they have native PAL and 720p, you can hook up your computer or do HTPC.
To me, after looking for hours, the Panys and the Fujitsus (Fujitsu uses Pany glass then upgrades) had the best, most arresting pictures - the least noise, artifacts and solarization (as in NONE) and the best contrast, detail, color and brightness. The Fujitsu has better shadow detail than the Pany, but it's more expensive (15K list, probably street for 9K). These two brands raised my pulse fersher.
Follow Ups:
Thx a bunch for the info harmonia. I did some reading at the avs forum which is incredibly helpful. Also, happened to come face to face with the 42 inch panasonic at the tower records here in sf over the weekend- looked great. It seems that last year's 42 panasonic goes for ~4500 which you mentioned is the ED model which is a great price. Now, they also have the 42 inch HD which goes for ~$6k. My couch is about 8 feet away from the display, so it may not make sense to pay up for the HD- is that what you are saying? I really don't watch all that much tv, but would like something that gives off a great picture for at least 4 years. I don't use the sound on the tv as I feed that to my stereo and i have satelite feed with a dvd player and lexicon processor. I suppose I will need to upgrade my dvd player to a newer model which features progressive scan to get the most out of the plasma televeision as well as a stand for the plasma. Is there anything else that you might think I'm missing that I can't live without with respect to owning a plasma?Lastly, I have seen all of the marantz plasma's and came away thinking that 60 inches is just too damn big for the technology as there were all kinds of artifacts even when viewing a dvd. You had mentioend the 50 inch fujitsu being gorgeous, but I really don't feel like droping $15k on this tv. Are you aware of any offereing from panansonic that are 50 inches that don't lose the crisp detail of the 42 inch models and cost less than $10k? Thanks again for all of your help.
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