NFC plasma panel question for you experts out there
From: Dave Handa (davedavehanda.com)
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:42:42 -0800 (PST)
I am on a pretty tight budget, but wish to get a 50" plasma screen.  From
what I have read, the Panasonic 50" models is one of the better ones in the
lower price range (around $2k).  I don't care for the silver trim and found
a "professional series" that fills the bill, though I have to buy a HDMI
module separately.  All the reviews I have read are equally good as for the
standard consumer model 50".  I have one concern I read, and need some
clarification, can anyone elaborate?  Below is the message I sent to a
couple of my more savvy videophile friends:

 

I am thinking of getting a pro series Panasonic, because it looks cool (dark
grey frame) and 5 year in home warranty.  But am concerned with this
statement in a Cnet review:

 

"We were annoyed that the TH-50PH9UK still can't switch
<http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-7874_1-5140690-1.html?tag=txt> aspect ratios
with HD sources, which is an issue if you're watching high-def on a channel
that's sized improperly--like a lot of TNT channels--and your cable or
satellite box can't change aspects. There are four aspect-ratio choices
available for high-def sources."

 

Full review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Panasonic_TH_50PH9UK/4505-6482_7-31986328.html

 

 

Will the Comcast HDTV cable box handle aspect ratio changes?  Or is this not
really a huge concern?  Or should I just stick with a consumer model, even
if it only has a 1 year warranty?

 

Appreciate your expertise,

Dave

 

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