Ferrari Mailing List: FW: Fw: NFC plasma panel question for you experts out there

[Dave Handa (dave]

That is a great plasma screen, and I was actually going to buy that
one...but got caught up in the "might as well" syndrome...so moved up to 50"
since that seems to be the standard size now days with all the new 58" to
63" and even 100+" sizes now.

Already have an upscaling DVD player, but realize my older Marantz separates
was not going to cut it, since the processor only switches with s-video
connections, rather than the new HDMI.  So, need to get a new
receiver/processor (SteveJ to the rescue with a great deal, thanks SteveJ!)

So my original $2k budget got pushed up to around $3.5k and now Buxton has
me pushing $4k....stop the insanity!  lol

D



-----Original Message-----
From: jimshadow [at] verizon.net [mailto:jimshadow [at] verizon.net] 
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 11:23 AM
To: Dave Handa
Subject: Fw: Fw: [Ferrari] NFC plasma panel question for you experts out
there

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-----Original Message-----
From: cmidgett [at] inkonit.com
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:14:58 
To:jimshadow [at] verizon.net
Subject: Re: Fw: [Ferrari] NFC plasma panel question for you experts out
there

I have the Panasonic 42" TH-42PX6U model.  This is the same as the 50PX6U at
50"... 
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vModelDetail?storeId=150
01&catalogId=13401&itemId=97743&catGroupId=24973&modelNo=TH-42PX6U&surfModel
=TH-42PX6U&cacheProgram=11002&cachePartner=7000000000000005702 
It is a consumer model.  The frame is black, the sound bar is silver, but I
don't notice it that much.  I agree with Dave, I wouldn't want the frame in
silver, too much distraction.  Of course, you can always get a artistic
frame for it, there's several out there. 
I can't answer the aspect ratio question as I do not have an HDTV digital
box hooked up.  I would have the ComCast as well, if I ever get around to
it.   
I have had my consumer model now for a couple of years and have had NO
issues with it. 
I have my DVD player which upconverts to 720p or 1080i, hooked up with a
good HDMI cable and the picture is excellent.  Very happy with it. 
I know this doesn't answer Dave's aspect question, but it's the only input I
have at the time.  One of these days, I need to get digital cable from
Comcast. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 -----Original Message-----
 From: "Dave Handa" <dave [at] davehanda.com>
 Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:42:17 
 To:JIM <jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
 Cc:The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
 Subject: [Ferrari] NFC plasma panel question for you experts out there
 
 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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