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

[Jason Polzer (jason]

What about projectors?  Without getting into ridiculous money what is a 
good 2:35 DLP solution?

Jason

Dave Handa wrote:
> 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
>
>
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> -----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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> >From ex-list Lueker Chuck.....
> FWIW'YMMV
> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device  
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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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>  jimshadow [at] verizon.net 
> 01/29/2007 02:01 PM 
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> To "cmidgett [at] inkonit.com" <cmidgett [at] inkonit.com> 
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> Subject Fw: [Ferrari] NFC plasma panel question for you experts out there 
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> Any comments for Dave??
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>  Jim
>  Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device  
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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:
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>  "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."
>  
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>  Full review:
>  http://reviews.cnet.com/Panasonic_TH_50PH9UK/4505-6482_7-31986328.html
>  
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>  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?
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>  Appreciate your expertise,
>  
>  Dave
>  
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