New Panasonic True HD 1080p Plasma TV has been released

[petetherock]

There are 2 models with high definition ie 1080p

Details still being released but here is an early review:

 

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Panasonic-TH42PX70/Specification.php

 

http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=61_95&osCsid=cb2ea191e72a3a42ea1b664ae170df80

 

Now launching in UK and Canada

 

There are full HD 42/50 inch PX70 and PX700's.

 

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/review/2007/02/19/Panasonic-Milan-Seminar-February-2007/p1

 

[petetherock]

more forums discussing this:

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=498084

 

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490395

 

Note, not all the TVs in this new range have 1080p

[Knight_Rider]

The 42" are still 1024 x 768 Only the 50" and 65" are full HD

 

 

[HT102]

FYI..

 

Ref: http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=20129

 

Extract:

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Panasonic recently announced its full line of Plasma HDTVs for 2007, including a 42-inch, a 50-inch and 58-inch 1080p high definition model, which join Panasonic's current 65-inch and 103-inch.

 

In 2007 Panasonic will provide the consumer with four distinct plasma lines from which to choose. There are two specific model categories under the 1080p umbrella. The TH-58PZ700U, TH-50PZ700U and the TH-42PZ700 - combined with the hold-over current 65-inch and 103-inch Plasmas, offer an incredible resolution of 1920 x 1080p.

 

Completing its deep line of 1080p resolution televisions, Panasonic will later this year introduce two models in the premium PZ750U series, the TH-50PZ750U and theTH-58PZ750U. The 750 series is distinguished by the inclusion of a Studio Reference Mode, which provides the consumer with the exact color reproduction as seen on the reference monitors used in film editing studios, resulting in the exact colors and expression intended by the film makers. In addition, the Pro Setting Mode allows the consumer to professionally calibrate the set, plus there are three HDMI connections and a unique black chrome ornament cosmetic.

 

The full line, both 720p and 1080p, offers an improved EZ-Sync remote to link Panasonic consumer home entertainment and video products to allow seamless control of the entire system by using only one remote. Finally all new models for 2007 have a SD Memory Card slot with Photo Viewer that transforms consumer model Panasonic Plasma TVs into digital photo galleries.

[petetherock]

I think there is a 42" full HD model :)

Not that I advocate 1080p for a smaller panel, you need to sit pretty close to it to appreciate it I reckon.

 

 

The 42" are still 1024 x 768 Only the 50" and 65" are full HD

 

 

[Knight_Rider]

I think there is a 42" full HD model :)

Not that I advocate 1080p for a smaller panel, you need to sit pretty close to it to appreciate it I reckon.

 

 

 

The 1080p panny was announced one day after I post.  ;D As for visual diff check below.

 

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/panasonics-42+inch-plasma-is-1080p-can-you-tell-the-difference-248218.php

 

As for availablility to S'pore hmmm still hard to say as it may end up with a diff model number.

 

http://www.hdtvexpert.com/pages_b/PanisonicLine2007.html

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/03-30-2007/0004556816&EDATE=

[petetherock]

A review of the new 1080p 50" is available, teething problems with 1080 though:

http://www.guidetohometheater.com/flatpaneldisplays/507pana700/

 

[petetherock]

More reviews:

http://hdguru.com/?p=100

 

Seems Oz will get theirs in thrid quarter

[dmateo]

Thought I just saw them doing road show in Plaza sing.... I think it's the new model (black coloured) PV70 series and PV700 series.

Aside from that can't see any other model.. ::)

[petetherock]

PV series are the HD (720p) ones, look out for the PZ ones, hope they land on our shores soon.

[petetherock]

The commercial version of the 1080p 50" has been released in Oz for Aus 4200.

Not bad, but our prices are usually higher.