Why 50PZ800U instead of 50PZ85U? The 50PZ85U is considerably less in price. I can't find any real difference between the two. Please enlighten me. Thanks.
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Has Panasonic replaced the th-50pz800u TV now? Or are they about to replace it? I do not understand why Amazon no longer stocks it. I have read many rave reviews of this particular set and I planned to buy one this week. Did I wait too long and it is now out of production and being replaced with a new 2009 model? If so can I be sure the new replacement model will be as good or better than the panasonic th-50pz800u?
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Go to Panasonic's site, they have a comparision function that lets you examine two or more television models side-by-side. Copy this and paste it in your address bar.http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Televisions/VIERA-Plasma-HDTVs.list.75003_11002_7000000000000005702
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Bird's Word: I've tested 2 of the 4 front runners (Acer & OSI) and the biggest differences I've noticed between the 3 (I know nothing about Lenovo's product) are Price, Monitor, Warranty, Touchpad & Upgradability (in order of personal import). Winner Acer - Best Display (Reflective TFT), Warranty (2 Year US / 1 Year International - I've NEVER seen this before! - Buy with Amex and get 1 additional year) and Touchpad Management Features Honorable 2nd ASUS - Best Price for Retail Value & Only Unit w/ Upgradable RAM Distant 3rd OSI - Best Screen Size (Non-Reflective TFT) I could say alot more but I think everyone needs to do their own reasearch and bargain hunting to ensure you find the best unit/deal for your personal need(s). Happy Hunting! J. Bird, CEO, BIG Ideas
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Does any one know if there's really a big difference with the spec difference of this laptop between amazon and newegg? I WANT THIS LAPTOP by at least the beginning of February! If this sweet baby doesn't come in stock by the middle of January I will`buy it from Newegg before they go out of stock too! And what's with their extra 50 bucks anyway?! Come on AMAZON work with me here! WORK WITH ME!
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I was wondering the same thing. Im gonna call sammy to find out. It seems like such a huge discrepancy to be in this many places. There is more than a small difference between 50,000:1 and 15:000:1. If you find out please let me know ***EDIT*** After calling Sammy's CS they informed me that it was infact a 15,000:1 ratio'd tv. Not bad, but nowhere near the 50,000:1 that has been advertised all over the net. Thanks **EDIT #2** This TV is great. I love it. I would go into detail about the performance and quality, but its one of those things that you really need to see in a display next to a lesser tv. I have this 32 incher right next to a Sharp Aquos 32gp1u and it out shines in almost every way except for the ease of adjusting the picture. Apart from the minor menu quibble this tv is as close to perfect as you are going to find in a 32 inch model. Hands down and without a doubt worth the money if you want a quality 32 flat panel tv with lots of inputs.
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This question was asked a few months ago, but I'm wondering if it's changed yet: is this model truly the 2.0? With 1, 2, & 3hr settings plus intermittent setting? It says it's the 2.0 model, but shows the old model. Anyone get one recently who can verify or even better, upload a pic? Thanks.
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I started a discussion on another string about this topic. Best Buy's is a UL50AG-RBBBK05. Boes BBB stand for Best Buy? Anyway, Cnet reviewed this model and liked it except for its speed, which strikes me as geek-head complaint. As the last poster said, the RBBBK has a DVD/CD drive, which is essential, and is a very nice machine, but too large for me. Does anybody know if ASUS makes the exact same machine with all the same specs but just in a smaller (13.3) size, WITH CD/DVD drive? Sony has one, but way more expensive and no HDMI. Advice?
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I originally ordered the BDP-80 but returned it and traded up to the 83. The reason, however, had nothing to do with sound quality. My reason had to do with a lack of certain BluRay-related video features. As far as I know the sonic capabilities of all the OPPOs are excellent. My 83 is superb, and from what I read the 80 was essentially sonically identical. However, I understand that the later models have less mechanical noise than the older ones. My 83 isn't actually noisy unless you stand close to it, and then you can hear some low-level mechanical rumbling. I would assume the 80 is similar. But from what I've read, the later models are totally silent. I originally ordered the BDP-80 but returned it and traded up to the 83. The reason, however, had nothing to do with sound quality. My reason had to do with a lack of certain BluRay-related video features. As far as I know the sonic capabilities of all the OPPOs are excellent. My 83 is superb, and from what I read the 80 was essentially sonically identical. However, I understand that the later models have less mechanical noise than the older ones. My 83 isn't actually noisy unless you stand close to it, and then you can hear some low-level mechanical rumbling. I would assume the 80 is... » Read More I originally ordered the BDP-80 but returned it and traded up to the 83. The reason, however, had nothing to do with sound quality. My reason had to do with a lack of certain BluRay-related video features. As far as I know the sonic capabilities of all the OPPOs are excellent. My 83 is superb, and from what I read the 80 was essentially sonically identical. However, I understand that the later models have less mechanical noise than the older ones. My 83 isn't actually noisy unless you stand close to it, and then you can hear some low-level mechanical rumbling. I would assume the 80 is similar. But from what I've read, the later models are totally silent. « Show Less
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Sorry, I don't know if there is a difference. Maybe the prices just vary. I would compare and make sure the model #'s are exactly the same, and if not, research the model numbers.
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I was wondering the same thing. The LN40B550, at $935, has a reasonable discount. I noticed that it took longer for Amazon to start shipping the B530, and BestBuy and Sears appear to often run out of that model, so maybe there is a shortage right now. (Perhaps Samsung is busy pumping out B550s instead?)
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8350 is much better - but I'd save your money and get the 5030ub - the ultra back makes the picture pop and I swapped my 8350 for the 5030ub and made the viewing experience 100% better. Spend a little extra - you get what you pay for.
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I have been researching the FZ35 on CNET and others. Never saw the FZ40 till I went to check prices on Amazon. Why is the FZ35 cost more if its last years model? Any ideas?
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Price being no object I've personally narrowed it down to:1. Pioneer PDP-5010FD (not the Elite series but still very expensive)2. Panasonic TH-50PZ750UBut, since price is an object I'm weighing heavily, I am most likely getting the Panasonic, maybe even the 700U (trying to decide if I need the extra features of the 750U)I've seen enough side by side, no matter which model it always seems to go Pioneer #1, Panasonic #2, and Samsung and LG #3 with a fairly large gap between 2 and 3.
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There are only two differences (besides price). The 85 has 30,000:1 contrast ratio vs. the 80's 20,000:1. Side by side the average buyer would not notice the difference, and viewed separately definitely not missed. Second, the 85 has an SVGA PC input, which in my opinion is a joke because it doesn't utilize the full 1080p anyway (only 720p at best). You would need a laptop or PC with a video card capable of either HDMI out to HDMI in on the TV, or DVI out using a DVI-HDMI cable for HDMI into the TV to get the full 1080p from a laptop or PC - assuming you even care about using the TV in that capacity in the first place. My advice is save your $$, buy the 80, and put the savings into a new or upgraded HT setup or BD player if you haven't bought one yet. A $218 difference (27% increase in price) for very little benefit is nothing to take lightly.
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Yeah, Amazon's got this info really messed up...I can't figure out what the difference is between this model and one $40 cheaper, as apparently they're both Atoms with 2GB and 64GB storage. The price difference would make sense if one of them had more storage (or SOMETHING), but I can't figure out what the difference is.
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the pieces are actually the same. Well the only difference (it maybe a huge one for some people but not me) is the clarity of the screen. Yes, the screen is brighter on the 80GB for movies and video than the 30GB. Besides that, there isn't much difference. Of course, who can compare 30GB to 80GB. It's always good to have more memory, you may want to load movies and tv shows later on after getting hooked on the piece. Nowadays everybody needs one piece of equipment that can hold all their stuff, don't you as well?
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I did some homework before I purchased the unit. Pioneer markets at least two versions of the BDP-150. An inexpensive version for the US market only and a more expensive one that plays all regions. If you do a google "shopping" search for the Pioneer BDP-150 you'll see what I mean.At the time, I suspected and the other responses confirm that Pioneer markets a PAL version as well. They probably market in all regions of the world. Why they use the same model number is anyone's guess. Seems to me it's causes unnecessary confusion.
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I looked at both the UN46B7000 and the UN46B8000 and to me the 240mhz is noticably smoother during action scenes. The 8500 is the best LCD picture I have seen but not worth 2X the price of the 8000 series. I got my UN46B8000 during a previous promotion that ended on 11/7/09 for $1889. The Link-Stick makes WiFi internet acess a snap.