Other than aesthetics; is there any differnece between this P4 vs. the black or white model for $75 less?
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No I don't believe so but the bamboo speakers are great looking and the wife approves.Too me the extra money is worth it.
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Yes! I own both and there is a clearly discernible improvement in sound quality with the Bamboo model. The bamboo has a much crisper sound and a slight increase in bass output in my opinion.
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The bamboo is gorgeous! I cannot speak to sound quality between the bamboo and plastic though.
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Dear A.,Some people notice a slight improvement with the wood cabinets.Eric C
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I got the black and the bamboo and felt the bamboo has slightly better sound. The appearance of the bamboo alone is worth the difference in price - they look that much better!
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I purchased the bamboo case P4s . they sound very good. The cases are almost perfectly stiff. The Vinyl cases might not be as stiff, especially at high sound levels. This is only a theory, I have never listened to the black speakers to see if ther is actually a difference, but i have noticed this in other speakers i have listened to.
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It was the cost that made my decision, my girl friend has the 199 one and there isn't any real feature that her's does that mine won't. So I think they are pretty comparible with the exception of cost and color.
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Great question. I would like more input on that as well. I am perplexed why these are half the price of the P311's? What makes the P311's worth twice as much?
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I'll be able to do a direct comparison soon, as I've got a PX312 coming in, after purchasing the VN-302PC. The specs and features are very nearly clones of each other, but I've found that the Olympus lacks some rather basic abilities that the Sony covers, such as a means of moving files between the 5 folders for organization. Also, the files recorded on the internal memory can't be moved over to the external memory card through the recorder; though it's easy enough to do when connected to a PC. It shows up as two separate drives on the PC, and the files remain uniquely named whether recorded on internal or external memory, so it's a simple matter to just copy them over. (If they reused file numbers on int vs ext memory then there would be an added complication of renaming before copying). I'd rather that the file names included the timestamp, like some other recorders do, but neither of these do that. Record quality of the Olympus is fine, so if the Sony does just as well, the Sony has more comprehensive features. The file erase process is better on the Sony as well, because it plays back the recording you're about to erase for confirmation before recording. With the Olympus you have to stop the playback on the target file first and be careful that it didn't advance to the next file, and watch the screen for the sequence of prompts to follow through with the delete process. I think the Sony method for deleting is better because it can be initiated while the target file is playing, and the playback of the recording as confirmation has less potential for inadvertently deleting the wrong recording. I believe the Sony also retains the time for at least a minute during battery changes, while the Olympus loses an hour or two and needs to be reset. It's not very significant since the batteries last so long, but so far, all the pros have been on the Sony side. When I get the Sony in hand I'll see if it actually performs as well as the Olympus
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I have been tracking the 4095/4096, 4061, and 4065 for a while now and have spent some time on the phone with Samsung to learn the differences. The 4095 and 4096 were both at one time quite affordable on Amazon. They are last year's models and thus if you can find them either have a low price tag because they are old or a slightly higher pricetag well, simply because people still show interest in these TVs. Both received excellent reviews and were amongst the best rated LCDs of 2006. As far as 2007 goes - the 4061 and 4065 have stepped in. The 4065 is a replacement of the 4096, with a higher contrast ratio and additional HDMI inputs. The 4061 is really just a step below that with slightly lower quality speakers. However, from what I have read the 4061 has a new image processor over last year's models. The 4061 also has a slightly lower contrast ratio than the 4065. Having seen all of these models in store - I can tell you visually, you will never truly see a difference between the 4061 and 4065. With proper calibration and settings - most LCDs can be made to look fantastic, and the 4061 is simply above par. Despite its semi-poor sound, if you hook it up to a receiver and use other speakers, it doesnt really matter. Amazon is the way to shop - prices are always coming down - and remember to check back after purchase for they will reimburse you if the price drops lower within the month. Hope this helps.
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Don't be obsessed over pixel counts, consider the larges print you will be making. 12 mp can easily be printed at 12 x 18 and will be not see any differences had it been a 16 or 18 mp file. The quality of the picture, tonal range, color rendering etc, is excellent on the P7700. I have gotten very good prints at 14.5 X 11 from my old 4 mp camera. One advantage of higher mp counts it the ability to crop the picture and still be able to make a large print, or corp small areas for good smaller prints. I love my P7700 and am very satisfied with 12mp pictures. FYI, I also shoot 36mp pictures from my D800 which I print up to 40 x 60. Bottom line consider you you really need, and quality pictures should be a big priority over un-needed pixel counts.
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Previous reviewers have answered the technical questions. I own the E4 and love it. I'm buying the E5 as a Christmas gift, and as it's pretty much at the same price point, I would suggest going with it over the E4 at this point. But the difference between the two is not so great that I would go rushing to upgrade from the E4 to the E5.
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You really have to see both side by side at a dealer. I can't think of a better answer. My answer is the VT is better because it's more versatile. The VT has inky blacks, great off angle viewing (more practical in a wider room or a room with viewers at different angles), and great motion and "pop". However, if you need a "bright" TV, LED/LCD is the way to go -- this is better for a room that's inundated with light, many windows, lots of daytime viewing. The plasma motion vs. sony XBR motion is another -- have to see it. I prefer plasma. Technically speaking in terms of black levels, the Sony with its local dimming feature will produce better blacks than the VT30, this has been measured by 3rd party people on the 'net.
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Since the v4100 was replaced by the v5100 you can get a great deal if you can find one. My local ABC Warehouse still had one and I just picked up a KDL-46V4100 this week for $800. So far, it's great. One thing is, the screen is more reflective than my Toshiba, so be ready for some glare depending on the room it's in.
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It was the combination of the reviews plus the low-ball price that made the Panasonic so appealing. But at the 75% premium in the price that I'm seeing today, I'd be inclined to take a pass. Also, Amazon's introduction to consumer TV technology is better than most, and they do offer some opinions and recommendations. At this point, they definitely favor LCD technology over plasma or LED, which is not to deny the advantages of either in certain categories. One factor that's sometimes overlooked with plasma is the extra weight. Perhaps not applicable to many consumers, but if you have thoughts of moving or hanging it, the trend now is to thin and light. It was the combination of the reviews plus the low-ball price that made the Panasonic so appealing. But at the 75% premium in the price that I'm seeing today, I'd be inclined to take a pass. Also, Amazon's introduction to consumer TV technology is better than most, and they do offer some opinions and recommendations. At this point, they definitely favor LCD technology over plasma or LED, which is not to deny the advantages of either in certain categories. One factor that's sometimes overlooked with plasma is the extra weight. Perhaps not applicable to many consumers, but if you have... » Read More It was the combination of the reviews plus the low-ball price that made the Panasonic so appealing. But at the 75% premium in the price that I'm seeing today, I'd be inclined to take a pass. Also, Amazon's introduction to consumer TV technology is better than most, and they do offer some opinions and recommendations. At this point, they definitely favor LCD technology over plasma or LED, which is not to deny the advantages of either in certain categories. One factor that's sometimes overlooked with plasma is the extra weight. Perhaps not applicable to many consumers, but if you have thoughts of moving or hanging it, the trend now is to thin and light. « Show Less
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I did not realize the white model is cheaper. Typically, anything other than black is more expensive.
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They are both well regarded at this price level but only your ears will tell you how they compare. I have heard it said that if your cartridge suits the PP2 loading then its not bad at all. Technically the 651 is a much better design with better overload margin. Audition both and see what you think.
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My brother has Pro i have 2 CompM4's , i like all of them. biggest difference is battery life.
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This just has a few updated effects, but essentially the same features. I'd recommend the RP360 if you want an upgrade. -Andy
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Hi! I have been reading up on both tv's and it looks like the panasonic V10 is by far the best of the both. I just purchased the sammy b860 and also trying to find a good deal with the panny V10 (since it cost more). Both tv's can display the 24p at 96hz(24hzx4=96hz), so since the panny G10 can only do the 24p at 48hz(ficker problem). That's why tto me the sammy B860 is bump to second best, but this sammy has a buzzing sound if you live high above sea level. Remember this is just my opinion. hope this help someone......:)
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I purchased both these cameras at the same time, the sony at my local best buy and a panasonic on amazon. They are pretty close to the same, the sony has a little more true color indoors but the panasonic has more vibrant colors outdoor. The sony looks a little more washed out outside. I was impressed with both cameras low light recording. The image stabilizer worked a little better on the sony I thought, the problem I have with the panasonic is that it almost tries to overcorrect the shake. It seemed any time I used the touch screen while recording (ie...zooming) I notice a slight jump in the picture. I think with a little practice I can eliminate this by how hard I tap the screen, but it's touchy. I didn't seem to have that problem with the sony. The panasonic gets a little warm in your hand, but considering I use it in a hockey arena it doubles as a hand warmer! The panasonic comes with a video light and a hotshoe and u have more manual settings. The software that comes with both is crap, plan on buying third party editing software no matter wich way u go. Is the difference worth the $70 more I paid for the sony? probably not, I can buy an extra battery and SD card for the pan. If you could find them for about the same price though, I would go for the sony.
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The only thing you'll gain with the Plasma is better viewing angles - and much higher electric bills. This DLP gives noticeably better blacks than that Samsung plasma This DLP gives a noticeably bigger picture This DLP gives comparable color, sharpness and overall PQ as the Plasma This DLP is cheaper to buy and much cheaper to run. This DLP displays a brighter picture. - You already have a great TV, so stop stressing. The absolute only logical reasons to get the plasma is if you intend to throw huge Wii gaming parties or if you're running a bar requiring the viewing angle advantage. Or if you need to wall mount. Otherwise stick with and enjoy this DLP. The only plasmas worth consideration over this 67a750 is the Pioneer 6020/elite and 'possibly' the Panasonic 58" 800/850u. Other plasmas aren't worth comparing to this DLP.