mmmfreegoo23 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I rang Panasonic in W.A. today asking about the 800 series, inparticular the 58" and the guy confirmed the 800 series will be out in June/July just before the olympics. Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fawlty99 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) Are there any specs available yet on the 800 series - including sizes? Edited April 23, 2008 by fawlty99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmm Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 How about the 50X8 version? I hope they release a budget non Full HD in 50". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA000584 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 How about the 50X8 version? I hope they release a budget non Full HD in 50". http://www.theelectricdiscounter.com.au/as...ma%20Television $2249. available mid may....not long to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greystorm Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hmm I hope they are actually sub $2k when released. For $2249 it's not much of a jump to the $2650 people are paying for the Pioneer 508XDA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hmm I hope they are actually sub $2k when released. For $2249 it's not much of a jump to the $2650 people are paying for the Pioneer 508XDA. They are not even here yet. Wait until they land and you'll soon see some real price dropping. But if you are comparing it to a Pio XDA, I'd go the Pio. The Panasonic is only playing catchup with the new model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmm Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Yeah, if it's not $2,000 and below, I might as well get Pioneer one since it's really all the TV I can ask for. Well unless for some reason this entry level PX80 can miraculously match (or at least come very close to) the performance of Kuro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Picture performance taken out of the equation, the Panasonics have some nice features like EPG support, fast channel changes and don't suffer from the SBS resync issue, but if your comparing 768p screens, then the Pioneer is hard to go past....when you include 5 year warranty, wall mount delivery and installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmm Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Picture performance taken out of the equation, the Panasonics have some nice features like EPG support, fast channel changes and don't suffer from the SBS resync issue, but if your comparing 768p screens, then the Pioneer is hard to go past....when you include 5 year warranty, wall mount delivery and installation. What is actually fast channel change? How slow is it to change channel in Pioneer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 If you haven't experienced channel changes on DTV, they are longer than analogue. Whereas analogue was almost instantaneous, DTV takes about a second or so between channel changes for the next channel picture to appear on a good unit. The Pioneer tuner is a little slower ~3 secs. You can get around this if you watch TV through a PVR/DVR. It's not a big issue, but just takes getting used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tawny Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 They are not even here yet. Wait until they land and you'll soon see some real price dropping. But if you are comparing it to a Pio XDA, I'd go the Pio. The Panasonic is only playing catchup with the new model. Looking at either the Pio XDA or waiting for the Pana PX80 - 1st HDTV and I'm new to this. Will mainly use for SD content - FTA and SD DVD and I sit about 2.6M (8-9') away. Not planning on Bluray or other HD sources at this point. 2 questions: Re: playing catchup - would a good strategy be to wait until release of PX80 and then decide whether it has caught up sufficiently to warrant a buy? Best prices I have seen in SA for Pio 8s is 42" $2,696 50" $2,999. Appears 42" PX80 will be around $1.7k and 50" $2.3k - $700 saving (I assume some Pio 8s will still be around - I'm in no hurry). Given primarily SD viewing at 2.6M I assume 42" would be more than adequate (although I note the disparity in comments regarding screen sizes and distances in this forum and other places) - any help with 42" or 50" choice for my situation? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDGamer Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I posted this in another panny thread, thought i'd post it here aswell. I went to Harvey Norman(Burnie. Tas) today and they said they should be expecting the 50px80's any day now, they also mentioned a price of $3500, but that the price wasn't final... I sure hope not. The 7 series has been completely wiped off the database and it's all 8 series from here on. They also mentioned they are expecting the new Samsung LCD's any day aswell, one of the models he mentioned was the a550 if anyone's interested. We will be seeing alot of new Tv's in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hey guys, Just ordered my TH-50PZ800A. Delivery Early to late July. I personally don;t mind that the other models will not get here - this will be a fair leap from current imho. Can't wait Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffo Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hey guys,Just ordered my TH-50PZ800A. Delivery Early to late July. I personally don;t mind that the other models will not get here - this will be a fair leap from current imho. Can't wait Cheers Brad Can we ask how much you paid for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) Can we ask how much you paid for it? lucky for me my current plasma developed a line - so it is actually being replaced under wty to this model. Edited April 29, 2008 by pagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffo Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 lucky for me my current plasma developed a line - so it is actually being replaced under wty to this model. Score!! - gotta be happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest seaney1503561960 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 A mate of mine went into HN's here in Mildura this week and they gave him a price of $2400 for the th42px80a!! that doesnt really line up with anything ive seen on here, or on the electricdiscounters.com.au, am i missing something? RRP isnt even that high is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Looking at either the Pio XDA or waiting for the Pana PX80 - 1st HDTV and I'm new to this.Will mainly use for SD content - FTA and SD DVD and I sit about 2.6M (8-9') away. Not planning on Bluray or other HD sources at this point. 2 questions: Re: playing catchup - would a good strategy be to wait until release of PX80 and then decide whether it has caught up sufficiently to warrant a buy? Best prices I have seen in SA for Pio 8s is 42" $2,696 50" $2,999. Appears 42" PX80 will be around $1.7k and 50" $2.3k - $700 saving (I assume some Pio 8s will still be around - I'm in no hurry). Given primarily SD viewing at 2.6M I assume 42" would be more than adequate (although I note the disparity in comments regarding screen sizes and distances in this forum and other places) - any help with 42" or 50" choice for my situation? Tough call, but the Pio is currently great value at street prices of ~$2700. Don't forget this includes 5 year factory warranty as well as choice of stand or wall mount, plus delivery and installation. If you are going to buy extended warranty and wall mount the Panasonic, the difference in price is almost negligible. Be aware there are some niggling issues with the Pio Tuner ATM, but the Panasonic seems to be a well sorted unit. I would go the 50" over the 42" even at that distance. My viewing distance is about 3m, and my 50" just doesn't look big enough anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shonky* Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 A mate of mine went into HN's here in Mildura this week and they gave him a price of $2400 for the th42px80a!! that doesnt really line up with anything ive seen on here, or on the electricdiscounters.com.au, am i missing something? RRP isnt even that high is it? Well RRP on the 42PX70 is only $1999, so yeah either they're ripping you off OR they messed up and quoted something else (maybe the 1080p model? 42PZ800?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest seaney1503561960 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 well thats what i thought...but they were adamant that it was the px...im calling bulls*** but anyway, wont be buying from em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper01 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 TH-50PX80A - RRP: $2,749 http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?productID=6743 Im getting mixed signals from retailers as to when they will have some in stock. Some say June/July and others are telling me they should have them in any week now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straydog Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 TH-50PX80A - RRP: $2,749http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?productID=6743 Im getting mixed signals from retailers as to when they will have some in stock. Some say June/July and others are telling me they should have them in any week now.... Thats the same RRP as the TH-50PX70A so hopefully they can be had for under $2000 soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 It's actually $50 less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeper01 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hopefully they are in stores soon I move house next week and i have no TV.... I dont want to buy anything else.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 VIERA TH-42PX80A 42" (106cm) HD Digital Plasma TV RRP: $2,099 On the Panasonic website now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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