Upcoming Panasonic G11 HD panel specs!

[jasjenl]

Ik ben vandaag in Arnhem eens bij zowel Smits als de Mediamarkt wezen kijken naar o.a. de huidige Panasonic plasma's en wat mij daarbij opviel is dat al die Panasonic's een beetje lijken te flikkeren, zoals je dat vroeger bij 50hz tv's had. Zeker met een Pioneer ernaast viel me dit verschil heel erg op, ik vond de Pana's er onrustig kijken in dat opzicht. Ook qua zwartwaarde vielen mij eigenlijk alle Pana modellen toch wel tegen, zelfs in vergelijking met sommige LCD's. Hopelijk scoren die nieuwe panels wat beter op deze punten.

[Bengbeng]

"one sheet of glass design" lees ik bij de specs.

Houdt dat in dat ze van de extra voorzet ruit zijn afgestapt? 

@Fico, dat zou goed nieuws zijn voor jou! 

[PjotrrrNL]

De afstelling en de manier waarop TV's in winkels van signaal worden voorzien is meestal bagger....

"one sheet of glass design" lees ik bij de specs.

Houdt dat in dat ze van de extra voorzet ruit zijn afgestapt? 

Laten we het hopen, het kan altijd beter...

[jasjenl]

De afstelling en de manier waarop TV's in winkels van signaal worden voorzien is meestal bagger....

Maar toch was het geflikker van de Panasonic's iets wat me bij alle modellen en in beide winkels opviel en wat ik bij andere merken niet zag. Dat kan en mag toch niet aan afstellingen e.d. liggen. Bovendien mag ik er toch ook wel een beetje van uitgaan dat in de winkel van Vincent de boel redelijk goed is aangesloten. Ik heb daar in ieder geval bij een enkele panasonic gezien dat die direct op zijn eigen bron (dvd speler of bluray speler) zat aangesloten, dus niet via één of andere ranzige splitter.

[PjotrrrNL]

Vreemd, hier hangt sinds april een 42PV70 en ik zie geen geflikker...

[jasjenl]

Vreemd, hier hangt sinds april een 42PV70 en ik zie geen geflikker...

Mja, het zou aan mij kunnen liggen, ik heb wel gemerkt dat ik voor allerlei verschijnselen waar andere mensen geen last van hebben erg gevoelig ben. Dat kan soms erg vervelend zijn...

[JAB]

PANASONIC BUILDS UPON ITS AWARD WINNING LINE OF 1080P FULL HD VIERA® SERIES PLASMA TELEVISIONS

Panasonic Builds Upon Its Award Winning Line of 1080p Full HD VIERA Series Plasma Televisions

2008 Plasmas Feature New Screen Size, New Panel, Improved Picture Quality, Increased Production, Continuation of Unique Concierge Program To Reinforce Industry Leadership and Commitment to Excellence



Las Vegas, NV (January 6, 2008) – Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal U.S. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC), the industry leader in high definition and Plasma TV, today introduced its 2008 line of Plasma full HD televisions. The VIERA 2008 full HD Plasma series introduces a new screen size - a 46-inch1 class display, complimenting the Panasonic Plasma family of televisions, further strengthening Panasonic's award winning Plasma line-up, which also includes televisions in the 42-inch class, 50-inch class and 58-inch class size. This year Panasonic 's VIERA Plasma 1080p series feature a new panel with increased contrast ratio and an improved anti-reflective screen, a Game Mode, VIERA Link™, increased luminous efficiency,  lead free panels and100,000 hours to half brightness. Completing the 2008 Plasma HD line-up are two 720p Plasmas in 42-inch class and 50-inch class screen sizes. The entire VIERA line of HDTVs features a new aesthetic look.



Year after year, Panasonic has brought new picture improving technologies to flat panels and 2008's increased line-up continues that trend. With the digital transition on the horizon and an increased awareness among consumers about high definition, consumers now demand blacker blacks, faster response time and the billions of colors that Panasonic VIERA full HD Plasmas deliver.



"Panasonic's superior picture quality, connectivity and service continues to distinguish the 2008 line, which we have re-branded VIERA. VIERA means a new visual era, and our 2008 line of HD Plasmas is committed to providing the consumer with televisions that do indeed usher in a new era of television. We firmly believe that the television is the center of the living room with an emphasis on family time spent experiencing entertainment together via a variety of audio and visual products," said Dennis Eppel, Vice President, Panasonic Display Products Company. "Not only have our Plasma displays received critical acclaim from consumer and trade publications, but Panasonic has maintained the market lead for the majority of the last three years. Panasonic has never rested on its laurels and the 2008 VIERA line continues that philosophy. And, all of our Plasmas continue to include an SD Memory Card slot, a unique feature that we have found to be a differentiator."



The VIERA PZ80 series introduces the new 46-inch class display –the TH-46PZ80 - to the 2008 line, that includes three screen sizes, all with 1080p resolution. The 42 inch class TH-42PZ80 and the 50-inch class TH-50PZ80 complete the PZ80 series and feature Game Mode, VIERA Link, an SD Memory Card slot, HDMI connections and an improved native contrast ratio of 20,000:1. . The Game Mode minimizes the time lag when displaying game images on the Plasma screen. The Mode synchronizes the response of the game image to the player's operation, thereby producing an extremely clear image with no motion artifacts. VIERA Link allows the consumer to operate all VIERA Link equipped components with a singe remote.





The VIERA PZ85 series includes three screen sizes, all with 1080p resolution - the 42-inch class TH-42PZ85, the 46-inch class TH-46PZ85 and the 50-inch class TH-50PZ85. These full HD Plasma televisions feature an improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1; Game Mode; VIERA Link; an SD memory Card slot and a PC input. In addition, the speakers are now hidden in the front.



The VIERA PZ800 series of 1080p Plasma televisions includes four screen sizes, the 42-inch class TH-42PZ800, the 46-inch class TH-46PZ800, the 50-inch class TH-50PZ800 and the 58-inch class TH-58PZ800.  The PZ800 series meets the THX™ Certified Display specifications, signifying the highest standards of performance and quality. The PZ800 Plasma televisions feature an improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1; Game Mode; VIERA Link; a PC Input, four HDMI connections and an all new one sheet of glass design concept.



While Panasonic's focus for 2008 is on Full High Definition 1080p Plasma displays, there are two 720p High Definition Plasmas in the 2008 line-up. The VIERA 42-inch class TH-42PX80 and VIERA 50-inch class TH-50PX80 feature an improved Native contrast resolution of 15,000:1; Game Mode; an SD Memory Card Slot, VIERA Link™, which allows the consumer to operate multiple VIERA Link equipped components with one remote, and three HDMI connections to insure the highest audio/video quality



To emphasize its commitment to excellence in both technology and customer service, Panasonic's unique VIERA Concierge program continues to be a success. "Panasonic is very proud of the Concierge Program's acceptance and success," said Eppel. "Panasonic is intensely focused on its commitment to excellence in customer service. The Concierge program is another differentiator in the market, providing the customer with 'peace-of-mind' services. Furthermore, our continuing commitment to Plasma technology is evidenced in the construction of Panasonic's fifth Plasma panel factory in Amagasaki. Expected to be completed in 2009, the new factory will have a production capacity of 1,000,000 sets a month."



About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (NYSE: MC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic's exclusive Panasonic Plasma Concierge customer support program (888-972-6276) is administered through its Virginia-based Call Center, recognized as a Certified "Center of Excellence" by the Center for Customer-Driven Quality™ at Purdue University.  Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.









1. Measured diagonally

2. Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI) was crated in March, 2002 and is a joint venture of Disney, Fox, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal and Warner Bros. Studios. DCI's primary purpose is to establish and document voluntary specifications for an open architecture for digital cinema that ensures a uniform and high level of technical performance, reliability and quality control.



*Suggested retail price. All prices are in U.S. dollars.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=214667&modelNo=Content01062008124647947&surfModel=Content01062008124647947


PANASONIC ANANOUNCES RE-BRANDING OF THE VIERA® LINE FOR ALL PLASMA AND LCD HD FLAT PANEL TELEVISIONS
Panasonic Increases VIERA Line of High Definition TVs To Include 16 Plasma TVs and 5 LCD TVs
Las Vegas, NV (January 6, 200 - – Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal U.S. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC), the industry leader in high definition TV, announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show, that its entire 2008 line of high definition flat screen televisions will be branded VIERA®. The re-branding of its HD flat screen televisions for 2008 signals Panasonic's total commitment to the flat panel market, both in Plasma and LCD televisions. All 21 of the VIERA televisions provide the consumer with superb picture quality, convenient networking capabilities and superior customer service via its award winning Concierge program.

The 2008 designation of the VIERA brand also marks the introduction of two new screen sizes – a 46-inch Plasma and a 37-inch LCD – giving Panasonic a very deep line of high definition televisions to fit every application the consumer may have. "VIERA signifies a new visual era," said Dennis Eppel, Panasonic Vice President, Panasonic Display Products Group. "With the VIERA brand crossing our HD flat panel lines, we now have a platform for a consistent marketing program that is built upon Panasonic's reputation for providing superior picture quality. Panasonic now can offer the consumer their choice from 26-inch to 65-inch TVs, all with a consistent cosmetic appearance. Panasonic has been an industry leader in television technology and as the new era of TVs prepares for the 2009 digital transition, we are confident that Panasonic will remain at the top of the class. Furthermore, with the 2008 Beijing Olympic games on the horizon, Panasonic, as an official Worldwide Olympic Partner, will be positioning the VIERA series HDTV as the Official HD televison of the Olympic Games."

The VIERA Plasma line features five distinct series (PZ850; PZ800; PZ85; PZ80; PX80), all of which feature new panels, improved contrast ratios, SD Memory Card slots, Game Mode, HDMI connections, increased luminous efficiency and VIERA Link™. The later allows the consumer to operate multiple VIERA Link equipped components with one remote. Game Mode is a new addition to Panasonic's televison line that minimizes the time lag when displaying video games on a Panasonic flat panel.

While Panasonic's focus for 2008 is on Full High Definition 1080p Plasma displays, there are two 720p High Definition Plasmas in the 2008 line-up. The VIERA 42-inch TH-42PX80 and VIERA 50-inch TH-50PX80. The VIERA Z80 series includes three screen sizes, all with 1080p resolution and introduces the new 46-inch display to the line -the TH-46PZ80. In addition the PZ80 series includes a 42-inch and a 50-inch model, all of which offer an improved Native contrast ratio o 20,000:1. The VIERA PZ85 series includes three screen sizes, all with 1080p resolution, the, 42-inch TH-42PZ85, the 46-inch TH-46PZ85 and the 50-inch TH-50PZ85. These full high definition Plasmas feature an improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1. The Z85 series adds a PC input. In addition, the speakers are now hidden in the front.

The VIERA PZ800 series of 1080p Plasma televisions includes four screen sizes, the 42-inch TH-42PZ800, the 46-inch TH-46PZ800, the 50-inch TH-50PZ800 and the 58-inch TH-58PZ800. The PZ800 series meets the THX™ Certified Display specifications, signifying the highest standards for quality and performance. The PZ800 series also features an improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1; four HDMI connections and a new one sheet of glass design concept.

Panasonic's VIERA flagship line for 2008 –– the full 1080p Z850 series , features four models - the 46-inch TH-46PZ850, the 50-inch TH-50PZ850, the 58-inch TH-58PZ850 and the 65-inchTH-65PZ850. Panasonic's top of the line models introduce IP enabled TV, a technology that provides access to online content, such as YouTube and Picasa, directly from the televison. In addition the Z850 series features a Pro Setting Menu, allowing the consumer to access professional calibration software; an improved native resolution contrast ratio of 30,000:1; RS-232C connection; four HDMI connections and a PC input. The PZ850 series further expands the capabilities of the SD Card feature by utilizing the AVCHD codec to display high definition video recorded on a HD camcorder equipped with the H.264 codec, Digital Cinema Color, a technology that allows for color reproduction which enables the VIERA displays to accurately reproduce the colors that are essential for movies.

The five LCD VIERA HD televisions are divided into two distinct series and introduces the new 37-inch screen size. Both series feature an improved Native contrast ratio of 1200:1 and a 10,000:1 Dynamic ratio, Game Mode; an SD memory Card slot; HDMI connections and VIERA Link. The 2008 LCD VIERA line debuts with two 720p models- the 26-inch TC-26LX85 and the 32-inch TC-32LX85. Both models include three HDMI connections that enable multi product connectivity via the VIERA Link connection. Also spotlighted in this series is Panasonic's first 37-inch VIERA LCD televison, the TC-37LZ85, with 1080p full HD resolution, which in addition to the aforementioned features adds a PC input.

Panasonic's Premium VIERA line of LCDs features two new models, the 32-inch TC-32LZ800 and the debut of the 37-inch TC-37LZ800. These two models add the following features – Motion Focus Technology; four HDMI connections that provide VIERA Link; a PC input; BBE VIVA Surround sound and the one sheet of glass appearance design.


http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=215171&modelNo=Content01062008122716568&surfModel=Content01062008122716568

[PjotrrrNL]

2008 design:







http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/viera/design_concept/index.html

[C O U G A R]

Geen tegenvaller qua specs!(voor mij dan)
Wat vinden jullie van die lip aan de onderkant?
Ik heb er zo m'n bedenkingen erover.
Waarom niet gewoon helemaal strak vraag ik mij af!

[PjotrrrNL]

De specs zijn goed, het design ziet er in het echt hopelijk beter uit....

[JAB]

En Panasonic introduceert een THX Movie Mode:

PANASONIC INCORPORATES THX® CERTIFICATION IN ITS 2008 PZ800 VIERA® HD PLASMA TELEVISION SERIES



Panasonic to Launch "THX Certified Display" Plasma HDTVs in Spring





Las Vegas, NV (January 6, 2008) – Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company unveiled its first THX Certified* Display series of 1080p full HD VIERA Plasma televisions today at the Consumer Electronics Show. The PZ800 series, consisting of the 42-inch class TH-42PZ800, the 46-inch class TH-46PZ800, the 50-inch class TH-50PZ800 and the 58-inch class TH-58PZ800, meets the THX Certified Display specifications, signifying the highest standards of performance and quality. The PZ800 series will be available in the Spring of 2008.



Leveraging its expertise in the cinema, post-production and consumer electronics markets, THX ensures that certified televisions will perform to rigorous standards outlined by the THX Certified Display program. THX certification ensures that high definition (HD) and standard definition content are presented with the correct color, luminance levels and video processing capabilities, regardless of the display technology. In addition, each THX Certified display will feature a proprietary video setting, THX Movie Mode, to recreate the cinema experience of movies on DVD, Blu-ray, HD-DVD and broadcast television in the home. THX Movie mode sets the display's gamma, luminance, color temperature and other settings to match the levels found in the professional post-production studio where movies are produced.



"The THX Certified Display program provides manufacturers a means to differentiate products from competitive offerings and Panasonic is extremely proud that the quality of our Plasma HDTVs meets the rigorous standards necessary for THX Certification and that Panasonic is among the first major consumer electronics companies to achieve certification in the Plasma TV category," said Dennis Eppel, Vice President, Panasonic Display Products Company. "THX is the gold standard in audio and video and it's very satisfying to have our televisions' quality certified by THX. Panasonic and THX share a dedication to creating and providing superior performance, resulting in superior entertainment."



THX works closely with display manufacturers from early design concepts to product rollout. Displays are sent to THX laboratories from the prototype stage, where they run through a series of THX performance tests, including front-of-screen testing and video signal processing analysis. These tests ensure that each display can present all HD and standard definition content to the maximum resolution with correct color and luminance levels.



In addition to the THX Certification, the 2008 PZ800 VIERA series of HD 1080p Plasmas features an improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1; Game Mode; VIERA Link; a PC Input, four HDMI connections and an all-new-one-sheet- of-glass design concept.



"We are excited to be working with such an industry innovator as Panasonic, with whom we share the common goal of providing the best picture quality possible to the consumer,," said Patrick Dunn, director of display technology at THX Ltd. "THX display certification challenges HDTV makers to push the limits of product design and performance. Our work with Panasonic has resulted in a series of Plasma displays that will be welcome additions to any home theater."



*THX certification is pending final testing and approval by THX, Ltd.


Is een ISF calibratie dan niet meer nodig ??

[aMUSEd]

Zie ik daar een melkachtige sluier? 

[Bengbeng]

Zie ik daar een melkachtige sluier? 

Mijn god inderdaad. De melk van de huidige PY70 is nu over het
hele scherm gedruipt lijkt het wel. 

Ik weet nog niet wat ik van het design moet denken, maar inderdaad
hopelijk zien ze er in het echt beter uit. 

[jasjenl]

Dit zijn waarschijnlijk gewoon gerenderde plaatjes, dus hoe ze er qua glans/reflectie in werkelijkheid uit zien kun je denk ik niet uit deze plaatjes afleiden.

[LexiconLogan]

Geen tegenvaller qua specs!(voor mij dan)
Wat vinden jullie van die lip aan de onderkant?
Ik heb er zo m'n bedenkingen erover.
Waarom niet gewoon helemaal strak vraag ik mij af!

Ik vind het een schitterend scherm behalve die lip inderdaad!

[PjotrrrNL]

Design van de kleinere Viera LCD's (t/m 37"):





Nu wachten op betere plaatjes van de plasmalijn....

http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/panasonic-reveals-five-new-lcd-hdtvs-at-ces/

[PjotrrrNL]

Design Viera plasma PZ800:



'Despite the fact that consumers and videophiles don't agree on a single preferred HDTV technology, Panasonic continues to cater to those who can't live without true blacks and accurate colors with five new lines of Plasmas. In an attempt to help you find just the right size for your setup, Panasonic has added a 46-inch model to some of its lines including the flagship PZ850. In addition to the 46-inch, the top of the line is available in the; 50, 58 and 65-inch varieties. The 850 line is also the first to include IP enabled features like YouTube and Picasa. Like a few other high-end sets -- the PZ850 includes THX display certification, easy access to ISF calibration settings, 30,000:1 contrast, RS-232C, and four HDMI ports. The PZ800 line (pictured) has just about everything the 850 does with the exception of the IP features and the addition of a 42-inch model. These aren't the only options as Panasonic also has the PZ85, PZ80, and PX80 lines, but other than they aren't as good as the 850 and 800, we're hard press to tell them apart. All the new TVs are expected in the spring of 2008 at a currently undisclosed price.'

http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/06/panasonic-revamps-its-plasma-lineup/

Begin het al mooier te vinden, rand is dus onderdeel van het glas, hopelijk nu met een betere coating...

[Staaled]

Vind de rand nogal dik.
Nu zal dat bij een 50" wel anders liggen dan bij een 37''.

[marz01]

Zal best mooi staan tegen mijn muur

Wanneer zullen deze schermen normaal leverbaar zijn in Nederland? aug/sept?

[Bengbeng]

Blacklevel is volgens D-Nice 0.009ftl.

Ter vergelijking, de huidige Kuro lijn loopt uiteen van 0.004 tot 0.008ftl.

In real life zal je dus weinig tot geen verschil met de Kuro's zien. 

[PjotrrrNL]

Zal best mooi staan tegen mijn muur

Wanneer zullen deze schermen normaal leverbaar zijn in Nederland? aug/sept?

'Spring 2008'
De laatste jaren waren de eerste modellen vanaf april op de markt...

[PjotrrrNL]

Blacklevel is volgens D-Nice 0.009ftl.

Ter vergelijking, de huidige Kuro lijn loopt uiteen van 0.004 tot 0.008ftl.

In real life zal je dus weinig tot geen verschil met de Kuro's zien. 

Dat zou mooi zijn....

[Bengbeng]

Vind de rand nogal dik.
Nu zal dat bij een 50" wel anders liggen dan bij een 37''.

Daar ga ik vooralsnog wel van uit ja. Als het getoonde model een 50" is dan
zitten er om het gemiddelde CRT scherm uit de jaren 80 dunnere randen. 

[PjotrrrNL]

Volgens D-Nice:

'Speaking only of the 800/850 series, they incorporate a new substrate glass formation and moving the MgO layer (dielectric layer) from above the cells to inside the cells. This creates much improved cell firing luminosity, cell cross talk, and does reduce power usage. This new design works just like Pioneer's crystal emissive layer.

From what I've been told, these improvement provide considerably more performance in daylight conditions. On the "theater lighting" side, the new design is less of an improvement but will place the minimum luminance level near the 0.009ftl level. The will definitely be "good enough" for the value minded customer......but it isn't 0.004ftl 1080p 8G Kuro level.....and God forbid the 9G Kuros.'

Even verder schrijft hij dat je in daglichtcondities geen verschil met een Pioneer Kuro zult zien....

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=970761&page=2


Meer info en plaatjes van de drie nieuwe plasma lijnen:

'One note first, however. We liked the company's anti-glare screen from last year, found on the TH-50PX77U for example, but for 2008 Panasonic dropped it in favor of a new anti-reflective screen that's used throughout the line. We're anxious to test one of these models to see how the new screen performs.'

http://ces.cnet.com/8301-13855_1-9841653-67.html?tag=more

Vind eigenlijk alleen het design van de toplijn te pruimen, de voet is lelijk maar kan gelukkig in de doos blijven als het scherm aan de muur hangt.

[Robbert54]

Volgens D-Nice:

'Speaking only of the 800/850 series, they incorporate a new substrate glass formation and moving the MgO layer (dielectric layer) from above the cells to inside the cells. This creates much improved cell firing luminosity, cell cross talk, and does reduce power usage. This new design works just like Pioneer's crystal emissive layer.

From what I've been told, these improvement provide considerably more performance in daylight conditions. On the "theater lighting" side, the new design is less of an improvement but will place the minimum luminance level near the 0.009ftl level. The will definitely be "good enough" for the value minded customer......but it isn't 0.004ftl 1080p 8G Kuro level.....and God forbid the 9G Kuros.'

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=970761&page=2

Meer info en plaatjes van de drie nieuwe plasma lijnen:

'One note first, however. We liked the company's anti-glare screen from last year, found on the TH-50PX77U for example, but for 2008 Panasonic dropped it in favor of a new anti-reflective screen that's used throughout the line. We're anxious to test one of these models to see how the new screen performs.'

http://ces.cnet.com/8301-13855_1-9841653-67.html?tag=more

ben toch wel huiver over die antireflectiie.. had toch iets meer van het uiterlijk verwacht.. maar ja, als ie helemaal strak was geweest was ook weer net een pioneer. ze moeten wel origineel blijven natuurlijk.