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**Abnorttrano** · 04-15-2007, 11:02 AM

Well kinda, I just ordered it. It should be here by next Friday. Its the 42 inch Panasonic industrial model plasma! I actually got it for a little cheaper than what the price states plus it comes with a free 5 year warranty! This is the deal that ive been waiting on. I can't wait! Im sure there will be lots of pictures to come![thumbup]

http://www.visualapex.com/plasma/Pla...ber=TH-42PH9UK

**AlexBrith** · 04-15-2007, 11:25 AM

1024x768?

**Paybeskf** · 04-15-2007, 11:27 AM

1024x768?

Wow, that sucks.[thumbdown]

**Abnorttrano** · 04-15-2007, 11:53 AM

you all act like thats unheard of...

Most 42" plasma's are that resolution. The pixels are rectangular shaped, but are actually denser than 50" models with the normal 720p resolution. There is no difference in image quality.

**DoctorDulitlBest** · 04-15-2007, 11:58 AM

you all act like thats unheard of...

Most 42" plasma's are that resolution. The pixels are rectangular shaped, but are actually denser than 50" models with the normal 720p resolution. There is no difference in image quality.

yup. almost all plasmas are 1024x768 with rectangular pixels.

**scewDeasp** · 04-15-2007, 01:08 PM

you all act like thats unheard of...

Most 42" plasma's are that resolution. The pixels are rectangular shaped, but are actually denser than 50" models with the normal 720p resolution. There is no difference in image quality.

I dont thnk he was acting like it was unheard of- more like acting like the resolution sucks for that size of a screen regardless of it being common with plasmas or not. Congrats on the purchase, if you decided to choose it it will probably serve you well so disregard others negative comments unless you too are apprehensive and remorseful about the purchase.

**Abnorttrano** · 04-15-2007, 01:25 PM

I dont thnk he was acting like it was unheard of- more like acting like the resolution sucks for that size of a screen regardless of it being common with plasmas or not. Congrats on the purchase, if you decided to choose it it will probably serve you well so disregard others negative comments unless you too are apprehensive and remorseful about the purchase.

Not at all, ive done alot of research, and I mean ALOT. Ive had my eye on various LCD's 1080P and 720P as well as DLP's and other plasma's. To my eyes, plasma's (the better ones Pioneer, Panasonic, Samsung ect...) provide a better picture even when put against the 1080P LCD's that cost two or three times as much. There is no denying the beauty of a good plasma. Way to much emphasis is put on 1080P. Unless you have upwards of a 50" screen size or going to be using it as a computer monitor its just not worth the extra money. Although there are some other "advantages" of 1080P besides just the high resolution. Im on a budget and this TV fits me perfect. [yes]

I have the HD-DVD add on for the 360 and just ordered Directv HD, so I will post lots of pictures once I receive it.

**arrendabomnem** · 04-15-2007, 03:41 PM

1024x768 on a 42" model are not rectangular pixels. as far as i have read on some hifi forums (avsforums) the pixels are only rectangular on 50" models.

panasonic is still nice. good choice

**mrllxp** · 04-15-2007, 10:03 PM

Wow, that sucks.[thumbdown]

Resolution isn't the only thing that makes good picture quality.

Anyways thats a nice display and a really great price. Pansonic plasmas have great pic quality imo. Maybe not the best but dam good for the money.

**Grennios** · 04-15-2007, 10:06 PM

Well i´m not gonna act like a little runt about it (like some in this thread) and gratulate you on your new TV !
Enjoy it [thumbup]

**TXmjLW9b** · 04-16-2007, 01:51 AM

I think you got a great buy on a TV that you will get alot of enjoyment out of. And the free 5 year warranty is a huge bonus.

What good is having the latest monster sized tech with bells and whistles that you cant even take advantage of yet if it pinches your budget and lifestyle in other areas.

Enjoy your purchase.

**gamblingstats** · 04-16-2007, 02:44 AM

1024x768?

Can someone explain this to me? 1024x768 on a wide screen display, how does this work and how does it interpret HD content? I saw TVs listed like this in Currys I assumed it was a typo.

**Irrampbroow** · 04-16-2007, 02:49 AM

Can someone explain this to me? 1024x768 on a wide screen display, how does this work and how does it interpret HD content? I saw TVs listed like this in Currys I assumed it was a typo.

Well, they talk about rectangle shaped pixels, so I assume that plays a part... but I don't know...

**Blelidupgerie** · 04-16-2007, 05:55 AM

Congrats on your buy.

When I was considering getting a HDTV before Christmas, I didn't really consider plasmas because I thought they were yesterdays tec. But that changed when I went into a store that has the TVs set up properly so you can compare them (not just set them all to 100% contrast). There was no escaping the fact that the plasmas looked better than most of the LCDs there, especially for SD content (since most channels are still SD, it is what I will mainly be using the TV for).

**rorsvierwelia** · 04-16-2007, 06:00 AM

1024x768 on a 42" model are not rectangular pixels.

Well mine are on my 42" plasma.

**Abnorttrano** · 04-16-2007, 06:10 AM

Well mine are on my 42" plasma.

What kind of plasma do you have? How do you like it?

**arrendabomnem** · 04-16-2007, 07:17 PM

Can someone explain this to me? 1024x768 on a wide screen display, how does this work and how does it interpret HD content? I saw TVs listed like this in Currys I assumed it was a typo.

yes since they are not rectangular and the screen is rescaling the picture anyways there is no problem.

regarding the 42" with rectangular pixels he probably got a hitachi or something

**Sotmoigma** · 04-16-2007, 07:37 PM

I have a 42" panasonic plasma as well (600U). The picture is great. Just remember to tone down the "picture" setting for the first 100 hours or so for break-in. Don't listen to anyone who thinks 1024 x 768 is a sucky resolution. They obviously haven't seen ESPN-HD in 720p at that resolution. It honestly looks better than perfect. I feel like it's a better, more crisp image than my own eyes would show if I were standing there in person. 1080i looks good too, but not as good as 720p. That's just my opinion though. Also, I don't think the "progressive" aspect of 720p really does much. I think it's the fact that it's the screen's natural resolution that makes it looks so good.

**Mmzmptvk** · 04-16-2007, 07:38 PM

yes since they are not rectangular and the screen is rescaling the picture anyways there is no problem.

regarding the 42" with rectangular pixels he probably got a hitachi or something

we have a 42" hitachi at home and its a 1024X1024 panel so i'm guessing they must be rectangular... the screen certainly isnt square!!

**Dr.Hoodoba** · 04-16-2007, 10:38 PM

Awesome choice!

You'll enjoy it [thumbup]

04-15-2007, 11:02 AM	#1
Abnorttrano Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 533 Senior Member	Well, I am now a proud Plasma owner! Well kinda, I just ordered it. It should be here by next Friday. Its the 42 inch Panasonic industrial model plasma! I actually got it for a little cheaper than what the price states plus it comes with a free 5 year warranty! This is the deal that ive been waiting on. I can't wait! Im sure there will be lots of pictures to come![thumbup] http://www.visualapex.com/plasma/Pla...ber=TH-42PH9UK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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AlexBrith Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	1024x768? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-15-2007, 11:27 AM	#3
Paybeskf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 509 Senior Member	1024x768? Wow, that sucks.[thumbdown] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-15-2007, 11:53 AM	#4
Abnorttrano Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 533 Senior Member	you all act like thats unheard of... Most 42" plasma's are that resolution. The pixels are rectangular shaped, but are actually denser than 50" models with the normal 720p resolution. There is no difference in image quality. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-15-2007, 11:58 AM	#5
DoctorDulitlBest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 683 Senior Member	you all act like thats unheard of... Most 42" plasma's are that resolution. The pixels are rectangular shaped, but are actually denser than 50" models with the normal 720p resolution. There is no difference in image quality. yup. almost all plasmas are 1024x768 with rectangular pixels. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-15-2007, 01:08 PM	#6
scewDeasp Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	you all act like thats unheard of... Most 42" plasma's are that resolution. The pixels are rectangular shaped, but are actually denser than 50" models with the normal 720p resolution. There is no difference in image quality. I dont thnk he was acting like it was unheard of- more like acting like the resolution sucks for that size of a screen regardless of it being common with plasmas or not. Congrats on the purchase, if you decided to choose it it will probably serve you well so disregard others negative comments unless you too are apprehensive and remorseful about the purchase. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-15-2007, 01:25 PM	#7
Abnorttrano Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 533 Senior Member	I dont thnk he was acting like it was unheard of- more like acting like the resolution sucks for that size of a screen regardless of it being common with plasmas or not. Congrats on the purchase, if you decided to choose it it will probably serve you well so disregard others negative comments unless you too are apprehensive and remorseful about the purchase. Not at all, ive done alot of research, and I mean ALOT. Ive had my eye on various LCD's 1080P and 720P as well as DLP's and other plasma's. To my eyes, plasma's (the better ones Pioneer, Panasonic, Samsung ect...) provide a better picture even when put against the 1080P LCD's that cost two or three times as much. There is no denying the beauty of a good plasma. Way to much emphasis is put on 1080P. Unless you have upwards of a 50" screen size or going to be using it as a computer monitor its just not worth the extra money. Although there are some other "advantages" of 1080P besides just the high resolution. Im on a budget and this TV fits me perfect. [yes] I have the HD-DVD add on for the 360 and just ordered Directv HD, so I will post lots of pictures once I receive it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-15-2007, 03:41 PM	#8
arrendabomnem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 395 Senior Member	1024x768 on a 42" model are not rectangular pixels. as far as i have read on some hifi forums (avsforums) the pixels are only rectangular on 50" models. panasonic is still nice. good choice Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-15-2007, 10:03 PM	#9
mrllxp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	Wow, that sucks.[thumbdown] Resolution isn't the only thing that makes good picture quality. Anyways thats a nice display and a really great price. Pansonic plasmas have great pic quality imo. Maybe not the best but dam good for the money. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-15-2007, 10:06 PM	#10
Grennios Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 522 Senior Member	Well i´m not gonna act like a little runt about it (like some in this thread) and gratulate you on your new TV ! Enjoy it [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 01:51 AM	#11
TXmjLW9b Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 361 Senior Member	I think you got a great buy on a TV that you will get alot of enjoyment out of. And the free 5 year warranty is a huge bonus. What good is having the latest monster sized tech with bells and whistles that you cant even take advantage of yet if it pinches your budget and lifestyle in other areas. Enjoy your purchase. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 02:44 AM	#12
gamblingstats Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	1024x768? Can someone explain this to me? 1024x768 on a wide screen display, how does this work and how does it interpret HD content? I saw TVs listed like this in Currys I assumed it was a typo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 02:49 AM	#13
Irrampbroow Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	Can someone explain this to me? 1024x768 on a wide screen display, how does this work and how does it interpret HD content? I saw TVs listed like this in Currys I assumed it was a typo. Well, they talk about rectangle shaped pixels, so I assume that plays a part... but I don't know... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 05:55 AM	#14
Blelidupgerie Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	Congrats on your buy. When I was considering getting a HDTV before Christmas, I didn't really consider plasmas because I thought they were yesterdays tec. But that changed when I went into a store that has the TVs set up properly so you can compare them (not just set them all to 100% contrast). There was no escaping the fact that the plasmas looked better than most of the LCDs there, especially for SD content (since most channels are still SD, it is what I will mainly be using the TV for). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 06:00 AM	#15
rorsvierwelia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	1024x768 on a 42" model are not rectangular pixels. Well mine are on my 42" plasma. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 06:10 AM	#16
Abnorttrano Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 533 Senior Member	Well mine are on my 42" plasma. What kind of plasma do you have? How do you like it? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 07:17 PM	#17
arrendabomnem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 395 Senior Member	Can someone explain this to me? 1024x768 on a wide screen display, how does this work and how does it interpret HD content? I saw TVs listed like this in Currys I assumed it was a typo. yes since they are not rectangular and the screen is rescaling the picture anyways there is no problem. regarding the 42" with rectangular pixels he probably got a hitachi or something Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 07:37 PM	#18
Sotmoigma Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 403 Senior Member	I have a 42" panasonic plasma as well (600U). The picture is great. Just remember to tone down the "picture" setting for the first 100 hours or so for break-in. Don't listen to anyone who thinks 1024 x 768 is a sucky resolution. They obviously haven't seen ESPN-HD in 720p at that resolution. It honestly looks better than perfect. I feel like it's a better, more crisp image than my own eyes would show if I were standing there in person. 1080i looks good too, but not as good as 720p. That's just my opinion though. Also, I don't think the "progressive" aspect of 720p really does much. I think it's the fact that it's the screen's natural resolution that makes it looks so good. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 07:38 PM	#19
Mmzmptvk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 372 Senior Member	yes since they are not rectangular and the screen is rescaling the picture anyways there is no problem. regarding the 42" with rectangular pixels he probably got a hitachi or something we have a 42" hitachi at home and its a 1024X1024 panel so i'm guessing they must be rectangular... the screen certainly isnt square!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-16-2007, 10:38 PM	#20
Dr.Hoodoba Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	Awesome choice! You'll enjoy it [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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