Panasonic TH-50PF9UK 50" 1080p Plasma Display Review
Panasonic TH-50PF9UK
Summary
- Product Name: TH-50PF9UK
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
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- Value Rating:
- Review Date: February 07, 2007 10:31
- MSRP: $ 5995
- Specifications
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Screen Size (inches): 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio: Up to 5000:1
Supported Video Formats: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Supported PC Formats: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed)
Serial: RS232C-compatible
Inputs: DVI-D (1), component/RGB (BNC), VGA (HD15), (optional SLOT 1 for HDMI blade card)
Vertical Scanning Freq: 15-110kHz
Horizontal Scanning Frq: 48-120Hz
Audio Outputs: 8W + 8W built-in amplifiers (6-ohm rated)
Viewing Angle (degrees): More than 160
New Real Black Creation: Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D): 28.5'' x 47.6'' x 3.7''
Weight: 93 lbs
Pros
- 3 HD Inputs
- Pristine picture
- Number/type of inputs can be tailored to your needs
- Lots of calibration options
- 1:1 Pixel mapping ability
Cons
- No internal tuner
- Extremely limited number of inputs
- Additional inputs cost extra
Introduction
I’ve had a chance to review a number of 720p displays in recent months. They have, for the most part, all been very good. But there has always been this itch… the 1080 itch I call it. Will it look that much better? Will it be that much better? With a 50” screen, I’ve often heard people say that you can’t tell the difference. Maybe that’s true, but personally, I want to see for myself.
