Panasonic Viera TH50PX70

ck7ah · 12-09-2007, 10:09

Hi all, i am thinking of purchasing a Panasonic Viera TH50PX70. Is this a good choice or can anyone recommend another 50 inch plasma within my budget (£1500). Thanks

Jimmy Riddle · 12-09-2007, 13:09

To be honest if it is a 50" Plasma you want stick with the Panasonic.

The SAMSUNG PS50Q96HD is around a grand and the LG 50PC56 is about the same, but I'd plump for the Panasonic if you want 50".

If you wanted to downsize a bit then go for the Pioneer PDP-428XD, a bit over budget (after you buy a stand/wall bracket) but a better television.

If that doesn't interest you then go for the Panasonic, although for 400 quid more the Panasonic TH50PZ700 (Full HD) is available and for around £1500 the 42PZ700 is available.

SaturnV · 13-09-2007, 15:14

I have the TH50PX60 and am very pleased with the picture. The sound is no doubt better on the PX600 but for movies etc I use my surround system anyway.
It's only 1080i but my mate's TX50PX70 (which is 1080p) lacks a few of the input options I have (composite and S-Video).

iDan · 13-09-2007, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaturnV

I have the TH50PX60 and am very pleased with the picture. The sound is no doubt better on the PX600 but for movies etc I use my surround system anyway.
It's only 1080i but my mate's TX50PX70 (which is 1080p) lacks a few of the input options I have (composite and S-Video).

The PX70 isn't a 1080p TV?

phatnaka · 14-09-2007, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDan

The PX70 isn't a 1080p TV?

px70 is NOT 1080p. the pz70 is 1080p

iDan · 14-09-2007, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by phatnaka

px70 is NOT 1080p. the pz70 is 1080p

I know.

I installed a 42PZ70 the other day and i found it absolutely stunning.

Although it's weird that Panasonic have started by shipping the set with the ped in the box, rather than having to buy it seperately.

SaturnV · 14-09-2007, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDan

The PX70 isn't a 1080p TV?

My mistake, must be the PZ, says 1080p when playing a movie using the PS3.

iDan · 14-09-2007, 11:51

It might not be a 1080p panel.

Are the speakers at the side or underneith?

The new Panasonic's support a 1080p input but downscale it to the native resolution of the screen.

phatnaka · 15-09-2007, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDan

I know.

I installed a 42PZ70 the other day and i found it absolutely stunning.

Although it's weird that Panasonic have started by shipping the set with the ped in the box, rather than having to buy it seperately.

I'm interested in theTH42PZ70
did you order the PED version or the wall mountable version.
Its just the wall version is cheaper, its the TH42PZ70B.
I've been looking around and the cheapest I've found the TH42PZ70PED for is £999 delivered

ck7ah · 17-09-2007, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ck7ah

Hi all, i am thinking of purchasing a Panasonic Viera TH50PX70. Is this a good choice or can anyone recommend another 50 inch plasma within my budget (£1500). Thanks

also, what home entertainment system would go well with this? i would prefer a DVD recorder

bobcar · 17-09-2007, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by phatnaka

px70 is NOT 1080p. the pz70 is 1080p

The PX70 is 1080p in the sense it's normally used i.e. what inputs does it take, it just isn't full HD. For most people this won't be a problem and many people prefer it to the PZ70, resolution isn't everything.

If you go by the panel resolution alone then any panel with 1080 vertical pixels would be 1080p by default but these would be usually be called 1080i if that's all they accept.

pogit · 28-09-2007, 00:14

Well what can i say, i was pleasently suprised.

I was expecting poor Sd qualtiy and got very good (my standards are high)

Anyway my reason for posting has anybody got/worked out the best Sky remote code...... and yes ive search and yes probably not good enough.. but i'm playing with my new toy so have mercy...

skinj · 28-09-2007, 15:40

The code is 678 select.
If you have sky+ the play button will change aspect too!

ck7ah · 01-10-2007, 15:25

after seeing the 50inch physically, i have decided to go for the Panasonic Viera TH42PZ70B; this is a 1080p. The 50inch is MASSIVE.

bobcar · 01-10-2007, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ck7ah

after seeing the 50inch physically, i have decided to go for the Panasonic Viera TH42PZ70B; this is a 1080p. The 50inch is MASSIVE.

The PX70 is also 1080p (over hdmi) despite what some have said on this thread. The PX70 is not full HD as its resolution is 1366x768 (for the 50") but depending on your viewing distance this may make zero difference.

I've heard it said (though I've not seen for myself so can't confirm this) that the SD performance of the Z70 is not as good as the X70 - but take that as a possible rather than a definite.

shrimper1 · 01-10-2007, 23:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by ck7ah

after seeing the 50inch physically, i have decided to go for the Panasonic Viera TH42PZ70B; this is a 1080p. The 50inch is MASSIVE.

I have just taken delivery of a Panasonic Viera Plasma TH42PX70PED. It's replacing a Samsung 40 " LCD which I bought from Dixons on-line last November. The after sales sevice, when it developed a fault was abysmal from Samsung, so bad, that Dixons recently refunded the purchase price. I looked @ all the reviews for best large screen TV for watching Sport, and I had to do an 180 degree turn to Plasma from LCD. Also checked out recommended manufacturesrs for around £700 - £1000 budget were Toshiba, Panasonic & Pioneer. I finally went for Panny, purely based on the fact that one of the best big screen CRT tvs for reliability & performance, we had some years ago, was Panasonic. I am already impressed by the improved sound and enhanced signal mechanics that the Panny offers over the Samsung. My initial source was going to be John Lewis Stores (£998), with their "free" 5 year warranty. However, for the cheapest price (£769 + £20 delivery), I purchased from a Birmingham internet store, and will pay £140 for a 5 year warranty separately, but I've a feeling that it will not be needed with Panny's rep for reliability. I used Google search engine to locate my TV, but annoyingly found out after I had done my deal that Yahoo identified one for £749.95, but had to be picked up from the nearest store (Romford). The Panny has been brilliant so far, better sound (although I've still hooked it up to a £34 2nd hand 5.1 Hitachi SS system, that I had to get for the Samsung). Also got freeview integrated, which gives me a few more channels over the Samsung, contrast ratio is much higher and £ for £ it's a better quality tv overall. The best touch was signing up to Setanta yesterday to complement my footie choice, now that SKY's offering has been diluted. All this funded by my Dixon's refund ......... sweet !

12-09-2007, 10:09	#1
ck7ah Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 476	Panasonic Viera TH50PX70 Hi all, i am thinking of purchasing a Panasonic Viera TH50PX70. Is this a good choice or can anyone recommend another 50 inch plasma within my budget (£1500). Thanks

28-09-2007, 00:14	#12
pogit Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 272	My PZ70 - 42inch arrived today Well what can i say, i was pleasently suprised. I was expecting poor Sd qualtiy and got very good (my standards are high) Anyway my reason for posting has anybody got/worked out the best Sky remote code...... and yes ive search and yes probably not good enough.. but i'm playing with my new toy so have mercy...

01-10-2007, 23:54	#16
shrimper1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 81	Panasonic Viera Quote: Originally Posted by ck7ah after seeing the 50inch physically, i have decided to go for the Panasonic Viera TH42PZ70B; this is a 1080p. The 50inch is MASSIVE. I have just taken delivery of a Panasonic Viera Plasma TH42PX70PED. It's replacing a Samsung 40 " LCD which I bought from Dixons on-line last November. The after sales sevice, when it developed a fault was abysmal from Samsung, so bad, that Dixons recently refunded the purchase price. I looked @ all the reviews for best large screen TV for watching Sport, and I had to do an 180 degree turn to Plasma from LCD. Also checked out recommended manufacturesrs for around £700 - £1000 budget were Toshiba, Panasonic & Pioneer. I finally went for Panny, purely based on the fact that one of the best big screen CRT tvs for reliability & performance, we had some years ago, was Panasonic. I am already impressed by the improved sound and enhanced signal mechanics that the Panny offers over the Samsung. My initial source was going to be John Lewis Stores (£998), with their "free" 5 year warranty. However, for the cheapest price (£769 + £20 delivery), I purchased from a Birmingham internet store, and will pay £140 for a 5 year warranty separately, but I've a feeling that it will not be needed with Panny's rep for reliability. I used Google search engine to locate my TV, but annoyingly found out after I had done my deal that Yahoo identified one for £749.95, but had to be picked up from the nearest store (Romford). The Panny has been brilliant so far, better sound (although I've still hooked it up to a £34 2nd hand 5.1 Hitachi SS system, that I had to get for the Samsung). Also got freeview integrated, which gives me a few more channels over the Samsung, contrast ratio is much higher and £ for £ it's a better quality tv overall. The best touch was signing up to Setanta yesterday to complement my footie choice, now that SKY's offering has been diluted. All this funded by my Dixon's refund ......... sweet !

12-09-2007, 13:09	#2
Jimmy Riddle Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,447	To be honest if it is a 50" Plasma you want stick with the Panasonic. The SAMSUNG PS50Q96HD is around a grand and the LG 50PC56 is about the same, but I'd plump for the Panasonic if you want 50". If you wanted to downsize a bit then go for the Pioneer PDP-428XD, a bit over budget (after you buy a stand/wall bracket) but a better television. If that doesn't interest you then go for the Panasonic, although for 400 quid more the Panasonic TH50PZ700 (Full HD) is available and for around £1500 the 42PZ700 is available.

13-09-2007, 15:14	#3
SaturnV Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,625	I have the TH50PX60 and am very pleased with the picture. The sound is no doubt better on the PX600 but for movies etc I use my surround system anyway. It's only 1080i but my mate's TX50PX70 (which is 1080p) lacks a few of the input options I have (composite and S-Video).

13-09-2007, 15:31	#4
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by SaturnV I have the TH50PX60 and am very pleased with the picture. The sound is no doubt better on the PX600 but for movies etc I use my surround system anyway. It's only 1080i but my mate's TX50PX70 (which is 1080p) lacks a few of the input options I have (composite and S-Video). The PX70 isn't a 1080p TV?

14-09-2007, 10:25	#5
phatnaka Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 124	Quote: Originally Posted by iDan The PX70 isn't a 1080p TV? px70 is NOT 1080p. the pz70 is 1080p

14-09-2007, 11:17	#6
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by phatnaka px70 is NOT 1080p. the pz70 is 1080p I know. I installed a 42PZ70 the other day and i found it absolutely stunning. Although it's weird that Panasonic have started by shipping the set with the ped in the box, rather than having to buy it seperately.

14-09-2007, 11:49	#7
SaturnV Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,625	Quote: Originally Posted by iDan The PX70 isn't a 1080p TV? My mistake, must be the PZ, says 1080p when playing a movie using the PS3.

14-09-2007, 11:51	#8
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	It might not be a 1080p panel. Are the speakers at the side or underneith? The new Panasonic's support a 1080p input but downscale it to the native resolution of the screen.

15-09-2007, 20:34	#9
phatnaka Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 124	Quote: Originally Posted by iDan I know. I installed a 42PZ70 the other day and i found it absolutely stunning. Although it's weird that Panasonic have started by shipping the set with the ped in the box, rather than having to buy it seperately. I'm interested in theTH42PZ70 did you order the PED version or the wall mountable version. Its just the wall version is cheaper, its the TH42PZ70B. I've been looking around and the cheapest I've found the TH42PZ70PED for is £999 delivered

17-09-2007, 10:05	#10
ck7ah Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 476	Quote: Originally Posted by ck7ah Hi all, i am thinking of purchasing a Panasonic Viera TH50PX70. Is this a good choice or can anyone recommend another 50 inch plasma within my budget (£1500). Thanks also, what home entertainment system would go well with this? i would prefer a DVD recorder

17-09-2007, 18:16	#11
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by phatnaka px70 is NOT 1080p. the pz70 is 1080p The PX70 is 1080p in the sense it's normally used i.e. what inputs does it take, it just isn't full HD. For most people this won't be a problem and many people prefer it to the PZ70, resolution isn't everything. If you go by the panel resolution alone then any panel with 1080 vertical pixels would be 1080p by default but these would be usually be called 1080i if that's all they accept.

28-09-2007, 15:40	#13
skinj Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,206	The code is 678 select. If you have sky+ the play button will change aspect too!

01-10-2007, 15:25	#14
ck7ah Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 476	after seeing the 50inch physically, i have decided to go for the Panasonic Viera TH42PZ70B; this is a 1080p. The 50inch is MASSIVE.

01-10-2007, 15:57	#15
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by ck7ah after seeing the 50inch physically, i have decided to go for the Panasonic Viera TH42PZ70B; this is a 1080p. The 50inch is MASSIVE. The PX70 is also 1080p (over hdmi) despite what some have said on this thread. The PX70 is not full HD as its resolution is 1366x768 (for the 50") but depending on your viewing distance this may make zero difference. I've heard it said (though I've not seen for myself so can't confirm this) that the SD performance of the Z70 is not as good as the X70 - but take that as a possible rather than a definite.

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