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Originally Posted by reignofchaos 
Someone asked how the Pioneer is better... well here are the things -
-Significantly better black levels than anything else out there meaning the highest dynamic range on the planet
-D65 greyscale and 2.2 gamma calibration options and perfect rendition of the NTSC/PAL color space
-Film deinterlacing with 3:2 pulldown that actually works unlike the broken one in panasonic and every other TV
-Significantly better shadow detail, sharpness can be increased dramatically more than panasonic without inducing moire
-Gigantic amount of connectivity options
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That 'someone' was me!
My question, since you were so dismissive of the PY850, was whether your views were based on first hand experience or if it was based on your research. And if it was based on your experience, then you are likely to be amongst the few here who may have, and to request you to list the gaps you found viz the two.
Here is the CNETs take on The review actually did not pick a winner between the PY850 and Kuro - If anything they hazarded the Panny is
"on par or even better" ..
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Taking everything into consideration, the Panasonic TH-50PY850 is mostly on par or even better than our reference Pioneer LX Kuro in motion reproduction and features. At almost half the price of the latter and with limited comparable 2008 entries plus a proven anti-judder engine, this Viera is probably one of the best options for a full-HD plasma TV. Alternatively, there's the Samsung Series 6 at a similar S$6,999 (US$4,683.80) pricing, but until we've scrutinized its 100Hz processing, we would suggest you stick with this Editors' Choice winner--making it twice in a roll for Panasonic.
Source Panasonic Viera TH-50PY850 (50-inch plasma) Review - TVs - CNET Asia |
The latest to hit the market as far as "blacks" are concerned - a stagerring 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast!!
LCD TV - Philips' HDTV scores with LEDs - CNET Asia
And last but not the least let me clarify - I am
NOT a Kuro-hater, and neither am I a Panny-lover. In fact this is my first Panasonic purchase since my VCR of circa 1984 (National). In fact in the interim I have used a LOT of Pioneer products and loved them!
I love acceptable quality at good value! I feel this is where Panny's scores in this case.
End of the day any review goes only so far. It is afterall the author's view/perspective - and this can get jaundiced for a myriad of reasons!
Unfortunately is there an alternative other than ones own eyes ?!?
