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Panasonic Viera 80 Series
The 80U series of sets are the entry-level 1080p offerings in Panasonic's 2008 lineup of plasmas, which is their 11th generation of plasma TVs. The 80Us sits above the PX80Us with a better panel that is a native 1080p, and higher contrast ratio, and comes below the PZ85Us that have a higher contrast ratio and more features. Unlike the higher-end offerings the PZ80Us don't have the one-sheet glass design or the 48Hz mode.
MSRP $1,599 - $2,500
Release date March, 2008
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Specs
- 1080p native resolution
- 20,000:1 static contrast ratio, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- Game mode
- VIERA link
- Inputs: 3xHDMI 1.3, Component, Composite, S-Video
Clarification on 24p handling - Unlike the higher end PZ800U and PZ850U series, both the PZ80U and PZ85U series perform a 3:2 pulldown on 24p content. What this means is that the 24 frames per second signal is converted into a 60Hz display, with one frame showing for 3 refreshes, and the next frame showing for 2 refreshes. The higher end models display each from for 2 refreshes which makes for smoother motion especially during pans and zooms.
Common to all 2008 Panasonic Plasmas
Anti-reflective screen - created by Fujitsu these screens reduce the amount of ambient reflection that can appear in a brightly lit room.
100,000 hour half life - Panasonic rates the panel to last 100,000 hours, which is about 30 years of regular usage, or 11 years of non-stop, before the brightness of the display is halved.
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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80U
• Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
• TH-46PZ80U 46" Plasma TV
UPC: 037988241965
EAN: 037988241965
MPN: TH-46PZ80U
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ80U
• Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ80U 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
• TH-50PZ80U 50" Plasma TV
UPC: 037988241958
EAN: 037988241958
MPN: TH-50PZ80U
Competitors
MSRP $2,299 - $3,599
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Black levels good, but not the best
- A plethora of picture controls
- Logical menu layout
- Good PC monitor support
Cons
- Black levels outshined by top-level sets
- Anti-reflective screen isn't as effective as other manufacturer's
Panasonic Viera 80 Series
vs.
Samsung Plasma Series 5 (2008)
MSRP $1,799 - $2,699
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Very solid price to performance ratio
- Very long panel life
Cons
- Suffers from same issues as other plasma displays
Panasonic Viera 80 Series
vs.
Panasonic Viera 85 Series
MSRP $2,499 - $4,099
Released May, 2008
Pros
- Attractive design with Invisible Speaker system
- Speakers have wide volume range
- Extensive image customization features
- Competitively priced
- Supports 1080p/60Hz on both component and HDMI inputs
Panasonic Viera 80 Series
vs.
LG PG30 Series
Reviews
May 26, 2008
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Pros
- Fantastic image quality without the premium pricing
- Very long panel life
- Improved form factor, much thinner than 2007 models
Cons
- Suffers from same issues as other plasmas
- No native 24p mode
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