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Panasonic Viera 85 Series
The 85U series is at the mid range of Panasonic's consumer plasmas for 2008, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings. Positioned above 80U series and below the 800Us, the 85Us feature the same core technology as the more expensive sets but sacrifice some of the more advanced features such as THX Certification and the 4th HDMI input. It first became available in the late-February.
MSRP $1,799 - $2,699
Release date March, 2008
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Features
- 1080p native resolution
- 30,000:1 static contrast ratio, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- Game mode
- VIERA link
- One-sheet glass design with anti-reflective screen
- 100,000 hour half life
- Inputs: 3 x HDMI 1.3, 1 x VGA, 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-46PZ85U
• Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
• Viera TH-46PZ85U 46" Plasma TV
UPC: 037988241828
EAN: 037988241835
MPN: TH-46PZ85U
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
• Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV
• TH-50PZ85U 50" Plasma TV
UPC: 037988241811
EAN: 037988241811
MPN: TH-50PZ85U
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 85 Series
vs.
Samsung Plasma Series 5 (2008)
MSRP $1,599 - $2,500
Released March, 2008
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
Panasonic Viera 85 Series
vs.
Panasonic Viera 80 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 85 Series
vs.
LG PG30 Series
Reviews
May 26, 2008
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Pros
- Very solid price to performance ratio
- Very long panel life
Cons
- Suffers from same issues as other plasma displays
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