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Panasonic - true or false?
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:37 pm
A guy like 8 years ago told me he was somehow in the know on electronics and the quality of components panasonics used for their HDTVs were superior in quality.. mentioning like wires, wtf? He was an electrician but I can't remember what point he was making lol.. any truth to this?
This post was edited on 8/20/17 at 10:06 pm
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Posted on 8/20/17 at 9:54 pm to gobuxgo5
No idea, but we have two and they are fantastic. I've had three LGs just stop working.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:06 pm to AlxTgr
Nice!
Posted on 8/20/17 at 10:20 pm to gobuxgo5
From my memory, which may be limited, Panasonic was the pioneer of the flat screen era. They may use different components than competitors.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 6:31 am to gobuxgo5
My Panasonic plasma is over 4 years old and it's still awesome.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 6:33 am to SabiDojo
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My Panasonic plasma is over 4 years old and it's still awesome.
I bought mine in 2010 and I'm not giving it up
Posted on 8/21/17 at 6:45 am to gobuxgo5
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A guy like 8 years ago told me he was somehow in the know on electronics and the quality of components panasonics used for their HDTVs
I am not sure they even still sell TVs in the US? This might be one of those "used to be" situations. Also, they were a big player in the plasma market, which has seemingly all but died.
https://www.consumerreports.org/lcd-led-oled-tvs/why-you-might-be-having-a-tough-time-buying-a-panasonic-tv/
Posted on 8/21/17 at 8:38 am to Scooby
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Panasonic was the pioneer of the flat screen era
It's funny you say it like this.
Pioneer actually had the TVs with the best picture for a long time. They were Plasma TVs. They got out of the business when it became unprofitable for them and sold their plasma manufacturing techniques to Panasonic. Then for years Panasonic had the TVs with the absolute best picture money could buy. Now, for a number of reasons, plasma has run it's course as a technology.
ETA: I have a 2011 Panasonic Plasma.
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 8:41 am
Posted on 8/21/17 at 8:50 am to GEAUXT
Bought my Panny plasma in 2008. Had it calibrated by a real ISF professional within the service menu. Today, you could not believe how close to perfect it still is. Deep shadow detail, no noise in shadows, rich, accurate colors without looking cartoonish, whites that look white not blueish.
By today's standards, it is a behemoth. Large bezel, thick and it produces considerable heat. But where it counts, picture quality, today, only an OLED could beat it.
By today's standards, it is a behemoth. Large bezel, thick and it produces considerable heat. But where it counts, picture quality, today, only an OLED could beat it.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 8:55 am to mdomingue
quote:In the ProAV and video production/broadcast television world, Panasonic is a major player with Sony and Canon. Panasonic makes really good, high performance video displays but not really as a consumer item.
I am not sure they even still sell TVs in the US? This might be one of those "used to be" situations. Also, they were a big player in the plasma market, which has seemingly all but died.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 9:18 am to HubbaBubba
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Bought my Panny plasma in 2008. Had it calibrated by a real ISF professional within the service menu. Today, you could not believe how close to perfect it still is. Deep shadow detail, no noise in shadows, rich, accurate colors without looking cartoonish, whites that look white not blueish.
By today's standards, it is a behemoth. Large bezel, thick and it produces considerable heat. But where it counts, picture quality, today, only an OLED could beat it.
Yep, mine looks so antiquated. It'S a 47" thats the size of like a 60". However, I have yet to find something that matches the picture quality. Also, that 600hz refresh rate is
Posted on 8/21/17 at 9:24 am to gobuxgo5
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If you've been looking to buy a Panasonic TV but have had a hard time finding one, here's why: The company, which has struggled in the U.S. television business since it exited the plasma TV business back in 2014, has quietly stopped selling sets here as it ponders its future in the industry.
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A Panasonic spokesperson said the company could return to the U.S. market in the near future, and it continues to sell TVs in other parts of the world, including Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 11:49 am to HubbaBubba
I snagged one of their last gen plasma's, an ST60, right before they quit making them. It was widely considered the best bang for your buck TV that was available as its PQ rivaled some of the flagship TV's at the time . It's PQ is nearly perfect. By this time (either 2012 or 2013 iirc) the tech had gotten much smaller, this TV is really thin especially for a plasma. I was shocked when I pulled it out of the box. I love it, my only regret is that I bought it in 50", I should have gone 60"
Posted on 8/21/17 at 2:14 pm to BadMrK
quote:ditto
my only regret is that I bought it in 50", I should have gone 60"
Posted on 8/21/17 at 7:30 pm to mdomingue
I had to buy a new tv last year and tried to get another Panasonic because my last one was awesome. Best Buy told me they only make them in 55" and above now.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 8:09 pm to GEAUXT
Bought a Pani Plasma in 2013 and it still has an amazing picture. It's only a 55". When we move into our new house I want a 70" and I wish I could get a new one just like it.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 8:17 pm to ellunchboxo
The one thing Panasonic had going for it was that it owns one of the largest passive electronics business in the world.
When we build shite to last we used to always buy Panasonic brand caps and resistors in our printed circuit boards.
I am fairly certain now that business is very hard to compete in due to all the cheap Chinese competition.
When we build shite to last we used to always buy Panasonic brand caps and resistors in our printed circuit boards.
I am fairly certain now that business is very hard to compete in due to all the cheap Chinese competition.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 8:41 pm to gobuxgo5
My plasma is now 11 years old and the picture is still as good as the day I bought it.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 6:52 pm to wilceaux
Matsushita Electronics, FTW.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 6:28 am to gobuxgo5
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A guy like 8 years ago told me he was somehow in the know on electronics and the quality of components panasonics used for their HDTVs were superior in quality.. mentioning like wires, wtf? He was an electrician but I can't remember what point he was making lol.. any truth to this?
As UltimaParadox said, Panasonic (Matsushita) is one of the largest manufacturers of passive components (little things like capacitors, resistors, etc.). I work on a lot of hobbyist electronics projects and in the hobbyist community Panasonic is known as having some of the highest quality components. When repairing old electronics one of the first things you are going to want to do is remove all of the old capacitors and replace them with high quality Panasonics or Nichicons. Of course you can expect Panasonic to put their own components in their consumer electronics, which means that when you buy Panasonic you are certain to have high quality components in there.
This post was edited on 8/24/17 at 6:29 am
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