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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #90 on: Oct 08, 2008 at 11:08 AM »
My PV80 impressions...

Final words:

I've not spent enough time with the PV80 to give out a solid conclusion, but from where I stand, and from how it performed thus far, I could honestly say - YES! The PV80 rocks harder and I do look forward to the next level of plasma experience with a PY800 or 850 this coming season. But if ever that does not materialize,I won't really be disappointed.This unit is already a winner and a definite long term keeper! (T.V shopping ends here, for now)

Thanks to Vic of SIGHTS AND SOUNDS for another stellar delivery and product assistance.

*Units used as basis for comparison

Samsung A550 "FULL HD TV"
Samsung R8 "Considered as one of the best LCD's to come out of the year 2007"
Panasonic LX80 "Considered by many around here as the definitive LCD"
Panasonic PV8 "The bang for the buck plasma"
Toshiba CV500 "The solid middle ground performer"


Very nice review that needs to be read for Panasonic plasma shoppers.

Thanks for buying TV from us.

Coming soon...watch out for another review after TV is calibrated by Spyder colorimeter.


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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #91 on: Oct 08, 2008 at 12:45 PM »
Im just lucky jeff did not have any PV8 2 -3  weeks ago .. :)
just lucky enough to get a good offer .. nei a great offer, that i could not refuse .. ^_^
now a proud owner of PV80 ..
swivel base (no use for me, sanay nga ako ng wallmounted eh)
sd card (yah maybe, but i do have an htpc)
additional hdmi port (hmm pwede, but i dont have a use for it right now)
piano finish (yun pogi! sarap i-display sa bisita)
additional contrast ratio !!! yes, worth every penny !! (my friend told me that in his preference its better than my cousins kuro, but i disagreed cause of the price of the kuro, it should be better .. hehehe)

additional contrast its worth every penny talaga! ;)
lalo na panasonic phil warranty pa unit mo not grey, unlike what others are selling...hehehe :D
2 years panel warranty makes a big difference too! Alam ni Mr.B&W yan. :D
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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #92 on: Oct 08, 2008 at 03:26 PM »
So the additional contrast explains the over-all advantage of the PV80 from the PV8 in terms of pq.

UPDATE OF MY IMPRESSIONS:

Compared the PV80 and the Samsung A550 again in terms of pq and this is what I've gathered thus far:

-The reds of the A550 are kinda pale, while the reds of the PV80 are really red.
-The A550 has a brighter green over the PV80 but they are displayed in an odd manner, the greens of Samsung are like tainted with gamma rays...it's too bright ;)
- On the intro of the PS3 game "Soul Calibur 4", there is a slight stutter with Sammy, and this is something I did not see with the PV80.
- On an Xbox360, Sammy compares on a toe to toe with the PV80 in terms of over-all pq, it seems that Samsung is a very good display for the 360! Then I learned that Microsoft uses Samsung monitors to showcase the Xbox in Japan, must be some sort of internal arrangement, I'm guessing here but it seems Samsung units are primed for Microsoft's console.

Just honest observations that may differ from ones opinion :) 

Compared PV80 and PV8 again for pq:

- On the DVD "Return of the Jedi" set at 1080i connected via HDMI 1.3a, the chapter where luke fights off vader, the pv8 was a bit dark but still very good. However, with the PV80 the backgrounds are better defined without compromising plasma black levels.

Give me more time to fiddle with this unit and will compare it directly with the LX80 :)

SO FAR VS THE A550 and the PV8 it's still ROCKING HARDER!!!
 
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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #93 on: Oct 08, 2008 at 05:11 PM »
To pinoyDVD members,

In view of the numerous daily inquiries of electronic products from us, it has become difficult for me to attend all the work by myself. 

With this regard, I am delegating part of my job to my staff username Reply_SnS to help me post product reviews and advises, and send out prices to you on my behalf.

Sights and Sounds has grown tremendously over a year at this forum. Counting our blessings, we thank you all for the valuable support you have extended us.

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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #94 on: Oct 08, 2008 at 05:52 PM »
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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #95 on: Oct 08, 2008 at 10:47 PM »
Carlo777 thanks for the reviews/observation .. :)
good thing i dont have an xbox ..  ;D ;D
worth it talaga ang unit na ito!! ;D


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note: cinema one movie marathon =)
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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #96 on: Oct 09, 2008 at 02:04 AM »
Carlo777 thanks for the reviews/observation .. :)
good thing i dont have an xbox ..  ;D ;D
worth it talaga ang unit na ito!! ;D

Oo naman boss, really worth it despite certain plasma limitations.

JUST TO CONTINUE MY OBSERVATIONS

Problems with grainy Blu-Rays? if you're using a PS3 as a player set your RGB to limited. It really does do a lot of noise cleaning. Anyway did this with the other units and again the PV80 came out to be the "cleanest".

PV80 = Still rocking harder!

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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #97 on: Oct 09, 2008 at 12:16 PM »
That's why I upgraded mine from PV8 to PV80, because of the itch for a better contrast ratio :) not to mention the classy piano finish, extra HDMI port and the SD card reader.. ;D...thanks to Sir Vic of SnS for letting me upgrade and giving a good deal and the free wall mount :-X

I notice its difference right away with the PV8 when set to ECO mode which activates the CATS(Contrast Automatic Tracking System) most specially when I turn the ambient lights out. I noticed that the blacks are deeper on this mode as compared with the PV8. Just my observation
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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #98 on: Oct 09, 2008 at 12:24 PM »
Hey guys, care to share your calibrated settings for your PV80 plasma?  I own 50PV80 and bought it uncalibrated since I'm based in the province.  Thanks!

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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #99 on: Oct 09, 2008 at 10:25 PM »
That's why I upgraded mine from PV8 to PV80, because of the itch for a better contrast ratio :) not to mention the classy piano finish, extra HDMI port and the SD card reader.. ;D...thanks to Sir Vic of SnS for letting me upgrade and giving a good deal and the free wall mount :-X

I notice its difference right away with the PV8 when set to ECO mode which activates the CATS(Contrast Automatic Tracking System) most specially when I turn the ambient lights out. I noticed that the blacks are deeper on this mode as compared with the PV8. Just my observation

that maybe the reason why eco mode (on night time viewing) is good enough for me ..  :D

Hey guys, care to share your calibrated settings for your PV80 plasma?  I own 50PV80 and bought it uncalibrated since I'm based in the province.  Thanks!

ei bro .. to be honest im not into calibration .. i just let my eyes decide .. btw ill try to get a wallmount bracket next week from jeff .. ill request a calibration narin .. ill post the settings here ..
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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #100 on: Oct 10, 2008 at 09:43 AM »
ei bro .. to be honest im not into calibration .. i just let my eyes decide .. btw ill try to get a wallmount bracket next week from jeff .. ill request a calibration narin .. ill post the settings here ..

I think calibration works wonder...at least according to the articles I read in the net.  Thanks bro! :)

Share ko lang guys, I tried watching my tv with all my lights on and the picture quality remains satisfactory.  Panasonic has improved their PV80 panels such that you can watch it in bright settings.  Ayos!

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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #101 on: Oct 10, 2008 at 04:24 PM »
I think calibration works wonder...at least according to the articles I read in the net.  Thanks bro! :)

Share ko lang guys, I tried watching my tv with all my lights on and the picture quality remains satisfactory.  Panasonic has improved their PV80 panels such that you can watch it in bright settings.  Ayos!
i agree .. since i work at night, so my viewing hour are limited from 7am to 12nn .. ok parin!!
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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #102 on: Oct 11, 2008 at 02:16 AM »
I've been giving too much praise for the PV80, allow me to say what I don't like about it. The PIANO finish, for me the the PV8 looks better, it's just that I don't like shiny T.V's. Too bad most flat panels are already following this trend.

In terms of looks the PV8 and the LE8, betters the PV80 and the LX80 ;)

Medyo off topic ng konti, in terms of specs as per product literature how does the PV80 compare to:

 http://www.newbreedlibrarian.org/b2b/water_softener_and_purifie/2/panasonic_42quot_widescreen_75.html


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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #103 on: Oct 12, 2008 at 04:08 PM »
Guys what's your setting for PS3 use?

For me I use unaltered standard.

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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #104 on: Oct 13, 2008 at 05:43 AM »
Guys what's your setting for PS3 use?

For me I use unaltered standard.
eco during the evening and standard during daytime .. (cinema mode though looks good while playing fight night 3 ;D )
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Re: Panasonic PV 80 ROCKS HARDER!!!!!!
« Reply #105 on: Oct 13, 2008 at 12:50 PM »
mga pv80 owners ang ganda ng Saving Private Ryan ka nonood ko lng kagabi, via 1080p ng XBOX360 thru HDMI 1.80:1 kasi ung aspect ratio  nya kaya no need to zoom fullscreen sya grabeng linis ng picture and the black level are superb wat an experience!

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« Reply #106 on: Oct 13, 2008 at 01:26 PM »
mga pv80 owners ang ganda ng Saving Private Ryan ka nonood ko lng kagabi, via 1080p ng XBOX360 thru HDMI 1.80:1 kasi ung aspect ratio  nya kaya no need to zoom fullscreen sya grabeng linis ng picture and the black level are superb wat an experience!
wow i was watching the same movie last night .. :o
1080p DTS :)
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« Reply #107 on: Oct 15, 2008 at 04:30 PM »
eco during the evening and standard during daytime .. (cinema mode though looks good while playing fight night 3 ;D )

Never tried eco mode for gaming, I'll try that=)

What settings do you use for Blu-Ray and DVD?

Tnx.
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« Reply #108 on: Oct 15, 2008 at 11:08 PM »
Naalala ko si pinoyako, yung nagbebenta ng Mediacom player.  Grabe din ang kulit mag post nun!  >:( 
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« Reply #109 on: Oct 16, 2008 at 12:10 AM »
Never tried eco mode for gaming, I'll try that=)

What settings do you use for Blu-Ray and DVD?

Tnx.


I only use eco when playing the wii, i noticed it has deeper blacks than standard, dynamic on the other hand is like putting too much power on a small robot so no dynamic love for the wii, only for dvd's and blu ray viewing

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« Reply #110 on: Oct 20, 2008 at 05:14 AM »
Never tried eco mode for gaming, I'll try that=)

What settings do you use for Blu-Ray and DVD?

Tnx.
funny you asked .. ive been using eco mode for my htpc since i bought it .. ;D (aside from my manual adjustments 3-5 movies)

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« Reply #111 on: Oct 23, 2008 at 01:08 PM »
42PV80 on Eco mode and CATS on, the contrast varies from night time viewing (lights out) and day time viewing. The image tends to become sharper and brighter during daytime viewing compared to night time viewing.

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« Reply #112 on: Oct 23, 2008 at 01:30 PM »
42PV80 on Eco mode and CATS on, the contrast varies from night time viewing (lights out) and day time viewing. The image tends to become sharper and brighter during daytime viewing compared to night time viewing.
by default this is turned on, right?
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« Reply #113 on: Oct 23, 2008 at 04:08 PM »
by default this is turned on, right?
yes sir, CATS is ON only during ECO Mode :)
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« Reply #114 on: Oct 26, 2008 at 05:21 AM »
yes sir, CATS is ON only during ECO Mode :)
i see, kaya pala sabi ko during daytime and nightime viewing parang ok parin (there is a difference but hardly noticable) ... :D
daya naman pala ng eco mode .. :D
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« Reply #115 on: Oct 27, 2008 at 03:19 PM »
i'm very excited, got my WAF yesterday. i'll be going to s&s to pay for the 42PV80, sir vic gave me a very good deal. can't wait...
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« Reply #116 on: Oct 27, 2008 at 04:12 PM »
Meron ba pang HDTV na dehins auto tracking ang contrast?

Have you guys noticed na mukhang mas sensitive ang auto-tracking when gaming?  (I'm using Xbox360)

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« Reply #117 on: Oct 28, 2008 at 01:21 AM »
Meron ba pang HDTV na dehins auto tracking ang contrast?

Have you guys noticed na mukhang mas sensitive ang auto-tracking when gaming?   (I'm using Xbox360)


I don't seem to notice that, but my 360 is one of those 1st batches(needs the towel trick every 5 days).Connected via components only(720p).
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« Reply #118 on: Oct 28, 2008 at 08:33 AM »
I don't seem to notice that, but my 360 is one of those 1st batches(needs the towel trick every 5 days).Connected via components only(720p).

My Xbox360 is a launch unit bought Dec 2005.  3-years old na sya in about 5 weeks.  Buhay na buhay pa rin connected 24/7 via D terminal.  Didnt I mention to you the problem with Phil power lines?  That could be one of the reasons.  Anyway, I notice that the screen dims (switches to low energy mode) after some minutes of gaming - maybe some kind of screen protection or eye protection during gaming.   Sabagay I like eco mode especially when using the HDTV as PC monitor.

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« Reply #119 on: Oct 30, 2008 at 12:52 PM »
yes sir, CATS is ON only during ECO Mode :)
tried to play with it yesterday, natawa kami ni nerveblocker ;D
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