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NHK and Panasonic’s 145-inch 8K Plasma TV
NHK, one of the giants of Japanese television, launched last year a 85-inch LCD screen in collaboration with Sharp, and, a year ago, we reviewed the 70-inch but now they have gone a step further with the presentation of a Panasonic Ultra High Definition plasma screen of 145 inches.
This TV uses the Super Hi-Vision format with a 8k resolution.
8K translates to an exact resolution of 7,680×4,320, and while there’s no publicly available 8K footage, NHK has been experimenting with an 8K image sensor, the output of which could be displayed on this TV natively.
“One major feature of this 145-inch Ultra High Definition display is that it gives a very even image at such a high resolution.
Another...
Samsung PN51D550 Budget 3D Plasma Review
A new Samsung plasma TV made its appearance in our comparison. This is the PN51D550, a 3D Full HD TV 51 inch with an affordable price.
Last year, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality/price ratio of Samsung PN50C6970 plasma. So we were eager to test this new PN51D550. No luck, the manufacturer was not in a position to provide one. We therefore appealed to a reader – whom we thank – we proposed to test it.
To recap, the D550 plasma offers a lot of functions, including access to online services, 3D compatibility (active technology), all at a great price.
Pros
Good picture quality in 2D and 3D
Crosstalk is kept in check in 3D mode
Very wide viewing angles
Image quality is...
LG 50PZ550 50-inch 3D Plasma HDTV Review
It’s been said that you don’t miss something until after its gone. Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve spent considerable time with an HD plasma and I must say it wasn’t until the LG 50PZ550 arrived on my doorstep that I realized how much I missed having a quality plasma display in my home. The whole world may be turning to LED backlit LCD HDTVs but that doesn’t mean there still isn’t an argument to be made for the technology that started it all – good ‘ol plasma. For instance the LG 50PZ550 reviewed here isn’t just your run of the mill plasma, it’s a 3D capable, Internet ready 50-inch beauty that just so happens to not cost a fortune....
Panasonic Viera TX-P42ST30 Review
Since the start of this year, Panasonic has offered not just two ranges of 3D TVs, but three. We’ve already reviewed the VT30 and the GT30 series, but now it’s the turn of the ST30, which is even more affordable than its two predecessors. It seems that one way that Panasonic has kept costs down is by reusing a case from 2010. Not only does the design fall behind current standards,...
Panasonic Viera TX-PF50G30 Review
The latest addition to Panasonic’s collection of plasma TVs is the new G30, which is billed as an alternative to the five-star GT30 series but without support for 3D. Apart from that, the two TVs share the same hardware and features.
We’ve tested the G30, and we’re happy to confirm that it’s almost identical to the GT30. If you’d like to find out more, we suggest...
Panasonic Viera TX-P50VT30 Review
Panasonic is busy updating its VT range of televisions, and today’s VT30 is the successor to the five-star VT20 from last year. The picture quality hasn’t really changed much from one generation to the next: it’s as impressive as ever in both 2D and 3D. Instead, Panasonic has put a lot of work into improving the design of its 2011 collection. The new look is very attractive,...
Panasonic TC-P50ST30 3D HDTV Review
Panasonic’s flagship VT30 models are still weeks away, but the entry-level ST30 series of 3D-ready 1080p Plasma HDTVs is here today and offers a lot of bang for the buck. They also offer black levels comparable to some of Panasonic’s best HDTVs from 2010, but at even lower prices. The TC-P50ST30 50-inch 1080p 3D HDTV is a heretic of the highest order.
Pros
Excellent picture quality...
LG 50PK750 Plasma HDTV Review
LG caught my eye last year with their lineup of HDTVs, especially the 50-inch, 50PK750 reviewed here. The industrial design of the 50PK750 plasma television is clean and very modern. The glass front piece covers the entire front portion of the television, eliminating the raised bezel found on most units. The glass panel extends about a quarter inch past the edges of the television body. The only items...
