Panasonic TH37PX80 - Upgraded Version??

[bf1]

I really like this set but it doesn`t have Picture in Picture facility which I wanted.

Is it known whether there will be a TH37PX800 or if there will be another Panasonic 37" Plasma with PIP?

37" is the max I can go for so anything above that is out of the question.

LCD? Looking at this forum most say Go Plasma, hence my choice of the above.

Thanks

 

[Clare Newsome]

The '80' is as high as the 37in plasmas get in Panasonic's range - only the 42-,46- and 50in plasma models are set for higher-spec '85' and '800' status, i'm afraid.

 

[bf1]

Thanks Clare.

I may well have to sacrifice the Picture in Picture! Just get so fed up channel hopping between the ads which now appear to be longer than the programs!

I did see the Samsung LE37M87BDX which is 37" but LCD and does have PIP and also full HD.

Between the 2 I take it that the Panasonic is going to be the set of choice?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Clare Newsome]

Yes, i'd opt for the Pana - though the new-season Samsungs are shaping up nicely, too...

Have you thought of a PVR/Sky so you can record your favourite shows then skip through the ads? ( Even if i'm going to watch a show live, if it's on a channel with ads, i record it and start watching about 5-10 minutes later - that way I can fast-forward through all the ads and catch up in real time by the end of the programme).

 

[professorhat]

Also, can you not get PVR boxes which would offer the Picture in Picture service?

 

[bf1]

Actually I do the same! I have Sky+.

Its only an issue when I sit to watch something that I hadn`t previously recorded. I`ll have to plan my viewing better in the future!

Now, these new Samsungs! Any available news on these and when they will be available?

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

[quote user="Clare Newsome"]
( Even if i'm going to watch a show live, if it's on a channel with ads, i record it and start watching about 5-10 minutes later - that way I can fast-forward through all the ads and catch up in real time by the end of the programme).
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Nice...very nice....Lovely. There is just no substitute for haning around here picking up these scraps! Thank you Clare!

 

[Clare Newsome]

[quote user="bf1"]
Now, these new Samsungs! Any available news on these and when they will be available?

Thanks

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We've already tested one (see here) - more details on release dates etc for rest of range any time soon: we're just awaiting some final info from Samsung before posting the full story.

 

[bf1]

Do you think the additional could be with you this week?

If Samsung release a 37" plasma with Picture in Picture and IF it is equal to or better than the panny then I could be changing my mind again!

 

[Clare Newsome]

Samsung won't be releasing a 37in plasma, I know that much - their plasmas start at 42in.

 

[bf1]

By the way Clare, thanks for the replies even though you`re supposed to be off!

 

[bf1]

With no 37" Plasma I think it will be the Panasonic then.

I can`t fit in a 42".

Thanks Clare.