Panasonic announced plans today to release a pair of 58-inch plasma displays early this summer, both of which offer 1366x768 resolution and 10,000:1 contrast ratio. The company says that the 58-inchers are designed to complement Panasonic's previously announced 65-inch 1080p model that will be released soon and its already-available 50-inch display.
These two plasmas feature a technology Panasonic is calling EZ-Sync that will allow for single remote and one-button control of the entire home theater system. The company says that it differs from a universal remote in that one button will turn on the entire system and select the right inputs and settings for the DVD player. (Note to the PR guys at Panasonic: my Orion universal remote already does this.)
The new TH-58PX600U and TH-58PX60U models also offer an SD Memory Card slot, which is a useful feature.
To meet rising demand for plasmas, Panasonic is adding a fourth panel factory that will go online in 2007 in Amagasaki, Japan.
The TH-58PX600U, which includes a digital tuner and CableCARD slot, will retail for $5,999.95 while the TH-58PX60U will list for $5,499.95 when they are both released this summer.
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Sounds great!
Any idea of the overall size of this thing....I was just about to buy a 50" Panny Plasma but now I'll have to hold off. If its more than 4 feet wide though I'm out of luck!!
I don't but will see what I can find out.
Ok....I found the size of the TH58PX600U...
It is 57.2" W x 36.1" H x 5.4" D.....This is directly from Panasonic Technical Asst.
I'll make room for this sucker!!!!!
Any idea on the cost of the 65" 1080p?
No, but I'll post when it's released.
I am considering a JVC 61" LCOS instead of the Panny 58" although I do like the Panny picture. It is simply not competitive in pricing.
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