http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/ Engadget Comments for Panasonic's 1-inch thick Z1 plasma reviewed: playing with perfection http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/ LED]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
Despite what the shill at HD Guru says, the picture is good, just not Kuro good. ]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
Plasma panels do not have a backlight, as the pixels themselves are what glow to produce the color.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 12:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
That's my two cents.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 12:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
You're so right spartan, American "Football" is definitely real football. Please just real quick tell me aside from punting or field goals what does this game have to do with feet? Real football, the football every other country in the world loves except for America, is soccer. And if you really think there's no strategy involved in soccer, you've obviously never watched a game. I lol'ed at the "complex routes the offensive line has to run," that's hilarious. American football relies on one person to do all the work (quarterback), whereas soccer is a real team game. Watch a game then maybe you wouldn't be talking out of your ass so much.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 12:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
I grew up playing American football and now play proper football and can't disagree with you more. Try doing anything with your feet, it takes a lot more skill, and you have to actually run for 45 minutes at a time, not 15 seconds at a time like American football, and that's only if you're in a certain position.

Plus, you have no idea what you're talking about. BILLIONS watch the World Cup, millions watch the Superbowl, and most admittedly for the commercials. Don't get me wrong, I still love my Steelers and Penn State, but it pale's in comparison to proper football, especially when they play for 2 minutes and then commercial break for 5.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 12:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 1:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 3:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/But, if it is true I might have to take a second and cry a little.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
Plasma is definatly not a dying breed. It gives much better color range and a MUCH faster refresh rate than LCD's. Most people shy away from plasmas because they still think you have to recharge them once every few years. Or there to irresponsible and are afraid of leaving a video game paused and getting an image burned in.

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The silver is a little crappy, but I believe you can take the side speakers off, so the bezel is less intrusive.

I would probably pay up to £2.5k for this plasma, as it is big and obviously a good performer. It's hard to justify any more, even for the thin premium.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 23rd 2009 2:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 23rd 2009 2:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
Or is set-top-box going to be like "clicker"? Newer generations will use the term but have no idea where it came from.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 10:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 10:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 11:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 11:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 11:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 11:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 3:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 11:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Plasma a dying breed? Where in the world are you getting your facts Engadget?]]>Oct 22nd 2009 11:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
Personally, I'm open to both in concept, but my eyes don't get along with the inherent flickeriness of plasma (well, every one I've seen), so I own an LCD.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 11:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

This is most sad statement I've ever read. OLED better hurry up. I refuse to buy LCD.]]>Oct 22nd 2009 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/Oct 22nd 2009 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/panasonics-1-inch-thick-z1-plasma-reviewed-playing-with-perfec/
I hope they still continue making plasmas even if it's just for TVs. I'd like to get a 1080p plasma when we finally have HD broadcasts here. So far I'm quite happy with how my 720p Panny plasma displays broadcast SD content and it's definitely no slouch when it comes to HD either. Only thing I don't like about it is the glare, but it's easily fixable by closing the blinds and making the room dark. This is where it truly shines.

I'm still odded out by the people who complain that it's not thick enough, it's too heavy, etc. For christ's sake, it's going to be sitting there for a considerable amount of time, unless you move the TV every week or so. Other people are still scared though with the burn-in and stuff like that and I think it's reasonable to fear that. But the problem is that consumers aren't being educated enough and that this fear-mongering should stop. Yes, burn-in is still a plasma problem and it's inherent. But manufacturers have gone to great lengths to make sure this isn't a problem. Yet there are many people who remain clueless, or at least appear to remain clueless as "ignorance is bliss". I've seen a lot of people complain about "WTF burn in! I thought I don't have to worry about this no more!" yet in the freaking manual it states that people should try to avoid leaving a still image for more than 2 hours. Many people expect products to perform flawlessly regardless of how they use it. It's absurd. Can't they take a little time to check their TV for problems once in a while? Or just remember that it's a plasma and that they should be taking some safety precautions? People are just too lazy sometimes. They want it always switch on and forget, and they start whining when something's wrong that should already be accounted for by the buyer when he/she makes his purchase.

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Thank me later]]>Oct 22nd 2009 1:31PM