Looks like the author got it wrong - stating "If missing out on the reference quality color is acceptable to you, the TH-58PZ700U (pictured above) is due next month for a mere $3,999.95." but then below it lists "TH-58PZ700U - $4,799.95 - April"
It should've said "if dropping 8 inches of diagonal screen size is okay, you can get the TH-50PZ750U for $3,999.95" - or - "if dropping the reference quality color is okay, the TH-58PZ700U will set you back $4800 instead of the full $5500"
One other thing to think about - not sure how it'll play out in 2007, but at least in previous years, how long (if ever) have these things sold at full MSRP? Seems like every time you turn around, they're 10, 15, 20% or more off of list, and dropping like a rock. If you can get a high-quality, 50" 1080p plasma this summer for under $3k (maybe even under $2,500?) that would be pretty sweet.
Umm doesnt everything think that these prices are insanely high for panasonic? I mean they usually hit the internet at about 2k. This is double the price. Now LCD has really a step ahead because it can do the 1080p and its price is less. Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U 52" LCD TV can be had for about 2k as well as Sony KDL46XBR3 46" BRAVIA XBR LCD TV for like 2.5 k.
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Looks like the author got it wrong - stating "If missing out on the reference quality color is acceptable to you, the TH-58PZ700U (pictured above) is due next month for a mere $3,999.95." but then below it lists "TH-58PZ700U - $4,799.95 - April"
It should've said "if dropping 8 inches of diagonal screen size is okay, you can get the TH-50PZ750U for $3,999.95" - or - "if dropping the reference quality color is okay, the TH-58PZ700U will set you back $4800 instead of the full $5500"
One other thing to think about - not sure how it'll play out in 2007, but at least in previous years, how long (if ever) have these things sold at full MSRP? Seems like every time you turn around, they're 10, 15, 20% or more off of list, and dropping like a rock. If you can get a high-quality, 50" 1080p plasma this summer for under $3k (maybe even under $2,500?) that would be pretty sweet.
Umm doesnt everything think that these prices are insanely high for panasonic? I mean they usually hit the internet at about 2k. This is double the price. Now LCD has really a step ahead because it can do the 1080p and its price is less.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U 52" LCD TV can be had for about 2k as well as Sony KDL46XBR3 46" BRAVIA XBR LCD TV for like 2.5 k.