Panasonic TH 42PH10UKA

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I'm seriously contemplating this unit for my bedroom display. I have also been looking at the consumer version TH42PX75U, as well as the Philips 42PFL7422D 1080p LCD.

I've determined that a 42" display will be optimal for my bedroom. It will be mounted on the wall on an existing swivel arm mount. Viewing distance will be normally ~8.5'.

I have a comcast HD box and an HTPC for sources, as well as a PS3 for BluRay Movies and Gaming.

I've been researching my purchase for a little bit, and was all set to pull the trigger on the Philips 1080p LCD (non ambient light model), however, I am now leaning a bit toward the Commercial Panasonic Plasma display.

Here are my thoughts;

* 720p ~ 1080p @ 8.5' viewing distance
* Burn in is simply not an issue with the Panasonic Plasma (I've been using a CRT based RPTV for several years now driven with an HTPC/HD cable Box, and now PS3 with No burn in issues whatsoever)
* I LOVE the simple design and narrow bezel on the commercial display.
* The commercial display has more advanced control over the PQ and dislay than the consumer unit.
* It is a rugged unit favored in commercial/pro applications for continuous display.
* It has an outstanding PQ and great black levels, perhaps just short of the Pioneer Plasmas.


Concerns;

* Mounting. It's a light Plasma (57lbs) I'd like to use my existing Articulating mount from my LCD which is supposed to be good to 80lbs, but its going to need some sort of adaptor plate. I can't seem to tell what vesa standard it uses for mounting, so I'm stuck trying to figure out if I can adapt my current LCD mount.

*Display Format options for HD sources.

anyone familiar with these displays, particularly mounting?

 

[rbV5]

I've received and mounted the Panasonic TH 42PH10UKA. This is a commercial version 42" 720p Plasma display.

I ended up buying a cheap plasma rosewill mount from newegg (non tilt) rather than try to adapt my articulating arm mount I used for the LCD this Plasma replaced. Installation was pretty simple and straight forward. My son helped me lift it to attach to the wall, but just because of the bulk, this display is pretty light at under 60#'s.

I've not calibrated the display as I'm still within the 200 hour break-in period. My initial impression is that the PQ looks stunning right out of the box. It has 2 HDMI connections, 1 BNC component and a single D-sub connection (you can add additional connection modules to this commercial display) This is perfect for my bedroom setup with 1 HDMI for the HD cable box, 1 HDMI for the PS3 and D-Sub for My HTPC.

The commercial unit has an extensive setting menu, I've not played with PQ adjustments at all (I'll update the post when I calibrate) but have played with the display adjustments. You can adjust the picture placement directly to get it perfectly placed (I absolutely love this feature! ) My only real complaint is the lack of format adjustment for HD sources. You're pretty much screwed if the broadcast format is improper (seen it numerous times, mostly commercials)

bottom line; Its not 1080p, but it is a stunning Plasma panel and inexpensive. The commercial unit has no tuner, or speakers...but my gear handles those chores. The thin bezel and no speakers makes for huge WAF, it looks great hung as a picture directly in front of the bed. The PQ of the plasma is absolutely stunning, I seriously can't stress that enough. I've run various HD trailers including Blu-Ray from the PS3 and from my networked media server, and I'm loving this display. This is our home's 3rd HD display (1080i CRT based RPTV, + 720p LCD) not counting computer monitors.