Panasonic's 85-inch TH-85PF12U plasma display

Just when we think that the plasma display is losing out to LCD, Panasonic has released the 85-inch TH-85PF12U HD plasma display recently as the new flagship for their Premiere Plasma Series. It is only 3.9” thick, 286lbs, and energy efficient, while still delivering HD content with a dynamic contrast ratio up to 2,000,000:1. Included also is the ability to display approximately 6,144 steps of gradation, which is more than enough to account for deep-level blacks and the accurate colors representation needed to enjoy and appreciate modern video content. Signature to the TH-85PF12U is its multi-function slot architecture, developed to handle nearly any video input signal a user may desire to access: HDMI, component, PC, etc.

The 85-inch TH85PF12WK should be a hit with well-heeled videophiles who cannot accommodate a front projection system.

(sources: http://www.productwiki.com/panasonic-th-85pf12u/)

Plasma TVs are not dead yet

Plasma TVs are famous with their big screen displays and excellent picture quality, but they also suffers from the high price tag and unfriendly high energy consumption. The market is relatively small if compared with the LCD. Most TV manufacturers opt for LCDs rather than Plasma, but not the LG.

(source: http://www.lge.com/us/tv-audio-video/televisions/index.jsp?countryCd=us)

LG's new PS60 and PS80 series may give you some thoughts about what Plasma TVs are about. My first impression about the new series is that Plasma TVs are not dead yet, there is still a market for plasma if the price and energy consumption factors are well taken care of. As a matter of fact, if you are looking for something bigger than 50', plasma is still much better than LCD.