Panasonic - a little confused

[zax]

I'll replace our 20 year old Sony CRT next week. Don't have a huge budget, and for our money the nicest pictures I've seen have been on Panasonic plasma screens. Preferred size = 42". But now the confusion starts... shops seem to sell a subtle blend of slightly different models all at similar prices. Trying to figure out which is best. For example TXP42G10E & TXP42S10E are available at similar prices. As far as I can tell the main difference is that one is 400hz and one is 600hz.

Frankly I can't notice the difference whilst watching them in the store. Anyone care to enlighten me? If there's not much in it I'll get a deal on the 400hz model and use the spare cash towards something to stand/hang it on...

[nick heppinstall]

We had a new 40" Samsung LCD last September as an upgrade to our 4 year old Toshiba 32" LCD. It was only about £400 but the difference in quality was marked. The Tosh was about £1300 !

However I kind of wish I had waited now for the 3d TV's. I was sold after seeing Avatar.

Trouble is I'm now stuck with this TV for the next 10 years or until it breaks..... SWMBO has spoken ...

[Spudler]

I'm far from any expert, but, I'm lead to believe the difference is notable in faster moving (action/sports) programs and films etc. I don't doubt there's more to it than that but there's my angle on it. BTW i went for the 600.

[bobthemonkey]

The G10 gets the newer NeoPDP display.

It's a newer generation panel and IMO well worth the extra over the S10s and below.

[zax]

Thanks folks. Wasn't really able to check out any fast moving stuff in the shop (unless "Everybody loves Raymond" counts ). I think I'll hand over the extra for the newer model.

Had a spanner thrown into the works now though. They'll sell me an older generation 50" Panasonic plasma (TXP50C10Y) for even less. It's tempting, even though the extra 8" may be a little too much for us to cram in....

[bobthemonkey]

The newer panel (G/V/Z) really is worth the extra over the S.

Then again, next years models are out rather soon and promise to be frankly spectacular.

[headcase]

The C10 is a very basic model, so basic in fact that panasonic dont even have it listed on their website.

[E31Shrew]

The G also has a Freesat HD tuner built in.