NEC intros three plasmas, 1080p PXT-50FHDP1 included
Not quite sure if NEC's three latest will ever be revealed outside of Australia, but we'll take a look if for no other reason than to appease those in Perth, Sydney and Darwin. Starting things off is the PXT-50FHDP1, a 50-inch 1080p plasma that packs a 100Hz refresh rate, a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, multiple HDMI inputs, a built-in EPG and an integrated TV tuner. As for the other guys, we've got the 42-inch PXT42XD3 and 50-inch PXT50XD3, both of which arrive with their own HD tuner, three HDMI ports, a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, RS-232 control ports and a 1,024 x 768 / 1,365 x 768 resolution, respectively. As for pricing? Try $3,499 for the Full HD fellow, $1,599 for the PXT4 and $2,199 for the PXT5.[Via ARN]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Electronics Review @ Oct 12th 2008 11:29PM
Seems a little over priced. 100hz refresh?
http://www.youreviewelectronics.com/plasma-tv-reviews/
TrentD @ Oct 13th 2008 7:32AM
Nice gratuitous site reference.
Considering you've never "reviewed" an NEC plasma for your site, comments like "seems a little overpriced" make you look silly. Could it be this post was just an opportunity for you to post your blog link?
Allow me to educate you: NEC is a very high-end brand, used everywhere from homes to digital signage. It's primary market is commercial, so not a lot of consumers are aware of their professional-grade products.
Also, a TV "reviewer" should be aware of 100 Hz refresh technology. You see, in most of the world outside the US, the standard refresh rate is 50 Hz. When you double that, you get 100 Hz. It's the international equivalent of 120 Hz from the US.
TrentD @ Oct 13th 2008 7:35AM
I just read a few of the reviews on your site. It's obvious that you don't even personally view these TVs to test them - all you do is read off the specs and make a few fluffy comments. That's no better than a kid at Best Buy reading off the product information card when you ask a question.
Honestly...come on.
TrentD @ Oct 13th 2008 7:38AM
And for my third and last comment...EVERY post you make on Engadget includes a link to your blog, and none of the comments are very useful. Seriously, if you're going to advertise, click the "advertise" link and purchase some nice banner ads.
There's enough spam on the internet without having to read it in a blog.