Panasonic's newest plasmas include DivX

by Richard Lawler posted Mar 2nd 2009 at 7:26AM

Not willing to let its Blu-ray decks have all the fun, Panasonic's seen fit to announce that the European editions of its upcoming Z1, V10 and G15 line of VIERA plasma displays will all be DivX compatible. We assume this functionality will be present on this side of the Atlantic as well, so these flat panels are ready to access video via DLNA or SD/SDHC card. Frankly, these days we're happy just to hear plasmas are still in production, and expect the added functionality won't hurt a bit.

Filed under: Panasonic, Plasma

Tags: divx, dlna, g10, g15, panasonic, v10, z1

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George @ Mar 2nd 2009 8:50AM

Thats good new but which Divx is supported, hopefully the latest with MKV support.

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squiggleslash @ Mar 2nd 2009 10:23AM

A future where every TV has a built-in SD (SDHC) card reader that can read a standardized HD format (DivX is good) has obvious positive implications. The question is whether the studios will embrace it or fight it?

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stetsonkennedy @ Mar 2nd 2009 10:35AM

Are the new features planned for the 2009 line-up worth waiting for? Or is it a better idea to snatch up a 2008 model while prices are low? Planning on getting a 58" TH-58PZ800U (found it for as low as $2499). Thoughts?

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atmusky @ Mar 2nd 2009 4:35PM

Sounds like a good price to me - I paid $2200 for the 50 inch version of the same TV last June. My 50" is a great TV - Good Luck

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Tony @ Mar 2nd 2009 11:50AM

Aren't Plasma's are on Death bed????

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atmusky @ Mar 2nd 2009 4:30PM

If a plasma or LCD is a "better" depends on the individual users own set of circumstances. However in most cases when you compare plasma TVs against LCD TVs of the same size and picture quality plasma TVs tend to be lower in costs or provide higher value per $ spent.

Once you purchase a TV it is fairly irrelevant if the technology continues or not - its not like a computer where you might/can upgrade components - a TV is what it is and it's continued use is not dependent on the technology or even the manufacture still existing.

I have a 50in Panasonic plasma and if tomorrow Panasonic and New Plasma TVs disappear my TV would still be just as good as it ever was and would continue to be TV great.

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George @ Mar 2nd 2009 4:11PM

Yeah, Tony your a bright bag of bricks. No Plasma's are not on their death bed, if that's what you meant; Just because you read an article on Yahoo or something doesn't make it true. There are tons of idiots writing columns that haven't got a clue as to what they are talking about. Look at the guy from Engadget writing an article that video game software of 2009 is going to be the worst yet, hmmm, I thought 2009 was the most anticipated year yet, but what do I know; I just actually just play video games.

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disciple83 @ Mar 3rd 2009 12:11PM

atmusky nailed it, I couldn't possibly agree more. You buy your tv, be happy with your tv. I'm sure you spent a great deal of time researching which one you think would be best for you, as most who read a blog like this would, but bear in mind it's technology, the second you take on off the shelf it will be replaced with what's newer, or the price is gonna be undercut because it's no longer bleeding edge. But that doesn't make a difference, you can't upgrade a tv, just be happy you got one.

I bought a Viera 42" 720p in November as a BF sale. It's a miraculous piece of hardware. Do I have any buyer's remorse? Not after I watch espn in SD at my parents' place, then come home to watch it in HD. And that's all that matters. Does it matter if it's a dying tech? Not really, the tv won't quit working when they stop leaving the factory, and because they stop making it doesn't mean I stop loving the qualities it has that I find more appealing than LCD. By the time I go to buy a new tv, maybe LCD or whatever comes along can match plasma.

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Loban @ Mar 3rd 2009 3:18PM

I also have a 50" VIERA (it's 3 years old and still looks amazing). I hope to Heaven that LCD is not my only choice when it comes time to get another one. If Plasma dies and OLED is still not affordable, I don't know what I'll do, I refuse to buy LCD. LCD was never meant to be a TV technology in my opinion. It's great for static images or for a computer monitor, but I simply can't stand to watch a movies image on one.

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