Panasonic Viera 50" 720p TH-50PE8U

akasixcon · 11-17-2008, 12:08 PM

I have seen this tv in an AD from Bestbuy but when I searched it in google, it returned 0 results.

I looked into the Panasonic's Website and couldn't find this exact model either (TH-50PE8U). I was wondering if anybody is owning this TV or is it simply a misprint on the ad.

The closest thing I could find in the panasonic website was this:
http://panasonic.com/consumer-electr...00000000005702

50PX80U is ALOT different than 50PE8U but it does looks similar at a glance. What are your thoughts?

**PFC5** · 11-17-2008, 03:34 PM

That model is a special model for the discount warehouse stores. It will likely only be at Costco, Sams Club, BJ's Wholesale Club, etc.

It is likely the equivalent to the 50px80u that the major chains carry, but check the specs/features for both as they usually have different feature sets also. Be sure to check the number of HDMI inputs etc.

Codes20 · 11-17-2008, 05:18 PM

PFC5, actually it's one of our "holday skus" meaning it's a temporary production run made specifically for the holiday sales (ie, Black Friday).

Joe_news · 11-17-2008, 05:20 PM

Yep, expect a few less inputs, but the basics are the same.

akasixcon · 11-17-2008, 05:25 PM

Is there by any chance that they "strip" down these type of tv because its in discount warehouse store?

akasixcon · 11-18-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe_news

Yep, expect a few less inputs, but the basics are the same.

what inputs are these?

the original model has 1 hdmi input, is there by any chance they would remove that?

jigensucf · 11-19-2008, 08:11 AM

I was going to Best Buy because they had a 50in 720p Insignia plasma on sale for like $800. The guy working there told me he had a new panasonic in the back that wasn't even released to the public yet. It is a great tv and the picture quality is better than almost every tv they had there even the 1080p

RandyWalters · 11-20-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jigensucf

I was going to Best Buy because they had a 50in 720p Insignia plasma on sale for like $800. The guy working there told me he had a new panasonic in the back that wasn't even released to the public yet. It is a great tv and the picture quality is better than almost every tv they had there even the 1080p

The PE8U model will be a discount version of the entry-level PX80U series. It will only look better than the 1080p models to a small percentage of people but i bet most people who know what they're looking at will be able to tell that the various 1080p Pannys look better.

A few years ago they came out with a PE6U which was the discount Black Friday version of the PX60U and it was nothing special.

rattaytl · 11-28-2008, 09:29 AM

Panasonic's telephone Tech Support could not provide any information on this model.

In addition to only having 2 HDMI inputs, the Native Contrast Resolution is 10,000 : 1 compared with 15,000 : 1 on the TH-50PX80U. I question if this model has any other specification differences.

jimmyjames1700 · 11-28-2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rattaytl

Panasonic's telephone Tech Support could not provide any information on this model.

In addition to only having 2 HDMI inputs, the Native Contrast Resolution is 10,000 : 1 compared with 15,000 : 1 on the TH-50PX80U. I question if this model has any other specification differences.

I think its a 75px in a 80px bezel. The 75 also had 10k : 1 CR and 2 hdmi inputs like the black friday special at BB. If that is the case, its not a bad deal, $900 for a TH-50PX75U.

Codes20 · 11-28-2008, 03:03 PM

There's confusion on a misprint in the BB.com website.

This panel is 1366x768...NOT 1024x768 that it says online.

rrdgz · 11-28-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rattaytl

Panasonic's telephone Tech Support could not provide any information on this model.

In addition to only having 2 HDMI inputs, the Native Contrast Resolution is 10,000 : 1 compared with 15,000 : 1 on the TH-50PX80U. I question if this model has any other specification differences.

So do you think the average person can see any difference between the contrast resolution 10,000:1 compared to the 15,000:1 models? 10,000:1 is already quite high, isn't it?

NJNC · 12-01-2008, 08:12 AM

Just got one at BB on 11/30/08 in NC for $899.00. Two of my friends also got one. I will post a review after I get it installed and see how it looks.

I bought the set with out even looking at it. I needed to replace a 6 year old rear projection HD Hitachi (CLU-4321UG). We are moving into a new home soon and this set will then be placed on a bedroom wall. The $899 price is what sold me and yes I see 2 HDMI.

JohnsonNavinR · 12-01-2008, 10:27 AM

I snatched up the TH-50PE8U on Black Friday and felt pretty lucky...it was 1 of 20 available at the local BB. And, to be perfectly honest, I didn't research carefully enough, and thought I was buying the TH-50PX80U.

Now, I see that that the TH-50PE8U is available online at Best Buy for the same price...shipped to my door, no less. (Not feeling so lucky anymore.) And of course, I'm now discovering that it's not the set I thought I was getting...2 HDMI inputs instead of 3, lower contrast, etc. And, I'm seeing that the TH-50PX80U is available at places like newegg for roughly the same $960 (after tax) I paid at the local BB for the stripped down version.

I haven't even picked it up from BB yet. So the choices are to:

1) Keep the Black Friday set

2) Return the Black Friday set and snatch up the TH-50PX80U online for the same price

3) Return the Black Friday set and hang out until prices drop again after Christmas/Super Bowl. I'm really in no rush.

4) Or? Suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Loves2Watch · 12-01-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnsonNavinR

I snatched up the TH-50PE8U on Black Friday and felt pretty lucky...it was 1 of 20 available at the local BB. And, to be perfectly honest, I didn't research carefully enough, and thought I was buying the TH-50PX80U.

Now, I see that that the TH-50PE8U is available online at Best Buy for the same price...shipped to my door, no less. (Not feeling so lucky anymore.) And of course, I'm now discovering that it's not the set I thought I was getting...2 HDMI inputs instead of 3, lower contrast, etc. And, I'm seeing that the TH-50PX80U is available at places like newegg for roughly the same $960 (after tax) I paid at the local BB for the stripped down version.

I haven't even picked it up from BB yet. So the choices are to:

1) Keep the Black Friday set

2) Return the Black Friday set and snatch up the TH-50PX80U online for the same price

3) Return the Black Friday set and hang out until prices drop again after Christmas/Super Bowl. I'm really in no rush.

4) Or? Suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

I would go with option #2

11-17-2008, 12:08 PM	#1
akasixcon High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 60	Panasonic Viera 50" 720p TH-50PE8U I have seen this tv in an AD from Bestbuy but when I searched it in google, it returned 0 results. I looked into the Panasonic's Website and couldn't find this exact model either (TH-50PE8U). I was wondering if anybody is owning this TV or is it simply a misprint on the ad. The closest thing I could find in the panasonic website was this: http://panasonic.com/consumer-electr...00000000005702 50PX80U is ALOT different than 50PE8U but it does looks similar at a glance. What are your thoughts? Last edited by akasixcon; 11-17-2008 at 05:22 PM.

11-17-2008, 05:18 PM	#3
Codes20 In need of speakers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MN/CA Age: 24 Posts: 1,338	PFC5, actually it's one of our "holday skus" meaning it's a temporary production run made specifically for the holiday sales (ie, Black Friday). __________________ Downsized and sold many things as I am moving soon and starting my career.

11-17-2008, 05:20 PM	#4
Joe_news Sega does what Nintendont Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: U.S. of A. Posts: 951	Yep, expect a few less inputs, but the basics are the same. __________________ Home Theater Pro 1 ---------------------- Pioneer 5080 Logitech Z-680 Samsung BDP-1600 Panamax M4300 Cox HD-DVR Harmony 880 PS3, Wii, Dreamcast

11-19-2008, 08:11 AM	#7
jigensucf What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2	Just Both the Panasonic Th-50PE8U I was going to Best Buy because they had a 50in 720p Insignia plasma on sale for like $800. The guy working there told me he had a new panasonic in the back that wasn't even released to the public yet. It is a great tv and the picture quality is better than almost every tv they had there even the 1080p

11-28-2008, 09:29 AM	#9
rattaytl What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Panasonic Viera 50" 720p TH-50PE8U Panasonic's telephone Tech Support could not provide any information on this model. In addition to only having 2 HDMI inputs, the Native Contrast Resolution is 10,000 : 1 compared with 15,000 : 1 on the TH-50PX80U. I question if this model has any other specification differences.

11-17-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,042	That model is a special model for the discount warehouse stores. It will likely only be at Costco, Sams Club, BJ's Wholesale Club, etc. It is likely the equivalent to the 50px80u that the major chains carry, but check the specs/features for both as they usually have different feature sets also. Be sure to check the number of HDMI inputs etc. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

11-17-2008, 05:25 PM	#5
akasixcon High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 60	Is there by any chance that they "strip" down these type of tv because its in discount warehouse store?

11-28-2008, 03:03 PM	#11
Codes20 In need of speakers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MN/CA Age: 24 Posts: 1,338	There's confusion on a misprint in the BB.com website. This panel is 1366x768...NOT 1024x768 that it says online. __________________ Downsized and sold many things as I am moving soon and starting my career.

12-01-2008, 08:12 AM	#13
NJNC What is HD? Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1	Th-50pe8u Just got one at BB on 11/30/08 in NC for $899.00. Two of my friends also got one. I will post a review after I get it installed and see how it looks. I bought the set with out even looking at it. I needed to replace a 6 year old rear projection HD Hitachi (CLU-4321UG). We are moving into a new home soon and this set will then be placed on a bedroom wall. The $899 price is what sold me and yes I see 2 HDMI.

12-01-2008, 10:27 AM	#14
JohnsonNavinR A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10	I snatched up the TH-50PE8U on Black Friday and felt pretty lucky...it was 1 of 20 available at the local BB. And, to be perfectly honest, I didn't research carefully enough, and thought I was buying the TH-50PX80U. Now, I see that that the TH-50PE8U is available online at Best Buy for the same price...shipped to my door, no less. (Not feeling so lucky anymore.) And of course, I'm now discovering that it's not the set I thought I was getting...2 HDMI inputs instead of 3, lower contrast, etc. And, I'm seeing that the TH-50PX80U is available at places like newegg for roughly the same $960 (after tax) I paid at the local BB for the stripped down version. I haven't even picked it up from BB yet. So the choices are to: 1) Keep the Black Friday set 2) Return the Black Friday set and snatch up the TH-50PX80U online for the same price 3) Return the Black Friday set and hang out until prices drop again after Christmas/Super Bowl. I'm really in no rush. 4) Or? Suggestions? Thanks in advance for your thoughts! Last edited by JohnsonNavinR; 12-01-2008 at 10:30 AM. Reason: Clarity

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