Sony or Panasonic? Could anyone who's done this debate before share with me your thoughts?
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get the sony I checked them both out at CC and the Sony blows away the Pana. See for yourself the picture is really nice on the Sony, the pana is just OK. also no remote for the Pana or swivel screen.
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Thank you very much NLee. You have confirmed what I was suspecting... after much reading around the web and on Amazon. I really appreciate you taking the time to do that.I'll get the Sony one.All the best to you... Jonathan
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i have the same problem. there is a comparison option on Panasonic website, you can take a look and see what features are more important to you.
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Very happy with the Braun; I now have one for home and another for travel. Can't help with the Panasonic, as I've never tried it -- but I would recommend the Braun
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Edward... it's been too long ago... I really don't know the difference now... I will say that the system didn't last very long... It was the first time that a Panasonic product let me down... Hope this is helpful...Walt.
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I have had a Panasonic for 4 years and have never had a problem. It has a great picture, excellent audio compared to my other flat screen (philips) and is fully functional. Go Panasonic!
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Wow, thanks David!That was an incredibly informative post, and I'm sure others will benefit from it as well. Based on what you said, and pending reviews of course, I'm going for the M300. Low light performance is important, but the sony would have to take extremely better video in low light to be $120 better. The other sony features aren't all that important to me, though I am glad to see them finally move to sdhc. I have several of those on hand already.So it looks like the M300 for me unless it tanks in reviews, which I don't see happening.Thanks again David!
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I think both are great cameras...Canon seems to perform a little better, but the difference is very slight, this, according to the reviews I read...I think the bottom line is; Canon performs a little better, the LCD screen can be moved, and it has a hot shoe for a better flash unit, but Panasonic has RAW format and HD video, and also, the zoom can be used with the video format, something most cameras don't have...I guess since both are equally good, you should buy the one you feel more comfortable with, or you like the most...you can't go wrong with either one...Good luck!!
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I have last year's model still in my cart. LOL Did all the research and was just waiting to pull the trigger. Now with all the new models, and the Panasonic so high on the bestseller list it's forcing me to re-research...
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Thanks again. I'll be deciding by the end of the week, because I'll have to return the Canon by Saturday! Another thing re: the Panasonic is that you can attach certain lenses to it to extend the zoom and possibly some other stuff. I like that Idea. I love cameras with big wide lenses on them!Take care, and thanks for your thoughts.
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I personally like the 50" Panasonic plasm. I have mostly looked at the 50PZ700u. I person I work with, who is a stickler for this kind of stuff, bought this TV and really has enjoyed it. According to him you really cant beat it without going up in price by a few thousand dollars. Just as a side note, best I can tell these couple of models use the same panel and just have a few minor differences. 50PZ700U - My preferred right now 50PZ750U - Same with some more plugs and color settings. Costs more as well. 50PZ77U - Not totally sure what the difference is, but it seems very similar.
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Arthur,Cnet (www.cnet.com) which does alot of testing, rated the Panasonic 58" 800u as one of their editor's choices for 2008. As mentioned in a prior response to you, AVS Forum speaks very well of the Panasonic. Like you, I worried and researched for 3 months. While www.consumerreports.org likes the Samsungs, most everyone else likes the Panasonic. It seemed to me the jury was in favor of the Panasonic by a majority so that ended up as my choice and Panasonic also has one of the best reliabilty ratings.Dave
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Based on brand, i would go for the panasonci lumix... I do not go for sony because they have their own stick which makes their products so pricey. I am gadgetholic owning several cameras, kodak, samsung, canon, and panasonic. I used to prefer kodak for their price and simplicity, and then i found out panasonic although reluctantly since i consider it a little bit pricey. Then earning a little more, I gifted myself with a canon - and my favorite of all.. PANASONIC!!!
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A few testing co. like CNet and CR rated the Panasonic over the Sony. They are the tech people and I am not. And for the Panasonic to be at $400 is something I felt could not be beat. Now my only problem is picking out an SD card.
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I purchased our Panasonic at Costco for $449. We have found that the TV's become obsolete rather than breaking down. We still have our 10 yr old 32" Sony box type that works perfectly, but we can't give it away because everyone wants the flat screens! I have never really bought into extended warranties and hope I don't kick myself for saying that outloud!
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Myrna, Have you gotten your camera, yet? If so, what do you think of it? This would be my first digital camera, and what attracts me to this is that it has manual controls. I would be learning photography on it, so I figure I should have manual and auto controls. I am looking to get a Panasonic because a sales person at Best Buy raved about them and said they have the best lenses. To be honest, I know practically nothing about photography, but have had an interest in it for many years. Do you think this camera would be a good plact to start, at least digitally? Thanks, M
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I think they are both excellent tvs. I was deciding between the 2 models, and finalized my choice when I checked them out at the store. I went with the Sony 40v4100.