we are both in the same boat. I too have done the research and settled on the exact two models as you. Need help on which will have the better picture quality now - price is no longer the issue. Performance and aesthetics will be my deciding factor - any help is appreciated!!
I'm looking to buy a 50" plasma TV in the next couple of weeks. After reading way too many reviews, I had pretty much decided on the Panasonic TH-60PHD7UY for price/performance. Looks like I can get one for about $3,500 or so online. I just noticed that the consumer model, the TH-50PX5OU is selling for just $200 more online and it includes a pedestal (which I was going to buy seperately anyway) and substantially more connectors (again I was going to buy the HDMI connector board for the 7UY). I was surprised - I was under the impression that Panasonic's commercial units were much cheaper than their consumer units, but this no longer seems true. Does anyone know if their are any differences between the two models with regards to picture and/or build quality? Looking at the specs online, they look virtually identical. Any thoughts?
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