Amazon.com Product Description
Combining a scientifically superior material with alluring aesthetics, the Podstar Diablo Reaper skin for the iPod video is an icon of ice-cool attitude, sensual style, and ravishing good looks. Boomwave Products bestowed each of its Podstar skins with its own unique character, aiming to rebel against "faceless practicality and the tastelessness of the tried and true." The black Diablo line is cool and calculated, with small horns that extend from the iPod's side, a devilish tail on the back, and playful graphics on the front. Boomwave even granted the Reaper a back story, calling him a video store owner and costumed crimefighter with a taste for scythes and VCRs. The Reaper's personality is even more intriguing: "A loving family man and passionate movie aficionado by day, Wallace Grimm transforms into Reaper (He Who Taketh Away) by night, keeping the streets free of evil-doers, ruffians, and especially those who fail to return in-demand and hard-to-find videos on time. He loves his video cassette movie collection with a vengeance, and thatÕs putting it lightly."
Though his persona may be mysterious, the Diablo Reaper's construction is rugged and tough, with a sturdy high-grade silicone housing that protects your iPod video from bumps and scratches. Users will also dig the screen protector and click wheel cutout, which allow full access to the iPod's controls while still keeping it safe. And thanks to the aluminum hook along the top, the Diablo Reaper is a breeze to carry. Compatible with the 30 GB, 60 GB, and 80 GB iPod videos, the Reaper is backed by a one-month warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Love it.......2007-08-25
I love this thing! hahah. i find it fun to play with, the horns and the tail. this is also a unique case so if u want to differ ur ipod from the rest, this is the key protector. I haven't seen anyone with the same case. Definately unique
Great Attention Getter!.......2007-06-04
Awesome product, a true attention getter. No one has this ipod case, its really unique, the only bad thing about this ipod case is that it doesn't have any flaws.
Good Protection with a little character .......2007-02-12
I had a first generation ipod and never cared about it getting scratched... still have it it still works just fine and has a few scratches but not that bad. But when i got a new 80gb model i decided to take preventive action and get a case, the biggest concern for me was the screen, and perhaps this is not the best ipod case for screen protection, and that is my one concern with this product, the screen protector is held in with the thin strips of silicone along the sides of the screen nothing really locked it in. I haven't had any problems with it falling out it just doesn't seem to be held in all that well.
Overall i would recommend the product
Cool.......2007-02-07
the best case i have. With the belt clip i always have my ipod with me and its fun to play with the horns
Diablo iPOD video case.......2007-01-23
This was exactly as it is shown. I bought this for my boyfriend and he absolutely loved it. The clamp on the back to hang it off of a belt loop is perfect for the person always on the go.
Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring Panasonic's 9th generation gas-plasma screen, the 58-inch TH-58PX60U features a width-to-height 16:9 aspect ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. Its maximum of 29 billion colors and over 3,000 shades of gradation provide exceptionally fine detail for outstanding HDTV reproduction. The set's built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner pulls HD signals (480p/720p/1080i) right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. It also includes a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot, enabling you to take an SD card directly from a digital still camera or camcorder and insert it directly into the TV for quick and colorful photo slideshows.
A plasma screen renders vivid colors like you've never seen before (as in, up to 29 billion in this case), extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the TH-42PX60U is a mere 3.7 inches deep, one of the slimmest plasmas around--perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.
The TH-58PX60U features a 1024 x 768-pixel resolution and an amazing contrast ratio of 10000:1. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time, to reduce dramatically edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Other features include V-Chip parental controls, on/off sleep timers, closed-caption decoding, aspect ratio control, and video input labeling.
The TV's internal stereo speakers are powered by 10 watts per channel (for 20 watts of total power). It features the following connection options:
- Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 2 inputs (with 2 audio inputs)
- HDMI: 2 inputs
- Composite (RCA audio/video): 3 inputs (1 on the front), 1 output
- S-Video: 3 inputs (1 on the front)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any AV source with an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable.
If a component doesn't have an HDMI connection, you'll also get great picture reproduction using the three-jack component video (Y/Pb/Pr) input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. Component video output is available only for DVD playback.
What's in the Box
Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), pedestal base, power cord, printed operating instructions
Product Description
The TH-58PX60U 58" Diagonal Plasma HDTV gives you deep blacks, bright whites and 29 billion colors -- it's an image so close to real life, you'll swear you were in your favorite programs instead of just watching them. Enjoy crisp, lifelike details with the up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites render bright scenes with vivid realism. Receive and view local over-the-air broadcasts in stunning HD, using the built-in HDTV tuner. You can even share your JPEG photos taken with the built-in SD card slot. Features a width-to-height ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. View HDTV broadcasts and widescreen DVDs the way they were meant to be seen. Native Resolution - 1366 x 768 Contrast Ratio - Up to 10,000 - 1 Progressive Scan Video Noise Reduction Digital Comb Filter Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management) Two 20-watt, 8 ohm speakers -- 70Hz - 17kHz, 10% THD Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Standard NTSC tuner ATSC/QAM (SDTV and HDTV broadcasts) SD Card Slot & Photo Viewer HDMI-HDCP Interface - 2, in rear Analog Audio Input (for HDMI) - 2 rear Composite Video Input - 3 (2 rear, 1 front) S-Video Inputs - 3 (2 rear, 1 front) Audio Input (for Video) - 3 (2 rear, 1 front) Rear Inputs/Outputs - 2 Component Video (YPbPr), 2 Component Audio out, 1 Composite & Audio out On-screen display languages - English/Spanish/French Timers - Sleep/On/Off Built-in closed-caption decoder Video Input Labeling V-Chip Program Lockout Includes remote control & pedestal stand Unit Dimensions(HxWxD) - 36.8 x 55.1 x 3.9 Unit Weight - 130.1 lbs.
Customer Reviews:
1 Year and still happy.......2007-10-15
This has been a great TV. While heavy during installation, there hasn't been any need to move it around after that, as there have been no defects. The only downside is the resolution for the size. While the HDTV experience is awesome, well, as good as it can when not displayed in 1080i/p, you will notice color blending when watching some of the older shows due to the size of this television. Burn-in happens quickly, so don't have Bloomberg on for more than 2 hours otherwise the stock ticker won't go away for 24 hours. So with all that said, I would purchase this unit again, especially now, given its price. This was my second Panasonic plasma purchase and since LCDs are getting cheaper, it will probably be my last plasma. So with all this said, be the envy of all your friends, and don't forget, superbowl is only 4 months away and the grass is always greener on a BIG HDTV.
1337 to t3h m4x.......2007-08-11
We got this TV about a month ago from Costco. Yeah, it blew my mind.
We put it on a wall mount above our fireplace. We're still using the regular coax cable, but we still get 7 channels in HD, which by the way look uber. My xbox 360 looks pretty phenomenal in HD. The main reason we bought it was because of the price. $2300 for a 58" Panasonic? A damn good deal (even if it is last year's model...The newer models have VGA and 1080P, but I honestly can't tell too much of a difference between 1080i/720p and 1080p).
Excellent TV.......2007-07-06
I researched dozens of tv's over the last few weeks and it is very difficult to determine in a store and online which tv has the best picture. Although money was a consideration my primary interest was screen size and quality of the picture. I primarily watch sports such as football, basketball and golf however we do like to watch our shows such as Lost, Heroes, etc... You know... the good ones that are in HD...
Anyways, I was seriously looking at the 61" Samsung DLP and the Mitsubishi 57" DLP because you get more screen size for the buck and they are 1080P. My thought was that 1080P is the future and so I want to future proof my setup. Unfortunately 1080P plasma's were way to out of reach for my budget. I wasn't considering plasma's at first because I wasn't about to buy a 1080i/720p model however, I came across this model TH-58PX60U at Costco for $2300.00.
How I made my decision was based on the refresh rates of action sports which I've concluded that Plasma is the only way to go...In stores, the DLP's seem pixelated and the screen couldn't keep up with the motion. I think if electronic stores want to sell more DLP tv's...they need to enhance their signal.
I did buy an HDMI cable (rocketfish 4' for $65) for my Verizon FiOS HD DVR and hooked it up and I could tell a slight difference in quality vs. the component video feed. Now that I have it setup the picture is amazing. Here is what I tested:
I tested late night drama's and the picture is super clear. I did get some football clips on ESPN sportcenter and the picture and clarity was exactly what I was hoping for. I started watching non HD broadcast and the picture is good...I was watching the Golf Channel and even though it is not broadcast in HD, the picture is very good. I am excited to see what it looks like on HD over the weekend.
The price to value ratio for this particular tv is awesome! I am a little concerned still that I didn't buy the 1080P but it is way to expensive to keep up with technology. 2 Years ago this TV was over 5K and now it is less than half that. In the stores, I couldn't tell the difference between 1080P and 1080i/720P and although I am taking somewhat of a risk by going with the 1080i/720p I should be good to go for the next 5-7 years before I buy again. Besides, broadcast TV is only 1080i/720p and since that is what I predominately watch a 1080P TV isn't going to do me much good. Of course Blu-Ray and HD-DVD are out however, now that I blew my wad on this TV...it's going to be a while before I can get one of those...not too mention that they are going to have to come down in price to about $200-250 before I would consider them. I did test my DVD player and it was ok...We watched 'Cars' and there were absolutely no artifacts from the speed of the picture. It was clear and overall, I'm very happy.
58" Plasma for less than 2500 bucks...Wow! you can not go wrong...especially from Panasonic and their quality products that they put out...I would recommend this set to anyone.
Another reason to buy from Costco is they extend the manufacturer's warranty by an additional year so you get 2 years for the price of one. And if you pick it up...not that heavy and the box is easy to manuveur because someone got smart and put handles in the box although you will need a truck...
Anyways, hope this helps!
A++.......2007-06-06
Just got my Panasonic TH-58PX60U: Fantastic TV. Its hi-def picture quality & sound exceeded my expectations. Though my review's focused rather on ElectronicsExpo customer service -- it was great doing business with them. The unit was damaged sometime during shipping (cross - country). E.E. was very prompt in documenting it and contacting me about a replacement, which arrived shortly thereafter -- safe and sound. Hassle-free, pleasant transaction. Thank you.
Best value vs. quality.......2007-04-28
I conducted a rather extensive research in my search for the right TV for me. This included DLP, LCD and PLASMA technologies. My conclusion was, based on prices today - PLASMA is the best value you can get per square inch viewing screen. And in that category the TH-58PX60U is a total winner. No other TV out there with this size and quality for this price. VIZIO is not even an option when compared to this TV, quality and price wise!
I got it last week, set up was a breeze and the picture is just amazing!
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Make sure that you have at least 10-12 feet viewing space from it. This is a big one, you have been warned!
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