HDGuru just caught wind that the 1-inch-thick 54″ Z1 plasma from Panasonic (TC-P54Z1) will cost a hefty $6000 when it arrives this June.
https://gizmodo.com/panasonic-tc-p54z1-viera-plasma-54-inches-across-1-in-5124090
The guru himself, Gary, is calling this baby the “most advanced HDTV” from Panasonic, with a native contrast ratio of 40,000:1, THX certification, a crazy color gamut, 24Hz movie playback and a separate box containing a wireless HDMI receiver, to keep the thinness thin.
At a time when plasma seems to be dying—see Pioneer and Vizio—this is one last gasp that might be worth paying for.
https://gizmodo.com/pioneer-exits-tv-business-no-more-sweet-plasmas-5148562
There’s more leaked info on the Z1 and all the lesser Panasonic plasmas, over there. [HDGuru]
