Anyone using these? They supply (Supposedly) the glass for Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Sony, Marantz, Toshiba, Pioneer, others. They seem to be very decent. I have been unsuccessfully trying to get Fujitsu. Another dealer to close. Was using Pioneer Elite - (Sideways)

NEC Plasmas are pretty cool. I just did one in Aspen Colorado. They are supposed to be one of the only plasmas that work there (at least that is what I heard). They say most of the others hum from the altitude. I am not from there so I wouldn't really know. I have done a few NEC Plasmas and I actually had issues with two of them whrer the input boards went out but other then that I thought they were pretty cool. Good controllability if using a control system.

I would not go with Zenith plasmas. I just installed a 60" Zenith that looked like hell. The HD Picture did not look good at all. The RS-232 controll works good though.

I have done a few Panasonic plasmas that I really liked.

I really like the NEC plasmas. It is a video tweakers dream, even before you get into the service menu. They can even make a cable picture look decent. Black levels are incredible due to the deep pocket technology they use. Yep, like them alot.

I have to say i sell and install a whole lot of NEC's. and i think they are great. The one thing my customer doesn't like is the silver unifinished cabinet. they say they would preferr a pollished look.
one of them bought a 42 sony xbr asked me to ake it back since he thought the nec was sucha better pic. I use the cheif bracket with it, goes up in no time.
I also got a bunch of codes off this site for use with pronoto and Mx's, so that is also another plus to this tv.
And, from what i understand pioneer bought NEC, or is it the other way around?


Just my opinion
Lonny

I agreed. Great display ,good picture, DVI, RGB, Component, S-video and Composite inputs, discrete codes, and RS232.

We use NEC (ESPECIALLY at altitude) and Hitachi/Fujitsu otherwise..

this has been posted here many times before, but here's the latest update!

"THE MAJOR MANUFACTURERS

NEC - Nec is a OEM manufacturer, The company's plan is to supply industrial unit under the NEC name and supply home units thru rebadges such as Marantz and RCA, Sony and Runco

Panasonic - Makes the complete units, Supplies Toshiba, JVC, Fujitsu and more

Pioneer Plasma - Makes all of there own equipment and sells OEM to Sharp Note: The 5030 and 4030 HD multtimedia box is made by Sharp Note : Pioneer Electronics now owns NEC

Fujitsu Plasma - Only makes their own 42 inch in partnership with Hitachi . 50 and 61 inch Fujitsu Plasmas are Panasonic and NEC but the 42 inch are their own. Note Hitachi plasma screens are identical to Fujitsu and cost thousands less, 55 Inch Fujitsu is same as Hitachi,

Sony Plasma tv - Makes their own boards and chips but uses Fujitsu/ Hitachi plasma screen glass for 42 inch, 50 inch is NEC, 42inch EDTV is NEC

Hitachi - Owns 50% of plasma screen factory with Fujitsu. Makes own internal components. 42 Alis screens are Hitachi as is the New 55, 50 inch are Pioneer and 42 EDTV is a NEC screen

Philips - Uses Fujitsu/ Hitachi glass screen and most internal components as well. However, Philips makes its own bezel with built in speakers.

LG / Zenith - Make their own glass in Korea

Samsung - Makes its own components in Korea
THE SECONDARY MANUFACTURERS

RCA/ Thompson - Partners with NEC to OEM its product. Just a NEC with a new bezel.

JVC - 50 inch is Panasonic, 42 is NEC

Toshiba - OEM from Panasonic.

Sharp - OEM product through Pioneer for 50" and 42 though they may make some internal component changes .

Runco - OEM 50" from Pioneer and 42" from NEC,

Marantz - OEM 42" plasma monitor from NEC.

Studio Experience use a Samsung panel but custom electronics

Viewsonic - OEM 50" plasma screen from Pioneer ( old 502 ).

Sampo - 42v3 is old Fujitsu, 42v6 is Samsung Plasma,

Gateway: Units are rebranded Sampo

Norcent Units may be rebranded Sampo"

This message was edited by avdude on 08/16/04 10:17 ET.

I have always thought that Fujitsu's superior picture was in many respects the result of its superior scaler. Are you stating that Hitachi, whose units have never impressed me much, not only use the same glass but internal electronics, including the scaler?

The new Pioneer Elite units are mesmerizing but those damned media control box limit its usefullness in any install I might do.

But for a SD unit I have found the NEC to be reliable, a good performer and a solid control protocol.

Alan

I'm not stating anything. This is a cut-and-paste from an online e-tailer who often has great information, but LOVES to slam why we shouldn't buy expensive plasmas from custom installers!

Otherwise, I would have posted the link...

I'll go back and put quotes around it!

I like the Fujitsu a lot but I have never been impressed with the Hitatchi. Honestly, given the specs on the LG ( Zenith ) and its price I would have a hard time not specifying a Zentih. The Pioneer Elite would be my first choice given the new filters but because it does not require propritary cabling at the display Fujitsu is still my favorite.

Alan

Brian, thanks for those insights, that was just waht i was looking for as i have been in an ongoing debate with a customer about this topic....
By the way, and insites on that email i had sent to you???
Drop me an e-mail some time....
Lonny

Anyone heard anything on the NEC 42wq3W?