Panasonic 50"

[Duder1no]

a neighbor of myne is selling a Panasonic 50" TV complete with packing box and all accessories

$540.00, is this a good offer?

 

[Anubis]

what the model?

 

[Duder1no]

hmmm good question lemme ask

 

[Duder1no]

ok i just got a chance to see it and it turns out it's not really a Panasonic flat plasma tv as i thought, it's really a Samsung 50" projection TV, still that's a BIG TV, nice image but i don't really know how the image compares to a plasmaTV

are projection TVs any good?

what are the pros/cons?

 

[jbbrown]

I am just starting to look into TV's for myself. I don't really know anything about projection TV's. I was at hhgregg's the other day, they had a 46" Panasonic 720p (plasma) for $499 and the 50" model for $599. I am not sure how this would compare to your friends though.

 

[jtvang125]

It's very likely a DLP cause that's the only rear projection TVs that samsung makes. Older DLPs used a bulb that would need replacing every few thousand hours but some of the newer ones use LEDs or laser that eliminate bulb replacment. You'll need to get the exact model number to really find out what type of DLP it is. If it's the older bulb type I'd say hold off cause you can find new plasmas in that size for about $300 more.

 

[the DRIZZLE]

From the information you've given its not a good deal.

 

[Duder1no]

It's very likely a DLP cause that's the only rear projection TVs that samsung makes. Older DLPs used a bulb that would need replacing every few thousand hours but some of the newer ones use LEDs or laser that eliminate bulb replacment. You'll need to get the exact model number to really find out what type of DLP it is. If it's the older bulb type I'd say hold off cause you can find new plasmas in that size for about $300 more.

i perused thru the manual and it's one of those older models that need buld replacing every so often

and all those changes made it a deal breaker for me, too expensive IMO

 

[lupi]

Way bad deal.

 

[jacktesterson]

Id poop on his front step if he doesnt knock $250 off that price.

 

[Duder1no]

Id poop on his front step if he doesnt knock $250 off that price.

let's say he drops the price, is it worth it?
50" viewing area is fucking awesome compared to my current 29" normal TV but I don't know anything about projection TVs, does someone here have an opinion?

 

[ultimatebob]

That's a really bad deal, considering that you can get a NEW 50" Panasonic 720p Plasma TV on sale for $600 now.

I wouldn't want a projection TV for any price at this point, since they're bulky and you need to change the bulb every few years.

 

[Duder1no]

yeah i really want to look for something to like here but i just don't see it

oh well

 

[queequeg99]

let's say he drops the price, is it worth it?
50" viewing area is fucking awesome compared to my current 29" normal TV but I don't know anything about projection TVs, does someone here have an opinion?

If you are really hard up for cash and he discounts the price of the set by at least the cost of a replacement bulb, it might be worth considering. But if you're already considering a set at this price, I gather cash isn't too much of a problem, in which case ultimatebob's suggestion is definitely worth considering. The Panny plasma will most certainly look a lot better and you don't have to worry about replacing bulbs in the future.

 

[lupi]

Let's just say, I'd question his "friendship" is this is the "deal" he is offering you. That price is more like what one would toss up on CL in hopes of someone agreeing to pay half.

 

[yh125d]

For reference, I bought a 52" Mitsu DLP (2007 model) a year ago for $250 on CL


And DLPs are great. Better than a 720p plasma for sure. I don't get why more people don't buy them. Wall mounting is way overrated, and bulbs are cheap and last a long time.

 

[the DRIZZLE]

If you were willing to pay him $540 for this, go spend $600-800 on a new plasma. Even if you got it for half that price by the time you do one bulb replacement your back to $500+ anyway. IMO Plasma picture quality is way better than DLP.

 

[jbbrown]

I just bought the Samsung PN50C450, a 50" 720p Plasma TV for $599. The picture quality is excellent.

 

[Shadowknight]

Don't buy used electronics. I've learned that the hard way. Just go out and buy a nice Panasonic plasma when they're on sale.

 

[ImpulsE69]

If you were willing to pay him $540 for this, go spend $600-800 on a new plasma. Even if you got it for half that price by the time you do one bulb replacement your back to $500+ anyway. IMO Plasma picture quality is way better than DLP.

I must be looking at the wrong plasmas then because I have yet to see a plasma with a better picture than a DLP. Especially at the 50"+ range.

 

[Matt1970]

Used DLP tv's can be a diamond in the rough. You can get 50"+ for $250 or under and have 98% of the picture quality of a LCD or Plasma. Some would say even better, but that's subject to debate. First look up the native resolution. That does make a difference when you get TV's that big. Don't shy away from a 720p native resoltion, it is still an awesome picture, just don't pay as much for it. AT BEST his TV is worth $250, that being a true 1080p with very low bulb hours. Next do a cold start turn on with the TV. DLP's take a good minute to warm up fully but look for any hazing of the screen or blotches of different colors. That will be a sign of the optical engine going bad. Also listen for unusual spinning sounds. If there are it could be as simple as the fan in the back but could also be the color wheel.