Panasonic Plasmas cheap at Walmart/Tweeter/Circuit City/Best Buy Etc.

[awolkoff]

Originally posted by: JackBurton
OneCall has the 50" for $2099. The problem with Costco's warranty is that you'll have to bring it in (from my understanding) for the repair. I think I'd go for the three of four year warranty at OneCall and have in home service. Obviously that's up to the individual though. GREAT HDTV though.

:thumbsup: to onecall--great dealer. Also, +1 on the idea of not wanting to haul this sucker back to the store yourself....

 

[Odeen]

Originally posted by: skywhr

Ive had a 1080i tv for 6 years. I know its not the end all be all but when looking for a new TV I decided for me the tv has to do 1080p

There's 1080i and there's 1080i. A lot of tube HDTV's will take 1080i input, then throw out every other line and deliver a 540p picture. Those TV's can't take 720P input at all.

A modern HDTV has enough resolution to display 720P. Modern HDTV broadcasting is either 1080i or 720p, not 1080p. Therefore, 1080p is immediately useful only if you connect your computer, or watch HD-DVD or Blu-Ray discs.

1080P capability is certainly a nice perk, and it does futureproof you for a while. But, by the time there's significant 1080P programming available over air/cable/satellite, chances are you'll want whatever the new hotness is in displays. So, it's not a dealbreaker in today's HDTV environment.

 

[unknown]

There is a new $300 instant rebate on the TH-42PX6U at Costco.

$1299 after 300 instant rebate

 

[creedawg]

Originally posted by: binister
fwiw, Costco.com has these for less money and you get their 10-year warranty for free.

So are you saying that for $2399+$165 shipping includes a in-store 10-year warranty? This is a huge hassle if you to lug a 100 pound TV into the store for repair or replacement.

Chris

 

[AtriumBruin]

I guess it's better than lugging a 100 pound TV into your trash can 🙂

 

[SlappyWhite]

The TH42PX60U is now at Tweeter for $1299 plus tax, no shipping. Add to cart to see price.

http://www.tweeter.com/product/index.js...eID=fW5jXtbL300-Q7EFwsHx6SKwN3SZBFpgRg

 

[Dnmeistr]

Im one of the ones on the fence here, is there a difference between LCD and Plasma screen resolutions. These screens have resolutions of 1366 x 768 and 1024 x 768 where as most 42" LCD's are now 1920 x 1080. It seems that if I buy one of these Plasmas that I am settling for something less based on the numbers. I thought I had all this figured out but now I am confused again 😀

 

[Budarow]

Originally posted by: Dnmeistr
Im one of the ones on the fence here, is there a difference between LCD and Plasma screen resolutions. These screens have resolutions of 1366 x 768 and 1024 x 768 where as most 42" LCD's are now 1920 x 1080. It seems that if I buy one of these Plasmas that I am settling for something less based on the numbers. I thought I had all this figured out but now I am confused again 😀

I'm with you😉 Since everyone seems to consider "plasma" as the "best" overall picture, etc., I was about to pick up the Panasonic 42 plasma when I started reading about "image burn-in" with the plasma TVs. Now I've started looking at LCDs and projectors.

I guess it never ends (i.e., always some flaw with every technology🙂

 

[Zivic]

Unless you are talking the Sony Bravia set at msrp of $3500+, LCD holds no candle to this set. The plasma will have a much better picture. It will have better contrast, better color, and handle motion better. I returned a 40" LCD and bought this panny plasma and couldn't be happier.

LCD is great for PCs, but plasma is the better choice. At <1400 bucks, this set is a steal.

 

[graberg]

I'm a new member so apologies upfront for my lack of knowledge. I've researched plasmas through Consumer Reports and have spent a considerable amount of time viewing them in the stores. The Panasonics appear to get rave reviews. Was at Costco yesterday and saw the 42" at $1299 and the 50" at $2299. These models appear to be only available at Costco and from what I've read in this forum, have a few less features than the TH-42PX60U or TH-50PX60U versions seen at BB, Sears, Circuit City, etc. I searched online last night and PCVideo and a few others were offering almost comparable prices on the 60U models. Questions:

1. What is the Costco 10 year warranty and how do you get it? When we asked about warranty in the store, we were told only the manufacturer's warranty applied.
2. Is it really worth it to buy a product of this size online? I've had no trouble over the years buying small electronics like cameras, printers, computers but feel more nervous about something this large (size).
3. I read the differences between the 2 models 6U v. 60U but other than the SD slot, don't really understand them. Are the extra features really worth it or should I stop obsessing?

Thank you for the help.

 

[akshatp]

J&R also has the TH42PX60U for $1299 now..

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4091954

 

[akshatp]

Just picked up TH-42PX60U from Sears for $1249 plus tax (Only 3.5% at the Sears in New Brunswick, NJ)

Their price was $1799 but I price matched to CC (1299) and they honored it without a problem.

Total including tax $1293