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[BladeRnR]

I have a TH-P65VT50A on Pre-Order at JB Hi-Fi.

Really looking forward to this new model. Last plasma I bought was a Pioneer back in 2006.

Blade

[diesel]

BladeRnR, on 18 April 2012 - 08:25 PM, said:

I have a TH-P65VT50A on Pre-Order at JB Hi-Fi.

Mind me asking how much?

[nigeleyeit]

im looking at a P55UT50A, but there new models have no specs on the pana site, anyone know?

[Robbks]

from here
http://panasonic.net...son_plasma.html
to here
http://panasonic.net.../ut_plasma.html
to here
http://panasonic.net...lasma_spec.html

[nigeleyeit]

thanks for that, AU site must be slow. :hmm:

[GTO]

diesel, on 18 April 2012 - 10:34 PM, said:

Mind me asking how much?

+1
Cheers, Pickles.

[BladeRnR]

diesel, on 18 April 2012 - 10:34 PM, said:

Mind me asking how much?

No firm price yet mate, just a reservation for the first shipment. My local JB Hi-Fi always gives me an excellent price. Will let everyone know when it comes.

Blade

[miata]

VideoPro in Brisbane have the TH-P50ST50A on their web site at $1438. I wonder how much "wiggle room" there is on that price?

[bradp51]

BladeRnR, on 18 April 2012 - 08:25 PM, said:

I have a TH-P65VT50A on Pre-Order at JB Hi-Fi.

Really looking forward to this new model. Last plasma I bought was a Pioneer back in 2006.

Blade

You will not be disappointed in the Pana.  I have 2008 50 inch but the 65VT20A I got at end of 2010 was a big improvement.  I imagine the 2012 VT50 will be a big improvement again.

[GTO]

BladeRnR, on 21 April 2012 - 08:00 PM, said:

No firm price yet mate, just a reservation for the first shipment. My local JB Hi-Fi always gives me an excellent price. Will let everyone know when it comes.

Blade

Noworries.....what's the update...any price yet?
Cheers, GTO.

[mattywhisk]

why are the LEDs cheaper than the plasmas? Forgive my ignorance, but with Sammy's it's the other way around?

[Owen]

Because they are not as good, hows that. :D

Samsung have always overcharged for "LED" LCD, they where instrumental in convincing the average punter that "LED" is something special and the fools swallowed it hook line and sinker. :logik:

Edited by Owen, 04 May 2012 - 07:13 PM.

[miata]

How many places do we have to post this link to reviews, before people read them? VT and ST tested, I assume that the Oz versions will be very similar.


http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/

[jif]

Interesting in Japan, they only have the VT and GT series in plasma. IPS LCD panels cover the rest of the range.

Even thought the DT model has very mixed reviews (2 stars to 5 stars) it isn't that bad to view in person and blacks don't appear as bad as made out in cnet review. No WT model here though.

Viewing angels are fantastic on the IPS panel and even the Sharp THX certified LCD panel looks very average in comparison.
Pity we don't get the high-end Phillips IPS panels in Aust, which have been getting some good reviews.

$397,800 yen = $4972 AUD. It still amazes me how cheap TV's in Aust are compared to here.

I took some video but can't upload to youtube so will put up later. 55" DT next to the 55" VT plasma.


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[mattywhisk]

Owen, on 04 May 2012 - 07:09 PM, said:

Because they are not as good, hows that. :D

Samsung have always overcharged for "LED" LCD, they where instrumental in convincing the average punter that "LED" is something special and the fools swallowed it hook line and sinker. :logik:

Hi Owen, thanks for that . :)

So what are your views now, do you still like the plasmas over LEDs? and is pana vs samsung a personal preference thing now with the new models?

[foxtail]

bradp51, on 02 May 2012 - 09:30 PM, said:

You will not be disappointed in the Pana.  I have 2008 50 inch but the 65VT20A I got at end of 2010 was a big improvement.  I imagine the 2012 VT50 will be a big improvement again.

Must agree our 65" V10 Panny is now 2.5 years old, has a beautiful picture, great colour and all looks so natural, so still love it as much as the day it was installed, would buy another next time.

[rareairunc]

took home a thl42et5 last night. must say im fairly impressed. apart from light bleed in one or two corners the tv is very nice. great viewing from all angles.passive 3d is brilliant. i was never a fan after seeing an lg about 8 months ago but this just blew me away on blu-ray and ps3 gaming. the viera smart tv functions work better than last years models. the internet browser is decent and quick. media player works nicely, couldnt find a file it wouldnt play in my collection of rips. sound was of good quality but needed to be turned up to about level 60 to be heard properly. black levels seem to be very good. i used true cinema as a pic preset for now,eventually ill muck around with the settings. also downloaded the viera remote app for iphone. it works well but can be a little clumsy sometimes using it for the browser.quite stylish frame that suits our bedroom decor. very happy with this and more importantly the wife loves it.

[diesel]

rareairunc, on 05 May 2012 - 09:35 AM, said:

the internet browser is decent and quick.

Does it support flash and 'normal' sites?

[rareairunc]

no flash support on this model only on the wt50 led and vt50 plasma.

[mr-happy-pants]

Is it worth getting the ST50 over the UT50?
Thoughts on 3D Pana v 3D Sammy?

Consider, by default non-3D movies would still be watched via the Benq PJ & screen.

TiA

[Owen]

Haven't seen the UT50 but the UT30 had effectively no screen filter while the ST30 had a good one, that alone made the ST worth the extra spend IMHO.
The ST30 was very close to the VT30 for performance so I expect the ST50 will be a significant step up over the UT50.

For movies a decent projector will smash a little TV and 3D is wasted on a small screen. Come to think of it 3D is a waste of time anyway.

[mr-happy-pants]

Owen, on 07 May 2012 - 08:24 PM, said:

Haven't seen the UT50 but the UT30 had effectively no screen filter while the ST30 had a good one, that alone made the ST worth the extra spend IMHO.
The ST30 was very close to the VT30 for performance so I expect the ST50 will be a significant step up over the UT50.

For movies a decent projector will smash a little TV and 3D is wasted on a small screen. Come to think of it 3D is a waste of time anyway.

Thanks for your feedback Owen

Dunno 'bout 3D as I haven't seen much of anything, Time will tell.

[jif]

Went back to view some real dvd footage on the DT series and even though the picture quality is still reasonable good compared to the VT series, when dark and/or black area's come up screen, the tv turns into a mirror.

There doesn't appear to be any sort of reflective coating at all and would be unwatchable in a normal home set-up (if reflections drive you crazy).

I get the feeling this could be similar to the upcoming OLED tv's (effectively being a mirror and reflecting everything), which will be their biggest problem with the first few model's until they get sorted out (as all new technologies have to go through teething issues).

[TheFrog]

http://www.hdtvtest....01205091797.htm


Panasonic TX-P50GT50B review...

[miata]

Owen, on 07 May 2012 - 08:24 PM, said:

Haven't seen the UT50 but the UT30 had effectively no screen filter while the ST30 had a good one, that alone made the ST worth the extra spend IMHO.
The ST30 was very close to the VT30 for performance so I expect the ST50 will be a significant step up over the UT50.

For movies a decent projector will smash a little TV and 3D is wasted on a small screen. Come to think of it 3D is a waste of time anyway.

The VT is still a few weeks away, in the meantime prices are looking good on the THP50ST50A, $1389 at The Electric Discounter, + $45 delivery.

Edited by miata, 09 May 2012 - 12:17 PM.