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 Aug 21 2008, 03:47 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Member Posts: 52 Joined: 1-September 05 From: Sideneee! Member No.: 13,040  |
at 2m with standard def.. it would be horrible!!
Not only would your eyes constantly be scanning all over the screen to capture all the imagery, but you would be able to easily see the blockiness of the picture. I got the guys in the DSE store to turn the olympics onto the SD channel 7 (not ch.7 HD), and then some other SD digital channels, and at 3m it looked good. Any closer and you started noticing. Im so pumped - cant wait to hook it all up tonight! |
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Aug 21 2008, 05:34 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: 20-August 08 From: Perth WA Member No.: 69,672 |
QUOTE (flashman1207 @ Aug 21 2008, 09:07 AM)  I would go into Dick Smith Powerhouse and ask them what price they will give you 'without the free GPS and surge protector'. The young lad in there told me they would almost certainly drop the price (from $2998 ticket price). And with 4 years interest free....... any chance of getting near east coast prices over here????? i've got a mate...i'll let you know what price i get out of him...he's a manager @ rick hart. if it's any good i'll post up the price and contact details. |
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Aug 21 2008, 05:46 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Member Posts: 380 Joined: 16-May 07 From: Mt Hawthorn, Perth, WA Member No.: 34,793 |
QUOTE (drfunk @ Aug 21 2008, 03:34 PM) any chance of getting near east coast prices over here????? i've got a mate...i'll let you know what price i get out of him...he's a manager @ rick hart. if it's any good i'll post up the price and contact details. I'd be interested in that..... as I'm chasing the 50"PZ800a myself |
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Aug 21 2008, 06:47 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 9 Joined: 31-July 08 Member No.: 68,103 |
QUOTE (The Witzl @ Aug 21 2008, 01:50 PM) well i am shocked! Dick Smith Powerhouse in North Parramatta matched the price of $1531 for the 50PX80A (but without the GPS and surge protector), when i presented the invoice for $1531 posted above. With the GPS and surge protector, they could do it for around $1800. I havent bought it yet - cos i need approval from the financial controller (girlfriend). Once i have delivery and the invoice, i'll post it up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Witzl Got a contact name at Dick Smith so I can cut the sales crap (I already have the invoices). Thanks |
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Aug 21 2008, 06:58 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: 20-August 08 From: Perth WA Member No.: 69,672 |
QUOTE (flashman1207 @ Aug 21 2008, 03:46 PM) I'd be interested in that..... as I'm chasing the 50"PZ800a myself perhaps we can get together and tell him we'll buy two and watch his head spin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) i might pop in there tomorrow and see what the go is...if you're in the market soon i'll tell him i want 2 @ the "special" price....post up and let me know... if the price is good enough i might commit before the weekend... |
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Aug 21 2008, 07:11 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: 29-June 08 Member No.: 66,243 |
I am near buying the 50PZ800A... 2498 at the good guys. No HDTV comes close to this one... ill be in the running for swim2win as well!
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Aug 21 2008, 10:03 PM
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DTV Forums Master  Group: Senior Member Posts: 10,145 Joined: 7-July 06 From: Hills District, Sydney Member No.: 21,982 |
QUOTE (The Witzl @ Aug 21 2008, 01:50 PM) well i am shocked! I've bought plenty of stuff from DSE before including Nth Parra powerehouse. They have always been close with prices when I have asked/bought.Dick Smith Powerhouse in North Parramatta matched the price of $1531 for the 50PX80A (but without the GPS and surge protector), when i presented the invoice for $1531 posted above. |
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Aug 21 2008, 10:46 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 52 Joined: 1-September 05 From: Sideneee! Member No.: 13,040 |
Miro... all the information you need is on the invoice below:
http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p...ainvoicetx6.jpg |
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Aug 22 2008, 08:38 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 32 Joined: 4-August 08 Member No.: 68,377 |
QUOTE (terrificj @ Aug 21 2008, 07:11 PM) I am near buying the 50PZ800A... 2498 at the good guys. No HDTV comes close to this one... ill be in the running for swim2win as well! Good Price!!! Could you please post the reciept for us all!!! Many cheers! |
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Aug 22 2008, 10:53 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 380 Joined: 16-May 07 From: Mt Hawthorn, Perth, WA Member No.: 34,793 |
QUOTE (drfunk @ Aug 21 2008, 04:58 PM) perhaps we can get together and tell him we'll buy two and watch his head spin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) i might pop in there tomorrow and see what the go is...if you're in the market soon i'll tell him i want 2 @ the "special" price....post up and let me know... if the price is good enough i might commit before the weekend... That might be a bit soon for me... I'm currently waiting for an air-con guy to come round and tell me what size split system I need and then I was also going to use this as a bargaining chip. But, if the price is REALLY good then I may consider it. Interestingly enough I also have a contact at Rick Hart so it will be good to see what the best price is we can get....... I got one for a mate a few weeks ago at $2700 delivered (no extra warranty) but it appears the price may be dropping. Someone posted after you $2498 or something from Good Guys (dunno what state though). I must say I'm interested to see what DSE Powerhouse can do in Ozzie Park. $2998 with the free GPS and Surge protector and 4 years interest free..... take off the freebies and the price would have to be under $2700. The interest free credit has to be worth a bit !!!! |
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Aug 22 2008, 10:54 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 380 Joined: 16-May 07 From: Mt Hawthorn, Perth, WA Member No.: 34,793 |
QUOTE (terrificj @ Aug 21 2008, 05:11 PM) I am near buying the 50PZ800A... 2498 at the good guys. No HDTV comes close to this one... ill be in the running for swim2win as well! Which Good Guys? Which State? |
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Aug 22 2008, 11:03 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: 20-August 08 From: Perth WA Member No.: 69,672 |
QUOTE (flashman1207 @ Aug 22 2008, 08:53 AM) That might be a bit soon for me... I'm currently waiting for an air-con guy to come round and tell me what size split system I need and then I was also going to use this as a bargaining chip. But, if the price is REALLY good then I may consider it. Interestingly enough I also have a contact at Rick Hart so it will be good to see what the best price is we can get....... I got one for a mate a few weeks ago at $2700 delivered (no extra warranty) but it appears the price may be dropping. Someone posted after you $2498 or something from Good Guys (dunno what state though). I must say I'm interested to see what DSE Powerhouse can do in Ozzie Park. $2998 with the free GPS and Surge protector and 4 years interest free..... take off the freebies and the price would have to be under $2700. The interest free credit has to be worth a bit !!!! tell ya what...you ring powerhouse....i'll go to rick hart...i'll tell my mate that i may be in the market for 2 if the price is REALLY good. i might even wind him up a bit and tell him a mate of mine got a price of $2500 from dick smith...is that being to much of a b@stard????? i think not... i'll PM you my mobile number and we can confer... but seriously i'm thinking today is my buying day....let me know by post in the next 20-30 minutes or by phone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Aug 22 2008, 11:34 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 380 Joined: 16-May 07 From: Mt Hawthorn, Perth, WA Member No.: 34,793 |
QUOTE (drfunk @ Aug 22 2008, 09:03 AM) tell ya what...you ring powerhouse....i'll go to rick hart...i'll tell my mate that i may be in the market for 2 if the price is REALLY good. i might even wind him up a bit and tell him a mate of mine got a price of $2500 from dick smith...is that being to much of a b@stard????? i think not... i'll PM you my mobile number and we can confer... but seriously i'm thinking today is my buying day....let me know by post in the next 20-30 minutes or by phone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) PM sent (about 10 mins actually.. forgot to post) |
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Aug 22 2008, 12:54 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 87 Joined: 24-November 04 Member No.: 6,819 |
I got a 42" 8A today from Powerhouse in Preston (Vic) for $1395.95 incl an extra 2 yr warranty. Not bad considering NONE of the 8 or so other shops I've been to in 2 days have any in stock!
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Aug 22 2008, 03:58 PM
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DTV Forums Member  Group: Member Posts: 584 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Lake Macquarie NSW Member No.: 469 |
QUOTE (chet @ Aug 22 2008, 01:54 PM) I got a 42" 8A today from Powerhouse in Preston (Vic) for $1395.95 incl an extra 2 yr warranty. Not bad considering NONE of the 8 or so other shops I've been to in 2 days have any in stock! Well done mate, that's a great price! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This post has been edited by digitalhome: Aug 22 2008, 03:58 PM |
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Aug 22 2008, 04:14 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 9 Joined: 22-March 05 Member No.: 9,233 |
QUOTE (chet @ Aug 22 2008, 10:54 AM) I got a 42" 8A today from Powerhouse in Preston (Vic) for $1395.95 incl an extra 2 yr warranty. Not bad considering NONE of the 8 or so other shops I've been to in 2 days have any in stock! I've quote by Myer in Perth inc 1 year extra care warranty total 2 years for $1250. |
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Aug 22 2008, 05:51 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: 20-August 08 From: Perth WA Member No.: 69,672 |
just picked up TH-50PZ800A for $2500 inc delivery at Rick Hart in Belmont (Perth)
i did buy the extended warranty for 4 years for $429 but that's another story...total warranty 5 yrs. delivered to my door within 4 hours...certainly can't complain about that. go to RH and ask for Kyle (store manger)...tell him Adam sent you. i've known him for a LONG time... he won't pressure you into the extended warranty....he didn't pressure me, just explained how their warranty worked and sounded like a good thing to me.... also won a lumix camera....was hoping for blu ray player but you can't have everything can you..(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This post has been edited by drfunk: Aug 22 2008, 05:52 PM |
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Aug 22 2008, 06:11 PM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 18 Joined: 25-July 08 Member No.: 67,559 |
QUOTE (The Witzl @ Aug 21 2008, 03:47 PM) at 2m with standard def.. it would be horrible!! Not only would your eyes constantly be scanning all over the screen to capture all the imagery, but you would be able to easily see the blockiness of the picture. I got the guys in the DSE store to turn the olympics onto the SD channel 7 (not ch.7 HD), and then some other SD digital channels, and at 3m it looked good. Any closer and you started noticing. I bought the 50PX80A and sit no further than 2.2m and I am so Glad I did!! the 42" would have been too small IMO.... By the way, bought this Plasma at HN for $1400 plus $139 for extended 5yr warranty... which was another reason why I went the 50" as the 42" was only a couple of Hundred cheaper... |
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Aug 23 2008, 01:25 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: 20-August 08 From: Perth WA Member No.: 69,672 |
for anyone in perth....
http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh84/dr...nt=rickhart.jpg my receipt for the TH-50PZ800A for $2500.... |
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Aug 23 2008, 02:15 AM
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DTV Forums Member Group: Member Posts: 10 Joined: 29-June 08 Member No.: 66,243 |
2498... Good guys, oxley Brisbane.. offer ends Sunday by COB
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