Looking at the hitachi 42PMA300A for $3500 or the NECPX42VR5W. Which is the better screen of the two or does anybody know of a better buy in the price range?
First time plasma buyer with very little knowledge of electonical products. Any help appreciated.
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QUOTE (snap2456 @ May 2 2005, 08:35 PM)
Looking at the hitachi 42PMA300A for $3500 or the NECPX42VR5W. Which is the better screen of the two or does anybody know of a better buy in the price range?
First time plasma buyer with very little knowledge of electonical products. Any help appreciated.
First time plasma buyer with very little knowledge of electonical products. Any help appreciated.
I would check out the new panasonic 7 series displays, I was looking at hte NEC but im now leaning towards the TH-42PWD7WK. All reports are the picture is sensational but I haven't had time to see it yet. It can be had for around $3200.00
QUOTE (magregus @ May 2 2005, 08:38 PM)
QUOTE (snap2456 @ May 2 2005, 08:35 PM)
Looking at the hitachi 42PMA300A for $3500 or the NECPX42VR5W. Which is the better screen of the two or does anybody know of a better buy in the price range?
First time plasma buyer with very little knowledge of electonical products. Any help appreciated.
First time plasma buyer with very little knowledge of electonical products. Any help appreciated.
I would check out the new panasonic 7 series displays, I was looking at hte NEC but im now leaning towards the TH-42PWD7WK. All reports are the picture is sensational but I haven't had time to see it yet. It can be had for around $3200.00
Thanks for the tip. Do you know if the NEC PXT42VR5W is a Japanese made screen and the NEC PXT 42S11S is a Korean made screen. Ive heard this elsewhere. Anyone have the difference in price for these two models?
That is correct. The 42S11 is a mass-market product which is NOT made in Japan (contrary to what Retravision catalogues say). The VR5 can be had for around the same cash, so this makes it a no-brainer in my opinion.
magregus - where can the new Panny be had for that kinda money? I thought RRP was $4999 on the new 7 series?
magregus - where can the new Panny be had for that kinda money? I thought RRP was $4999 on the new 7 series?
QUOTE (MarkH @ May 2 2005, 10:33 PM)
That is correct. The 42S11 is a mass-market product which is NOT made in Japan (contrary to what Retravision catalogues say). The VR5 can be had for around the same cash, so this makes it a no-brainer in my opinion.
magregus - where can the new Panny be had for that kinda money? I thought RRP was $4999 on the new 7 series?
magregus - where can the new Panny be had for that kinda money? I thought RRP was $4999 on the new 7 series?
http://www.alphaonline.com.au/catalogue/ti...6767&type=group
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Is this model NEC made in Japland? PX-42VM5W
Best prices anyone?
Best prices anyone?
Think Pluscorp $3062 and currently free freight?.
QUOTE (foxtail @ May 24 2005, 03:45 PM)
Think Pluscorp $3062 and currently free freight?.
The NEC at pluscorp for $3062 does not include a stand, I have had prices from Harvey N at $3250 with stand, same at HiFi Supermarket , Conia for $1990 delivered and installed is the cheapest Plasma price I have seen so far,
What is the Conia like anyone know?. I'm looking for a 42" Plasma for casual viewing as I already have a Pj and 2m screen.
QUOTE (foxtail @ May 24 2005, 04:48 PM)
What is the Conia like anyone know?. I'm looking for a 42" Plasma for casual viewing as I already have a Pj and 2m screen.
The NECPX42VR5W is an awesome plasma... it shares the 16 billion colours and heaps of inputs as the HD version - I would definitely recommend it! Try qsphere as they have it pretty aggressively priced as well.
Markus
i got the NEC SD PX-42VM5W from pluscorp...exceptionally happy with the unit..
read other thread for pricing on it..
read other thread for pricing on it..
The 42VM5W is a multi award winning model, it features a Japanese panel AND Japanese electronics.
The PXT-42 11S or whatever it's called uses a Japanese panel but married to Korean electronics.
It's not exactly an award winner and only $5 difference in retail....you be the judge.
Oh the cheapie also has an Analogue TV tuner (remember them?) whereas the 42VM5W is a plasma MONITOR....i.e. just a screen.
The PXT-42 11S or whatever it's called uses a Japanese panel but married to Korean electronics.
It's not exactly an award winner and only $5 difference in retail....you be the judge.
Oh the cheapie also has an Analogue TV tuner (remember them?) whereas the 42VM5W is a plasma MONITOR....i.e. just a screen.
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