Need TV Advice...Paging Dr Gagan.
06-26-2010, 10:03 AM
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Need TV Advice...Paging Dr Gagan.
All right so I've run the searched and read all the threads and Gagan has convinced me that Plasma is the way to go. I plan on playing games on it a lot and the usually tv watching. Wasn't looking for 3D. $3K is the most I want to spend but I can be convinced otherwise.
I was looking at getting this model:
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-e...00000000005702
Is this a good one to get? From the limited reviews I've been able to find some people say it may suffer from some floating black issues.
Thanks,
-J
I was looking at getting this model:
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-e...00000000005702
Is this a good one to get? From the limited reviews I've been able to find some people say it may suffer from some floating black issues.
Thanks,
-J
06-26-2010, 10:32 AM
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I'm by no means an expert but I'd urge you to take your room size and viewing/gaming distance into consideration. I bought a 50" panasonic plasma a couple of weeks ago and I think it's almost too big for the room. That said, I bought the G20 model and the picture is outstanding after minimal tweaking.
06-26-2010, 10:44 AM
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I'm by no means an expert but I'd urge you to take your room size and viewing/gaming distance into consideration. I bought a 50" panasonic plasma a couple of weeks ago and I think it's almost too big for the room. That said, I bought the G20 model and the picture is outstanding after minimal tweaking.
06-27-2010, 10:41 AM
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all those tv are good i will say this with a 65" tv u will wanna be back alot more then 8 feet your gonna be somewhere around 14 feet min as far as returns costco has the best right now with 90 days and no re-stocking fees, best buy and frys are both 30 days now i think and have fees
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all those tv are good i will say this with a 65" tv u will wanna be back alot more then 8 feet your gonna be somewhere around 14 feet min as far as returns costco has the best right now with 90 days and no re-stocking fees, best buy and frys are both 30 days now i think and have fees
as far as Costco TVs, they dont offer Delivery or help you load it
and there is basically no support once you take the tv home
who do you call for support after 90days?
Costco will refer you to the MFG and they will not honor the MFG warranty since Costco is a reseller NOT a Retailer. Even if they have a 2 yr warranty, its through a 3rd party Costco contracts and do you really want joe blo tv repair to fix the tv or Geeksquad?
Just my 2cents
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all those tv are good i will say this with a 65" tv u will wanna be back alot more then 8 feet your gonna be somewhere around 14 feet min as far as returns costco has the best right now with 90 days and no re-stocking fees, best buy and frys are both 30 days now i think and have fees
no restocking fees from BestBuy
as far as Costco TVs, they dont offer Delivery or help you load it
and there is basically no support once you take the tv home
who do you call for support after 90days?
Costco will refer you to the MFG and they will not honor the MFG warranty since Costco is a reseller NOT a Retailer. Even if they have a 2 yr warranty, its through a 3rd party Costco contracts and do you really want joe blo tv repair to fix the tv or Geeksquad?
Just my 2cents
as far as Costco TVs, they dont offer Delivery or help you load it
and there is basically no support once you take the tv home
who do you call for support after 90days?
Costco will refer you to the MFG and they will not honor the MFG warranty since Costco is a reseller NOT a Retailer. Even if they have a 2 yr warranty, its through a 3rd party Costco contracts and do you really want joe blo tv repair to fix the tv or Geeksquad?
Just my 2cents
I sat in front of a 65" tv at about 8 ft and it looked fine to me. I'll be sitting in front of different size TVs to get a feel for the size I want. Of ocurse TV viewing distance is a personal preference.
I'm looking at picking it up either at Best Buy or Amazon. Pikka thanks for the offer. I'm looking to buy the end of this month once all the remodeling at my house is done. Should have enough money left over for the TV. Is the 54" TV the only one you can give me a deal on? I'm thinking it's either going to be a 58" or 65".
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I sat in front of a 65" tv at about 8 ft and it looked fine to me. I'll be sitting in front of different size TVs to get a feel for the size I want. Of ocurse TV viewing distance is a personal preference.
I'm looking at picking it up either at Best Buy or Amazon. Pikka thanks for the offer. I'm looking to buy the end of this month once all the remodeling at my house is done. Should have enough money left over for the TV. Is the 54" TV the only one you can give me a deal on? I'm thinking it's either going to be a 58" or 65".
I'm looking at picking it up either at Best Buy or Amazon. Pikka thanks for the offer. I'm looking to buy the end of this month once all the remodeling at my house is done. Should have enough money left over for the TV. Is the 54" TV the only one you can give me a deal on? I'm thinking it's either going to be a 58" or 65".
LMK if I can help out a fellow suby owner
07-12-2010, 10:43 AM
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Costco hires TV professionals
Geeksquad don't know jack ****.
Buy any Panasonic Plasma today, you'll be happy with it. The really good stuff are the V series from 2009. VT for 3D or G20/G25. But they are all pretty good.
Geeksquad don't know jack ****.
Buy any Panasonic Plasma today, you'll be happy with it. The really good stuff are the V series from 2009. VT for 3D or G20/G25. But they are all pretty good.
07-12-2010, 10:59 AM
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A couple of weeks ago I bought a LG 55LH90 from these guys.
http://www.vanns.com/shop
They were great. Free shipping, extended warranty. Great price.
http://www.vanns.com/shop
They were great. Free shipping, extended warranty. Great price.
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A couple of weeks ago I bought a LG 55LH90 from these guys.
http://www.vanns.com/shop
They were great. Free shipping, extended warranty. Great price.
http://www.vanns.com/shop
They were great. Free shipping, extended warranty. Great price.
Nice TV Jeff. LG doin' much better than Samsung with their LED tvs.