New Panasonic Plasma HDTV Models Hitting Stores Now...
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Reading up on these new models has peaked my interest. CNet gave a glowing review on the ST60 series, and the S60 and S64 models look like giant killers. Time to sell my Pioneer Kuro for a 65" Panny???
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I've read the new VT and ZT series are as good and a little better then the Kuro. As a 60 inch Kuro owner myself , I have yet to see my replacement TV. They said the VT50 was going to be the one , I didn't think so. I'm hoping this years models as I heard they are the last of the Plasma for Panasonic are at least as good. If my set breaks , I'm gonna need something worthy for replacement.
Also heard Pioneer might be coming back , time will tell.Dan
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Also heard Pioneer might be coming back , time will tell.
That would be really nice. -
I heard they are the last of the Plasma for Panasonic are at least as good.
Not true Panasonic has stated they intend to keep making plasmas. It is a nasty rumor Sound & Vision and Home Theater both said the same -
Here is a review of the mid level model ST60:
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-tc-p50st60/4505-6482_7-35566949.html -
Here is a thread about the entry level model S60. Note this model does not have an anti-reflective screen and may not work well in some rooms in the daytime.
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1461177/official-panasonic-s60-series-discussion-thread -
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Another discussion about the VT60:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1471671/panasonic-vt60-new-reference-for-image-quality-black-levels -
The VT50 and VT60 are fantastic TV's! I wish I had a dark enough room in my house to have one.
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very nice review...
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My p60st30 just went T.U. after only 4 mos of use. Out of warranty because we let it sit in the box over a year before putting it up. Don't think I'll be looking at Panny this time."I did not slap you. I high-fived your face."
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Well, I would find it difficult to see anyone leaving their new VT60 or ZT60 just sitting in a box for a year before using it. Plus, by not actually using it, you risk not knowing if anything is wrong so that their warranty can fix the issue.
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Well, I would find it difficult to see anyone leaving their new VT60 or ZT60 just sitting in a box for a year before using it. Plus, by not actually using it, you risk not knowing if anything is wrong so that their warranty can fix the issue.
Still, a 1-year warranty on a product many of us hope to use for 10 years or more is a joke and shows a lack of confidence the company has in its own products. On the other hand, however, a wouldn't buy one of these products, not unless I purchased at least a five-year warranty. -
Yes, I should have opened the box right away, but I was re-doing our room at the time and it got delayed longer than I thought.. which is why it remained in the box. Poor choice on my part, in hindsight, but it's ridiculous when something that costs over a grand can't even make it half a year before ****ting the bed."I did not slap you. I high-fived your face."
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Still, a 1-year warranty on a product many of us hope to use for 10 years or more is a joke and shows a lack of confidence the company has in its own products. On the other hand, however, a wouldn't buy one of these products, not unless I purchased at least a five-year warranty.
wrong on so many points!!
1. If the warranty card had been sent in they would of offered extended warranty for very little
2. I would not buy an extended warranty on ANY Panasonic Plasma as according to consumer reports less than 1% of Panny Plasma's ever need any service.
3. Most others only offer 90 day warranty on service and 1 year on parts so you get a 12$ part and pay 250.00 to put it in.
4. I own a panny plasma going on 3yrs and it has never had any problems. -
Yes, I should have opened the box right away, but I was re-doing our room at the time and it got delayed longer than I thought.. which is why it remained in the box. Poor choice on my part, in hindsight, but it's ridiculous when something that costs over a grand can't even make it half a year before ****ting the bed.
was the box ever layed flat? or fall over? They cannot ever be stored or shipped flat. -
wrong on so many points!!
1. If the warranty card had been sent in they would of offered extended warranty for very little
2. I would not buy an extended warranty on ANY Panasonic Plasma as according to consumer reports less than 1% of Panny Plasma's ever need any service.
3. Most others only offer 90 day warranty on service and 1 year on parts so you get a 12$ part and pay 250.00 to put it in.
4. I own a panny plasma going on 3yrs and it has never had any problems.
1. Please explain.
2. And the ones that do have issues? Sorry, but I'm not throwing 2-3k or more at a tv only to get a 1-year warranty.
3. I wasn't singling out panasonic. The warranty on expensive televisions in a shame.
4. I haven't had issues with my barebones model, but others have. I'm not leaving it to chance. -
1. Please explain.
2. And the ones that do have issues? Sorry, but I'm not throwing 2-3k or more at a tv only to get a 1-year warranty.
3. I wasn't singling out panasonic. The warranty on expensive televisions in a shame.
4. I haven't had issues with my barebones model, but others have. I'm not leaving it to chance.
1. when I opened my Panasonic Plasma if i sent in the warranty card within 30days they offered a 99$ 3yr warranty
2. I'm not ever going to spend that on a TV...Projector maybe
3.I concur on the prices. but it did seem to me that you singled out Panasonic.
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Nope. Box was never laid flat. In fact, sat in an unused dining room the entire time it was in our possession. Babied. Just a lemon I guess. The repair guy is coming by this afternoon. I'll post either a :cheesygrin: or a
after he's gone. "I did not slap you. I high-fived your face." -
I have been extremely pleased with my "budget line" Panasonic 58" plasma.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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Nope. Box was never laid flat. In fact, sat in an unused dining room the entire time it was in our possession. Babied. Just a lemon I guess. The repair guy is coming by this afternoon. I'll post either a :cheesygrin: or a after he's gone.
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Guy came out.. said they'll try replacing the right buffer board.. if that's not it, it's likely a total panel replace, which means I hock this on CL for whatever I can get and go buy a new TV. They ordered the buffer board and the guy is coming back out tomorrow afternoon to do the work. Will let you know what happens.
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TV is trash. Buffer board replacement didn't do it, and he left saying it's going to be a whole panel. For anyone interested, >>HERE'S<< a video of what it's doing."I did not slap you. I high-fived your face."
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Well whatever you do, do NOT buy a Samsung. Me, few other guys here, and lots of others online have had a variety of problems with them.
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Here are a couple videos of my particular Samsung problem. It died a month out of warranty and Samsung told me to F off...
http://youtu.be/EKAvstZWjhs
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Blech. Yeah, damn. Seems like nothing lasts anymore and we as consumers have no choice but to take it up the tailpipe.
I called Panasonic today to chew on some ****.. ended up talking to a supervisor.
He asked me to send in a copy of the TV’s receipt as well as some paperwork from the TV repair people stating what they think it needs and they will "review" my case and see if there’s anything they can do for me.
Not holding my breath, but worth a shot."I did not slap you. I high-fived your face." -
I'm curious what they tell you. I got all the way up to a regional director at Samsung who actually had the nerve to tell me I should have called them a month earlier when it was under warranty! I've ridded myself of anything Samsung and will tell my story to everyone I can.
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My p60st30 just went T.U. after only 4 mos of use. Out of warranty because we let it sit in the box over a year before putting it up. Don't think I'll be looking at Panny this time.
Leaving it in the box for over a YEAR! :eek: My year and 4 month old VT30 went out last month. Got a quote of 650, called Panasonic and they paid for over half of it. I only had the 1 year warranty but they (Panasonic) helped me out. Panasonic is the only Plasma I would own right now and the ZT60 looks very tempting! :cool:Anaheim Hills CA,
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Leaving it in the box for over a YEAR! :eek: My year and 4 month old VT30 went out last month. Got a quote of 650, called Panasonic and they paid for over half of it. I only had the 1 year warranty but they (Panasonic) helped me out. Panasonic is the only Plasma I would own right now and the ZT60 looks very tempting! :cool:
Yeah... I bought the thing just before my wife gave birth to our first child... after that, I knew I wouldn't have any time for any setting up of the HT room. I was also going to school full time. So there it sat until I could come up with some free time, which was unfortunately after the warranty had expired.
Even if Panny promises to cover half of a panel replacement, it still wouldn't be worth it. Like I said, I'm not holding my breath, but maybe I'll catch someone there on a good day or something."I did not slap you. I high-fived your face." -
I would send them a picture of the panel hours.
