Help me with a TV

Sherardp
Sherardp Posts: 8,038
edited January 2010 in Electronics
Well I'm in a tad bit of a situation here. I have a Panny PT60DL54 RP DLP TV. It's native 720p, however it has performed flawlessly for the past 5 yrs. Anyway the TV is dead, I think it's a bulb problem. In the case it is, I have to pay 289.00 for the replacement part. My question do you guys think its a smart move to replace the lamp or should I just splurge the 1300 bucks for a new Plasma or LCD in a 55-58 inch. What do you guys think would be a power move?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2010
    Splurge! But, go Samsung LED not LCD!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Splurge! But, go Samsung LED not LCD!


    He's going to alot more than $1300 for a Samsung LED.


    Is $1300 the highest you're willing to go? I'd definitely get a new tv versus trying to replace the bulb. Both Samsung and Panasonic plasmas are great for your price range.
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited January 2010
    I replaced a Samsung 50" DLP 720p with a Panasonic 50 1080p and can't believe the difference in picture quality. The Panasonics are cheap, too. Good luck.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,182
    edited January 2010
    I would get the biggest Panasonic Plasma you could afford.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    +eleventy billion on the biggest Panny Plasma you can get. I've just got a 42" Viera, and when i go through the huge displays at Frys or the like, i am no longer impressed.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2010
    Well I can go as high as 1800 I guess. I just don't want to spend a ton as the TV is only used for cable and the Wii. I will definitely shop for one when I get back home. Still out of town on business. Thanks for the feedback gents.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2010
    Why not just get an Epson 8100?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Well I can go as high as 1800 I guess. I just don't want to spend a ton as the TV is only used for cable and the Wii. I will definitely shop for one when I get back home. Still out of town on business. Thanks for the feedback gents.

    Plasma's and Wii's don't get along.:)
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,050
    edited January 2010
    If its just a bulb, do some research and you can probably find a replacement for around $100 shipped. AVSforum is your friend.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Why not just get an Epson 8100?


    I'm a JVC fan on the PJ side of things. Besides yours already sold buddy. ;)
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2010
    Let's see; $289 versus $1500. Hmmmm. $289 versus $1500. Hmmmm. Decisions, decisions.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2010
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Let's see; $289 versus $1500. Hmmmm. $289 versus $1500. Hmmmm. Decisions, decisions.

    Well I know it would seem the obvious, however if it is worth the upgrade then I would put the money toward the new screen.
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  • dvran
    dvran Posts: 280
    edited January 2010
    Fix the TV!

    Do some research on prices for bulbs on web, I'm sure they're cheaper there. When you fix the TV, sell it. Say it has a brand new bulb. I'm sure you could get some good money for that thing because of the screen size.
    ~Dan

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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited January 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Splurge! But, go Samsung LED not LCD!

    They are both LCDs. :p
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  • keeneyrm01
    keeneyrm01 Posts: 80
    edited January 2010
    Go for a new Panasonic plasma. The 54 inch S1 series is a great value, unless you wanted to spend more money on a G series or the high end V series.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2010
    I scored the 54" Panny plasma. Very nice image, just from playing a SD DVD on my A2 Toshiba. Not as much screen as my 60" but it sure is gorgeous. Pics or it did'nt happen right.

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    Nice choice. How does the picture compare to your old set?
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited January 2010
    Great choice, I am extremely happy with my Panny V10.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Nice choice. How does the picture compare to your old set?

    PQ with the plasma is much better. Very clear and detailed image.
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited January 2010
    I am with the bulb supporters on this one. I have a 60" Sony SXRD that I have had for a little over 4 years now and I have replaced the bulb in it twice. I am still as happy with it now as I was the day I bought it. Don't get me wrong, I would love me a Pioneer Kuro 60", but don't have the $3,500 laying around. I just bought a bulb for my TV in Nov. and even after I spent almost as much for shipping that I paid for the bulb it was still under $150. IMHO, it would be better to buy the bulb to get your set back up and running and save up the $ for the set you really want, rather than to spend $1,800 on a quick fix.

    -Jeff

    Here is a link to Froogle search for your bulb. $289 must have been direct from Panasonic, because there are a bunch on Ebay and other sites for as low as $95 w/ free shipping.

    http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=active&resnum=0&q=replacement%20bulb%20for%20Panasonic%20PT60DL54&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited January 2010
    Congrats on the new tv. The wife and I really like the 50" we bought. :)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2010
    wutadumsn23 wrote: »
    I am with the bulb supporters on this one. I have a 60" Sony SXRD that I have had for a little over 4 years now and I have replaced the bulb in it twice. I am still as happy with it now as I was the day I bought it. Don't get me wrong, I would love me a Pioneer Kuro 60", but don't have the $3,500 laying around. I just bought a bulb for my TV in Nov. and even after I spent almost as much for shipping that I paid for the bulb it was still under $150. IMHO, it would be better to buy the bulb to get your set back up and running and save up the $ for the set you really want, rather than to spend $1,800 on a quick fix.

    -Jeff

    Here is a link to Froogle search for your bulb. $289 must have been direct from Panasonic, because there are a bunch on Ebay and other sites for as low as $95 w/ free shipping.

    http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=active&resnum=0&q=replacement%20bulb%20for%20Panasonic%20PT60DL54&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf

    Appreciate the feedback, I did buy the replacement bulb as well and sold the TV and made a nice profit.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,059
    edited January 2010
    Congrats on the new TV. When you have time, explain what you think are the differences in PQ for others who may be looking. To me, it's about the color being more real, has more depth to it, and no motion blurr for sports.
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited January 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Appreciate the feedback, I did buy the replacement bulb as well and sold the TV and made a nice profit.

    My bad dude, didn't see that post. Congrats on the new TV.

    -Jeff
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited January 2010
    Congrats bro on your new TV purchase!
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