Panasonic 65''V30 Vs 65''G30- $600 price difference worth it?

[newone]

I keep flip flopping on which tv to buy.Thanks for everyone's advice and after viewing the larger plasmas, I've decided on 65''. Is the V series worth $600 more than the G series?

[RipleyLV426]

Originally Posted by newone

I keep flip flopping on which tv to buy.Thanks for everyone's advice and after viewing the larger plasmas, I've decided on 65''. Is the V series worth $600 more than the G series?

That seems to be a very popular question/deciding factor between the two models (including with me and I'm still in a toss up between the two)

VT Positives:
True 24p (GT can be tweaked to get pretty close from what I've told but sacrifices some of the black depth)
Includes one pair of 3D glasses ($160 worth a piece)
Inifinite black pro (slightly better blacks)
Cool one sheet glass display
WI-Fi built in (GT does have a dongle though)

So, I guess the question is whether those aspects are worth $600
For me, it's either $1360 for GT 55'' or $1700 for VT 55''...You and me both are going I keep going back and forth too because $300 is a big difference, as is $600.

[Gempulse]

Just because I am a fiend for inky blacks, I would(and did) go for the VT30. This display is amazing in every way. The ONLY issue that I have with this panel is that the blacks are 100% pitch black-but no display as of yet has been able to achieve such low mll.

[RipleyLV426]

Better blacks is a plus...The real kicker for me is the 24p/96hz playback and if that is a big enough difference to jump to the VT30. 85-90% of my time is watching blus on my TV, I'm a film buff and a film graduate to boot, so I do love me some true film playback. I just don't want any soap opera look or judder. That stuff just looks so unnatural on those uncalibrated TV's turned all the way up in stores.

One way to look at it too is the $1700 VT includes the $160 pair of glasses. So I guess, really the TV itself is $1540. So I guess it's only $180 more for the VT which seems like a no brainer. Haha, listen to me trying to rationalize myself

Would anyone else be able to attest to the GT and VT differences in respect to true film 24p playback and or any of the other comparisions between the models? Thanks to all for the input. I will make my decision by this weekend!

[Blue Bull]

Greetings,
If you guys don't mind me asking? Where are the 65VT available for $1700?! That is a hell of a great deal!!

[Scottyp3]

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Greetings,
If you guys don't mind me asking? Where are the 65VT available for $1700?! That is a hell of a great deal!!

no kidding

Cant find one for less than 4k in Canada

IF anyone knows a spot in canada selling for less please dont hesitate to pm me

[Gempulse]

Originally Posted by RipleyLV426

Better blacks is a plus...The real kicker for me is the 24p/96hz playback and if that is a big enough difference to jump to the VT30. 85-90% of my time is watching blus on my TV, I'm a film buff and a film graduate to boot, so I do love me some true film playback. I just don't want any soap opera look or judder. That stuff just looks so unnatural on those uncalibrated TV's turned all the way up in stores.

One way to look at it too is the $1700 VT includes the $160 pair of glasses. So I guess, really the TV itself is $1540. So I guess it's only $180 more for the VT which seems like a no brainer. Haha, listen to me trying to rationalize myself

Would anyone else be able to attest to the GT and VT differences in respect to true film 24p playback and or any of the other comparisions between the models? Thanks to all for the input. I will make my decision by this weekend!

If you are not as worried about the deeper black levels that the VT30 provides and are just wanting true 24p playback, then perhaps the GT30 is the TV for you. The black levels on the GT30, while not as black as the VT30 are still deep and could perhaps even lower over time.

I have heard that the 24p motion on the GT30 is pretty impressive.

[RipleyLV426]

Thanks for all your helpful input Gem (and others).

Once I decide, what is the best way to break it in? I have the Disney's WOW blu. Is there something in particular which would have slides/patters or just play movies that are 1:85:1 etc.. that I should play for a few days to work the panel out before calibrating?

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by Gempulse

I have heard that the 24p motion on the GT30 is pretty impressive.

Are you sure? I've read the 24p handling using 3:2 at 60Hz is considered excellent, but the 48Hz 24p mode does result in flicker for many. For this reason, I've not even played with the 24p mode on my GT30, as I'm happy with how things look at 60Hz. One of these days I'm going to have to do a back-to-back comparison to see for myself.