That Time? - Blu-ray Forum

PriSM · 01-10-2014, 05:36 PM

Could it be time to say goodbye to my beloved Kuro after four years? With all the recent talk of the Panasonics dwindling in supply and being on sale, on a whim I went into my local Best Buy to take a look. VTs and ZTs are on sale right now for what is probably a steal. My Kuro is 50" so I would probably go with a VT60, as I sit about 8 feet away.

My Kuro is just starting to develop a noticeable buzz during very quiet scenes. My concern is that once the Panasonics disappear that's going to be it until the OLEDs come out of the pricing statosphere. If my Kuro decides to break in a year or two I might be out of luck.

So is it really the last chopper out of Saigon and I ought to get on it?

MasterSandman · 01-10-2014, 08:53 PM

Get a VT60 and just put the Kuro in a different room

PriSM · 01-10-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterSandman

Get a VT60 and just put the Kuro in a different room

Oh I didn't mean to say I'd be ditching the Kuro completely. It just would be placed in retirement mode.

MasterSandman · 01-10-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PriSM

Oh I didn't mean to say I'd be ditching the Kuro completely. It just would be placed in retirement mode.

Awesome!!

I just got a VT60 about 3 weeks ago and it's phenomenal. Judging by CES, I think it may still be king this year too.

PriSM · 01-11-2014, 01:35 AM

Just placed my order on a 60 inch VT60 from Brandsmart USA. They're running an even better deal on the Panasonics than Best Buy is right now. I went back and forth for quite awhile between the 60 and 65 inch models, but I just couldn't justify the $600 difference. That savings is probably going to go to D-Nice for a cal of the Panasonic and maybe a touch up for the Kuro too!

PriSM · 01-11-2014, 02:41 PM

Apparently I was just in time because these panels are now sold out.

Wingman1977 · 01-11-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PriSM

Apparently I was just in time because these panels are now sold out.

BB still has them.

PriSM · 01-11-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

BB still has them.

Talking about Brandsmart.

Blu-Dog · 01-12-2014, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PriSM

Talking about Brandsmart.

I'm looking at much, much bigger.

http://www.latimes.com/business/tech...#axzz2q9Kfg3VI

Keeping my Kuro 60", though. It only shows Blu-Rays.

PriSM · 01-13-2014, 05:36 PM

Cancelled the 60 and just ordered a 65 from Amazon, who dropped their price.

It's at times like this I'm glad I don't have a significant other or I might have some 'splainin' to do.

PriSM · 01-24-2014, 06:15 PM

Finally here!

Just unpacked. Sept build date with 0 hours. Running the slide-show now.

01-10-2014, 05:36 PM	#1
PriSM Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Tampa 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:297 DVD collection:85	That Time? Could it be time to say goodbye to my beloved Kuro after four years? With all the recent talk of the Panasonics dwindling in supply and being on sale, on a whim I went into my local Best Buy to take a look. VTs and ZTs are on sale right now for what is probably a steal. My Kuro is 50" so I would probably go with a VT60, as I sit about 8 feet away. My Kuro is just starting to develop a noticeable buzz during very quiet scenes. My concern is that once the Panasonics disappear that's going to be it until the OLEDs come out of the pricing statosphere. If my Kuro decides to break in a year or two I might be out of luck. So is it really the last chopper out of Saigon and I ought to get on it?

01-10-2014, 08:53 PM	#2
MasterSandman Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:372 Trading Score:5	Get a VT60 and just put the Kuro in a different room

01-11-2014, 01:35 AM	#5
PriSM Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Tampa 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:297 DVD collection:85	Just placed my order on a 60 inch VT60 from Brandsmart USA. They're running an even better deal on the Panasonics than Best Buy is right now. I went back and forth for quite awhile between the 60 and 65 inch models, but I just couldn't justify the $600 difference. That savings is probably going to go to D-Nice for a cal of the Panasonic and maybe a touch up for the Kuro too!

01-11-2014, 02:41 PM	#6
PriSM Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Tampa 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:297 DVD collection:85	Apparently I was just in time because these panels are now sold out.

01-13-2014, 05:36 PM	#10
PriSM Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Tampa 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:297 DVD collection:85	Cancelled the 60 and just ordered a 65 from Amazon, who dropped their price. It's at times like this I'm glad I don't have a significant other or I might have some 'splainin' to do.

01-24-2014, 06:15 PM	#11
PriSM Active Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Tampa 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:297 DVD collection:85	Finally here! Just unpacked. Sept build date with 0 hours. Running the slide-show now.

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