Just pulled the trigger! - Blu-ray Forum

lojack1976 · 05-07-2009, 11:11 PM

Well, I've gotten the itch for an upgrade. I was going to try to save up for a 60" Kuro...the KRP that's going for around $3000, but reading the thread over at AVSforum I decided not to. There seems to be a lot of sets delivered cracked, and I just don't want to go through what could be a lengthy process of finally getting one intact. Besides, just seeing one broken set arrive would break my heart. I don't want to see any Kuro in ruin! I'm not sure any would be available by the time I get the money anyway. I started thinking that 50" was fine so long as I get a significant upgrade in picture quality.

After checking out the Hitachi P50X902 in Best Buy's Magnolia room next to a Panny 850u and a Pioneer Elite I walked away very impressed. The Hitachi looked much better than the Panny and very close to the Kuro. Blacks were extremely good and came as close as I've ever seen to the Kuro. It took a lot of scrutiny to tell the difference. Yes, the Kuro still has deeper blacks, but man was this set close. Where the black bars and the bezel ended was nearly undetectable.

After research I found that P50V702 was nearly identical lacking just a handful of the menu adjustments. Apparently these sets are very accurate right out of the box and the adjustments really aren't needed. TigerDirect has this for $1200 shipped so I jumped on it. At a savings of about $800 over the 5020FD I think I got an excellent deal. I can't wait to get my new set!

Blu Titan · 05-07-2009, 11:15 PM

Congrats to you. It also feels great to get a new tv.

lojack1976 · 05-07-2009, 11:18 PM

Thanks! It is a wonderful feeling. I've upgraded so many times in the last few years, and every single time it was pure excitement be it video, audio, or computer related. Man that itis is something! LOL!

Rblu-Dblu · 05-07-2009, 11:21 PM

Congrats on the purchase. Supposedly the krp's have been the benficiary of new packaging due to all the cracked screens that have been showing up. I've had mine on order for about 2 weeks and they expect the new ones to arrive any day now.

lojack1976 · 05-07-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rblu-Dblu

Congrats on the purchase. Supposedly the krp's have been the benficiary of new packaging due to all the cracked screens that have been showing up. I've had mine on order for about 2 weeks and they expect the new ones to arrive any day now.

Thanks! I did read about the new packing and I certainly hope you end up a very lucky owner of a flawless Kuro. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

wafi · 05-08-2009, 01:05 AM

Congrats lojack! Put some pics up when you get it!!!!

ShockWave · 05-08-2009, 01:19 AM

CONGRATS!!!!

Nothing like a fresh new plasma!

battousai147 · 05-08-2009, 01:57 AM

Congrats man, my first plasma was a hitachi 42HDT79, bought it about 4 years ago and she's still going strong in my Bedroom, I don't know if things have changed much for hitachi but i've had nothing but awesome experiences with them, i don't think you will be a bit disappointed... oh and congrat's again man

lojack1976 · 05-08-2009, 04:24 AM

Thanks to all of you! I'm really excited fellas. This is my second foray into plasma. I've only owned LCD's before I purchased my Panny just over a year ago. I don't ever want to go back unless something dramatically changes with the technology. They've come along way with black level, but the off axis viewing just kills me especially since I rarely sit in the middle of my sofa. LCD just isn't a go with me anymore. Once I get this set my Panny will go into the bedroom and my LG LCD will become a very large computer monitor. I'll update my gallery as soon as I get it all setup.

lojack1976 · 05-18-2009, 12:08 AM

Well, here's another update....and its not good. After the status on the website was changed stating that the set was in the warehouse and my order was being processed I was notified via email the next day that it was on back order....again!

A call to TigerDirect wasn't any better. They had no ETA and aren't even sure that they will be getting more of these sets, so I canceled my order. I'm very disappointed. I should have known this was too good to be true. I'm disgusted that they would advertise something as being in stock and ready to ship when it clearly was not. The customer service guy I spoke with was a real @$$ too.

To cope with my disappointment I decided to upgrade my front three speakers with THESE JBL towers and center channel which are scheduled to arrive Tuesday. Got all three brand new for $545 shipped.

I guess I'll wait awhile and maybe by the end of the summer I'll upgrade my TV. I'm now leaning towards a Kuro...60" if possible, but I'll settle for a 50". A 54" Panny is also under consideration.

Note: I posted this in another thread also since I mentioned the upgrade there also.

05-07-2009, 11:11 PM	#1
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Just pulled the trigger! Well, I've gotten the itch for an upgrade. I was going to try to save up for a 60" Kuro...the KRP that's going for around $3000, but reading the thread over at AVSforum I decided not to. There seems to be a lot of sets delivered cracked, and I just don't want to go through what could be a lengthy process of finally getting one intact. Besides, just seeing one broken set arrive would break my heart. I don't want to see any Kuro in ruin! I'm not sure any would be available by the time I get the money anyway. I started thinking that 50" was fine so long as I get a significant upgrade in picture quality. After checking out the Hitachi P50X902 in Best Buy's Magnolia room next to a Panny 850u and a Pioneer Elite I walked away very impressed. The Hitachi looked much better than the Panny and very close to the Kuro. Blacks were extremely good and came as close as I've ever seen to the Kuro. It took a lot of scrutiny to tell the difference. Yes, the Kuro still has deeper blacks, but man was this set close. Where the black bars and the bezel ended was nearly undetectable. After research I found that P50V702 was nearly identical lacking just a handful of the menu adjustments. Apparently these sets are very accurate right out of the box and the adjustments really aren't needed. TigerDirect has this for $1200 shipped so I jumped on it. At a savings of about $800 over the 5020FD I think I got an excellent deal. I can't wait to get my new set!

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Pulled the Trigger!! Panny on the way!	Plasma TVs	Bizdady	96	02-18-2010 10:08 PM
Just pulled the trigger...	Receivers	GuitarGuyBMG	31	12-23-2009 09:59 PM
I finally pulled the trigger, got off the fence etc	Plasma TVs	azereus	24	06-17-2009 06:06 PM
Pulled the trigger on a PZ85U	Display Theory and Discussion	alphapyro	3	05-31-2008 07:35 PM
Pulled the trigger today	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	BaronVH	35	11-09-2007 12:57 PM

05-07-2009, 11:15 PM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Congrats to you. It also feels great to get a new tv.

05-07-2009, 11:18 PM	#3
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Thanks! It is a wonderful feeling. I've upgraded so many times in the last few years, and every single time it was pure excitement be it video, audio, or computer related. Man that itis is something! LOL!

05-07-2009, 11:21 PM	#4
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	Congrats on the purchase. Supposedly the krp's have been the benficiary of new packaging due to all the cracked screens that have been showing up. I've had mine on order for about 2 weeks and they expect the new ones to arrive any day now.

05-08-2009, 01:05 AM	#6
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	Congrats lojack! Put some pics up when you get it!!!!

05-08-2009, 01:19 AM	#7
ShockWave Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Orlando, FL GO GATORS Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:119 Blu-ray reviews:1	CONGRATS!!!! Nothing like a fresh new plasma!

05-08-2009, 01:57 AM	#8
battousai147 Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:9	Congrats man, my first plasma was a hitachi 42HDT79, bought it about 4 years ago and she's still going strong in my Bedroom, I don't know if things have changed much for hitachi but i've had nothing but awesome experiences with them, i don't think you will be a bit disappointed... oh and congrat's again man

05-08-2009, 04:24 AM	#9
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Thanks to all of you! I'm really excited fellas. This is my second foray into plasma. I've only owned LCD's before I purchased my Panny just over a year ago. I don't ever want to go back unless something dramatically changes with the technology. They've come along way with black level, but the off axis viewing just kills me especially since I rarely sit in the middle of my sofa. LCD just isn't a go with me anymore. Once I get this set my Panny will go into the bedroom and my LG LCD will become a very large computer monitor. I'll update my gallery as soon as I get it all setup.

05-18-2009, 12:08 AM	#10
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Well, here's another update....and its not good. After the status on the website was changed stating that the set was in the warehouse and my order was being processed I was notified via email the next day that it was on back order....again! A call to TigerDirect wasn't any better. They had no ETA and aren't even sure that they will be getting more of these sets, so I canceled my order. I'm very disappointed. I should have known this was too good to be true. I'm disgusted that they would advertise something as being in stock and ready to ship when it clearly was not. The customer service guy I spoke with was a real @$$ too. To cope with my disappointment I decided to upgrade my front three speakers with THESE JBL towers and center channel which are scheduled to arrive Tuesday. Got all three brand new for $545 shipped. I guess I'll wait awhile and maybe by the end of the summer I'll upgrade my TV. I'm now leaning towards a Kuro...60" if possible, but I'll settle for a 50". A 54" Panny is also under consideration. Note: I posted this in another thread also since I mentioned the upgrade there also.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals