Looking to buy a new Panasonic. - Blu-ray Forum

avecha · 07-14-2010, 01:42 AM

Hi, i'm looking at upgrading my tv and came across this one and was wondering if people have had any experience with it or if they knew more about it.
Im upgrading from the Sony kdl40v5500, would it be worth the upgrade?

http://www.priceme.co.nz/Panasonic-T...884082451.aspx

christopher2200 · 07-14-2010, 02:27 AM

Don't know what your price range is, but you can pick up the Panasonic 50 inch VT25 for about 2700 and its 3d. Picked mine up about a month ago.

HiDefRev · 07-14-2010, 02:18 PM

It would definitely be an upgrade from the Sony. The new Pannys are absolutely awesome.

Rebel6666 · 07-14-2010, 02:33 PM

Well if I may suggest you go with atleast the G models and if you have the money for the VT then go for it but I'm more than happy with y G20 54 inch. the G model is made in size 50 or 54.

MrFattBill · 07-14-2010, 06:23 PM

I would personally get the best Panasonic (non-3D) that is available where you live...and I only say non-3d because I am anti 3d, that "feature" choice is really up to you.

Bill

avecha · 07-15-2010, 02:32 PM

Im actually not too fussed on 3d so will give it a miss.
Am trying to keep the price under $2000 nzd.

My 3 choices now are
thp46u20
thp46s10
thp50s10

Any more thoughts?
I have searched for reviews etc but cant seem to find any.

P.s thanks for the replies so far.

Rebel6666 · 07-16-2010, 12:56 PM

Please tell me why you want to go with the S are U models??

The G models are much better and not that much more expensive, you can have it in 50 or 54 inch

avecha · 07-17-2010, 05:24 AM

I haven't seen any g models in New Zealand. I just wanna keep the price below 2000nzd if possible.
I dont want 3d just a panasonic plasma that will wow me after my lcd.

dobyblue · 07-17-2010, 02:37 PM

Guys in New Zealand the 50" VT model is $4,999, so that's not going to help the OP much.

OP - if you can stretch it to $2,500 you could get the 42" V20 model. Otherwise if you want a bigger panel the 50"S10 for $1,839 from LV Martin looks like a good deal and it is a nice set.

If you want to keep the cost even lower you can get the 42" G10 from LV for $1,299 - http://www.lvmartin.co.nz/public/pro...vel2code=L2PLA

MrFattBill · 07-17-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Guys in New Zealand the 50" VT model is $4,999, so that's not going to help the OP much.

Based on the responses I'm sure we were the only two that noticed his location until he mentioned it.

Bill

avecha · 07-19-2010, 03:17 AM

I ended up buying the 50s10.

eric oc · 07-19-2010, 04:14 AM

I would say the vt also till i saw how much it is there. WOW. Hope you really enjoy your new panny. Im looking at getting one end of year or next year not sure yet. My buddy has a 65" S1 and he loves it.

avecha · 07-19-2010, 11:26 AM

I haven't brought it yet, im gonna sleep on it. They are holding it for me til tomorrow. It's a display model which is why im iffy about it. They said it's only been up for 4 months but i dont know. Im gonna check the hours on it and the settings tomorrow.

avecha · 07-22-2010, 06:37 AM

Well i went ahead and brought the THP50U20.

airkitty · 07-22-2010, 02:05 PM

Congratulations. Let us know how much you love it.
42G25

avecha · 07-23-2010, 02:38 AM

Im actually too scared to use it. I havent even had it on for more then five minutes. All this talk about breaking it in etc.
Does anyone else on this site own a u20?
Or u series?

Blu-dock Saint · 07-23-2010, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avecha

Im actually too scared to use it. I havent even had it on for more then five minutes. All this talk about breaking it in etc.
Does anyone else on this site own a u20?
Or u series?

Just enjoy it man, there are a lot that didnt' break it in and it works just fine. Best to not stress about it and just enjoy it. I own 2 panny's now and love them both, you should do the same.

avecha · 07-23-2010, 06:52 AM

So im free to calibrate it with my dve disc?

dobyblue · 07-23-2010, 02:17 PM

Go for it - any time you spot any image retention just run the white scroll bar. I've never had to run it for more than 2 minutes to clear up any static images left by the PS3 menu or game logos and it doesn't happen very often. Gets better the more hours I get on mine.

Good choice not going with the floor model, they can't guarantee it wasn't set up in VIVID mode for any particular length in time. I will never buy a display model, plasma, DLP, LCD or otherwise.

pashots · 08-02-2011, 08:48 PM

Hi avecha, mind sharing your calibration settings? I've had my 50u20 for two weeks now and been searching for the best calibration settings but couldn't find one.

Thanks!

07-14-2010, 01:42 AM	#1
avecha Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Over there, New Zealand. Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:1	Looking to buy a new Panasonic. Hi, i'm looking at upgrading my tv and came across this one and was wondering if people have had any experience with it or if they knew more about it. Im upgrading from the Sony kdl40v5500, would it be worth the upgrade? http://www.priceme.co.nz/Panasonic-T...884082451.aspx

07-14-2010, 02:18 PM	#3
HiDefRev Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:State of Relativity Blu-ray collection:35	Panny plasma It would definitely be an upgrade from the Sony. The new Pannys are absolutely awesome.

07-17-2010, 05:24 AM	#8
avecha Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Over there, New Zealand. Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:1	I haven't seen any g models in New Zealand. I just wanna keep the price below 2000nzd if possible. I dont want 3d just a panasonic plasma that will wow me after my lcd. Last edited by avecha; 07-17-2010 at 05:31 AM.

07-14-2010, 02:27 AM	#2
christopher2200 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:282	Don't know what your price range is, but you can pick up the Panasonic 50 inch VT25 for about 2700 and its 3d. Picked mine up about a month ago.

07-14-2010, 02:33 PM	#4
Rebel6666 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18	Well if I may suggest you go with atleast the G models and if you have the money for the VT then go for it but I'm more than happy with y G20 54 inch. the G model is made in size 50 or 54.

07-14-2010, 06:23 PM	#5
MrFattBill Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:jO-hio Home Theater Gallery:206 Blu-ray collection:578 Trading Score:5	I would personally get the best Panasonic (non-3D) that is available where you live...and I only say non-3d because I am anti 3d, that "feature" choice is really up to you. Bill

07-15-2010, 02:32 PM	#6
avecha Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Over there, New Zealand. Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:1	Im actually not too fussed on 3d so will give it a miss. Am trying to keep the price under $2000 nzd. My 3 choices now are thp46u20 thp46s10 thp50s10 Any more thoughts? I have searched for reviews etc but cant seem to find any. P.s thanks for the replies so far.

07-16-2010, 12:56 PM	#7
Rebel6666 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18	Please tell me why you want to go with the S are U models?? The G models are much better and not that much more expensive, you can have it in 50 or 54 inch

07-17-2010, 02:37 PM	#9
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Guys in New Zealand the 50" VT model is $4,999, so that's not going to help the OP much. OP - if you can stretch it to $2,500 you could get the 42" V20 model. Otherwise if you want a bigger panel the 50"S10 for $1,839 from LV Martin looks like a good deal and it is a nice set. If you want to keep the cost even lower you can get the 42" G10 from LV for $1,299 - http://www.lvmartin.co.nz/public/pro...vel2code=L2PLA

07-19-2010, 03:17 AM	#11
avecha Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Over there, New Zealand. Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:1	I ended up buying the 50s10.

07-19-2010, 04:14 AM	#12
eric oc Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:83	I would say the vt also till i saw how much it is there. WOW. Hope you really enjoy your new panny. Im looking at getting one end of year or next year not sure yet. My buddy has a 65" S1 and he loves it.

07-19-2010, 11:26 AM	#13
avecha Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Over there, New Zealand. Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:1	I haven't brought it yet, im gonna sleep on it. They are holding it for me til tomorrow. It's a display model which is why im iffy about it. They said it's only been up for 4 months but i dont know. Im gonna check the hours on it and the settings tomorrow.

07-22-2010, 06:37 AM	#14
avecha Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Over there, New Zealand. Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:1	Well i went ahead and brought the THP50U20.

07-22-2010, 02:05 PM	#15
airkitty Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South East Trading Score:1	Congratulations. Let us know how much you love it. 42G25

07-23-2010, 02:38 AM	#16
avecha Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Over there, New Zealand. Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:1	Im actually too scared to use it. I havent even had it on for more then five minutes. All this talk about breaking it in etc. Does anyone else on this site own a u20? Or u series?

07-23-2010, 06:52 AM	#18
avecha Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Over there, New Zealand. Blu-ray collection:124 DVD collection:14 Trading Score:1	So im free to calibrate it with my dve disc?

07-23-2010, 02:17 PM	#19
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Go for it - any time you spot any image retention just run the white scroll bar. I've never had to run it for more than 2 minutes to clear up any static images left by the PS3 menu or game logos and it doesn't happen very often. Gets better the more hours I get on mine. Good choice not going with the floor model, they can't guarantee it wasn't set up in VIVID mode for any particular length in time. I will never buy a display model, plasma, DLP, LCD or otherwise.

08-02-2011, 08:48 PM	#20
pashots Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:U.A.E. Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:25	Hi avecha, mind sharing your calibration settings? I've had my 50u20 for two weeks now and been searching for the best calibration settings but couldn't find one. Thanks!

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