Enough Talk!!! Just got the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80U!! - Blu-ray Forum

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 06:26 AM

So after a lengthy discussion with great people- Brett Day and Eric (aka crackinhedz)-- I bit the bullet and purchased the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV from Best Buy. Before I get flamed for purchasing from Best Buy please know I had some Reward Zone $$$'s saved up for just the thing. I also had it delivered during the first available day which was 01/26/09... which is also a RARE day that I had both work off and school off (It seemed like God WANTED me to have this TV...)

I really had my eyes set for the 46'' 85u 50'' 85u or the 50'' 80u but money and the size of the TV got in the way. First of all my home theater set up is in my bedroom (yes, I still live at home.. but its in the basement level so its not so bad.)

I have a queen sized bed and the 50'' would be just as large as the width of my bed (almost). I have my set up right at the foot of my bed so a 50'' might be too much overkill.

I paid a little bit more than I probably should have for the set... It was around $1150 delivered for the 46'' pz80U... which is a good amount I know. The reason why I went for this price was because it's going to be delivered on a date that is EXTREMELY convenient for me and I can be here to receive the TV instead of having one of my brothers take it in.

... this is my first big purchase in terms of a real big-time TV. My personal TV is the Dynex 42'' 1080p LCD HDTV, with the 73'' Mitsu DLP in the den. Did I do the right thing in purchasing the TH-46PZ80U?

Santeria · 01-21-2009, 06:32 AM

DESTINY, WE JUST ORDERED THE SAME TV RIGHT NOW NO JOKE, but i ordered from 6ave.com cause i dont care about reward zone pts... just tax money and my california recycling fee i wouldve had to pay...

GL with your purchase my friend this will be A HUGE UPGRADE!!
good choice!

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 06:34 AM

FURASHU!~~ oh man... we did just order the same dang TV at the same dang time!!! I just checked the contrast of my Dynex and its 2,000:1. The Panny is 20,000:1 native contrast and I think 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast.

Can we say: UPGRADE!

Santeria · 01-21-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by joegs300

FURASHU!~~ oh man... we did just order the same dang TV at the same dang time!!! I just checked the contrast of my Dynex and its 2,000:1. The Panny is 20,000:1 native contrast and I think 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast.

Can we say: UPGRADE!

haha different companies measure their contrast ratios in their own ways, but in a numbers way sure. but deeper blacks and better colors for sure.

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 01:52 PM

Best Buy just e-mailed me saying that they didn't have the TV in stock for shipment in my area. What a bummer... I wanted that set for this Monday.. I don't really know what to do now, I guess back to the drawing board.

dobyblue · 01-21-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joegs300

Did I do the right thing in purchasing the TH-46PZ80U?

Yes, stealing it would have been bad.
But seriously, great choice...you will be amazed at how much better your viewing experience is now over your LCD and DLP sets.

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Originally Posted by joegs300

Best Buy just e-mailed me saying that they didn't have the TV in stock for shipment in my area. What a bummer... I wanted that set for this Monday.. I don't really know what to do now, I guess back to the drawing board.

D'oh! I spoke too soon. Might as well swallow it up and go with the 50"

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 02:21 PM

Doby- you're so right. I am now upgrading to the 85u series and trying to decide between the 46'' or the 50''. It's a toss up and I have both in the cart on Amazon just waiting for me to pull the trigger. The 50'' is $200 more...

on the other hand I have $75 in gift certs from Amazon so that helps..

gearyt · 01-21-2009, 02:23 PM

do it... you'll love the size after a few days
and as for the difference in what you have
are you in for a thrill

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 02:24 PM

geary, I should do the 50''?

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 02:29 PM

man, i thought i had my mind decided. then best buy had to screw me over...

Sonny · 01-21-2009, 02:32 PM

Get the 50" !!!!! It's a great size for an HDTV. Panasonic should send us/me

royalty checks!!!!!

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 02:34 PM

man sonny you got some expensive televisions...

gearyt · 01-21-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joegs300

geary, I should do the 50''?

I started out to buy a 37" due to the size of my bedroom wall, doors in way,
and ended up with a 42"... sure glad I didn't go with the smaller, If you don't like your 50", I have a two year old 42" I'll trade

they may even sweeten the price, seeing how they can't deliver the 42"

Sonny · 01-21-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by joegs300

man sonny you got some expensive televisions...

Panasonic just makes some bad ace & well priced TV's , what can I say...

Pioneer makes the best TV's , but you have to sell a kidney to get one!!

There slowly becoming more affordable...

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 02:42 PM

the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV is going to run me approx. $1390 shipped with white glove delivery... is that okay pricing with you guys? do i have your blessing? its from amazon so i know ill be ok in terms of reliability.

Santeria · 01-21-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joegs300

the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV is going to run me approx. $1390 shipped with white glove delivery... is that okay pricing with you guys? do i have your blessing? its from amazon so i know ill be ok in terms of reliability.

seems as though u value us TOO much, just get what you want.

everyone here recommends the BIGGEST tvs obviously.

6ave has the 46 for 1072 shipped.
great price beats everywhere else by at least $50
if i could id get the 50 inch

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 02:56 PM

furashu.. glad you're here. yeah, truth be told i do value you guys' opinion because i have just barely jumped into this expensive hobby not but a month and a half ago.

joegs300 · 01-21-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furashu

seems as though u value us TOO much, just get what you want.

everyone here recommends the BIGGEST tvs obviously.

6ave has the 46 for 1072 shipped.
great price beats everywhere else by at least $50
if i could id get the 50 inch

what i like about amazon is that i can schedule the delivery which is the most important deal maker for me.. i would pay an extra 100 just to have it on time and on the day i need it to be here..

gearyt · 01-21-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furashu

seems as though u value us TOO much, just get what you want.

everyone here recommends the BIGGEST tvs obviously.

It only costs $200 to upgrade now,,

brett_day · 01-21-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joegs300

the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV is going to run me approx. $1390 shipped with white glove delivery... is that okay pricing with you guys? do i have your blessing? its from amazon so i know ill be ok in terms of reliability.

sounds like a great deal for the 85u!

01-21-2009, 06:26 AM	#1
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	UPDATED 01/28/09- Just got the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U!! So after a lengthy discussion with great people- Brett Day and Eric (aka crackinhedz)-- I bit the bullet and purchased the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV from Best Buy. Before I get flamed for purchasing from Best Buy please know I had some Reward Zone $$$'s saved up for just the thing. I also had it delivered during the first available day which was 01/26/09... which is also a RARE day that I had both work off and school off (It seemed like God WANTED me to have this TV...) I really had my eyes set for the 46'' 85u 50'' 85u or the 50'' 80u but money and the size of the TV got in the way. First of all my home theater set up is in my bedroom (yes, I still live at home.. but its in the basement level so its not so bad.) I have a queen sized bed and the 50'' would be just as large as the width of my bed (almost). I have my set up right at the foot of my bed so a 50'' might be too much overkill. I paid a little bit more than I probably should have for the set... It was around $1150 delivered for the 46'' pz80U... which is a good amount I know. The reason why I went for this price was because it's going to be delivered on a date that is EXTREMELY convenient for me and I can be here to receive the TV instead of having one of my brothers take it in. ... this is my first big purchase in terms of a real big-time TV. My personal TV is the Dynex 42'' 1080p LCD HDTV, with the 73'' Mitsu DLP in the den. Did I do the right thing in purchasing the TH-46PZ80U? Last edited by joegs300; 01-28-2009 at 08:48 PM.

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01-21-2009, 06:32 AM	#2
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	DESTINY, WE JUST ORDERED THE SAME TV RIGHT NOW NO JOKE, but i ordered from 6ave.com cause i dont care about reward zone pts... just tax money and my california recycling fee i wouldve had to pay... GL with your purchase my friend this will be A HUGE UPGRADE!! good choice!

01-21-2009, 06:34 AM	#3
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	FURASHU!~~ oh man... we did just order the same dang TV at the same dang time!!! I just checked the contrast of my Dynex and its 2,000:1. The Panny is 20,000:1 native contrast and I think 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast. Can we say: UPGRADE!

01-21-2009, 01:52 PM	#5
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	Best Buy just e-mailed me saying that they didn't have the TV in stock for shipment in my area. What a bummer... I wanted that set for this Monday.. I don't really know what to do now, I guess back to the drawing board.

01-21-2009, 02:21 PM	#7
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	Doby- you're so right. I am now upgrading to the 85u series and trying to decide between the 46'' or the 50''. It's a toss up and I have both in the cart on Amazon just waiting for me to pull the trigger. The 50'' is $200 more... on the other hand I have $75 in gift certs from Amazon so that helps..

01-21-2009, 02:23 PM	#8
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	do it... you'll love the size after a few days and as for the difference in what you have are you in for a thrill

01-21-2009, 02:24 PM	#9
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	geary, I should do the 50''?

01-21-2009, 02:29 PM	#10
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	man, i thought i had my mind decided. then best buy had to screw me over...

01-21-2009, 02:32 PM	#11
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Get the 50" !!!!! It's a great size for an HDTV. Panasonic should send us/me royalty checks!!!!!

01-21-2009, 02:34 PM	#12
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	man sonny you got some expensive televisions...

01-21-2009, 02:42 PM	#15
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV is going to run me approx. $1390 shipped with white glove delivery... is that okay pricing with you guys? do i have your blessing? its from amazon so i know ill be ok in terms of reliability.

01-21-2009, 02:56 PM	#17
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	furashu.. glad you're here. yeah, truth be told i do value you guys' opinion because i have just barely jumped into this expensive hobby not but a month and a half ago.

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