Best price Panasonic 42/50 inch?

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

Well i finally bought my own place, set to move in on 5/1/09! It's a newly renovated condo, and i've got the go ahead from the fiance to get another HDTV!!!

I've always said my next set is going to be the Panasonic Plasma, and it damn well will be! I'm just looking for the best price, obviously. Time is not a real big factor, as i have about 2.5 months until i will actually need it. Furthermore, 1080P is not important to me. It's not worth the extra couple hundred bucks to me, so i will be getting a 720P model. I remember around black Friday seeing 6ave running a deal for like $600ish for the 42" model. Right now here are the best prices i am finding..


42PX80U- $850 through Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Vier...4823292&sr=8-1

50PX80U- $900+tax through Fry's electronics, free in store pickup
http://shop2.frys.com/product/5525500

Are there any better deals to be had? These were the 2 best prices i could find right now...

[Bolaar]

Well it may not be worth the couple of hundred in your mind...but use your eyes.


At 15 feet I could REALLY see a between 720 and 1080 on a 50" screen.

The 720 was horrible and blurry in comparison.

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

Originally Posted by Bolaar

Well it may not be worth the couple of hundred in your mind...but use your eyes.


At 15 feet I could REALLY see a between 720 and 1080 on a 50" screen.

The 720 was horrible and blurry in comparison.

I appreciate your input, but as stated i will NOT be investing in a 1080P set. My viewing distance will be around 8 feet. I've heard the arguments about 720 vs. 1080. I have perfect 20/20 vision, and 720P serves me just fine.

[austin126]

congrats on the new tv! enjoy!

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

Just noticed that my local Fry's has the 50PX80U for $899 with free in-store pickup. I'd have to pay $70 shipping if i bought the same set from Best Buy.

This is looking pretty good right now...

[Bolaar]

Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

I appreciate your input, but as stated i will NOT be investing in a 1080P set. My viewing distance will be around 8 feet. I've heard the arguments about 720 vs. 1080. I have perfect 20/20 vision, and 720P serves me just fine.

No problem...

I have 20/15...just could not stand the blurry image. It got less blurry the further I walked away. Being at 8 feet was horrendous so I would suggest the smaller set.

If the 720p set was alone probably would have looked great to me. But putting a Lexus next to a Pontiac, just does not compare.

To be honest I never put much hype into the 720 vs 1080 either, until I let me eyes decide. I have read the articles but I think the person that wrote them did not have the same vision I did.

You won't get a decent 1080p for $600 and if that is what you want to spend I wish you the best of luck.

Also check out 6ave.com...you will get a WAY better deal. I believe the 42 you list is $200 less then what BB has it for. The 50" is about the same price as what you list.

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

Originally Posted by Bolaar

No problem...

I have 20/15...just could not stand the blurry image. It got less blurry the further I walked away. Being at 8 feet was horrendous so I would suggest the smaller set.

If the 720p set was alone probably would have looked great to me. But putting a Lexus next to a Pontiac, just does not compare.

To be honest I never put much hype into the 720 vs 1080 either, until I let me eyes decide. I have read the articles but I think the person that wrote them did not have the same vision I did.

You won't get a decent 1080p for $600 and if that is what you want to spend I wish you the best of luck.

Also check out 6ave.com...you will get a WAY better deal. I believe the 42 you list is $200 less then what BB has it for. The 50" is about the same price as what you list.

I was thinking the same thing about getting a much more competitive price online. But on the website, it's saying "Available in Retail Stores Only" when i click on the TH42PX80U link. It says retail is $574.52

Just called them and they said i would have to purchase the tv in person at one of their retail locations.

Fry's is looking like the best deal right now, $899 plus tax and i go home with the 50PX80U!

[nugent]

Originally Posted by Bolaar

The 720 was horrible and blurry in comparison.

Wow! Just wow! Never heard anyone refer to a 720p HD TV as being "horrible and blurry".

[Bolaar]

Originally Posted by nugent

Wow! Just wow! Never heard anyone refer to a 720p HD TV as being "horrible and blurry".

It was sitting right next to a 1080p possibly newer one...They just did not compare at all.

It looks grainy and blurry to me. Both were playing the same program and both were 50 inch ones.


I am a bit "anal" about my eyesight. It is all I have. When it goes it goes...so I am careful about the monitors I own too for my PC.

My parents TV, 720p looks blurry and horrible when I got over there and watched it on a direct TV.

[Santeria]

Originally Posted by Bolaar

Well it may not be worth the couple of hundred in your mind...but use your eyes.


At 15 feet I could REALLY see a between 720 and 1080 on a 50" screen.

The 720 was horrible and blurry in comparison.

u must have beyond 20/20 vision then...

how the hell can u see a difference between 720p and 1080p at FIFTEEN feet?

u cant even notice a difference at 7ft unless u are like using binoculars, i have great eyes and cannot notice a difference, maybe u can see super slow mo or something or u saw a really crappy set, but at 7ft u literally ahve to SEARCH for the differences between 1080p and 720p.

so u my friend are either
1) a rare case of insanely good vision
2) saw bad unit of the 720P

i read an article i think from cnet which they did reviews of like 9 1080P DLP sets vs 1 768P Pioneer Plasma and the 768P was in 2nd place based on performance and PQ.

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

YOU GUYS ARE KILLING ME!!!


Lets not turn this thread into yet another 1080P vs 720P debate. I've stated that i will not be investing in a 1080P set, as i believe the 720P Panasonic is more than enough tv for me!


All i'm asking is where to get the best price on the 42" and 50" 720P Panasonic Plasmas. I know CrackinHeds usually has a coupon code or two up his sleeve.

[crackinhedz]

I have 20/15...just could not stand the blurry image. It got less blurry the further I walked away. Being at 8 feet was horrendous so I would suggest the smaller set.

...thats new to me. I also have 20/15 (Lasik). My 50" 720p PX80U is razor sharp and an excellent picture.

...I think your problem was trying to compare tv's in store. Lord knows how the display settings were set. Or even what kind of connection was being used.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

I know CrackinHeds usually has a coupon code or two up his sleeve.

unfortunately 6ave only sells the 720p in store only.

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

unfortunately 6ave only sells the 720p in store only.

Thanks anyways Crackin, it looks like if the 50" set is still on sale at Fry's by weeks end i will be going that route.

[NJMetsFan]

50" PZ80U $1389
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=90567

50" PZ850U $1844
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=90556

58" PZ800u $2500
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=92547

They used to have 720P sets, but I guess they are all sold out.

[Bolaar]

1) I am not stating 1080p is better then 720p. That debate is simple, no reason to bring it up.

2) USE YOUR EYES to determine which you want not anyones opinion.


To me it is almost silly to ask anyone here. All of us have our opinions. You want a 720p go buy one.

My eyes are not your, nor anyone elses. You may like the look of the 46 over the 50. Size does not always matter quality and clarity do.

[fly4rabbi]

I am currently looking for the 42 or 46" for the bedroom but wantthe 1080p and am looking for about $800. I would check amazon, abesofmaine.com, butterflyphoto.com.

Make sure you post if you get a good deal.

[fly4rabbi]

just posted a thread that the 09 pannys are now for sale at bestbuy.com. I am liking the price of the 42" with 30,000:1 and 600Hz for only $900

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218061795104

This about what the '08 models are going for for the 720p.

I wanted the 42" 08 model in 1080p, but am now really tempted. Gonna check to see if this is instore. Anyone have any coupons for bestbuy??

[primaz]

720p looks very nice and something to consider is the size. You can spend $799 to $1299 and get several great 720p front projectors and then have a 110" plus screen!

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Mitsubishi-HC1600.htm $799
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Sanyo-PLV-Z60.htm $995
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Epso...Cinema_720.htm $1299

I would rather have any of these three front projectos versus any TV. You can get manual pull down or fixed screens cheap online or even consider a used screen to save money and stay in your budget.

[joegs300]

Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

Well i finally bought my own place, set to move in on 5/1/09! It's a newly renovated condo, and i've got the go ahead from the fiance to get another HDTV!!!

I've always said my next set is going to be the Panasonic Plasma, and it damn well will be! I'm just looking for the best price, obviously. Time is not a real big factor, as i have about 2.5 months until i will actually need it. Furthermore, 1080P is not important to me. It's not worth the extra couple hundred bucks to me, so i will be getting a 720P model. I remember around black Friday seeing 6ave running a deal for like $600ish for the 42" model. Right now here are the best prices i am finding..


42PX80U- $850 through Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Vier...4823292&sr=8-1

50PX80U- $900+tax through Fry's electronics, free in store pickup
http://shop2.frys.com/product/5525500

Are there any better deals to be had? These were the 2 best prices i could find right now...

Now it's my turn to give you advice on getting a Panny Plasma!