man i don't know what to do??

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

Take a look at the new Samsung UN55B8500 LCD with Local Dimming LED backlighting that is on display in some retail stores like Best Buy. According to CNET nothing beats the picture quality of the new Samsung 8500 series accept for the discontinued Pioneer 2008 plasma models. The black level's on the UN55B8500 are better then the Panasonic V10 and over all picture quality is better as long as you seat in the center for most your TV viewing. The Panasonic V10 is a better choice for those that watch most of their TV viewing off axis. The UN55N8500 like all other LCD flat screens picture looks poor off axis compared to a plasma.

Read this awesome review on the Samsung

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=2500236&postcount=843

At over $1,000 more for the same screen size for marginally better PQ requiring you to be dead centre I think that's a pretty poor recommendation.

The Panasonic V10 is a better choice for those that don't enjoy throwing money away needlessly!

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

good idea, i will check it out. thanks

Give Cleveland Plasma a call as well and see if Chris there has the 58" and 65" in stock - he has great deals and excellent service.

[sokrman14]

Hey ryan4blu, what are do you live in? There may be some other retailers in your area that can get it for you.

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by sokrman14

Hey ryan4blu, what are do you live in? There may be some other retailers in your area that can get it for you.

New England area

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Give Cleveland Plasma a call as well and see if Chris there has the 58" and 65" in stock - he has great deals and excellent service.

ya i checked out there site and they are on Back order from them. thanks for the tip though

[Hammie]

Be wary of Value Electronics.

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ValueElectronics

[ZoetMB]

Geez- so you won't be able able to watch Rocky XXX or the latest film for morons about some toy for a few weeks. Go bike riding. Listen to good music. Read a book (gasp!) Relax.

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by louhamilton

Be wary of Value Electronics.

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ValueElectronics

wow didnt know that. it seems all that i have chatted with had great results from them. iam about 4 hours from them and thought maybe i could leave early and drive down to their showroom and strike up a deal. looking to buy a new BD player, flat panel tv and new receiver. they have some great prices on elite receivers & bd players. hoping they can offer a great discounted deal if i buy a few items??

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by ZoetMB

Geez- so you won't be able able to watch Rocky XXX or the latest film for morons about some toy for a few weeks. Go bike riding. Listen to good music. Read a book (gasp!) Relax.

are you ok?????

sorry if you feel that way, but you dont have to make comments if you dont like the thread. move along if you like

[ewsjr]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

well i sold my sammy 56" dlp today and i called BB and the panny 58" v10 is on back order everywhere BB told me it may be a month or 2 before they get them

so i checked out the 54" v10 and they are hard to get as well. dont want to settle for anything, but now i have no tv in my HT room. i am going to move my daughters 40" sony in there for now to atleast have something for now.

i was thinking about buying the sammy 55" 8000 led instead, but dont feel right about it. i dont want to get the lower s model cause i heard the v10 series is the newer better model. i dont know what to do being without a tv more than 50" large is kind like the DT's for me

i even called a few online places that carry panny plasma's and they dont have any either. damn this is really getting me

http://www.conns.com/panasonic-viera...asma-hdtv.html
I'd check this out. even though it's the previous 65" model, the price was 2499.00 and I heard they were running a special last weekend on the set for 1999.00 This is a fantastic display (I've had one since April) and I love it. not sure of your price range but it might be worth looking into.

[ewsjr]

also, just in case people were interested I thought this was interesting:

http://snobreview.blogspot.com/2009/...50-plasma.html

[sarge1976]

Originally Posted by louhamilton

Be wary of Value Electronics.

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ValueElectronics

I have bought 2 Kuros and a Pioneer Elite AVR from ValueElectronics.com and have not had a problem with anything.

[ryan4blu]

i went to best buy at lunch time today and talked to some guys in magnolia and they told me that the panasonic 58" V10 is discontinued. my 5 local best buys can not get them anymore. something about supply and demand and that they are not high sellers for panny. the 50" & 54" sell way more.

so i thought panny 54"v10 or samsung PN58B860 58" 1080p Plasma. well my BB had an open box sammy there and i got it for $2200, came with stand & remote, but no manual (can get online). brought it right home and set it up the best i could tonight and man it is amazing.

i know how panny's rock and i had my heart set on a panny 58" v10, but with all the bad news and not being able to get one. i thought about getting the panny 54" v10, but now i go down in size. so i was like bigger size and very slight less quality or smaller size and slightly more quality??
well size won on this one. i feel with the sammy i am getting a really nice plasma with near same quality as the panny and i think overall i will be very happy with it. here is the link below to the sammy i bought.

http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/t...ype=prd_detail

[ryan4blu]

boy does this new smasung rock man. i have been sampling a few blu movies and tinker bell look absolutely amazing. i think its one of the best looking cartoon movies i have seen. i love this sammy and not sorry i bought it. cant wait to get it calibrated.

[SamC]

so i thought panny 54"v10 or samsung PN58B860 58" 1080p Plasma. well my BB had an open box sammy there and i got it for $2200, came with stand & remote, but no manual (can get online). brought it right home and set it up the best i could tonight and man it is amazing.

That's what the congress loves to talk about - bold action. Congrats man!

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by SamC

That's what the congress loves to talk about - bold action. Congrats man!

thanks, i watched monsters inc tonight with my daughter and it was so awesome. i cant believe what i have been missing with the dlp i had. i know they look good at the stores, but once i got this home and set it up and tweaked it a bit i was like

i am totally happy with my buy and will hold out to see if the panny 58" v10 becomes available or not inthe next month. i really wanted the v10, but this sammy is very amazing.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

i went to best buy at lunch time today and talked to some guys in magnolia and they told me that the panasonic 58" V10 is discontinued. my 5 local best buys can not get them anymore. something about supply and demand and that they are not high sellers for panny. the 50" & 54" sell way more.

Not sure why this FUD is being spread, as the 58V10 is certainly not being discontinued. Supply and demand, yes. The supply is short and the demand high, hence not having any in stock. There have been no announcements from Panasonic regarding any sort of discontinuation of any models, and several members have contacted Pany customer service and were told they are making these as fast as they can.

Personally, I would have waited, and I certainly would not have purchased an open-box plasma. Too much could be potentially wrong with it. Regardless, I hope nothing is wrong with yours and you enjoy it for years to come.

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Not sure why this FUD is being spread, as the 58V10 is certainly not being discontinued. Supply and demand, yes. The supply is short and the demand high, hence not having any in stock. There have been no announcements from Panasonic regarding any sort of discontinuation of any models, and several members have contacted Pany customer service and were told they are making these as fast as they can.

Personally, I would have waited, and I certainly would not have purchased an open-box plasma. Too much could be potentially wrong with it. Regardless, I hope nothing is wrong with yours and you enjoy it for years to come.

not sure what you mean but i dont really fear open box items. i have bought plenty in the past and always seemed to be ok. some people like to buy new and pay full price. i dont see anything wrong with it personally.

as far as fud, its NOT me speading it. this is what i was told by a magnolia person and 2 others concured as i was standing there. wether its true or not remains to be scene. if they are not discontinuing them than where are all of them? seems like the 54" & 50" are available everywhere, but no 58 or 65 inch????

oh well and like i said i have 45 days to return it. if the panny is available in my area than i will return it, as i said the panny 58v10 was my first choice.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

not sure what you mean but i dont really fear open box items. i have bought plenty in the past and always seemed to be ok. some people like to buy new and pay full price. i dont see anything wrong with it personally.

Some electronics would be okay, but with a plasma you need to be careful. Why was it an open box, and why was there no remote? If were simply a customer return, I'd expect everything to be there. Since it's not, then I expect this was a display model. If it was, then you have no idea how many hours are already on the set or whether it was 'abused' (left in torch mode, IR/Burn-in, etc.).

It's good that you have a 45 day period to return it. In that time, you should be able to tell if anything is seriously wrong with the set. You may want to search the web to see if there is a way to access the service menu so you can check the hours on it.

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Some electronics would be okay, but with a plasma you need to be careful. Why was it an open box, and why was there no remote? If were simply a customer return, I'd expect everything to be there. Since it's not, then I expect this was a display model. If it was, then you have no idea how many hours are already on the set or whether it was 'abused' (left in torch mode, IR/Burn-in, etc.).

It's good that you have a 45 day period to return it. In that time, you should be able to tell if anything is seriously wrong with the set. You may want to search the web to see if there is a way to access the service menu so you can check the hours on it.

thanks for your concern, its appreciated. i never said it didnt come with the remote. it cam complete with remote, stand, cord. just no box and manual. i dont know why it was returned but it looked flawless when i bought it.