Questions about this Plasma

[Beta Man]

I see a lot of mention of various models, etc... and I don't really know anything about any of them other than the "usual suspects"

Can someone tell me if there are any reasons to avoid this one? For $1,000 it seems like a good deal to me.... Is the model number something they changed for "Costco Only" and is it a model I may already be aware of???? I was thinking of buying it sight-unseen

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=11474869

[Hammie]

Looks like a pretty good deal.

Check out the Panasonic comparison.

[xneox]

The S14 is a warehouse-only model. Based on what I and others have found, it seems to be last year's panel and possibly some electronics in this year's S1-series frame.

S14 has a PC input - S1 does not.

S14 has 900 lines of motion resolution. S1 is full 1080.

S14 is listed @ 30,000:1 cr - S1 is 40,000:1.

Those are the noteworthy differences. If your budget is $1000, you can't go wrong here. However, the G10 can be had for about $300 more.

[DoctorFruitloop]

Looks like it doesn't support 24p either. Horses for courses I know but worth mentioning.

[xneox]

Here's a comparison that shows it next to the S1 - its closest sibling.

Good catch on the 24p mode. Also looks like it lacks 'Game Mode' (compared to the S1), for what it's worth.

Stepping to the S1 only gets you 24p compatibility in the form of 3:2 pulldown, though...no 48Hz refresh. Have to jump to the G10 & up for that.

Gradient is lower too. It doesn't have the Neo PDP panel.

[My_Two_Cents]

The beauty with Costco, though, is that you can get the set and 'audition' it for 90 days. If you don't like it or find something better, then simply return it with no questions asked. I LOVE Costco's return policy. They even take back food if you don't like it!

[xneox]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

The beauty with Costco, though, is that you can get the set and 'audition' it for 90 days. If you don't like it or find something better, then simply return it with no questions asked. I LOVE Costco's return policy. They even take back food if you don't like it!

Yeah...plus their 'Costco Concierge' extends the warranty to TWO years...that's pretty sweet.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by xneox

Yeah...plus their 'Costco Concierge' extends the warranty to TWO years...that's pretty sweet.

I bought my 58" Pany from them last year. Used my Costco Amex and I think I got an extra year warranty (3 total). Hopefully I'll never have to look into that!

[DonRSD]

sears.com has the panny 54"g10 for $1619

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...nasonic+plasma

[xneox]

For an extra $29, you don't even have to go pick it up.

Originally Posted by xneox

Panasonic TC-P54G10 - Tiger Direct - $1648 shipped.

That's the best display you're going to find under $2K, bar none.

I say that because the TC-P50V10 is still just over $2K pretty much everywhere. If the V10 creeps under $2K shipped, it will be the best display available under $2K.

Still, some may choose the 54" G10 just to have a larger display, and that's a fine choice.