When are the new Panny plasmas out?

[Luke.]

Just been looking at the Panasonic TX-P50G20B in JL for £899, though cheaper on Amazon by miles. But now thinking it might be better to wait a month or so for the new ones.

Anyone know what sort of price they'll be and if they're much of a leap over the 2010 models?

[OldSkoolRS]

Just noticed this post on AVforums so depending on which model you want the answer might be 'now':

http://www.avforums.com/forums/bargains-special-of...

[paddyhasneeds]

Oh FFS...

[Luke.]

paddyhasneeds said:

Oh FFS...

[headcase]

The C3's are out, ive not seen any other yet though.

[Luke.]

headcase said:

The C3's are out, ive not seen any other yet though.

They seem pretty cheap at £699, any idea how they compare to the G20s?

[Luke.]

Also, how does SD stuff look?

I've currently got a 37" Toshiba, but its only 720p so standard def looks fine. Will the 1080p resolution make SD all a bit, well, crap?

[FlossyThePig]

This report on joinfreesat may be of interest.

[Luke.]

FlossyThePig said:

This report on joinfreesat may be of interest.

Cheers.

[derestrictor]

G30s out next month...

And people are still going to buy Korean.

VT30s in April. If you thought PDP5090, KRP500/600Aa or VT20s were good, you ain't seen nuffink, yet.

There will be a 55VT30, fwiw.

[Luke.]

derestrictor said:

G30s out next month...

And people are still going to buy Korean.

VT30s in April. If you thought PDP5090, KRP500/600Aa or VT20s were good, you ain't seen nuffink, yet.

There will be a 55VT30, fwiw.

So, well worth the wait then?

[derestrictor]

The little pixies from (ahem) Kurowerks have been very busy.

Some daft last minute spivs on selected G20/VT20s, allegedly.

[PJ S]

paddyhasneeds said:

Oh FFS...

Has your budget now doubled?
42C3 might be the one with your name on it.

[BigBen]

derestrictor said:

The little pixies from (ahem) Kurowerks have been very busy.

Some daft last minute spivs on selected G20/VT20s, allegedly.

Since my thread a few weeks ago I have held off buying either a V20 or a VT20 for three reasons:

i) Various threads on AV forums suggest that both sets suffer from some motion blur on SD sources.
ii) The 2011 models being due soon may mean some bargains to be had on the 2010 kit
iii) I am indecisive when it comes to committing bargain barge money on a TV !

What are your thoughts on point ii) in particular ?

Ben

[PJ S]

On ii) specifically, I doubt you'll see much difference than there is at the moment - Panasonic can stage-manage run-down of their stock.
Almost, but not quite, Apple-esque.
As for motion blur on SD - go see a set yourself, asking for it to be shown with SD (which includes bog standard DVDs remember), then you'll know whether it's a problem or not.
Many people couldn't see the green phosphor trail, but others persistence of vision is more acute, so they did - hence they persevered or didn't bother buying one.

[[AJ]]

Ooh, finally, I can upgrade my tellybox! I have been hanging on for the new versions.