Panasonic Plasma, How heavy?

[croyde]

I'm bored. Empty house for 6 hours so want to nip out and buy a Panasonic Plasma 42" the G30 then have some fun setting it up with no kids hassling me.

They have one in stock at the local Currys but will I be able to pick it up by myself.

I do not have a goatee but reasonably strong.

Ta.

[croyde]

Just answered my own question. Apparently 41kg in box so it's asking for me to drop it.

[Gingerbread Man]

You should be able to carry that a fair distance. It's the size and shape which can be a pain, but I'd think you'd manage okay.

[Stedman]

At worst someone can carry it with you to the car. Silver linings.

[croyde]

Thanks all. Could carry it but would not fit in car as I have E36 saloon. Oh and they would not price match so walked away but they didn't run after me.

[Deva Link]

I wouldn't get anything like that from Curry's anyway. Order one from JohnLewis with a 5yr warranty.

[Digger]

Ideally they must only be transported upright. Have you thought this through as I'm sure the kids might enjoy watching 3D films??

[k-ink]

You bought from Currys

Should have gone to a decent shop and received a 5 year warranty for nothing. Not the 1 year rip off from those monkeys.

[croyde]

Got one from Richer Sounds for £599 plus £60 for a 5 year warranty. JL don't appear to sell them.

IPlayer in HD is impressive but the review HD has not bowled me over and the SD pics are shocking, freeview and Sky.

Looks like I'll have to shell out for HD now.

SD Sky plus box currently connected by scary but would hdmi improve things.

[T84]

I lifted my 55 by myself, you'll be fine.

[Digger]

T84 said:

I lifted my 55 by myself, you'll be fine.

Errr. . . I do believe he has got it home and is now using it, ya big showoff!

[croyde]

Surprisingly easy to carry thanks.

Now am I suppose those ferrite cores for the cat 5 cable and what are they for as using them will shorten the cable too much.

Ta.

[T84]

Digger said:

rrr. . . I do believe he has got it home and is now using it, ya big showoff!

Have to somehow! I have no goatee or directorships though

[Digger]

RT*M.

I think the ferrite cores are supposed to go on the power lead. Which is as far as my knowledge goes, and even that might be wrong!

Edited to add, put the core on the power lead as close to the screen as you can. I think that is right.

Edited by Digger on Sunday 4th September 19:37

[croyde]

According to the instructions they are for the network cable but it would appear that you only need them if the Cat5 causes interference.