Help me find a Panasonic Viera TV

[SR7492]

As title, looking for Panasonic Viera 42" Full HD TV.

Where is the best and cheapest place to look; budget is a bit tight.

Also, is it better to go for LCD/LED or Plasma?

Thank you in advance folks.

[Nicholas Blair]

There is always Digital Direct....

[Stu R]

Nicholas Blair said:

There is always Digital Direct....

Is it not DD who phoenixed causing a PHer some problems with a voided warranty?

[miniman]

Stu R said:

Nicholas Blair said:

There is always Digital Direct....

Is it not DD who phoenixed causing a PHer some problems with a voided warranty?

I very seriously doubt it.

[Stu R]

www..pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=2...

Knew I'd read it somewhere on here

[bigandclever]

miniman said:

Stu R said:

Nicholas Blair said:

There is always Digital Direct....

Is it not DD who phoenixed causing a PHer some problems with a voided warranty?

I very seriously doubt it.

http://companyrescue.blogspot.com/2010/08/vba-limited-sold-in-pre-pack.html

[miniman]

bigandclever said:

miniman said:

Stu R said:

Nicholas Blair said:

There is always Digital Direct....

Is it not DD who phoenixed causing a PHer some problems with a voided warranty?

I very seriously doubt it.

http://companyrescue.blogspot.com/2010/08/vba-limited-sold-in-pre-pack.html

Blimey.

[SR7492]

lambofan2 said:

Is this one any good?

Thanks

[Kitchski]

I got a L42E30B (I think) from Dixons online about 2 months ago for £445. They promptly went up to £499 in the January sale.
It's a 42-inch LED (think it's edgelit) 1080P screen. Very happy with it so far.

[SR7492]

Thanks guys

I would prefer a thin one as it will be going on the wall; I guess LED will also be a little more cost effective with power usage? (every little helps )

[croyde]

I can recommend the 42 ins Panasonic 1080p Plasma that I got just before Christmas. Took me a long time to finally get a flat screen but after ages of looking at various models, reading reviews and coming on here I went for the G30. I believe it's their top of the range non 3D one.

I have been very impressed with the picture and it doesn't buzz like earlier Plasmas and it's only 5 cms thick.

The Smart TV aspect of it works well and iPlayer HD looks great even on my lowly 5.5mbs broadband.

I paid £599 for mine but you can get in on Amazon for £40 less.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX-P42G30B-42-in...

Edited by croyde on Wednesday 25th January 13:09

[Ultuous]

Aside from the usual Plasma/ LCD/ LED argument, the point of buying Panasonic's to me is that they have the best Plasma tech on the market - if you're not in the market a plasma, you might as well look at other brands too....

As for 1080p, you're not going to see any difference on a 42 unless you're sat very close to it - bit of non-discussion though seeing as most if not all are 1080 now!

[SR7492]

Thanks all - appreciate your input.

I've decided on the exact model, its going to be the 42" G30 model.

Cheapest price I've found is £549 inc 5 year warranty; anyone come across a price better than that?

[croyde]

SR7492 said:

Thanks all - appreciate your input.

I've decided on the exact model, its going to be the 42" G30 model.

Cheapest price I've found is £549 inc 5 year warranty; anyone come across a price better than that?

Good price. As I said before, I paid £599 but then stumped up another 60 for the warranty.

[SR7492]

Whats the difference between E, G and S models??

For instance, the G30 is on for £540 whereas the S30 is £100 cheaper.

Also seen a ST30 for £520 which is 3D ready!

[Stu R]

E models I can't remember
S models are basically G models but without a few of the frills, most notably THX mode.
G models are S models with more frills, most notably THX mode.

ST / GT is are the 3D versions of S / G respectively.

I can vouch for GTs being fantastic, a mate recently bought an ST30 and is thrilled with it.

Edited by Stu R on Wednesday 25th January 21:17

[SR7492]

Thanks

[bigandclever]

S will have fewer HDMI ports too. Think it's 3 for the S and 4 for the G.

[croyde]

I'm not sure about this but I think that the S isn't a "Smart Viera" therefore does not connect to the internet for iPlayer, YouTube, games and other services.

I could be wrong.

ETA

I am wrong but here is a video that explains all:

http://differencebetweenlcdandledtvs.blogspot.com/...

Edited by croyde on Thursday 26th January 15:05