passive 3D specs

[Blackpuddin]

Sorry if this thread is repeating an existing one, but we're thinking of buying this Panasonic Viera 32in 3d TV:
http://www.johnlewis.com/231546909/Product.aspx
I've seen it working in John Lewis, seems to have a superb picture, and hopefully decent sound with the optional soundbar.
JL does the set for £549 with four pairs of passive 3D specs, or £429 without the specs:
http://www.johnlewis.com/231546908/Product.aspx
Oddly they don't refer to this cheaper one as a 3D telly, even though it's the same model number (TX-L32E5B).
Question is, if it is the same TV, is £30 a pair the right price to be paying for passive 3D specs?

[Ultuous]

It's not the same model number - the 3D one includes a 'T' for 3D!

ETA: I didn't really explain very well - what I mean is that the 'T' set is different AFAIK - it's not just that the package is bundled with the glasses!

Edited by Ultuous on Thursday 11th October 22:01

[Blackpuddin]

Ah. Wish they just called tellies simple names like Gloria or Neville instead of these huge serial numbers.

[vx220]

Panasonic model numbers eeeeasy compared to some of them!

[Ultuous]

Indeed... and then there's the complication that they do different model numbers specifically for some large shops (sometimes with reduced connectivity - e.g. fewer HDMI ports) to make price comparisson over the web more difficult!

[drjazz]

I got a Panasonic TX-L32ET5B last week and really can't fault it. Passive 3d is good for family viewing cos the specs a cheap as chips...just the same ones you have at the cinema.

[Blackpuddin]

drjazz said:

I got a Panasonic TX-L32ET5B last week and really can't fault it. Passive 3d is good for family viewing cos the specs a cheap as chips...just the same ones you have at the cinema.

Snap, but unfortunately I can fault my TX-L32ET5B - the picture is stupidly dark. And the fixer man who's just been round agrees. Hopefully it's a fault on this set as the ones I've seen in store seem excellent.