Panasonic 37" Plasma - Any good?

On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:00:43 -0000, "the dog from that film you saw"
wrote:


Basically when you first use a plasma, older sets needed to be run in
by not having the brightness too high. I did do this with my set -
even though others have stated on these sets its not necessary. From
memory, I don't recall seeing anything mentioned in the user guide
about running in - which if it were necessary, you'd expect them to
show it. (I may be wrong about that - it was a year ago I bought it!)

When in doubt though, its best not to take chances - thats what I
thought. Its no real issue though. Just means not using the "dynamic"
setting for a few weeks.



plasmas seems to attract some strange stories.

Agreed. Whilst speaking to a couple of people at work (one of which
was thinking of buying an LCD or backscreen projector) they confirmed
to me that Plasmas only last 2 years and have to be replaced!
Obviously being a proud owner of a Plasma, I was alarmed (well not
really!) and argued the point (given the Panasonic has a 60,000 hour
to half life expectancy.)

I was then told "You think you know more than you do. You are the only
person I know that thinks Plasmas are better. Everyone knows LCD is
the way to go". I had to laugh!

Obviously everything is personal choice and personally I wouldnt buy
an LCD for the living room. The colours on a Plasma are far more vivid
than those Ive seen on LCDs. I also dont like the viewing angle
problems that some LCDs have. But hey, I voted with my wallet! ;-)

last week a guy at work seriously warned me - ' don't forget - after a
couple of years they need to be re-gassed' !?
i asked him how exactly they would open 1024x768 individual sealed little
things .... he had no answer.

Yes, Ive heard that re-gassing one also.

"guv" wrote in message
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On 24 Feb 2007 00:19:45 -0800, "Ed" wrote:

On Feb 24, 12:38 am, guv wrote:
On 23 Feb 2007 13:36:32 -0800, "Ed" wrote:

Advice please

My dad wants me to sort him out a 37" TV. He's decided that 32" isnt
big enough and 42" is too much. He's probably right on that given the
size of his living room.

I personally am a panasonic fan, so I'm playing the TH37PX60 against
the newer TH37PX600

http://tinyurl.com/2b5r8j

Everything I have heard about these sets is positive. But is the newer
'600' model worth the extra couple of hundred quid?

Personally I would say no. I have the 42" PX60. The sound quality is
fine. The memory slot may be useful - but probably not. Having PIP
would be nice - but unless that floats your boat, don't go there.If it
were £75 then maybe...but not over £200.

And would anyone like to recommend something they consider better?

Nope - especially at those prices! Shame you cant have the 42" - Ive
seen that for near enough your cheapest price on that link! (ie £25
more!) To be honest, I now wished Id bought the 50". You soon get used
to the size and unless the room size is particularly small, I doubt 5
diagonal inches would make that much difference.

My only regret was not waiting - and getting it for half the price I
paid. But its not really a regret. I love the damn thing!

The best I've seen the 37" for is about £900 with the stand that he
needs. I cant see the 42" for less than 1099

I've seen the 42" for £900. It probably involved using vouchers. AV
forums is usually a good source for best prices. Try also to buy
through John Lewis if you can (with price match) to get their 5 year
warranty...

I paid £1000.00 for the for the 42" with cabinet just after Christmas at
Empire Direct and am still chuffed to bits with every aspect of the TV. I
seem to remember they were doing the same set with either the pedestal stand
or wall bracket for about £100.00 less. This was without having to use any
vouchers.

On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:28:22 -0000, "Boy Blunder"
wrote:

snip

The best I've seen the 37" for is about £900 with the stand that he
needs. I cant see the 42" for less than 1099

I've seen the 42" for £900. It probably involved using vouchers. AV
forums is usually a good source for best prices. Try also to buy
through John Lewis if you can (with price match) to get their 5 year
warranty...

I paid £1000.00 for the for the 42" with cabinet just after Christmas at
Empire Direct and am still chuffed to bits with every aspect of the TV. I
seem to remember they were doing the same set with either the pedestal stand
or wall bracket for about £100.00 less. This was without having to use any
vouchers.


Yup - that comes up to the £900 figure!

I dont know of any PX60 buyers that are unhappy with their sets.
(Apart from missing the reductions in price that early buyers missed
out on - ie me!!!.)

On Feb 24, 10:34 am, guv wrote:
On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:28:22 -0000, "Boy Blunder"

wrote:

snip

The best I've seen the 37" for is about £900 with the stand that he
needs. I cant see the 42" for less than 1099

I've seen the 42" for £900. It probably involved using vouchers. AV
forums is usually a good source for best prices. Try also to buy
through John Lewis if you can (with price match) to get their 5 year
warranty...

I paid £1000.00 for the for the 42" with cabinet just after Christmas at
Empire Direct and am still chuffed to bits with every aspect of the TV. I
seem to remember they were doing the same set with either the pedestal stand
or wall bracket for about £100.00 less. This was without having to use any
vouchers.

Yup - that comes up to the £900 figure!

I dont know of any PX60 buyers that are unhappy with their sets.
(Apart from missing the reductions in price that early buyers missed
out on - ie me!!!.)

Empire direct want £1259 for the 42" '600' and cabinet at the moment.
They dont seem to sell the '60' any more.

So we've got
42" '600' with cabinet - £1259 (empiredirect)
42" '60' with cabinet - £1299 (comet)

37" '600' with cabinet - £1135 (digital point)
37" '60' with cabinet - £949 (digital direct)

On 24 Feb 2007 04:31:56 -0800, "Ed" wrote:



I paid £1000.00 for the for the 42" with cabinet just after Christmas at
Empire Direct and am still chuffed to bits with every aspect of the TV. I
seem to remember they were doing the same set with either the pedestal stand
or wall bracket for about £100.00 less. This was without having to use any
vouchers.

Yup - that comes up to the £900 figure!

I dont know of any PX60 buyers that are unhappy with their sets.
(Apart from missing the reductions in price that early buyers missed
out on - ie me!!!.)

Empire direct want £1259 for the 42" '600' and cabinet at the moment.
They dont seem to sell the '60' any more.

So we've got
42" '600' with cabinet - £1259 (empiredirect)
42" '60' with cabinet - £1299 (comet)

37" '600' with cabinet - £1135 (digital point)
37" '60' with cabinet - £949 (digital direct)


Have a look at some price search engines. I just had a look at one
(www.pricerunner.co.uk) and can see the 42" one there for £899

On Feb 25, 1:33 am, guv wrote:
On 24 Feb 2007 04:31:56 -0800, "Ed" wrote:







I paid £1000.00 for the for the 42" with cabinet just after Christmas at
Empire Direct and am still chuffed to bits with every aspect of the TV. I
seem to remember they were doing the same set with either the pedestal stand
or wall bracket for about £100.00 less. This was without having to use any
vouchers.

Yup - that comes up to the £900 figure!

I dont know of any PX60 buyers that are unhappy with their sets.
(Apart from missing the reductions in price that early buyers missed
out on - ie me!!!.)

Empire direct want £1259 for the 42" '600' and cabinet at the moment.
They dont seem to sell the '60' any more.

So we've got
42" '600' with cabinet - £1259 (empiredirect)
42" '60' with cabinet - £1299 (comet)

37" '600' with cabinet - £1135 (digital point)
37" '60' with cabinet - £949 (digital direct)

Have a look at some price search engines. I just had a look at one
(www.pricerunner.co.uk) and can see the 42" one there for £899- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

not with a cabinet though. he needs the stand and most places add abut
£200 for that

On 25 Feb 2007 01:30:42 -0800, "Ed" wrote:


Empire direct want £1259 for the 42" '600' and cabinet at the moment.
They dont seem to sell the '60' any more.

So we've got
42" '600' with cabinet - £1259 (empiredirect)
42" '60' with cabinet - £1299 (comet)

37" '600' with cabinet - £1135 (digital point)
37" '60' with cabinet - £949 (digital direct)

Have a look at some price search engines. I just had a look at one
(www.pricerunner.co.uk) and can see the 42" one there for £899- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

not with a cabinet though. he needs the stand and most places add abut
£200 for that

Yey, I noticed that after posting. Having said that, if you look here
- http://tinyurl.com/3bdgys (posted by DCA) the 50" is available for
£1200 with cabinet. I know thats too big for you, but it sums up the
competetiveness on the market. I have seen the 42" sub £1000 and it
will be around somewhere again Im sure.

On 25 Feb, 10:03, guv wrote:
On 25 Feb 2007 01:30:42 -0800, "Ed" wrote:





Empire direct want £1259 for the 42" '600' and cabinet at the moment.
They dont seem to sell the '60' any more.

So we've got
42" '600' with cabinet - £1259 (empiredirect)
42" '60' with cabinet - £1299 (comet)

37" '600' with cabinet - £1135 (digital point)
37" '60' with cabinet - £949 (digital direct)

Have a look at some price search engines. I just had a look at one
(www.pricerunner.co.uk) and can see the 42" one there for £899- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

not with a cabinet though. he needs the stand and most places add abut
£200 for that

Yey, I noticed that after posting. Having said that, if you look here
-http://tinyurl.com/3bdgys(posted by DCA) the 50" is available for
£1200 with cabinet. I know thats too big for you, but it sums up the
competetiveness on the market. I have seen the 42" sub £1000 and it
will be around somewhere again Im sure.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yes, that is the cheapest place, but they want £70 for delivery. The
37" is £879, which is a great deal but it smarts to get asked almost
10% more for delivery.

They're all listed here
http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...=6&pcid=143,74

In article . com, Ed
wrote:

but it smarts to get asked almost10% more for delivery.

These things are big and heavy. I certainly couldn't get one in my car
and I couldn't even move one on my own. I would think a delivery charge
of £50 or so was reasonable. The alternative for me would be to hire a
van and beg a friend for help.

Stan