(B&M) Panasonic Plasma HDTV TC-50PU54 (50-inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma) - $499 + 2 yr warranty @ COSTCO

Does anyone know if it is possible to view Netflix on this via a WiFi connection?

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1294057...s-override

It's a dynamic contrast power saving setting panasonic uses to reduce energy consumption on some of their sets. Bright scenes get more juice, dark scenes get less. Scenes with mixed brighness tend to flicker, or "float" due the set's indecision on how much power to give. Turning the setting off basically locks the contrast setting in one place. This is rumored to have been fixed in 2012 sets. I can't confirm either way.

Quote from reddem0n : Does anyone know if it is possible to view Netflix on this via a WiFi connection?

Edit. Not a Smart TV. No netflix, no apps. Had to dig to find that.

CAn you explain how that works? I don't see it shown anywhere. Thx.

Quote from hpdad : How do you select pick-up in store?

You walked in the store

Quote from reddem0n : Does anyone know if it is possible to view Netflix on this via a WiFi connection?

Yes it is. Get one of the 100 blu ray wifi players or roku players for $40

Quote from batterycharger : CAn you explain how that works? I don't see it shown anywhere. Thx.

You will need to search AVS forum to get to the service menu for that model (or close). I will also say, poking around in a service menu is messy. If you don't follow the exact directions, you can really screw your settings up. I have a VT set, so i never had to adjust those settings, Asking the AVS forum people is probably a better idea.

Quote from batterycharger : CAn you explain how that works? I don't see it shown anywhere. Thx.

Step 1 First you click the Link as OP had in his post. There you see the item.
Step 2 Go to Costco and you will see the item also where you can buy it.
Step 3 Buy the item normally with a credit card or a GC or even cash!
Step 4 Go to my house and open the box and test it out.
Step 5 Don't quit your day job

Just saw this in-store. Better than BF deals? I'm not in a huge hurry but my crappy Vizio crapped out.

Do any Panny Plasmas have matte/non-glossy screens?

Quote from mcs82 : Yeah I'll thumbs down this until the add is up or a code is given.

I will only hope you never log in to SD again. Until after Christmas, Unless given feedback that you were helpful in anyway via code or Facebook.

Quote from PogueSquadron : Does anyone know how bright this TV gets?

If you're used to having an LED on VIVID setting, this TV will seem extremely dim. Especially if you see them directly next to each other.

In a home setting with it all by itself, it will be fine. However, I still prefer the picture of my LCD better for regular TV watching.

Just make sure you can control the lighting in your room if you get a plasma. The glare will probably annoy you if it's in a bright living room.

Quote from EJG : Do any Panny Plasmas have matte/non-glossy screens?

I don't think any plasma has a matte screen. The way plasmas works if that their screens are made of glass.

With that said, yes, Panny does make a non-glossy screen. It starts with the ST series, which is $1100 for the same size in a retail store.

You guys ask for too much in a name brand, bottom dollar TV, with a huge screen.

Built-in wireless? Are you serious?

Quote from PogueSquadron : Does anyone know how bright this TV gets?

I bought this set last week, previous TV is a 2 year old LG LED. The Panasonic has a fantastic picture in darker scenes, but everything that has lots of bright colors in it (e.g., commercials that end with a white background, cartoons, etc.) look very washed out. I'm returning it and already ordered the Panasonic 55" LED on the BestBuy early access event.

Hope this answers your question.

How does this compare to the lg pa5500 from the dell thread?