Panasonic Viera TC-P60U50 60 inch 1080p 600hz Plasma HDTV $799.00 + FS

Amazon will not PM. Durn.


Eddie

We got this tv for $799 at our local fry's 2 weeks ago. The picture is great but it has an annoying buzzing sound that gets louder when the picture is bright. I could hear the buzz on the couch 10 feet away. Taking it back to frys right now to try another one. I hope it's just that tv and not the model. I've read about buzzing issues with plasma's.

You would think the retailers wouldn't drop prices in the weeks leading up to the super bowl, but that has not been the case.

This is pretty much the best time to buy a TV because the CES was just held, and they are clearancing out last year's models. Makes me jealous that you can get this TV for so cheap. I paid significantly more in September, but at least I had it for all of football season.

I did a really long writeup of the UT50 in the other thread, but I'll make it simple for the casual TV shopper.

Yes, the screen has glare, and you'll see sunlight reflecting against the glass. To some people it's no big deal, but it may annoy some people. Get a new curtain, $10 a window.

People shouldn't even really mention burn-in. The TV has a setting that prevents static images from burning into the TV.

I actually think the main issue should be the extra electricity a plasma uses as opposed to an LED, but no one seems to care about that. This would only come into play if you really watch TV a lot. I forgot how much the difference is, but it's not insignificant.

Quote from Niq22 : I have this model and I have also had a Plasma TV for over 5 years. The only burn-in I ever got was when leaving it on the same screen for an extended period of time. And even so, it is only temporary and goes away when you resume normal video playback. And nowadays damn near everything, including this TV, have implemented features to prevent that temporary burn-in while idle. That aside, this is a great TV. Yes it has a glossy screen that can produce glare, but can be easily remedied by turning off any unnecessary lighting that could reflect on the screen.

What you described is IR or image retention, not burn in. Burn in means exactly how it reads: the images are burned into the tv permanently. IR normally goes away, though it can sometimes last for weeks on older panels. I would dare to say IR is even rare amongst 2012 model plasma's. You would really have to try hard to achieve burn in on any of these newer sets.

No tax and free S&H! Totally in for one.

Quick question, how does it compare to the UT50 in terms of 2D picture quality? I know it's not smart or 3D but screw that what about 2D quality compared to the UT50??

struggling becuase this is the tv I want and the price hit my target, but wondering if i can get it from amazon later on at this price. If the thing does break is the warranty through the manufacturer or through buydig?

Quote from nutsnackeater : Price is currently $764.99 on Panasonic's EPP site.

Tax to CA though!

Amazon's price is $1,300 so it has a ways to drop to get to $800.

I tried to get Amazon to PM earlier tonight with no success. They would not PM since it was on FleaBay. It it was on the seller's own site at $800, a PM would have been no problem.

Eddie

Quote from jrallen81 : struggling becuase this is the tv I want and the price hit my target, but wondering if i can get it from amazon later on at this price. If the thing does break is the warranty through the manufacturer or through buydig?

Quote from EddieLasVegas : Amazon's price is $1,300 so it has a ways to drop to get to $800. I tried to get Amazon to PM earlier tonight with no success. They would not PM since it was on FleaBay. It it was on the seller's own site at $800, a PM would have been no problem. Eddie

I think that's the UT that's $1,300. Amazon has the plain "U" for 899

You're right and my mistake.

Thanks for keeping on the SD straight and narrow.


Eddie

Quote from jrallen81 : I think that's the UT that's $1,300. Amazon has the plain "U" for 899

Quote from juliannecarol : Same price @ Samsclub &799. http://www.samsclub.com/sams/plas...ns/1090.cp I have an S2 50" Panasonic Plasma in the mancave and a Sony LED 46" in the family room BECAUSE that is where they belong. While the Panasonic has a better picture, the glare (yes, that stunning picture is GLASS covered) is a major league annoyance. I am just warning you that you will see the reflection of every lamp, light and open window in the TV. Having said that the TV looks great and if $699 I'd happily be watching it right now.

The one in Samsclub is a different model (TC-60PU54). Anyone know what the difference is?

Quote from EddieLasVegas : You're right and my mistake. Thanks for keeping on the SD straight and narrow. Eddie

no porob now if they just sold the ST for $899 I'd pay it

Quote from hiawan : The one in Samsclub is a different model (TC-60PU54). Anyone know what the difference is?

there is none, sams just likes to change model numbers to avoid price matching. You get a really good warranty at sames normally, but there's tax as well.