Panasonic Smart VIERA TC-P60GT50 60" Class GT50 Series Full HD 3D Plasma HDTV, THX 3D Certified Display, 2500 FFD, Infinite Black Pro Panel - $1699 w/ FS @ Adorama

Quote from jg62 : Any comments by current owners on performance during the daytime if you have ambient light where the TV is located. Thanks.

I helped a buddy setup his 60GT50 last week and he had a wall of windows opposite of his TV wall. It was the 'worst' part of the day for glare and it was noticeable on the TV and a little distracting for me on the darker scenes. I can't really compare anything else since every room is different and he had his old 50" LG plasma off the wall before I got there.

The TV looked awesome, despite the reflections. My suggestion is to use any extra money saved on some nice curtains

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Quote from jg62 : Any comments by current owners on performance during the daytime if you have ambient light where the TV is located. Thanks.

I have to change mine from D-Nice settings to THX Bright Room but it's just fine for me. This set is brighter than my 46ST30 by a good amount so I wouldn't hesitate to put it into a normal room. With a bright, bright room I would consider going LED but the PQ is so much better that I'd find a way to limit the light...

Quote from Jugsta : I think it is more like YMMV. My local BB pricematched this exact TV on Sunday. I logged onto Paul's TV, applied the coupon and showed them. They said ok. I wonder if there just hasn't been any guidance from their corporate offices regarding their online price match policy that was instituted for the holidays. Maybe they just haven't stopped what was a nationwide policy over the holidays.

What coupon was that?

I think they allowed it cuz pauls has some B&M shops around town.

Quote from slee2828 : What coupon was that? I think they allowed it cuz pauls has some B&M shops around town.

Try SAVE200 - It may still work

http://www.paulstv.com/Plasma-Tel...60GT50.asp

Quote from cbiggers : No idea, would be nice if they would. They wouldn't price match the Samsung deal at tigerdirect for me. I don't know if I should wait any longer to buy or not.

Amazon will not pm Adorama. It's not listed under their matchable website list:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/cus...6210#sites

But I was lucky to get pm at Best Buy for my 65VT50 for $2399. It took a long persuasion dealing with the manager, but ultimately he ok'ed it!

I like the picture quality is very good(Previous Pioneer Kuro owner). The sound quality is crap. 3D Picture quality is good. I read that best 3D TVs are made by Samsung & LG. This TV's cosmetics are among the most beautiful I've seen on the market. Very thin for plasma with the metal finish all around.

Great price for this model!

Quote from gabe23111 : Doesn't look like Best Buy matches on line retailers.... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payme...4400050011

I think YMMV. I got my 65VT50 price matched at Best Buy with Adorama for $2399!

Quote from scurker : You think Amazon will price match this? I sent in a lower price request, but the price on Adorama isn't actually visible until you add it to your cart.

Amazon will not pm Adorama. It's not listed under their matchable website list:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/cus...6210#sites

i'm still waiting for better deals. i'm sure stock will run out before i'm happy and i'll have to buy a 60 series or a new series samsung.

Quote from jg62 : Any comments by current owners on performance during the daytime if you have ambient light where the TV is located. Thanks.

This was my biggest concern before buying the GT50. Once I realized that i don't watch that much TV during the day I decided to give it a shot. I'm happy.

Daytime reflective glare is noticeable...but not enough where I'd return it. I'm planning on putting it up on the wall with a bit of a down tilt where i don't get reflection directly from the windows behind me when I'm sitting on the couch. And the THX Bright Room setting is good for daytime like someone else noted. It's plenty bright enough for ambient light, but the direct glare could be annoying for some.

Quote from skimrn : Amazon will not pm Adorama. It's not listed under their matchable website list: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/cus...6210#sites

Darn, thanks. Maybe someone else on that list will drop the price down soon.

Quote from namike : Does BestBuy PM Adorama? I just purchased this exact TV last week. Thanks in advance SD'ers. This TV is amazing btw. Hung it on the wall Sunday for the Superbowl. Everyone was impressed (came from a 50" Panasonic S1 Plasma).

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So it looks like a no-go for adorama, but it may be (as usual) a YMMV.

Quote from Van-G : Will this be the week that retailers clear out 2012 inventory? Was hoping to pick up 65" but this is a pretty good price. Thanks Op. I assume there is a preferred deal on flat wall mounting the 60-65" plasma's. Suggestions or link to thread discussing this?

I quite like my cheetah mount. [amazon.com] Seems very sturdy, was easy to mount, and is very slim.

Quote from Cinic : This was my biggest concern before buying the GT50. Once I realized that i don't watch that much TV during the day I decided to give it a shot. I'm happy. Daytime reflective glare is noticeable...but not enough where I'd return it. I'm planning on putting it up on the wall with a bit of a down tilt where i don't get reflection directly from the windows behind me when I'm sitting on the couch. And the THX Bright Room setting is good for daytime like someone else noted. It's plenty bright enough for ambient light, but the direct glare could be annoying for some.

I bought this TV from Pauls when they had it at $1699 also. I have mine set up the way you are planning to. My mount will allow a little down tilt, which helps on the glare. We have windows on each side of the TV, and a double french door on the lft side wall. We have blinds on all of them, and leave them mostly open all of the time, but slightly tilted so that light isn't just beeming in. All in all, it does a great picture, and you won't see too much glare unless you are watching something dark. Any plasma, with the glass panel, will have some sort of reflection, but there are easy ways to minimize it. Do the 100hrs prep slides, use D-Nice's settings (or someone else with equivelant rep) in custom, and use the THX Bright, if needed, for the day time.

thats a good price, i'm hoping to pick up a 65" ST50 or 64" E7000 for $1800-1900. i missed the tigerdirect sale a couple of days ago.