55" Panasonic TC-P55UT50 1080p Plasma Smart 3D Plasma HDTV $740 Or less + Free Shipping

Quote from Smart04 : I think that just depends on ones requirements. For someone who needs 3D capability (may add SMART also, but I don't give much weight to it), the costco is a better deal. Add to it the fact that you get an extra year of free warranty + no hassle returns in case of unit problems ! Shipping the TV could cost around $200 !!! I would have picked the 60" no-3D and Dumb TV had it been through costco though !

Quote from Smart04 : Interesting.. Thanks for writing in detail. Since, the deal was on ebay and you end up using paypal, I thought the credit card's additional warranty offer wouldn't apply as you do not use the card directly ! Isn't that true ? Also I'm trying to understand. Didn't you feel bothered by your first experience where the TV wasn't good and you had to return. Reason I ask is I was very much worried that if such an issue happens with the 60" TV bought from Buydig, as per the terms on the ad, I would have to bear the return shipping ! That was a real deal breaker for me..

I spoke to Amex prior to purchase and they said it's valid since it carries the Man warranty.

It is a risk I am taking by going with the 60" but panasonic or Amex will take care of me if there is an issue.

I was reading AVS forums and these plasma's are having vertical line issues. It's a gamble i guess.

Quote from Smart04 : Interesting.. Thanks for writing in detail. Since, the deal was on ebay and you end up using paypal, I thought the credit card's additional warranty offer wouldn't apply as you do not use the card directly ! Isn't that true ? Snip

Simple. Take out your credit card turn it over, and call the toll free number on the back, and ask them.

Quote from A024812 : My impression is that this TV for price is gr8 for Man caves only. Let us hear reviews from any recent buyers. I still have 3 more days to decide.

Ours is in our living room, which has two windows with curtains. Ceiling lights don't reflect, but any lights in the horizontal plane, even in the next room will reflect like crazy. So at night we turn off all lights and leave the ceiling lights on, and it's fine. daytime with light streaming in, it's pretty hopeless. You won't want to watch a movie on a sunny day.

I jumped on this for my basement, thanks.

Ok, I have a question. I was debating between this model (UT50) and the ST50 at Sears which is $799 right now.

I was leaning towards the UT50 because of the cost and the fact that it was 55in. The glare I wasn't too worried about as I already have a plasma that has a pretty bad glare in my living room, but it doesn't bother me much.

But then I went to Costco and saw this LG tv... the 55LM4600 for $699 as well. I decided to go with it because it comes with 4 3d glasses, and uses the non-battery passive glasses so i can get a bunch for my house for real cheap (as opposed to buying active glasses for $25-$50 a piece).

I haven't seen much talk on slickdeals about the LM4600 though. I thought it was a great deal (as I do NOT need a smart tv) but I haven't heard many opinions. Any help would be great. Here are the three tv's for quick links to amazon:

ST50 - http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-V...t50+plasma

UT50 - http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-V...sonic+ut50

LG LM4600 - http://www.amazon.com/LG-55LM4600...=lg+lm4600

I have 90 days to return and switch out if people think i should.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

Panasonic makes the best plasma TVs hands down. The PQ even on their low end plasmas is outstanding. But do not underestimate the problem of glare from glossy screens. Any idiot knows that not an issue in most basements but in many family rooms and living rooms it's a huge issue...ambient light...daylight...not electric powered light. Then it's either a matte finish screen plasma and there's not many of them....or LCD/LED.

Quote from yurmaster : Panasonic makes the best plasma TVs hands down. The PQ even on their low end plasmas is outstanding. But do not underestimate the problem of glare from glossy screens. Any idiot knows that not an issue in most basements but in many family rooms and living rooms it's a huge issue...ambient light...daylight...not electric powered light. Then it's either a matte finish screen plasma and there's not many of them....or LCD/LED.

Or get an ST, GT OR VT series Panasonic plasma with an anti-glare filter

Quote from soobaerodude : Or get an ST, GT OR VT series Panasonic plasma with an anti-glare filter

Good point but you will pay more then $740 for one.

I´m watching the TV right now, that I bought at costco today for the price reported. The guy who said $599 was thinking of the 50-inch.

The glare was bothering me, but I just changed my viewing angle , with the lamp directly behind my head, and the glare disappeared.

I was underwhelmed by the image quality but I followed the calibration directions here [plasmatvbuyingguide.com] and it's much better.

I was disappointed that the I have to buy the wifi dongle separately to unlock the wifi features. Does anyone know if any usb wifi attachment will work or does it have to be the proprietary Panasonic one? I'll probably just stick with Apple TV.

All this talk about plasma burn-in is freaking me out a little bit.

Quote from fueradeljuego : I´m watching the TV right now, that I bought at costco today for the price reported. The guy who said $599 was thinking of the 50-inch. The glare was bothering me, but I just changed my viewing angle , with the lamp directly behind my head, and the glare disappeared. I was underwhelmed by the image quality but I followed the calibration directions here [plasmatvbuyingguide.com] and it's much better. I was disappointed that the I have to buy the wifi dongle separately to unlock the wifi features. Does anyone know if any usb wifi attachment will work or does it have to be the proprietary Panasonic one? I'll probably just stick with Apple TV. All this talk about plasma burn-in is freaking me out a little bit.

Here is the adapter that has been recommended by other:

Link [amazon.com]

Quote from fueradeljuego : I´m watching the TV right now, that I bought at costco today for the price reported. The guy who said $599 was thinking of the 50-inch. The glare was bothering me, but I just changed my viewing angle , with the lamp directly behind my head, and the glare disappeared. I was underwhelmed by the image quality but I followed the calibration directions here [plasmatvbuyingguide.com] and it's much better. I was disappointed that the I have to buy the wifi dongle separately to unlock the wifi features. Does anyone know if any usb wifi attachment will work or does it have to be the proprietary Panasonic one? I'll probably just stick with Apple TV. All this talk about plasma burn-in is freaking me out a little bit.

I cannot get used to the picture on this thing. Compared to my 37" vizio led, also purchased at costco, this TV seems dark to me, and the image is not sharp. I have tried all the calibrations and settings I can find. The graphics seem pixelated to me (for example the letters on the program guide). For example last night from across the room I saw that the the Golden State Warriors were playing "NV". "Who's NV?" I kept saying. Well in fact it was NY (as in Knicks) but I couldnt' see it clearly. So what's the deal, is my TV defective or this just a normal transition period from LED to Plasma? I admit the dark colors looks beautiful, but I miss the sharpness and brightness of my old set.

Quote from fueradeljuego : I cannot get used to the picture on this thing. Compared to my 37" vizio led, also purchased at costco, this TV seems dark to me, and the image is not sharp. I have tried all the calibrations and settings I can find. The graphics seem pixelated to me (for example the letters on the program guide). For example last night from across the room I saw that the the Golden State Warriors were playing "NV". "Who's NV?" I kept saying. Well in fact it was NY (as in Knicks) but I couldnt' see it clearly. So what's the deal, is my TV defective or this just a normal transition period from LED to Plasma? I admit the dark colors looks beautiful, but I miss the sharpness and brightness of my old set.

Maybe change your HDMI cable? I have the same TV and I couldn't be happier. I was debating between this and ST50 and I'm glad I pulled the trigger on this one. Its bright enough if you play around with the settings...Glare is only noticeable if the light is super bright but for most people I dont think it should be a problem. Superb value.

Quote from drone209 : This is $599 in store - I checked in Edison - NJ

That one must have been a floor model or something because the price is $699 all over the country at Costco. You better make sure it's the same model I think you made a mistake.

Quote from fueradeljuego : I cannot get used to the picture on this thing. Compared to my 37" vizio led, also purchased at costco, this TV seems dark to me, and the image is not sharp. I have tried all the calibrations and settings I can find. The graphics seem pixelated to me (for example the letters on the program guide). For example last night from across the room I saw that the the Golden State Warriors were playing "NV". "Who's NV?" I kept saying. Well in fact it was NY (as in Knicks) but I couldnt' see it clearly. So what's the deal, is my TV defective or this just a normal transition period from LED to Plasma? I admit the dark colors looks beautiful, but I miss the sharpness and brightness of my old set.

No plasma tv is going to be as bright as an LED tv. That's just the nature of the technology. Haven't you read countless reviews where people tell you NOT to buy a plasma if you have a sunny room?