50" Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST50 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV $796 + Free Shipping

This does NOT come with the glasses, you have to buy them separately. Saw that someone may have implied that it does.

ST50 does not only have the advantage of a the glare filter and better blacks, but you also get the pro color settings unlocked which allows you to tweak the settings to match some of the sets that were calibrated by pros.

If you think you want a 55 or 60, get the 55 or 60. Trust me, I had to take the 50 back and Sears will want to charge you to restock it. The 55 is much bigger than the 50. If you are coming off a 42, do not even consider the 50, you wont be happy.

Was able to get amazon to price match and waive the $50 fee for the enhanced delivery. $795.88 shipped with enhanced delivery!!!

Quote from GhostDog : I was also debating this and went for the P50ST50. I'd sacrifice 5 inches even if the picture quality is even slightly better with the P50ST50.

Something tells me that you're going to regret that. .

Always go bigger! 50-60 inch TVs to seem as big as they once we years ago when they less common.

In my eyes, if you want to help combat glare and it's absolutely essential, then ST50 is what you gotta go for. That is the big difference between the two. Picture quality is only slightly better on the ST50. They are very close when watching in a darkened room. ST50 also has one more HDMI port and I think WiFi, but that shouldn't even be a deciding factor when there are adapters available for the UT50.

Also, some of you need to do your damn search. UT50 has pro calibration settings too (through the service menu): http://www.avsforum.com/t/1412033...t_22602203


Everything I've said in this thread is not anything new and all of this information is on the web:

UT50: http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-pane...53392.html

VS

ST50: http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-pane...18300.html

Quote from SchwabSqua : Was able to get amazon to price match and waive the $50 fee for the enhanced delivery. $795.88 shipped with enhanced delivery!!!

How did you do that? I called the Amazon 800 number and the Large item team told me that they cant PM it because the deal is a "limited time sale"

Quote from kc4vdx : $350 for a 3 year extended warrantee. That's crazy, Sears. . Sent from the official Slickdeals App for iPhone & iPod Touch.

Go for SquareTrade

Quote from mD- : Something tells me that you're going to regret that. . Always go bigger! 50-60 inch TVs to seem as big as they once we years ago when they less common. In my eyes, if you want to help combat glare and it's absolutely essential, then ST50 is what you gotta go for. That is the big difference between the two. Picture quality is only slightly better on the ST50. They are very close when watching in a darkened room. ST50 also has one more HDMI port and I think WiFi, but that shouldn't even be a deciding factor when there are adapters available for the UT50.

This is going to be a bedroom set and I think 50 inches is enough. I'm pretty anal when it comes to things like picture quality so I'd rather pay a little more for the P50ST50 than the Costco 55UT50 set if it means the picture quality is even a tad better.

Quote from Jacky.C : How did you do that? I called the Amazon 800 number and the Large item team told me that they cant PM it because the deal is a "limited time sale"

I chatted with them online, they connected me to a rep on the phone for the large items who wouldn't waive the $50 fee. I then chatted with a new agent, they connected me to the large items chat. After some discussion I was able to convince them that they offer a enhanced delivery (they said that's the reason for the $50) by showing them they offer enhanced delivery and take away of your old TV. They said I'd get a one time waive of the fee. I've got the email and everything is all set and ready to go. Hope that helps!

Quote from dragontales : The ST at 1k I don't know. The ST at $800 much easier choice.

Yes, but there are few things, first Costco one is 55" basically I was looking for 60" but 55" would suffice.
second its almost $150 more than Costco.
Third Costco comes with peace of mind extra one year warranty and easy return policy.
So you think I should still go for ST.
As far as picture quality is concern, I guess UT and ST having same panel and picture quality per reviews.

Quote from Prince01 : Yes, but there are few things, first Costco one is 55" basically I was looking for 60" but 55" would suffice. second its almost $150 more than Costco. Third Costco comes with peace of mind extra one year warranty and easy return policy. So you think I should still go for ST. As far as picture quality is concern, I guess UT and ST having same panel and picture quality per reviews.

I don't want to lead you the wrong way. Bigger is better though. Lol.

Quote from Prince01 : Yes, but there are few things, first Costco one is 55" basically I was looking for 60" but 55" would suffice. second its almost $150 more than Costco. Third Costco comes with peace of mind extra one year warranty and easy return policy. So you think I should still go for ST. As far as picture quality is concern, I guess UT and ST having same panel and picture quality per reviews.

UT and ST do not have the same panel. The panel on the ST is one of the key differences.

Quote from Silverspy : ST50 is a much much better panel than the bargain UT50, so this is a steal at this price.

It's the same panel, just has a glare filter on it. The UT50 is actually the better deal, but if you need 50" and no more, this is the best deal out there by far.

Wow, no problems with an Amazon price match so Im getting it shipped for $798 w/o sales tax. Thanks OP!!

Quote from vajurewi : Wow, no problems with an Amazon price match so Im getting it shipped for $798 w/o sales tax. Thanks OP!!

You were able to purchase today? They are telling me I have to wait 2 days for the price to be confirmed.

Quote from vajurewi : Wow, no problems with an Amazon price match so Im getting it shipped for $798 w/o sales tax. Thanks OP!!

How you did that?
The first agent refuse to do the price match because this is a time limited sale.

The second agent told me to this is a big refund and I have to wait 1-2 business day until the price match is approved.

Help! I don't want to pay the tax!!