Panasonic TC-L47E50 47" LED 120hz HDTV $549.99 shipped
 

Pauls TV is having some Pany TV deals, and the 47" E50 model is getting overlooked and should probably have its own thread. I believe it was front page at this price but with $100 of it being an Amazon promo card. Now it's $550 outright after coupon code SAVE100 brings it down from $649.99. Amazon will also price match if you call. They will stay on the line while you place the order so no need to wait till after it ships to do it.

Link [paulstv.com]

Amazon Link [amazon.com]

Depending upon the state you live in, Pauls might be a better option. They only charge sales tax in the states they have stores in (CA, CO, MI, VA, RI, MA. and NH). I live in PA and have sales tax but have $150 in Amazon points so the tradeoff is worth it.

Seems like it's their best non 3D TV with all the basics except built in wifi. For me it means an inch larger picture in a case that's an inch narrower and 3" shorter than my old 46" Sharp LCD which will replace my 42" Pany plasma in the bedroom. Could care less about 3D.

47" Panasonic Viera TC-L47E50 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV $550 + Free Shipping
 

Paul's TV has 47" Panasonic Viera TC-L47E50 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV for $650 - $100 off with promotional code SAVE100 = $550. Must proceed to checkout for final price. Shipping is free. Thanks dbpaddler
Specs:

• Resolution: 1920x1080
• Viewing Angles: 178/178
• WiFi Ready (Adapter Sold Separately)
• Tuners: ATSC / NTSC / QAM
• Refresh Rate: 120Hz
• Inputs:
  • 4x HDMI
  • 2x USB
  • 1x Composite
  • 1x Component
  • 1x Digital Out
  • 1x Ethernet

Price Research: Our research indicates that 47" Panasonic Viera TC-L47E50 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV is $220 lower (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $770 to $1100. - yuugotserved

Any idea how much amazon charges for return shipping?

I want to buy and try to sell my current TV on CL but will return if i cant

I don't think it's what they charge, it's whatever it costs you to return it. Cheapest ground/freight shipping possible. You could probably look it up with the shipping weight going to Lexington, KY.


And Pepsi, I actually couldn't care less. Half looked, saw the red, quick post...done. Whatever keeps you happy though.

Usually with Amazon returns, from what ive dealt with, they just deduct an estimated return amount from your refund.

So if anyone who has an order for a tv 40"+ from Amazon, would you kindly start a return process to see? Obviously don't go through with it though.

Heres an example.
http://i.imgur.com/jvw4Jas.png

ahh...I've always opted to ship things back myself as it has been cheaper. Why not just chat or call them and ask what it would be. I'm sure they know then.

great post! Thanks love that amazon will PM! rep post and you!

I bought this from Paul's yesterday for $600 and it shipped today. I just called and they are going to have a supervisor refund the difference to me.

lots of bad reviews on amazon

I'm watching the 42" version of this display right now. Great picture for the money and if I needed another tv I would jump on this.

As opposed to the hundreds of reviews saying otherwise

Just looked at amazon reviews and they are excellent. What are you looking at?

you mean the 303 4+ star ratings out of 363?

FYI, saw the deal on gosale.com. Pic attached. says it's valid until the 21st.

BS.

even if you count 3 star as "bad" review on a 1-5 scale:
208 5-star
95 4-star
27 3-star
18 2-star
15 1-star

That's a total of 60 reviews at 3 or lower. The 1, 2, and 3-star ratings combined don't even add up to the 4-star ratings alone, let alone 5-star. In any sort of reasonable context, this hardly has lots of bad reviews. Maybe if you ignore all relevant context, but if you're going to ignore more than half the information why the eff would you care about the reviews in the first place?

Glad I got the non-120Hz version of this exact TV for only $429 from Amazon about 6 weeks ago instead of this.

If you want to try and get amazon to match the price on the page, I've submitted the go sale link [gosale.com] that shows the $100 coupon. Maybe that will help get them to adjust the price and save people from calling it in to get it.

I got this one from Amazon in Jan and love it. Just watching MIB on it. The audio is a little weak but SS is great.

Please don't Thread Crap a good deal.

SD admins should ban morons like your for thread crapping.

Dang, wish the coupon would apply to the ET5 model as well. Sweet price for this, though!

I purchased this TV off amazon a couple weeks back with the $100 promo credit - basically it's after credit price now. It's a pretty decent TV. Good colors / viewing angle. I use it as a 4th monitor for my comp however. No issues here and definitely great pricing for those not interested in expensive 3D TVs. Also this isn't a true 120Hz like those expensive monitors. This TV just duplicates/generates frames to smooth out the motion. Also, for those that are using this as a computer monitor, you have to run it on GAME mode or else there is pretty bad mouse / processing lag. Once game mode is enabled, mouse is butter smooth like on regular monitor.

Does this coupon work on other TVs at Paul's too?

Yeah my gf purchased it too and it's actually really nice. I'm confused about the refresh rate though I coulda sworn I looked up this tv again like two weeks ago and it was labeled as 60Hz.

I tried with the 55 inch version and it didn't work. SAVE50 works on that and rings it down to 799 which is really good too

I think you're confusing the cinema smoother with the refresh. This is supposed to be a 120hz panel. It wouldn't have been going for $800 plus as a 60hz at this stage of the game. And they usually spell out somewhere that it does. In this cases it has a 360 backlight scanner which is building off of the 120hz panel for a smoother pic.

From the lcd buying guide:

I've never called to do a PM before, is there a specific number to call or certain thing you have to say? I just called and they said the tv dept. was closed and I'd have to call back at 6 in the morning in order to do a PM.

E: Also what are the benefits of going through Amazon instead? Is this site not reputable?

Nice, SAVE50 brings the L47ET5 down to $649, very nice price... http://www.paulstv.com/LED-Televi...L47ET5.asp

What is the advantage of purchasing this from Amazon? I am in CA and both Paul's and Amazon charges tax for living in this state.

yeah sucks for us in CA. amazon has better customer service and easier returns/exchanges but there is no tax advantage anymore

I just purchased the 46" RCA HDTV that just went on sale for $350 here. I know the specs are not as good but I think its still a better deal. The reviews seem good.

Any suggestions for a SLICK wireless adapter for this TV ?

Satechi [amazon.com] just came out with a pretty slick device. It does a little bit of everything. It can be a wireless repeater, bridge, access point. Seems pretty slick. I haven't plunked down for it, but I plan to. Thought it would pair well with some Yamaha receivers.

For me, it's LCD not LED. It's quite a bit thicker. The screen is almost an inch smaller yet the overall footprint is larger, more so in height which kills my application over the place, and the reason I didn't go with a 50". And I would need to spend more money on a toslink adapter because the audio out is coaxial. Not something I want as the cornerstone of my living room setup.

If it were for a bedroom or some other secondary room, shore house or what not, that would be a different story.

Everyone knows plasma is better.

Thats true but how many 46" plasmas are there these days for this price ?

This is their low price guarantee number: The price is valide at Pauls for a few more days. So just call back. Also, if enough people report the lower price through the link on the product page, they just might adjust the price down in general.
Phone: 866-423-5355
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. PST
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. PST

And it largely depends on sales tax for many where you order. I ordered from Pauls because I have no sales tax with them. But Amazon would allow me to use my points which could save me an extra $150. Plus it's more points on the Amazon visa. So I'm also waiting for a card payment to hit so I can purchase through Amazon. I'll end up getting the tv for about $420. A worthwhile use of the points. Plus it's Prime so I'll have it in two days over standard freight. Pauls is reputable to the point it's one of the sites Amazon will match. Amazon is easier for returns too if need be.

And if the tv is on quite a bit, it sucking up a bit more juice too.

This TV is "WiFi Ready" and it states the wireless adaptor is sold separately. Can you use any wireless adaptor, or does it require a specific one by Panasonic? If it's the latter, what does the adaptor cost?

Anyone else get shot down by Amazon? They said it was a no-go for two reasons 1. It's a limited time sale (President's Day) and 2. On the Preseident's Day sale page it shows as clearance. She would not budge. So I guess it's a huge YMMV with Amazon - I am ordering from Paul's.

I've spoken to 3 different people @ Amazon and each had a different story.

The first call was disconnected for no reason and she was willing to match the price. I called back and the guy I spoke to was clearly unwilling to help from the beginning. He said they wouldn't price match the discount code. I asked why the previous person was willing to and he basically called me a liar. I asked to speak to somebody else and he said "There is nobody else. I am the only one working today". That call ended right after. Really???

So I called back and got a third person on the phone and she wasn't able to price match either even though the first person I spoke to was willing to.

I thought Amazon customer service was better than this.

Never dealt w/ Paul's but Amazon CS is not as good as it once was...

If your the adventurous sort, Cowboom has a refurbed Panny built in Wifi BluRay player for $36.

http://dealnews.com/Refurbished-P...70092.html

Should pair nicely with this TV.

So I just got a call back from an Amazon 'supervisor'. Told me they wouldn't price match AND that they had NO record of my first call when they agreed to do it. They only had a record of the other calls. How convenient. Amazon has now lost my business.

Think everyone should use their submit lower price link and send in the go sale link I posted that shows the $100 off coupon and 549 price. Get them to match the pricenoutright instead of calling it in.

As soon as my payment clears on the card I'll call back and see if they'll honor my call and the notes on my account.

I also posted the new satechi wireless adapter that should work because it acts as an access point as well as a repeater. I plan on using it to make some yamaha receivers wireless as well as a blu ray player. Just search on amazon for "satechi router". It's $40.

Why no love for the TC-L47ET5 for $650 on paulstv ? 3D and high amazon rating for $100 more

I ordered on Thursday morning from Paul's TV for $600. It shipped UPS ground from Mass. on Friday and I will have it in Orlando on Wednesday. I called last night about the $50 price difference which they confirmed and said they would refund me the difference. I have Amazon Prime and always prefer to order from them but so far no complains on Paul's TV.

Are all Panasonic IPS?

I don't care about 3d, so why spend the extra money for pretty much the same tv with features I don't need?

Besides, there is a thread for that tv. Search is your friend. There are threads for the various different pany sets in regards to the paul's promo.

Believe most of the large panels are. If you look at the comparison of the various models on the Amazon link, they all say IPS.

I would like to take a moment to thank you for adding such valuable and relevant information to this thread.

THANK YOU OP, in 4 1 ... repped...

did the amazon price match, and got put on hold for a while, but no problem... and no sales tax in maryland either... so far so good...

Cnet Review, not real encouraging:


The good: The Panasonic E50 is an attractive LCD TV that offers a solid amount of features, including Smart TV, for the price. Picture quality is better than that of the much more expensive Panasonic DT50.

The bad: That said, picture quality isn't the best, with rival LCDs and plasmas providing better performance for the money. Colors are a little off and a lack of deep blacks and comprehensive shadow detail lets the set down. Uniformity is an issue with large splodges in black areas of the picture. The TV built-in lacks wireless connectivity.

The bottom line: The Panasonic E50 is a budget TV with a smattering of features but little to recommend in the way of picture quality.

Yep, one of the reviews I read, then I ordered it. Too many positive reviews from buyers that negate any thing "Cnet" has to say. Love Panny products and it fits what I need for the price I'm willing to spend.

I wouldn't trust CNET reviews. I have had too many bad products for which they gave excellent ratings, and too many awesome products that they ripped apart. Your best bet is to see it in person and read user reviews. Personally, a TV is something that I generally do no not buy on-line. :nod:

Average consumers are generally looking for different things than professional reviewers. You can see how CNET tests TVs here [cnet.com]. Obviously the TVs are put through rigorous tests so I wouldn't completely ignore their professional opinion. It also depends on how important picture quality is to you. The average person probably thinks all TVs produce a good enough picture.

Dang it.. OOS

Prove it by giving me a rep.

Paulstv: This item is not currently available online

If I literally wasn't in the midst of buying a car, I would be all over this. This is a great deal. If you are on the side, JUMP ON IT you won't be regretting it. I live like a block away from a location, they are pretty nice and have great financing.

Nah, this is a great tv.

if its got an IPS pannel then this is a killer deal!

OP!I told ya to call me every time you found a REALLY slick deal! But NOOOO..now it's OOS! ;-)

What are the main differences other than 3d and built in wifi between this and ET series? Picture wise is it the same?

Got this tv for the same price about a month ago. Great tv!!

Same here. The picture quality on our 42" is great. The usb wifi adaptor is kind of spendy however. Next time I'd skip it and just buy a wifi access point, powerline adaptor, or ethernet over cable adaptor.

Out of stock online. Hopefully it comes back in stock.

maybe this: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/...pl-401e2k/

You should rep me for being so complimentary of you.

Anyone have the amazon number to pricematch?

Better yet buy an Apple TV or a roku :)

It was already mentioned in this thread, check posting #34 here.

If anyone is interested, amazon price matched the 55 inch for me. 799.99 total shipped, same as Paul's tv

I was turned down for the 799.99 price...by more than one person. Can you post a screenshot of your order or something showing the price?

Can you oh-so-smart-people tell me how the Panny compares to the LG 47LM4600 47" overall in terms of picture quality, angle viewing, reflection and whatever other important things you can think of (LG at Fry's for $569)? I need a 47"+ TV for my kitchen/family room.

Pm your email address

You've got a PM. Thanks!

How many people on Slickdeals do you think actually has this exact model of Panasonic tv AND this exact model of LG tv side by side in their home to actually make an accurate comparison?:shake:

The Panasonic has an IPS panel. If the LG does not then that would be enough to convince me to go with the Panasonic. For $570 I would doubt it but I couldn't find anything saying one way or the other doing a quick search on the LG.

I had that LG a few months ago. Picture was good for the price($450+tax in November at Frys). But wasn't as good as the 42" E50 that I had. I sold the 42" E50 because I wanted bigger TV. But after going through 3 TVs; the ET5, the LM4600, and the Vizio LED, none could match the picture on the E50. Now I am back with this 47" E50 and I am keeping this one for sure.

Between the E50 and the LM4600, if you dont need 3D definitely go with the E50. How much 3D content do you plan on watching? I can promised you that this 3D gimmick gets old fast. I watched one movie in 3D and that was it for me.

to add, I couldn't find any site including LG's that said it had an IPS panel, so for the wide viewing area maria probably has in the combo kitchen/family room, the benefits of the IPS panel would probably outweigh the need for 3D content. If 3D is a need, just drop the extra coin and get the 3d version of the E50, the ET5.

And again...Wireless adapter. Can be a wireless repeater or access point. [amazon.com] Seems pretty slick for $40.

And good cheap tilting wall mount. [amazon.com] Great reviews on Amazon and only 1.3" from the wall, so it's as flush as possible.

For starters LG 47LM4600 is not a true 120hz it has a 60hz panel. What LG does on this model is a smoothing method that is nothing remotely close to actual 120Hz frame rate according to the test performed. (see link below) I was going to pull the trigger on the Fry's deal two weeks ago until I read this and did a little more research on it. I wasn't to concerned about the 3D. I would take a better picture quality 2D over a television that has 3D which is exactly why I ordered this model.

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1437359...lm4600/150

I called the Monrovia store about picking this up in store. The sales guy said they'd add $50 on top of the price if I wanted to pick it up today for "expedited shipping." I told the guy that no other store does this and I'd take my business elsewhere. This is when he said he'd talk to his manager and he eventually said he'd allow the price as listed on the website. Just an FYI to people who want to pick this up in store.

Can someone please tell me what is the price for this model in 55 inches?

On the screen (@Pauls site) for the 47" it shows this-

"Additional Options:

Get Built-in Wi-Fi, 3D with 4 Pairs of Glasses, and Web Browser for only ($150.00) more
Upgrade to the 55-inch for only $0.00 more "

Of course you would have to add it to your cart to see if promo code works for 55" as well or you can call and ask them to match what the screen says.

Is $800 a pretty good deal for 55 inch of this same model?

I think so, Where did you find it? On Pauls TV its at 850

save50 works on that model

How is this one compared to TC-55LE54?

LINK [costco.com]

I've read the speakers are bad on these TVs and am looking for something to supplement. Anyone have any experience with this sound bar? Seems like a good price compared.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-S...roduct_top

I keep getting $849 at Pauls before I apply the Save100 promo which only brings it down to $749. Is the deal dead?

It shows OOS for me :(

please bear with me.

can someone tell me if this is a smart tv or not?? i googled and some website says it is.

like here: http://www.brandsmartusa.com/Prod...mid=161275

Yes. VIERA Connect is their term for their smart apps. You do need a wireless adapter if you're not doing the ethernet connection.

If I hook this up to a router with eithernet cable, is there any benefit is getting a Blu Ray player that has built in wifi? Essentially would this have all the features from streaming stand point as blu ray player with wifi?

If only I could take rep points away from you... :lmao:

No benefit. You'll probably see a benefit with the wired connection with smoother streaming.

My brother went wireless and laugh at me, cause I ran wire. When he saw how much faster wired connections were, he stopped laughing. And then he wired his house.

Also ran into issues with my new laptop getting kicked off the network. Too much traffic (wireless). Set my router to a channel my neighbors weren't using and no more issues with the laptop.

But, you didn't answer the question.

The benefit would be that a separate media player (either built in to a Blu-Ray or separate device) would probably have more options/features/channels than the one built into TV's.

any one got this tv and tried at home? is this a good deal?

Hi,
is there a ethernet port for this tv? if anyone know...

i think i will go with the wired connection as well. have the wire from the wall, then my motorola modem, then my laptop. can i connect to TV instead of my laptop when the tv comes?? i looked at the specs, and don't seem to find an ethernet port... did i miss anything??

thanks,

THANK YOU.

now i have more reason to love this tv.

Yes. It has ethernet. Mentioned a Satechi wierless adapter a few times in the thread if you want to go that route. I might run another ethernet cable to the basement. Haven't decided yet. Mine is already up above my fireplace now. Night and day over my 1080i Sharp LCD which is now in my bedroom. I hope I can sell my 720p Pany plasma for $200-250.

can some one post best settings for this tv please

If you search the AV forums, they usually recommend that you don't use others settings. That in most cases the factory settings are best, because each set is a little different and adjusted to that particular set. Search for you but didn't find anything.

Link to one of the sites-
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1425712...0-question

Wow! Got my set tonight and was excited. Been looking for a TV since September and this model fit the bill, at a pricing level I could afford. Bad news. The box looked like it was dragged behind the truck. Now I working with Pauls on a return.

Question is should I just get a refund or should I try again? Not confident in the major carrier they're using. My staple paper towels came pristine, yet something that should have been handled with care, looks like it was thrown several times. And not by the delivering driver. He didn't wait for a signature (not surprised when I saw the box)

In same boat. Take the day off just to wait for the tv. Ups guy just carried the box by himself, not team lift like the sticker on the box suggests. I guess two guys is too much to ask for, so I didnot raise an issue. After the guy is gone, I noticed the top back part of the box is torn open, that to me is 2 box cutter cuts. The bottom tape is open on one end, had the other end not hold up, the tv could easily just drop from the box. I noticed the bottom tape after I sent out a complaint email to amazon, which price matched Paul's price for me. The tv seem to be working okay, despite the damaged box. Hope I didnot speak too soon.

Amazon said they will give me a 15% refund if I keep the tv. I am leaning towards keeping it because I don't have the truck to pick up a tv at local store and will probably need to order online again if I return this one. Who is to say the next box is not going to be just as bad or even worse.


Do u agree?

i am watching this TV in Game mode. any suggestions?

Another return here. They should be called Downs because mine also had to go back to Pauls. They are shipping out a new one after I returned mine. It had two large dents over 10 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch deep. There were also several smaller dents and the screen was warped from the stress. Three of the styrofoam corners had failed. It must have been dropped over 6 feet!

Update:

I reported the damage to Paul's and they sent a new one. This one arrived without damage and I love the picture. Paul's was professional and responsive with the return and they treated me right.