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For $699?
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Oh it's glare-y alright. It doesn't have the anti-reflective film that some of the more expensive panasonic models do. As others have mentioned, if you have it, say, in your basement (as I do) then...
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As others have commented, go with LED. LCD and Plasma are not very bright.
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50 is 10" smaller, but has 3d and other features. Depends if you want size or 3d,Smart, etc. Neither is "better".
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ST50 is the model line. The number BEFORE the ST is the screen size... so a 50ST50 is smaller, but a 60ST50 is the same size.
But of course the 60ST50 is not the same PRICE. It's over twice as...
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Yes. The "U" series is the entry-level set. The "ST" series is the entry of their higher-end sets with the better panels. For 2012, the series go VT>GT>ST>UT>XT>U.
You'll note that this set is...
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sorry can't get this thing down to $699....with code only goes down to $799....Am I missing something that will make it $699 for us regular folk?
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Mine shipped out today in the midwest via NVC logistics group. The shipper might depend on your location.
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Holding out for a 900" PlasmaLCDLEDHybrid with 6D.
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When I sit down to watch tv I want to watch the better picture that plasma provides. I don't care if it cost me 10 cents extra that evening.
However if you are watching the today show, Ellen, and...
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Well, unless your worried about saving the environment......
I don't think you would see much savings on the power unless you factor you will have the tv for a long time.
60in plasmas go for...
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Bought this tv at Fry's a few weeks ago at the $699 price. I do need to draw the blinds down during the day, but considering the price difference between this and the ST it's well worth it. Awesome...
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It's common knowledge that plasma tv's aren't as bright, perhaps you've never seen one?
LED backlighting is the brightest, CCFL after that, then plasma.
If you wanna go back and fourth about...
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Yes and it's a great tv
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I bought it for $799 from frys in December. This TV was cheaper already and should get cheaper soon. I'd wait.
Great TV btw. For the price, I wouldn't think twice.
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My biggest problem with plasma technology is that it gives off a very annoying reflection in the daytime. I would imagine this model wouldn't be good for people with sunny living rooms. I don't...
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Employee Purchase Program, you can get discounted products through some companies that have purchases agreements with Panasonic. My work uses Corporate Perks to get their employees discounts to...
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Thx for the heads up on the $100 coupon becoming active again. Picked one up for $699 + tax! Yay! :)
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all I did was put in the coupon code and checked out. It said $799 subtotal, then it applies $100 for coupon/discounts and then adds $42 for tax
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How does this compare to the UT50 series. I am planning to buy the 55" UT50 from costco. Ignoring the size difference and the fact that costco one is a 3D Smart, please advise which is the better...
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Awesome, thanks guys =D
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This is true. LED's are brighter. But of course you will never use that brightness in your home, like EVER. Plasmas are plenty bright for home use. Its also common knowledge that a good Panasonic...
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Worked for me 100 off.
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don't need EPP. i just applied the code and worked..
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Try pinching the bezel in certain areas to see if the buzzing goes away. I found my 5 year old Plasma that has been wall-mounted since .. 5 years ago has the same buzzing, but I've mitigated it with...
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So is $700 + tax pretty slick for this set?
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Bought this TV from Frys. There is audible buzzing at low volume levels which annoys me. Not worth the hassle of a return, though. Otherwise, excellent picture quality. Don't buy if you can't...
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I recently purchased the 60 inch U50 model. The glare is really bad, but mine is in my basement. I happen to have a small window directly opposite the TV, making it almost impossible for me to...
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How did you get it for that price? I can get to the order page with the $755(tax included for CA) and then go to hit place order and it gives me an error.
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Well that was short lived... TV died after 27 hours of being out of the box.
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The comparison had nothing to do with cost, it's showing differences in power consumption, between LCD and plasma sets. Look at some of the other LCD reviews on Cnet and you will find similar power...
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What you are going to find most of the time when walking in to a store and comparing plasma versus LCD sets is neither are properly calibrated, giving you an unfair comparison. LCD's usually come out...
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It's also common knowledge that LEDs are TOO bright and you'll want to back the brightness down so you don't blow out all your blacks. When it comes down to it, plasma is plenty bright for all...
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It depends upon the LCD panel. Some are more efficient than others, even with LED backlighting. VA panels tend to use more power than TN, but provide better black level and viewing angle. I'm not...
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Also ST has anti-glare screen
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Any bad issues with glare on a tv like this? I've always had LCD's so I'm unsure of Plasmas.
Thanks in advance.
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If you are old enough to have had a CRT glass screen TV, the glare/reflection will be similar with a plasma. Both LCD and plasma sets suffer under direct lighting and sunlight.
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Aside from the size (55 vs 60) and 3D/Smart, it's the same plasma panel.
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Oh I see. Thank you for the information.
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Looks like a good deal, I am looking for something 60 inches - 75 inches that will do well with sunlight on it since the house has huge windows with no draping. Does anyone have suggestions, should I...
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