If you were to buy a 50' TV Today, you would get a ........... and WHY?

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#450423 21-Mar-2011 16:39

RunningMan:
GingerNinja: I bought the 50" V20 about 3 weeks ago now. Was on special for $1649 (2199 less 20%), so try and aim for that.

Where was that?

Dick Smith had it on sale at that price, but I got from Heathcotes (100% Electric) - they had a sale on to match DS's sale.

chriswiggins

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#450437 21-Mar-2011 17:45

Contact the Sony Outlet Store, got our Bravia 55" LCD for half retail and has nothing wrong with it whatsoever. AND it is definitely under your budget.

So give it a go

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#450491 21-Mar-2011 20:38

chrisjunkie: Contact the Sony Outlet Store, got our Bravia 55" LCD for half retail and has nothing wrong with it whatsoever. AND it is definitely under your budget.

So give it a go

Huh? $1500? How? Where?

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#452429 27-Mar-2011 15:32

Picked up a Panasonic TH-P50V20Z on friday night. Totally happy, especially when I compare it to the TH-42PV8(which was ok for an entry level plasma) it replaced.

Got it for $1800 from Harvey Norman. Pretty happy with that even though DSE had it for $1759 yesterday - not much stock though.

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#452530 27-Mar-2011 19:49

is that with their 18 months deferred payments(HN) or for cash($1800) ????

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#452542 27-Mar-2011 20:17

gibbo1967: is that with their 18 months deferred payments(HN) or for cash($1800) ????

It's for cash but I suspect that over the weekend they would have done it interest free given that DSE were advertising online:

http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/4d8ee49f03e7d4e02741c0a87f3b0750/Product/View/GE6115

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#452580 27-Mar-2011 22:12

LOL. the topic asks us what 50 foot TV we would buy, and why.. that would have to be one big movie room to house it!

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#452741 28-Mar-2011 13:24

he he, yeah good spotting on the typo. Great thread though. I'm getting the Panasonic TH-P50V20Z but the Samsung looked good too PS50C550...or is this one of those buzzing sets?

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#452748 28-Mar-2011 13:51

I don't remember the model of my buzzing Samsung Plasma, but if you're going plasma i'd stick with Panasonic. They're widely recommended here.

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#452889 28-Mar-2011 19:34

timmmay: I don't remember the model of my buzzing Samsung Plasma, but if you're going plasma i'd stick with Panasonic. They're widely recommended here.

my samsung plasma is an older model PS42S4S (not even HD) but i've never had a problem with buzzing.

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#452972 28-Mar-2011 22:23

Handle9:
gibbo1967: is that with their 18 months deferred payments(HN) or for cash($1800) ????

It's for cash but I suspect that over the weekend they would have done it interest free given that DSE were advertising online:

http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/4d8ee49f03e7d4e02741c0a87f3b0750/Product/View/GE6115

I was in DSE today and they had none in stock, so I'm guessing it was a weekend only thing?
The website says they're out of stock too... wonder if future shipments will be difficult due to the Tsunami/Quake in Japan?

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#453141 29-Mar-2011 14:04

To be honest, I would go for a projector. Even in a lounge set up.

Bigger picture for the same price.

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#453142 29-Mar-2011 14:07

Kopkiwi: To be honest, I would go for a projector. Even in a lounge set up.

Me too, I have a 50" plasma and it's a TV. I don't get that wow factor you do at the movies.
If my lounge layout had allowed for it, I'd definitely have been going for a projector for movies, and a smaller TV for TV shows like the news etc.

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#453147 29-Mar-2011 14:14

Jaxson:
Kopkiwi: To be honest, I would go for a projector. Even in a lounge set up.

Me too, I have a 50" plasma and it's a TV. I don't get that wow factor you do at the movies.
If my lounge layout had allowed for it, I'd definitely have been going for a projector for movies, and a smaller TV for TV shows like the news etc.

I did have the Epson 3500 but moved into an apartment with no curtains which made viewing impossible even at night. So had to sell it.

Have since moved into an apartment with a massive lounge that is nice and dark. So am looking for a new PJ. Can get the Mitsi HC4000 off ebay for under $2k so am awfully tempted. Just trying to convince the fiance now...6 months out from the wedding...

Wish me luck!!!!

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#453156 29-Mar-2011 14:36

I have a projector, dla-hd1 in my movie room.

Wouldn't recommend one for a normal tv room. A Tv with built-in tuner is much more convenient.

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