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Uber Geek

#2657303 16-Feb-2021 09:17

paparata: Many thanks for the feedback. We have bought a Panasonic HZ1000

Let us know your thoughts once you get it setup.

FYI (I think the HZ is the same as GZ settings) I use Professional 1 for daylight viewing and Professional 2 for Night. When available Dolby Bright for Daytime and Dolby Dark for night.

Panasonic 65GZ1000, Onkyo RZ730, Atmos 5.1.2, AppleTV 4K, Nest Mini's, PS5, PS3, MacbookPro, iPad Pro, Apple watch SE2, iPhone 15+

grolschie

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Ultimate Geek

#2685794 2-Apr-2021 16:33

Any thoughts on the Panasonic 65" HX700? I see JBs have it over Easter for $1498. It has Dolby Vision and HDR10+. I prefer VA panels as OLED isn't in the current budget.

lxsw20

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#2688071 7-Apr-2021 23:15

Smith City Dunedin has 1 65" CX in stock if anyone's looking. I think it's got $4800 on it, but he knocked it down to 4k without me even asking so wouldn't be surprised if you can get it for a bit less than that.

fluxcapacitor

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Wannabe Geek

#2692445 14-Apr-2021 09:16

Any tips on finding a deal on the LG CX 55"? Smith City and others are sold out, but HN and NL seem to have a decent supply.

It looks like pricing was as low as $2799 or $2899 around Boxing Day, but this week's list price is $3899. I tried calling around to a few HN stores and the best offer I've received is $3300.

The 2021 LG OLED model is likely to appear in May/June, so perhaps it's still a bit too early to hope for a great deal?

TIA

theitman

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Master Geek

#2692452 14-Apr-2021 09:24

fluxcapacitor:

Any tips on finding a deal on the LG CX 55"? Smith City and others are sold out, but HN and NL seem to have a decent supply.

It looks like pricing was as low as $2799 or $2899 around Boxing Day, but this week's list price is $3899. I tried calling around to a few HN stores and the best offer I've received is $3300.

The 2021 LG OLED model is likely to appear in May/June, so perhaps it's still a bit too early to hope for a great deal?

TIA

We bought the LG CX 55' from NL a few weeks ago - the lowest they would go is $3250 using "defense discount". $2899 would be boxing day as you said

grolschie

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Ultimate Geek

#2692453 14-Apr-2021 09:25

grolschie:
Any thoughts on the Panasonic 65" HX700? I see JBs have it over Easter for $1498. It has Dolby Vision and HDR10+. I prefer VA panels as OLED isn't in the current budget.

I grabbed this one. Not perfect, but the OS definitely has improved over the years. Surprised to find that I can record from the instant loading EPG. However, saddened to find out that the timeshifting feature (which we use a lot) was discontinued years ago on their TVs.

JPNZ

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Uber Geek

#2692469 14-Apr-2021 09:39

HN & NL Don't seem to have any LG OLED's at the moment

Panasonic 65GZ1000, Onkyo RZ730, Atmos 5.1.2, AppleTV 4K, Nest Mini's, PS5, PS3, MacbookPro, iPad Pro, Apple watch SE2, iPhone 15+

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CrashAndBurn

668 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2692491 14-Apr-2021 10:09

JPNZ:

HN & NL Don't seem to have any LG OLED's at the moment

Yeah, I noticed that as well. I think not just LG's even other brands so not sure if due to shipping delays or ran out of old models in preparation for new ones.

I saw someone grab a great bargain in NL Newmarket, a 65 Pana HZ1500 display model for 2K. I would have bought it myself but already had the sold sign :(

jonb

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#2692524 14-Apr-2021 11:24

grolschie:
Any thoughts on the Panasonic 65" HX700? I see JBs have it over Easter for $1498. It has Dolby Vision and HDR10+. I prefer VA panels as OLED isn't in the current budget.

I Have last year's GX740 65, great picture quality like amazing watching Netflix nature docs and the blacks are plenty dark enough for me watching from 4m metres away. Sound and UI not amazing but fine for me, with the Panasonic sound bar pretty cheap is good combo I might upgrade to that shortly.

JPNZ

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Uber Geek

#2703333 7-May-2021 12:16

LG 2021 TV's are out... Below is commercial pricing Ive been emailed and is just a guideline

LG OLED 4K TV with HDMI2.1

Self-lit, no backlight
4 x HDMI 2.1
Variable refresh rate

48” (OLED48C1PVB) - $1964.96 +GST
55” (OLED55C1PVB) - $2516.70 +GST
65” (OLED65C1PVB) - $3355.60 +GST
77” (OLED77C1PVB) - $5420.59 +GST
83” (OLED83C1PVA) - $8672.95 +GST

Panasonic 65GZ1000, Onkyo RZ730, Atmos 5.1.2, AppleTV 4K, Nest Mini's, PS5, PS3, MacbookPro, iPad Pro, Apple watch SE2, iPhone 15+

cshwone

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#2703342 7-May-2021 12:38

JPNZ:

LG 2021 TV's are out... Below is commercial pricing Ive been emailed and is just a guideline

LG OLED 4K TV with HDMI2.1

Self-lit, no backlight
4 x HDMI 2.1
Variable refresh rate

48” (OLED48C1PVB) - $1964.96 +GST
55” (OLED55C1PVB) - $2516.70 +GST
65” (OLED65C1PVB) - $3355.60 +GST
77” (OLED77C1PVB) - $5420.59 +GST
83” (OLED83C1PVA) - $8672.95 +GST

Less than 4K for the 65"? Are you sure that's not USD?

Note2luvr

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Master Geek

#2703355 7-May-2021 13:10

Gosh, I hope those are rrp NZ prices, Oled TV prices should be coming down more by now, technology has been out for ages/mass production costs should be less etc.

theitman

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Master Geek

#2703356 7-May-2021 13:12

Surely USD

ShinyChrome

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#2703357 7-May-2021 13:13

cshwone:

JPNZ:

LG 2021 TV's are out... Below is commercial pricing Ive been emailed and is just a guideline

Less than 4K for the 65"? Are you sure that's not USD?

Key words there commercial pricing

Even though the retail price decreases throughout the yearly cycle, the price for the retailers will be pretty close to flat.

JPNZ

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Uber Geek

#2703423 7-May-2021 14:48

Note2luvr: Gosh, I hope those are rrp NZ prices, Oled TV prices should be coming down more by now, technology has been out for ages/mass production costs should be less etc.

As stated they are commercial prices but of course they are in NZD. Prices for OLED are falling. Although just ONE NZ retailer is listing the 65" C1 at $5999. I personally think NZ rrp will be $4999 or less

FWIW this is international pricing (middle is USD)

LG C1 pricing:

LG OLED48C1 – £1299 / $1500 / AU$TBC
LG OLED55C1 – £1699 / $1800 / AU$TBC
LG OLED65C1 – £2499 / $2500 / AU$TBC
LG OLED77C1 – £3999 / $3800 / AU$TBC
LG OLED83C1 – £TBC / $6000 / AU$TBC

Panasonic 65GZ1000, Onkyo RZ730, Atmos 5.1.2, AppleTV 4K, Nest Mini's, PS5, PS3, MacbookPro, iPad Pro, Apple watch SE2, iPhone 15+

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