I was leaning towards the Panny 46PZ85. buydig has it right now at 1448. But this site has the 80 at $1050 after rebate

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?ref=shopzilla&sku=PANTH46PZ80U

Convince me to spend that extra $400 on the 85. What do I get, a little bit better contrast and an RGB input (can't I do an HTPC if I desired over HDMI?)

8/5/2008 5:41:45 PM

the pz85 has a useless vga input (unless you feel 1024x768 isnt useless ((it is)) )

using the HDMI driven by your computer is the way to go.

If I were in your shoes I would buy the pz80. I don't know if I would order it online though or bank on rebates.

8/5/2008 6:15:10 PM

well, they fixed my cable and ganked my new channels io ordered at the same time.

8/5/2008 6:26:08 PM

That rebate is on installation or furniture. I don't hardly see how they can advertise the price of the TV itself with this $200 rebate added to the bottom line. No asterisk or see below or anything by the price

MSRP:
$1,799.00

You Save:
$549.00
You Pay
$1,250.00

Mail In Rebate:
-$200.00
Price After Rebate:
$1,050.00

8/5/2008 10:15:50 PM

Yeah, that is kind of messed up.

2. To receive up to a $200 rebate on Home Theater/Home Entertainment Furniture you must simultaneously
purchase a select Panasonic VIERA HDTV AND the Home Theater/Home Entertainment Furniture from
8/3/08 through 8/16/08. Both purchases MUST be on the same receipt

8/6/2008 2:43:47 PM

I did some googling. Apparently, Panny has run this same rebate deal quite a bit.

Now...to game the system. If you can just get a receipt to show installation then you can claim the rebate. So, the question is, how to get this receipt without actually having to pay for the installation (I prefer to do my own stuff anyway).

Quote :

"Both purchases MUST be on the same receipt"

Shit, just now read this after the post. Probably a lost cause.

[Edited on August 7, 2008 at 12:08 PM. Reason : x]

8/7/2008 12:05:14 PM

Saw this on slickdeals for those who might be interested:

Sony KDL40W4100 40" 1080P 120Hz LCD HDTV $1300

Free shipping and no tax since it's from Fry's.

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/13482

8/8/2008 2:42:39 PM

eh... the Samsung LN40A650 120Hz 40" LCD HDTV was $1299 shipped free and it's normal price is $1381 shipped from Amazon... and better specs than the Sony TV as well.

like 2 weeks ago, why the Sony is front paged and the Samsung wasn't, i have no idea... the Samsung was the better deal... - http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=877641

i <3 my ln40a650

[Edited on August 8, 2008 at 5:21 PM. Reason : .]

8/8/2008 5:15:24 PM

40a650 >> 40w4100

8/8/2008 5:18:52 PM

^^actually the deal for the LN40A650 is still active, $1299 shipped free:
http://shop3.frys.com/product/5541280

8/8/2008 5:23:01 PM

i was just posting a deal for those who might be interested

8/8/2008 5:53:52 PM

as was i

8/8/2008 6:31:08 PM

so i'm starting to think i want to buy an hdtv but i know if i do then i will want to buy a ps3 for bluray. does anyone know of any good 1080p tv/ps3 packages anywhere? i'm thinking i'd like a tv between 40" and 50".

8/9/2008 9:33:50 PM

i've never seen a PS3 bundled with a HDTV, and i guarantee you if the bundles are out there, it will be a Sony HDTV

8/9/2008 10:03:36 PM

yeah i'm sure its wishful thinking, i was just hoping to maybe save like $50 or something.

8/9/2008 10:15:00 PM

Did some more shopping this weekend. I'm starting to lean back towards LCDs.

8/10/2008 1:27:10 PM

i don't know if this is actually valid (because if it is, this is nuts), but:

- panasonic 42" 720p plasma (TH-42PX80U)
- 5.1 philips home theater system (HTS3151D/37)
- geek squad installation

all for $690 AR + tax at best buy

ala http://www.slickdeals.net/

[Edited on August 10, 2008 at 6:37 PM. Reason : .]

8/10/2008 6:33:17 PM

Just picked up this TV
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8477433

I have read though its much better if tweaked a little bit, anyone have any advice on how to tweak or where I can find the info?

8/19/2008 12:15:57 PM

^There is a sticky on avsforum about these. I am sure somewhere in the 1000+ posts if there is something to be found, it would be in there.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1027358


I just bought the PN50A550... it was $1499.97 through Amazon. Now its $1587.93?
http://tinyurl.com/6llt27

8/21/2008 9:38:19 PM

I finally bit the bullet.

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001413DF8/km-20/ref=nosim

[Edited on September 29, 2008 at 3:55 PM. Reason : link]

9/29/2008 3:55:06 PM

very nice, i have the LN40A650 and love it.

9/29/2008 3:58:41 PM

Yeah. I definitely think spending the extra money to get the 650 vs 550 was worth it.

[Edited on September 29, 2008 at 4:00 PM. Reason : ]

9/29/2008 3:59:27 PM

yea, higher contrast, brightness, and 120Hz, it was a no brainer for me

9/29/2008 5:09:13 PM

I have the 52" 650, and I know when I had my htpc hooked up via vga, the tv knew to turn itself off when the signal went away, but with hdmi, the tv stays on and shows the no signal screen. Do you guys know how to make it automatically turn off? I read that there is a 3 hour if you never touch it somewhere and there are on/off timers, but I use the htpc exclusively and have no real need to use the tv remote and I don't want it turning on and wasting power unless I'm there watching.

10/1/2008 7:09:15 AM

My time warner hd dvr just got a software update... pretty much just a better skin for navigator as far as i can tell...

10/8/2008 1:14:23 PM

for those with the new 2008 Samsung LCD's with InfoLink (6-series or higher), the wireless adapter is coming out Oct. 31st for $35 shipped.

Samsung WIS-08BG LinkStick Wireless USB Adapter
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GIP4TC/

Instructions:
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/FM/200805/20080522170149281_L650_Wireless_Network_Instruction.pdf

10/8/2008 3:38:43 PM

I am trying to decide between the 52A650 or the 52A750. I like the DLNA on the 750 but the "halo effect" is annoying. Not sure if it has been fixed in the most recent 750's or not.

10/8/2008 3:44:11 PM

Just got a Samsung LN-T5271F 52" LCD for 1738 after taxes as well as a 5 year extended warranty. I am pretty happy.

10/9/2008 8:32:19 PM

Get the 650. All the 750 has extra is really the stock/weather internet option.

10/9/2008 9:59:04 PM

^^^^ Is that able to play video through WMC's UPnP server? If so... damn nice tv. If not, well it's still a nice tv.

10/9/2008 10:03:24 PM

^the 7-series w/ DLNA can i believe, the 6-series can only do photo/music

Quote :

"Get the 650. All the 750 has extra is really the stock/weather internet option."

actually the 650 has InfoLink as well so you can get stocks/weather/news,etc, just plug in the ethernet

[Edited on October 9, 2008 at 10:39 PM. Reason : .]

10/9/2008 10:38:14 PM

Thanks for the advice. I finally got most of the stuff hooked up.

10/10/2008 12:05:22 PM

dope

10/10/2008 12:49:51 PM

^^ Wow nice tv AND you managed to avoid getting stuck with an SA-8300HDC dvr. Cool.

10/10/2008 12:54:31 PM

Finally got some things from target to hide the wires, so here's my still kinda newish setup:

10/16/2008 10:50:07 PM

Quote :

"actually the 650 has InfoLink as well so you can get stocks/weather/news,etc, just plug in the ethernet "

But the 650 doesn't have the DLNA to stream media directly to the TV.

The 750 also has nicer video decoders too.

10/16/2008 10:56:28 PM

it doesn't but you can view pictures/music from USB sources (external hdd & flash drives)

i have a mediaPC for all my streaming so 650 was easy pick for me.

here's a picture of my setup:

-

10/17/2008 12:27:20 AM

^I like that room. Those are logitech THX speakers?

10/17/2008 1:35:50 AM

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/231&cl=CA,EN

200W RMS (400W peak), they put out, let me tell ya.

10/17/2008 10:07:09 AM

went with the 47LG70, VERY happy with my purchase

http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv|audio|video_lcd%20flat%20panel__47LG70.jhtml

10/17/2008 11:26:43 AM

i'm looking at getting a samsung ln32a450. i haven't found any skeletons to be wary of, but do any of you guys know a reason i shouldn't buy it?

also, extended service plans...are they worth the extra money?

11/1/2008 9:08:48 PM

^ that tv should be pretty good, probably not worth it for the warranty plans imho

11/1/2008 9:17:11 PM

Yeah, I didn't bother shelling out the warrenty for mine either.

11/1/2008 10:04:25 PM

I'm looking to pick up a 40-42" LCD HDTV this season, primarily for PS3 gaming. I don't get cable so all my HD channels i pick up OTA and I rarely watch blu-ray movies.

1) Is 120hz really that much better ($300 difference)
2) What are your thoughts on Vizio vs. Sony/Samsung?

11/5/2008 9:43:26 AM

yes, samsung ln40a650

11/5/2008 10:46:24 AM

agreed

11/5/2008 10:59:00 AM

Sweet, I was considering that one vs. a550 vs. the bravia kdl-40s4100.

any chance the 650 could hit 1000-1100 by thanksgiving or christmas, or is that just wishful thinking?

11/5/2008 2:51:24 PM

Does anyone have a Logitech Harmony One?



I'm in the market for a ~$200 remote and cant find anything with better reviews.

11/5/2008 3:05:30 PM

i have an 880 and love it

11/5/2008 3:08:55 PM

Yeah

for me it's a tossup between the 890 and the Harmony One



i just dont know if i'll ever need RF.

11/5/2008 3:12:57 PM