Junkyard Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 whats the cheapest anyone had got this plasma for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicman1503560428 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 $3,100 delivered about 8 weeks ago in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivalice. Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 $3,100 delivered about 8 weeks ago in Sydney. that's quiet impressive sonicman, I was pondering on the fact whether or not I could get one for a price tag which is more or less the same as which you have put forwarded. whats the latest and best prices on a 8800 in Melbourne? thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver6 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I was quoted $2500 last week, when I bought my new receiver. I couldn't believe the price. I may have to take up their offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I was quoted $2500 last week, when I bought my new receiver.I couldn't believe the price. I may have to take up their offer. for the HD ? dont believe it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver6 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 for the HD ? dont believe it.. Yes, it was for the HD. They even demoed it for me and said they have one in the box ready to go. If only I had enough money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LINO28 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 was most likely the 7800. HN are selling these off cheap at the moment too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno_P Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 My 8800 died today. My wife came home to watch some TV and there was just lines and static across the whole screen. All input channels were the same (HDMI, Component and S-Video). JB sent a Tech over and they are going to replace my panel with a new one.. I am amazed that a Hitachi Panel gave up so soon.. Dissapointed indeed. Lets hope the new one lasts for more than 4 weeks. - JON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 WoW what a bummer .. I havn't had a single problem with mine yet .... touch wood Even the so called problem with the pulsing blacks isn't noticible, since I turned Black enhancement off. Mind you I just watch the content not the panel and couldn't be happier. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivalice. Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 WoW what a bummer .. I havn't had a single problem with mine yet .... touch wood Even the so called problem with the pulsing blacks isn't noticible, since I turned Black enhancement off. Mind you I just watch the content not the panel and couldn't be happier. cheers whats the cheapest can one afford for an panel like the 8800 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno_P Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 whats the cheapest can one afford for an panel like the 8800 ? scroll back through the posts and have a look at what others have paid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoop1503559994 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I bought one last night. $3200 on credit card popped it in my car and have been up all night playing with it! LOL Am very happy with it so far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genkifd Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 frag that is so cheap i cant even get close - closest is $3887 in melbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamb Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 frag that is so cheap i cant even get close - closest is $3887 in melbourne I got mine a couple of weeks ago from JB HI FI in Indooroopilly in Brisbane for $3,350 with $350 for 4 year extended warrantee. Didn't really haggle for that price. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoop1503559994 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Couple of questions re setup. 1. If I connect my XBOX 360 to Component, My foxtel Digital to Component and say if i buy a HD box to HDMI ( i assume these would be the ideal connections) am I correct in saying the tv wont output the sound to my amp via the sound output jacks because they only support composite to relay the sound thru? If this is the case it seems quiet silly. 2. Has anyone actually anchored there base with the wood screws to there entertainment unit as recommended in the manual or does this only apply to earthquake prone Japan? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangelj Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Couple of questions re setup.1. If I connect my XBOX 360 to Component, My foxtel Digital to Component and say if i buy a HD box to HDMI ( i assume these would be the ideal connections) am I correct in saying the tv wont output the sound to my amp via the sound output jacks because they only support composite to relay the sound thru? If this is the case it seems quiet silly. 2. Has anyone actually anchored there base with the wood screws to there entertainment unit as recommended in the manual or does this only apply to earthquake prone Japan? Thanks guys! 1. Yes that's right 2. No, haven't done it - it's pretty stable. cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietboy Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 fd3s I paid $3600 including 4 years extended warranty at HN Chadstone. Quoted $3750 for the same at JB. I am afraid you are not trying hard enough!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbess Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Bugger!! Thanks for the info - You know, I did "read" that section but the brain filtered out "composite" and only saw "AV1-AV5" and as I was connected to AV1 (via component) I thought it was ok It does seem like a limitation to me - I can connect directly to the amp but it's not an A/V receiver and doesn't have a lot of inputs, so connecting other devices to the TV might be an issue...Thanks again, John I rang Hitachi about this "feature" as it sure seemed like a limitation to me. They suggested I just get two RCA Y adaptors from DSE and then split the STB Audio output, one to the AV1 input and one to the AMP input - works perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivalice. Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 I rang Hitachi about this "feature" as it sure seemed like a limitation to me. They suggested I just get two RCA Y adaptors from DSE and then split the STB Audio output, one to the AV1 input and one to the AMP input - works perfectly so is it safe to assume, one could genereally own a Hitachi-8800 for around the 3500 mark? I have seen people getting quoted for phenomenal prices, even as low as 3100-3200 plus ext warranty. is it possible to get those prices through JB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genkifd Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 so is it safe to assume, one could genereally own a Hitachi-8800 for around the 3500 mark? I have seen people getting quoted for phenomenal prices, even as low as 3100-3200 plus ext warranty. is it possible to get those prices through JB? i really havent starts to haggle yet but those prices are a good indication of how much retail stores really get them for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoop1503559994 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 so is it safe to assume, one could genereally own a Hitachi-8800 for around the 3500 mark? I have seen people getting quoted for phenomenal prices, even as low as 3100-3200 plus ext warranty. is it possible to get those prices through JB? Not sure on JB I bought mine from Bing Lee $3200 on credit card. I also bought a $500 digital camera at the same time not sure how much that helped. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivalice. Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Not sure on JB I bought mine from Bing Lee $3200 on credit card. I also bought a $500 digital camera at the same time not sure how much that helped.Good luck! yeah... the dc has helped more or less in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno_P Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Got my replacement 2 days after the other one broke. Lucky JB had a delivery of new stock that week.. All up and running once more... JB list price is around 3350 so if u get it cheaper they are making a loss.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unomysteez Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 well guys, I am now a proud member of the Hitachi 8800 club! A mate of mine at harvey norman got me one at staff price, which worked out to $3170.....Im stoked!!!! Ive set it all up today and cant wait to get on xbox live with my xbox 360......ghost recon here i come!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix.. Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 well guys, I am now a proud member of the Hitachi 8800 club! A mate of mine at harvey norman got me one at staff price, which worked out to $3170.....Im stoked!!!! Ive set it all up today and cant wait to get on xbox live with my xbox 360......ghost recon here i come!!!! Welcome aboard Club Hitachi. I've been stoked with its performance to date with high def content and I'm sure you'll find the 360 a perfect match for the 8800. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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