TVFAN123 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I'm in the market to find a better deal for Panasonic SD Plasma TH-42PA60A. Majority of the time I watch DVDs or free to air TV shows. - First of all, is it worth to buy an LCD or a HD plasma by spending few hundred extra $$$ - I've just seen a display model of the TH-42PA60A plasma and liked the picture quality, is there anyone here with some personal experience with this model? if so, what are your thoughts in terms of picture\colour quality and reliability? - What is the best bargain price in Sydney at the moment as I want to buy it this week? also, is it worth to take an extended warranty (for around $500 additional) - Can you plug-in your laptop to this unit with SD resolution? Any help will be much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer Kazz Posted October 5, 2006 Volunteer Share Posted October 5, 2006 I'm in the market to find a better deal for Panasonic SD Plasma TH-42PA60A.Majority of the time I watch DVDs or free to air TV shows. - First of all, is it worth to buy an LCD or a HD plasma by spending few hundred extra $$$ - I've just seen a display model of the TH-42PA60A plasma and liked the picture quality, is there anyone here with some personal experience with this model? if so, what are your thoughts in terms of picture\colour quality and reliability? - What is the best bargain price in Sydney at the moment as I want to buy it this week? also, is it worth to take an extended warranty (for around $500 additional) - Can you plug-in your laptop to this unit with SD resolution? Any help will be much appreciated I have that model, I looked at both the SD and HD and from 2.5 - 3 m distance couldn't really see a difference. I also looked at LCD but didn't like the pq on them as much as the plasma. The colour/picture on the TH-42PA60A is really nice and clear with the colours looking very natural watching the AFL grand final on it was amazing. I have only had mine for 8 weeks but have had no problems with it thus far. I dont know what the best price for this would be in Sydney as I live in Melbourne but Dick Smith Powerhouse usually have good prices on Panasonic and is where I got mine from. Definitely get the extended warranty as repairs to plasma panels are hideously expensive although try to wrangle a discount on the warranty, I got it for $300 instead of the normal $500. You should be happy with this model though, I know I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVFAN123 Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have that model, I looked at both the SD and HD and from 2.5 - 3 m distance couldn't really see a difference. I also looked at LCD but didn't like the pq on them as much as the plasma. The colour/picture on the TH-42PA60A is really nice and clear with the colours looking very natural watching the AFL grand final on it was amazing. I have only had mine for 8 weeks but have had no problems with it thus far. I dont know what the best price for this would be in Sydney as I live in Melbourne but Dick Smith Powerhouse usually have good prices on Panasonic and is where I got mine from. Definitely get the extended warranty as repairs to plasma panels are hideously expensive although try to wrangle a discount on the warranty, I got it for $300 instead of the normal $500. You should be happy with this model though, I know I am. Thanks very much for your reply. May I knoe how much did you pay for yours? excluding $300 extended warranty? also, did you try to connect a pc\laptop to the TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WalrusLike Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 You may have already seen the large thread on pana prices that has a great deal of info on extended wtee and prices etc. Just thought I would point it out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrasmart Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have that model, I looked at both the SD and HD and from 2.5 - 3 m distance couldn't really see a difference. I also looked at LCD but didn't like the pq on them as much as the plasma. The colour/picture on the TH-42PA60A is really nice and clear with the colours looking very natural watching the AFL grand final on it was amazing. I have only had mine for 8 weeks but have had no problems with it thus far. I dont know what the best price for this would be in Sydney as I live in Melbourne but Dick Smith Powerhouse usually have good prices on Panasonic and is where I got mine from. Definitely get the extended warranty as repairs to plasma panels are hideously expensive although try to wrangle a discount on the warranty, I got it for $300 instead of the normal $500. You should be happy with this model though, I know I am. I too have owned a PA60A for a couple of months. Ditto what Kazz says . VERY happy with PQ running a SD Wintal PVR thru AV1 Svideo, and DVD thru component. JB Hi Fi currently advertising for $1988-, (Sunny Coast QLD) so am sure you could do a little better than that (cash or card). I too opted for extended 5 yr warranty - simply for peace of mind. Am sure you wouldn't be disappointed with this model. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer Kazz Posted October 5, 2006 Volunteer Share Posted October 5, 2006 Thanks very much for your reply. May I knoe how much did you pay for yours? excluding $300 extended warranty? also, did you try to connect a pc\laptop to the TV? I paid $2200 back in august but they have dropped a fair bit since then. Have not had time to connect the laptop yet (very busy time at work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhorsman Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 We paid $1999 at HN + $180 for an extra 4 years extended warranty (5 years total). We are very happy with the picture quality via Component utilising PerisanImortal's calibrated settings, especially on FTA and DVD. BTW... The TH-42PA60A does not have a VGA input for PC connectivity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVFAN123 Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 We paid $1999 at HN + $180 for an extra 4 years extended warranty (5 years total). We are very happy with the picture quality via Component utilising PerisanImortal's calibrated settings, especially on FTA and DVD.BTW... The TH-42PA60A does not have a VGA input for PC connectivity when did you buy yours? I just enquired yesterday and got following prises in Sydney DickSmith $1749 + $500(for extedned warranty) JB HIFI $1988 + $299 Harvey $1999 + $250 GoodGuys $1999 + $??? sorry for the dumb question but do you have to calibrate plasma TV? also if it doesn't have VGA input, can't you plug-in your laptop via any other means? may be another dumb question as I dunno much about plasmas\lcds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofhead1503560188 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 TVFAN123. That is a good price from Dick Smith - what store was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick815 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 (edited) if it doesn't have VGA input, can't you plug-in your laptop via any other means? may be another dumb question as I dunno much about plasmas\lcds Most laptops have an S-Video out, you should be able to hook it up with that. Also HN $1986 + $149 for 4yrs extra warranty including a SD STB. Edited October 6, 2006 by mick815 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVFAN123 Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 TVFAN123.That is a good price from Dick Smith - what store was that? DickSmith Powerhouse, Penrith Most laptops have an S-Video out, you should be able to hook it up with that.Also HN $1986 + $149 for 4yrs extra warranty including a SD STB. which HN store? location please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick815 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 QUOTE(mick815 @ Oct 6 2006, 11:03 AM) Also HN $1986 + $149 for 4yrs extra warranty including a SD STB. Hn Blacktown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVFAN123 Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 TVFAN123.That is a good price from Dick Smith - what store was that? it's a good price (i.e. $1749) but if you add an extended warranty, it turns out to be the same price as what others are offering. Not sure why DSE charges that sort of money ($500) for an extended warranty, can't see anything *special* in their warranty but the sales guy was trying to convince me that not all retailers offers same level of service.. does anyone agree with this? Hn Blacktown ta. not sure if other HN store can match that price\deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVFAN123 Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 when did you buy yours? I just enquired yesterday and got following prises in SydneyDSE $1749 + $500(for extedned warranty) JB HIFI $1988 + $299 Harvey $1999 + $250 GoodGuys $1999 + $??? sorry for the dumb question but do you have to calibrate plasma TV? also if it doesn't have VGA input, can't you plug-in your laptop via any other means? may be another dumb question as I dunno much about plasmas\lcds ok, finally bouth TH-42PA60A today from JB for $1900 which includes 5 year extended warranty and delivery. getting it delivered on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhorsman Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 For those of you with the TH-42PA60A I have posted my calibrated settings using DVE under the following thread... Plasma Run In - How Many Hours ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wassa001 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I'm in the market to find a better deal for Panasonic SD Plasma TH-42PA60A.Majority of the time I watch DVDs or free to air TV shows. - First of all, is it worth to buy an LCD or a HD plasma by spending few hundred extra $$$ - I've just seen a display model of the TH-42PA60A plasma and liked the picture quality, is there anyone here with some personal experience with this model? if so, what are your thoughts in terms of picture\colour quality and reliability? - What is the best bargain price in Sydney at the moment as I want to buy it this week? also, is it worth to take an extended warranty (for around $500 additional) - Can you plug-in your laptop to this unit with SD resolution? Any help will be much appreciated Howdy I just purchased this model on Saturday for $1690 from Dick Smiths and also picked up a Yamaha RX V659 for 780 with the ipod pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joed1503560159 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Howdy I just purchased this model on Saturday for $1690 from Dick Smiths and also picked up a Yamaha RX V659 for 780 with the ipod pot Which Dick Smith was this from? Congrats, sounds like you got a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wassa001 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Which Dick Smith was this from?Congrats, sounds like you got a good deal. Dick Smiths at Moore park sup centre in Sydney for the Plasma and Harvey Norman city store for the Yamaha. Just started to set everything up last night the only thing im not sure about is whether to run the picture from Foxtel digital through the Yamaha or not. Cheers Waz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belmont Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) Howdy I just purchased this model on Saturday for $1690 from Dick Smiths and also picked up a Yamaha RX V659 for 780 with the ipod pot I tried, and tried and tried to get this price. Best i could get was $1882! Thats a bargain! I wont pay $1882 if i knew somebody got it for $1690! Any chance i could get a copy of the invoice, I'd really like to get this TV? Edited October 22, 2006 by Belmont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cliveb Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 GG warrawong had these for $1699 this weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belmont Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 GG warrawong had these for $1699 this weekend... Was there anything advertisment wise I could use to help me get this price at my local VIC Retravision store? They wont budge on the $1882 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cliveb Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Was there anything advertisment wise I could use to help me get this price at my local VIC Retravision store? They wont budge on the $1882 just saw it in the local free newspaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belmont Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 just saw it in the local free newspaper Any chance of attaching a copy of it? Was that for $1699? It would be much appreciated so i can take it down to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belmont Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Can anyone help me with a copy of an invoice or advertisment for the 42" @ $1690 or $1699 I think ive busted their balls as far I can and they wont move without the 'proof' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wassa001 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Can anyone help me with a copy of an invoice or advertisment for the 42" @ $1690 or $1699I think ive busted their balls as far I can and they wont move without the 'proof' Howdy sorry havent had time to reply to your email if you have a fax number I can fax the Dick Smiths invoice to you tonight - just email me the fax number - I have no access to my "home" email at work. Cheers Waz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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