Panasonic TV Owners & Discussion Thread

[dlpnut1503560389]

Someone bought the Panasonic 50PZ800A at Myers for $2155.00 without gift card, best deal so far, he got $250 free gift voucher so effectively the tv only costed him $1905, and of course it comes with a free Wii.

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-repli...1101939&p=8

Bati, make sure you state all the facts othervise your statement is not correct;

from your link

"Panasonic 50" PZ800 $2155

Extended warranty to 5 years $400

Delivery $45

Total: $2600

Purchased with $2500 of Myer gift cards, so $250 in my pocket from that, plus I joined Myer One where you get a $20 gift card for every $1000 spent, so another $40 there.

Effectively it cost $2310, but if you include the value of the Wii then...well you can work that out!

This is an AMAZING panel, and the picture looks infinitely better in the home than in the shop, and that's without any calibration!"

[bati]

hey man that thread is busted... can you fix up the link?

Panasonic 50PZ800A $ 2155.00

[bati]

OK here's the deal from Powerhouse and Myers in Southland, Melbourne, but am sure all Myers can do the same package.

Powerhouse,Southland,Melbourne:

1. Panasonic 50PZ800A, @$2295.00, in stock, hence you get the bonus Wii, but no TomTom GPS or surge pack.

2. 5-year extended warranty, $380.00

3. Delivery $60.00

4. Total package $2735.00

5. Salesman, Richard or Adam.

Myers,Southland,Melbourne

1. Panasonic 50PZ800A, @$2155.00 only if you buy along with the extended warranty, otherwise $2375.00, out of stock until 17/1, looks like Panasonic did it on purpose, ie you don't get the bonus Wii, as redemption must be submitted 14 days after purchase and must be received before 16/1/2008, correct me if I am wrong.

2. 5-year extended warranty, $399.00

3. Delivery $45.00

4. Total package costs $2599.00

5. Purchase $2000 gift card and you get $200 free gift card, ie you end up paying $2399.00. Note: $50 free gift card per $500 gift card offer ends on 24/12/2008, you can also use your Myer one card.

6. Salesman David, according to him you can get this deal from any Myers.

Both take AMEX.

So from Powerhouse you get it along with the bonus Wii before xmas for $2735.00, but if you don't care about the Wii and your happy to wait, then $2399.00, I believe Wii currently costs approx $380.00 so if you add $2399+$380 which comes to $2779.00.

Anyway I bought it from Powerhouse as I don't want to wait and I want the Wii. Good luck to everyone.

Edited December 21, 2008 by bati

[mcwayne1]

I just bought the 50PZ800A +4 year extended warranty from Clive Peters Burleigh Waters for $2500 flat.

Edited December 21, 2008 by mcwayne1

[Mr. Big]

1) jeffong - 50PV70 (brand new for $3888 w/ free $100 Robinsons voucher at PC Show)

2) joe78 - 42PV70 (HN - Oct 08)

3) ming1881 - 50PV70 + 32 LX70MS (Comdex Sep07 $4099 + $899 w/free $150 NTUC voucher & $100 voucher + HDMI cables)

4) Darthfunk - 50PY700H (Sitex Nov 07 $3799 + $400 NTUC + $100 Taka vouchers + HN 5yr Warranty) Top up $1400 for exchange.

5) darthmax - 50PV70 (Sitex Nov '07 $3699 w/free $600 Taka + $200 NTUC voucher + HN 5 yrs warranty)

6) Bernie7 - 42PV60 ($2900 with $800 NTUC vouchers) Bought 1 yr ago, still very happy with it

7) kwekey - 42PY700H (BD Dec'07, $3799 + SC-PT850 HTS + $200 NTUC voucher + 5yr BD Warranty + 29" Pierre Cardin Lugguage Bag + HDMI cable)

Cool snip3r - 42PV70H (HN - Dec 08 Roadshow)

9) Centurion9990 - 2x42PV70H (Sitex Nov 07 $1999 each + HN 5 yrs warrenty each + $800 Taka Vouchers + Monster Screen Cleaner)

10) roaringflamer - 42PV70 (audio house $1999 + $200 shell vouchers)

11) trashley - 42PV70 (HN - oct 07, $2199 + $400 shell + 5yr hn warranty)

12) pingu - 42PV70 (Gain City Sep 07, $2100+ $500 NTUC + 3yrs Panny warranty)

13) GC-50PY700H (Channel 5 HD Roadshow Launch + $5150 + $800 NTUC Vouchers + $100 Taka Vouchers + 1 Foldable Bicycle + BEST 5 Years)

14) hummer - 42PV70 (Sitex 07, $1950 + $200 NTUC voucher + $200 taka voucher (which I used to buy a PS3 Cheesy) + 5yrs HN warranty)

15) HardCORE - 50PY700H (Channel 5 HD roadshow, $5150, gifts: $800 Shell vouchers + $100 Taka vouchers + Travelbag + BD 5 Yr Warranty)

16) ascdf13 - 42PY700H (Panasonic Dec roadshow, $3500+SC-PT850 HTS + $300 voucher)

17) Annapurna -  50PY700H (Channel 5 HD Roadshow Launch, $5150 + $900 NTUC Vouchers + 1st month free installment + 3% Credit Card rebate+ 1 Foldable Bicycle + BEST 5 Years)

18) mixmasternrv - 50PV70 (Dec 22 Parisilk $2641 w/o GST [$2825]+ 3 year Panasonic warranty)

19) Specky - 50PY700H (Sitex '07)

20) Heng - 50PY700H ($5399 + $800 NTUC + BD 5yrs)

21) Norman - 42PV70 (Gain City , $2000 and S$300 NTUC voucher)

22) Zanshen - 42PV70 (HN, 2099 + $700 + HN 5yrs)

23) Wolf - 42PV70 (IT show - 8Mar2008, $1999 + $800 vouchers + 5yrs warranty)

24) twsh - 42PV70 (IT show - 9Mar2008, $1999 + $800 vouchers + 1st month free installment ($83) + 5 yrs warranty BD + 2% rebate($40) on next purchase = nett nett $1076.

25) chansters - 50PV80 (15 June 2008, $3299 + $300 Taka vouchers)

26) goingmmobile - 42PV8 HN expo show ($1799 + $200 taka voucher + 5 year warranty + Pana HDMI cable)

27) Zack48 - 15 june 42PV8 PC SHOW ($1650 + 400 voucher + 3yrs warranty + HTiB )

28) HT102 - 42PY800H (PC Show 15Jun'08 - $2999 + $600 vouchers + 3yrs warranty + Pana HDMI cable)

29) chickenchops/wedgehammer - 42PY700 (Expo Full HD Show May'08 = $2499  + $900 vouchers  + 3yrs warranty)

30) auratux - 42PY700H (PC Show Jun 2008 - $2199 + $500 vouchers + 3yrs warranty + Pana HDMI cable)

31) DanDon - 50PV80 (BD - 13 Jun 08, $3799 + $300 vouchers + BD 5 yrs warranty + pana HDMI cable)

32) ah_toh - 42PV8 (PC show 14 Jun 08, $1799 + $200 ntuc vouchers + $200 taka vouchers + SC-PT160 home theater system + DVD-S2 player + 3 yrs warranty)

33) siowkow - 42PY700H (PC Show Jun 2008 - $2299 + $500 vouchers + 3yrs warranty)

34) Natsicnarf - 50PY700H (IMM Roadshow 2 July 2008 - $3999 + $500 Ntuc Vouchers + $200 Taka Vouchers + Folding Bicycle)

35) kimyong - 42PY800H (NTUC xTRA roadshow end Jun08 - $2999 + $500 NTUC vouchers + 3yrs warranty)

36) Beware -42PV8 (Best Denki PS 12July2008 - $1718 + $200 NTUC vouchers + $100 Taka vouchers + SCPT160 Home Theater + 5yrs)

37) DizzyD 42PV80

38) sknight - 42 PV8H (OC find too big, giving headache - not sure if to sell 

39) WHKC068 – 50PY700H (BD PS Roadshow 27 Jul 2008, $3888 + $500 NTUC vouchers + $200 Taka vouchers + 5 yrs warranty, delivered on 2 Aug 2008!)

40) Grunt - 42PY800H (BD Taka 2 Aug 2008, $3050 + $400 NTUC + $200 Taka + Safety 5 + 2 x HDMI Cables) / 42PV8 (BD Taka 2 Aug 2008, $1699 + $200 NTUC + $100 Taka + HT + Safety 5 + 2 x HDMI Cables)

(41) pongz 50PY800

(42) Tvr_007 - 1x42PV70 & 1x42PV7

43) Kelang - 42PV8 - $1299 (no free gift, no voucher, just TV Smiley)

44) Plasmasiao - 42PV80 - $1399

45) jboy - 42PY800H $2490.70 = $2599 - $108.3 (waive one month UOB installment) + $200 Taka + $400 NTUC + 3 Yrs Warranty

46) Sunblock - 50PY850 ($200 Taka + $400 NTUC + 2 x HDMI cables + 3 Yrs n additional 2 Yrs Warranty

47) Chiam321 - 42PV80 at $1549, 19 Oct @ MDS United Sq ($300 Shell/Taka voucher, Wall Mount and Table Stand, 3years Warranty)

48) IwishIwasToneDeaf - 42PV8 $1400 ($300 Shell/NTUC voucher, Wall Mount and Table Stand, 3 years Warranty, Visa Payment)

49) http - 42PY800H, $2199, $200 Taka/Shell voucher, wall mount, table stand, 3 year agent warranty, Panasonic DVD-S54GCS-K worth $179, 18 Oct 2008, Harvey Norman road show at Suntec, cash.

50) dbchoong - 42PV8, $1399, $700 vouchers, wall mount, table stand.. paid additional $140 for total 5 yrs warranty...

51) SNAG- 42PV8, $1399, $700 vouchers, wall mount, table stand.. (should I pay $140 for the 5 years warranty?)

52) jeffong - 42PV8, $1399, $700 vouchers..

53) Ken - 42PV8, $1399, $600 vouchers.

54) j0hnlim - 42PY800H, $2399, $700 taka vouchers, wall mount (tilting type), pedestal stand, HDMI cable, 3 yrs Warranty (agent), 5 years Safety5 (Best Denki)

55) skytan - 42PV8. $1388, $700 Taka vouchers and $100 NTUC vouchers. Free next day delivery. 3 yrs warranty.

56) daffy - 42PV80 at $1599, 5 years warranty + HT system + $ 500 taka voucher + wall mounting and next day delivery.

57) howk - 42PV7, $1599 - $600 ntuc voucher + 5 yrs warranty. ( Bought May 08 )

58) howk - 50 PV80, $3149 - $500 ntuc voucher + $150 rebate + Home Theatre SCPT160 + hdmi cable + 5 yrs warranty. ( Bought end Nov 08 )

59) coburn - 42PY800H - $2,099, $200 Taka, $200 NTUC, HT, HDMI cable, 3 yrs warranty (Megatex)

60) Mr. Big - TH-42PY800H - $2099, $200 Takashimaya, $200 NTUC, Home Theatre SCPT160, HDMI cable, Wall-Mount, Delivery, 3 Years Warranty (Megatex@Singapore Expo 21-Dec-08))

[Owen]

You guys are getting ripped on the extended warranty, that’s where the retailer is making his money.

[ravi.dusty]

I just bought the 50PZ800A +4 year extended warranty from Clive Peters Burleigh Waters for $2500 flat.

is there any chance you could copy the receipt as im looking to buy very soon, but Jb hifi was the place i was about to get it from, but they dont have stock until late Jan 09...

[ageha]

You guys are getting ripped on the extended warranty, that’s where the retailer is making his money.

That's what I think as well. I think you cannot really say you paid only $2295 for the TV because in the end you have $2735 less in your account.

Edited December 21, 2008 by ageha

[michaelmac]

is there any chance you could copy the receipt as im looking to buy very soon, but Jb hifi was the place i was about to get it from, but they dont have stock until late Jan 09...

Hey Guys,

just got clive peeters junk mail the PZ800 is tagged at 2399 with a bonus harmony remote looks the 1000

[kharn]

That's what I think as well. I think you cannot really say you paid only $2295 for the TV because in the end you have $2735 less in your account.

I was quoted another $300 to extend the warranty on my 50pz80a, which I paid $2100 for(after gift card promo). I thought this was a bit high and decided against it. Since then Ive been unsure whether that was a good idea or not, as Ive read a few cases of failing plasmas. So now I think do take up an option to extend my warranty, or just go with what I get, and if it dies after manufacturers warranty, just use statutory warranty (which could be a bit of a pain the arse). I dont normally bother with extended warranties, as everything I have ever bought from a major electronic manufacturer has never died, but then Ive never spent this much before.

Edited December 21, 2008 by kharn

[ageha]

I was quoted another $300 to extend the warranty on my 50pz80a, which I paid $2100 for(after gift card promo). I thought this was a bit high and decided against it. Since then Ive been unsure whether that was a good idea or not, as Ive read a few cases of failing plasmas. So now I think do take up an option to extend my warranty, or just go with what I get, and if it dies after manufacturers warranty, just use statutory warranty (which could be a bit of a pain the arse). I dont normally bother with extended warranties, as everything I have ever bought from a major electronic manufacturer has never died, but then Ive never spent this much before.

A few cases of failing plasmas from Panasonic?

[kharn]

A few cases of failing plasmas from Panasonic?

LG and panasonic. Turns out my mum and step dad bought a panasonic a couple years ago and theyve had some problems with theirs (found this out after buying mine). They do live in a more extreme climate though. (Broome WA)

[ageha]

I can't decide what to buy. The LG 50PG70FG has a very tempting price and the picture looks very good even compared to the Panasonic 50PZ850A but it seems LG has lots of problems with IR and there are also HDMI issues.

[Tankc4]

I bought a lowly 42PX8A from a Harvey Norman's on the weekend, made a half-hearted attempt at haggling the $1195 catalogue price with no luck, wasn't too fussed though as they were still far cheaper than other local stores and had stock. I wasn't going to bother with the extended warranty but he offered me four years extra for $100 which seemed reasonable.

HD is very nice but I miss my Sony CRT already when it comes to SD :-)

[bati]

My colleague just bought the Panasonic 50PZ800A from Harvey Norman, Sunshine, VIC for $2180.00 with the Wii, in stock, get it quick if interested.

[ken s]

My colleague just bought the Panasonic 50PZ800A from Harvey Norman, Sunshine, VIC for $2180.00 with the Wii, in stock, get it quick if interested.

Don't know the name of the salesman by any chance??

[bati]

Don't know the name of the salesman by any chance??

Just got it off my colleague, Grant H.

[ken s]

l just rang HN sunshine about the above deal and the salesperson there looked up the recent sales records and said the cheapest price they have sold one for was $2600 .....theres no way they'd sell one for that......so either your mate has given you the wrong model number or else the salesperson l spoke to is dodging this.........can we see a reciept? times running out for the promo

cheers ken

Edited December 21, 2008 by ken s

[davep]

Harvey Norman "Sales Records" are BS. I tried to price match a Sharp HP20X (Blu-Ray player) christmas last year for $299 at HN Chadstone using a price from someone who bought there the day previously. According to their "sales records" the cheapest was $650. Rang back later, and spoke to a different salesman and bingo.

Edited December 21, 2008 by davep

[blaast6]

You guys are getting ripped on the extended warranty, that’s where the retailer is making his money.

Not with the Myer gift card promo though, ie. $2600 with 5 yr warranty and delivery, minus the $250 for $2500 of gift cards and $40 for joining Myer One.

So $2310 total, which many people are having trouble purchasing just the TV for!

Edited December 21, 2008 by Bradles

[ageha]

My colleague just bought the Panasonic 50PZ800A from Harvey Norman, Sunshine, VIC for $2180.00 with the Wii, in stock, get it quick if interested.

I would buy it for that price but I can't get it here.

[mcwayne1]

Also too i just found out in order to get the free wii you must pay IN FULL for the tv before 24/12/08 then claim before 16/1/09. So if anyone has one on order and has been promised the wii deal like i was, you may not be entitled. See T&C.. http://www.vierabonus.com.au/default.asp?section_id=4

[ageha]

Also too i just found out in order to get the free wii you must pay IN FULL for the tv before 24/12/08 then claim before 16/1/09. So if anyone has one on order and has been promised the wii deal like i was, you may not be entitled. See T&C.. http://www.vierabonus.com.au/default.asp?section_id=4

You also need to send the serial number. If you don't have it and you get the set delivered later you can't claim the promo.

[MannyB]

A number of us went out to Harvey Norman @ Highpoint (Melbourne), actually 14 of us & managed to pickup the following (last week):

PS50PZ800a for $2,700 (had in stock - so will make it for the Wii offer) with 5yr warranty.

PS50PZ80a for $2,500 with 5yr warranty.

PS50PX80a for $1,530 plus $200 for warranty upgrade = $1,730.

PS42PZ800a for $2,200 (not 100% certain about this one, but around that ballpark) with 5yr warranty

Samsung PN50a550 for $2,200 with 5yr warranty. Comes with free BluRay player via redemption.

Samsung PN50a450 for $1,500 without extra warranty.

For anyone that couldn't pick up theirs, delivery was an extra $40.

Cheers,

Manny.

Edited December 22, 2008 by MannyB

[ageha]

A number of us went out to Harvey Norman @ Highpoint (Melbourne), actually 14 of us & managed to pickup the following (last week):

PS50PZ800a for $2,700 (had in stock - so will make it for the Wii offer) with 5yr warranty.

PS50PZ80a for $2,500 with 5yr warranty.

PS50PX80a for $1,530 plus $200 for warranty upgrade = $1,730.

PS42PZ800a for $2,200 (not 100% certain about this one, but around that ballpark) with 5yr warranty

Samsung PN50a550 for $2,200 with 5yr warranty. Comes with free BluRay player via redemption.

Samsung PN50a450 for $1,500 without extra warranty.

For anyone that couldn't pick up theirs, delivery was an extra $40.

Cheers,

Manny.

Seems to be easier to get one outside of Sydney...