55VT50 at £1500?
Now there's a question....best deal ever? Wonder what others think? If anyone's reading that is!
Now there's a question....best deal ever? Wonder what others think? If anyone's reading that is!
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bigboss
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Did your GT50 suffer from DSE? Because even VT50 models were affected. Early reviews of the GT60 indicate that this.problem has been overcome.
I had not noticed any....I read up on what DSE was as I didn't know about it prior to researching pre purchase. I was a little confused but took DSE to mean parts of the picture blurring a bit, say the football pitch when panning....I have noticed on my second gt that there is some motion judder but with slow pans....perfect with quick motion but often bad with slow pans.....any idea what that could be?
JL still not stocking the GT60....
JL still not stocking the GT60....
Nick_Shepherd said:
Yep, throw in the John Lewis 5 year warranty, the best TV deal ever! Can anyone beat it?
gel said:
Remember, there's a 28 day cooling off period with all John Lewis purchases, so in principle you could get a refund if the VT50 has problems.
As this would be a part exchange, definitely check that a refund is possible before jumping in (if you decide a VT50 is the way to go).
I'd wait for this year's models. I'd rather have a 50GT60 than a 55VT50. It's a better television.
Just found this:
http://www.thtdirect.co.uk/panasonic-tx-p50gt60b-3.html
Dont know who the shop is though.
http://www.thtdirect.co.uk/panasonic-tx-p50gt60b-3.html
Dont know who the shop is though.
gel said:
Nice! Thanks Gel.
I'm hoping the price will have dropped to £1,300 by the time JL gets stock. I'd be very tempted by a 50VT65 if it's available for under £1,750.
bigboss
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bigboss
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£100 cheaper here! 
Can anyone beat that??
http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Panasonic_TX-P50GT60B_50_Inch_Smart_3D_Plasma_TV_TX-P50GT60B/version.asp
Can anyone beat that??
http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Panasonic_TX-P50GT60B_50_Inch_Smart_3D_Plasma_TV_TX-P50GT60B/version.asp
bigboss said:£100 cheaper here!
Can anyone beat that??
http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Panasonic_TX-P50GT60B_50_Inch_Smart_3D_Plasma_TV_TX-P50GT60B/version.asp
At this rate I might be able to do a straight swap! That's great price at this time of year.
http://www.directtvs.co.uk/Panasonic_TX-P50VT65B_50_Inch_Smart_3D_Plasma_TV_TX-P50VT65B/version.asp
Just found this too.
Just found this too.
gel said:
Wow. Things are looking up. For the first time in months I'm optimistic that my TV nightmare will soon be over.
They list the 55ST60 for £1,249 too. I'm assuming JL will price match, as Direct TVs has a showroom.
bigboss
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At least John Lewis Sheffield should, as Direct TVs showroom is based in Huddersfielf (technically, it's still outside the 8-mile radius so JL can refuse to price match).
bigboss said:
That's the policy, but JL has been more flexible in my experience. I'm working on the basis that they'll agree to almost anything now, if it'll stop my complaining.
Beyond that I can still get a refund and buy from elsewhere. Given the option I'll definitely stick with JL.
Engineer had come on saturday, he deemed the set faulty and not worth the repair. im hoping JL well offer a refund or something similar to Nick's offer. GT50 ended up costing me £950 so im not sure how much i'll have to put in.. for the VT50..! If anyone can reccomend another Tv maybe...I would prefer not to put in anything extra.. If i was pushed to do so, maybe £200 max.
civilian said:
http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/panasonic/viera-txp50vt50b/pana-txp50vt50b
With a 5 year guarantee. JL has to price match, as we're all within reasonable distance of a Richer Sounds store. Any store with last year's stock will be keen to sell anyway.
FWIW, I'm not remotely interested in the VT50. I'm looking at the GT60 or VT65. Both beat the VT50 in many ways -- deeper blacks, better ANSI contrast (no brightness cap in any picture mode), better processing, no vertical bands (according to everyone that's seen the TVs so far).
You could try a VT50, but I fear you'll be prolonging your agony. If you go the VT50 route, be sure JL will refund or exchange if you're not satisfied.
Thanks for that. that was my concern also regarding vt50. It being or having same issues. when is the gt60 out..?
bigboss
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civilian said:
You're on safe ground.
See this
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panasonic-tx-p50gt60-201304052795.htm
And this
http://www.avforums.com/reviews/Panasonic-TX-P50GT60B-P42GT60B-3D-Plasma-Television-Review_505/Review.html
Not sure when the WHF review team will get their hands on one, though the VT65 will be reviewed in the next issue.
bigboss
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Nick_Shepherd said:
According to reviews, yes. And it's not £300 more. It's available for £1249, so £150 more.
Looking at avforums thr VT50 is reference 'out of the box' for a few things and GT60 after calibration.....
JL out of the VT now and message left by them today implies they may not get any more......
hhmmmm.....would feel bad getting a refund and going elsewhere.....
JL out of the VT now and message left by them today implies they may not get any more......
hhmmmm.....would feel bad getting a refund and going elsewhere.....
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