LCD v PLasma

[Dutchy]

couldnt see a TV in that picture!

[Dutchy]

went to HN yesterday when the footy was on and have decided on a LCD 40-42 inch with Fulll 1080HD, favouring Samsung at the moment....main reason is the well lit room the TV will be in, general consensus is that Plasma's arent real flash in that environment, going the Full HDTV will cost up to $4k but we also had a real estate agent over on the weekend and looks like we will get about $40k more for our house than we budgeted for hence we are going to spoil ourselves....still got 6 weeks before I need to purchase so will hold off for the best deal

[Lunchcutter]

dh and me purchased a 106 cm plasma yesterday from Jim Drivas Good Guys $1890 - catalogue special. Took 30 mins to put together - dh is well pleased! and lets face it for the price if we have to replace in 10 years so be it.

[Dissident]

I spent about $2600 on my Plasma this time last year.
If you told me 10 years ago I'd spend that much on a TV I'd slap you silly.

On my 21st birthday (umm, end of '98) I bought myself a present which was a 51cm Sony TV for $899. That was expensive for me back then!

[Rushby Hinds]

Also bear in mind when you buy a plama or LCD that you may have to fork out quite a bit on top of the price for cables.
I know of some plasmas where you have to fork out over $400 more for appropriate cables!
If you live south of town I have a mate that works in Electrical at Harvey Norman Noarlunga who does mates rates, can usually knock off something from the top or give you something extra if I let him know you're coming, he'll also give you very good advice on what is best.
From memory I referred Rushby Hinds to him for an electrical purchase from him and he was pleased.

Yep.

Well pleased.

(Bought a DVD/HDD combo, simply the best electrical thing i've ever bought for ease and usefulness)

Ask for Nuggett.

He even admits to knowing Wedgie, AND barracking for the Bays!

A few weeks ago he was working back in the pc section, and gave me mates rates on a trinket.

[mighty_tiger_79]

has a decision been made yet?

[Dutchy]

has a decision been made yet?

nup....got another 4-6 weeks to make the purchase, prices might come down again in that time!....Ive settled on a 40 or 42 inch Full HD LCD probably Samsung, Sharp or Sony

[carey18]

Dutchy i brought a 42" Panasonic Plasma Th42PX70A. Well pleased in it. HD Footy looks great. Check out this website for some good info

http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?s=5f ... fb08c2d5b&

[Dutchy]

Dutchy i brought a 42" Panasonic Plasma Th42PX70A. Well pleased in it. HD Footy looks great. Check out this website for some good info

http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?s=5f ... fb08c2d5b&

cheers Duck....theres a new Phillips 42 inch LCD with 3ms response time, $4300- ticket price but said they will give it to me for $3700- cash but if I wait 3-4 weeks they will take even more off!....also some new SOnys coming so going to smoke my pipe for a couple of weeks

[carey18]

Yeah i was part of a group buy on that site and got my Pana Dirt cheap. was very very pleased with the price.

[gadj1976]

I've had an LG 106cm Plasma since May 03, hasn't missed a beat. Love it. The only thing we'd have done differently is hold off and possibly get an LCD. The glass on the plasma makes it far more difficult to see on one side of our lounge because of the glare. The LCD's I've seen in pubs and clubs don't have the same glare factor.

Other than that, I've got no complaints, oh, besides paying top $ at the time of course!

Oh, Dutchy, when you do find the make and model you're after, tap it into http://www.staticice.com and you'll find the cheapest price in Australia. Watch for freight charges of course though!

[Dutchy]

Done Deal -

http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/au/consumer/cc/_productid_42PFL9632D_79_AU_CONSUMER/digital-widescreen-flat-TV+42PFL9632D-79

gets delivered tomorrow

[JAS]

Wow...looks amazing

Now you just need something to sit on...try one of these

http://www.pointlessbutcool.com/gadgets/lazy_boy_chair

Regards
JAS

[Dutchy]

Brilliant JAS....I wouldnt need a bed if I had one of those! I am looking for a new couch though

got it for $3010- after being advertised for $4300- 4 weeks ago!....always ask for a cash price, no such thing as interest free

3 year warranty (upgraded to 5), full HD, 42 inch, amberlight, 3 ms response rate (best on market) 100hz, USB port etc etc etc.....

thanks to everyone for their help

[magpie in the 80's]

Brilliant JAS....I wouldnt need a bed if I had one of those! I am looking for a new couch though

got it for $3010- after being advertised for $4300- 4 weeks ago!....always ask for a cash price, no such thing as interest free

3 year warranty (upgraded to 5), full HD, 42 inch, amberlight, 3 ms response rate (best on market) 100hz, USB port etc etc etc.....

thanks to everyone for their help

MT says we will take a look during the house warming