Dead! 50" Panasonic Plasma TV $1699

[zippyjuan]

Not this year's model, it is the PANASONIC TH-50PX60U, but a very nice set at an unbelievable price. I am seriously considering this- available through Fry's/ Outpost.com. Cheaper than anything on PriceGrabber.
http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=op:mfe031406&sku=4777449
Product Features
50-inch HD-ready plasma TV; measures 47.6 x 32.2 x 3.7 inches (WxHxD)
Integrated NTSC, ATSC tuners; QAM tuner compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception
1366 x 768-pixel resolution; 10000:1 contrast ratio; motion adaptive 3D Y/C comb filter
Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 front), 3 S-Video (1 front), 2 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 1 SD memory card slot
Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); BBE ViVA HD3D virtual surround sound
Power consumption: 515 watts
Warranty: 1 year
In the box: Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), pedestal base, power cord, printed operating instructions


(Specs from Amazon.com)
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-50PX60U-50-Plasma-HDTV/dp/tech-data/B000F4CTUK/ref=de_a_smtd/104-5599942-9236716

[johnnymk]

Great reviews. How long is the warranty?

[zippyjuan]

According to Amazon, one year warranty. They don't list shipping information so unless you plan on picking it up in person, that may add to the cost. I checked ground shipping to me and it was $120 which is not bad on an item this big. The model is also not as old as I thought- it was announced March last year. NewEgg has it at $1999 right now.

Might see if somewhere like Sears will do a price match +10%. http://www.sears.com/sr/misc/sears/mores_of_sears.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=ELEC#price
Sears also has a 10% rebate on electronics over $799 purchased with a Sears card ao that could really knock the price down.
http://www.sears.com/sr/product/rebates/generateRebateForm.jsp?rebate_no=0000006465&program_no=020107
Unfortunately checking online shows that it is unavailable for delivery to my zip code from Sears. Check your local store in person would be a good idea (or call them). If you can get all that to work, you could have it for $1376.19!

[zippyjuan]

If Sears doesn't have it, try a 110% at Circuit City.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/lookLearn.do?cat=-13318&edOid=105471&c=1
Shipping is confusing. The website says free shippin or $20 premium shipping on the item page but in your cart it later says in store pickup only.
Edit on my numbers above: The 110% price match is 110% of the DIFFERENCE. Not an extra $10% off but that will still save you some more money. For example, the Circut City price is $1999 so you would get $330 off that price or $1669. The Sears 10% rebate would still apply if you can find it at one of their stores and buy it with your Sears card.

[zippyjuan]

I thought and thought about it and could not talk myself out of it. In fact, I continued to reinforce my opinion that it is a good deal so I ordered one. With tax and shipping it came to $1970. The newest Panasonic models are not expected until later in the year. And they won't be this price.

[marckuh]

I thought and thought about it and could not talk myself out of it. In fact, I continued to reinforce my opinion that it is a good deal so I ordered one. With tax and shipping it came to $1970. The newest Panasonic models are not expected until later in the year. And they won't be this price.

That is a good price. Panasonics usually are the best plasmas around. Just watch out for the black bars on non-HD channnels cause of burn-in. As long as you are balanced between non-HD and HD channels you should be fine. Enjoy!! Plasmas are great.

[Jah Rulez]

$1799 w/ free Harmony remote at www.vanns.com

$1799 w/ free shipping and no tax and free financing for 1 year from www.amazon.com (w/ Amazon credit account )

I have the 42" from Amazon and it took less than a week to arrive. XBOX 360 and the Wii are sick on it.

[LPMiller]

panasonics rock plasma, this is a good deal.

[johnnymk]

panasonics rock plasma, this is a good deal.

:stupid:
I remember a few years ago when I would drool over the Panasonics at Best Buy.

Wasn't this TV over 6 grand three years ago?

[zippyjuan]

When this particular one was released last March, it was $3500. I received a shipping notice on Monday, but it is not here yet. I can't wait!

[Prngr44]

Like I told DF when he bought his tv...

"I hate you all."

...in the nicest ways possible. :D

[stufine]

I picked up a dell 42 plasma last year.. Love it.. was trying for the panny but didnt want to swing the 3500. The panny was top on my list.. I have a 26" panny LCD in the bedroom and its great for that. The 23" samsung is plain compared to the panny.
Like a Visa card.. Watching HD Priceless........ Waiting for more HD content.....Painfull

[zippyjuan]

Looks like the price has gone back up to $2299.
I have been saving and planning on a plasma for a long time. I was trying to wait until they got below $2000 and definately liked the Panasonics so I could not resist when I saw this deal. I had a call from the shipper today- they say they should be able to get it delivered after Tuesday (I have to schedule a day- don't know my schedule for next week yet). Wondering why it might take so long, they said it was coming from Ohio. As long as it arrives in good shape, I can afford to wait a bit longer.