Topic: Panasonic Plasma 2012

[barrister]

I hope this thread inspires our sellers to make the 2012 Panny Plasmas available here soon.

I'm waiting for a 50UT50.  Hindi na ako umaasa sa Panny Philippines, e.  Palagay ko September 2012 na, dalawang model pa lang ang available sa kanila.

Available on Amazon since Feb. 24, 2012:


50UT50 (1080p 3D)
$999.99


http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P50UT50-50-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00752VKFK

[toys4geeks]

Ito project ko sa May
60"

Shipping one home , alamin ko muna if ok siya

[barrister]

May idea ka na sir kung anong model?

[toys4geeks]

May idea ka na sir kung anong model?

meron sila viera 60" at 65" worry ko lang baka matiris eh paiyakan isoli yan. so when i go there May, i'd have one crated muna. sana mura.

[barrister]

meron sila viera 60" at 65" ...

Viera lahat ang Panasonic plasma sir ...  

Ang models para sa 60 or 65 ay UT, ST, GT and VT.  Flagship nila ang VT.

http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/us2012/product/vt_plasma.html



Mas OK nga siguro bumili abroad.  Yung last year model na 50UT30 ay sa March 2012 pa raw ang dating :

TH-P50UT30S expected to be available by March pa.  

Ang tindi naman non.  E di sa March 2013 pa pala yung current model.  

Palagay ko Panasonic Philippines kasi nanggaling, hindi gray unit.  Kaya namuti na ang mata ko bago dumating ... 

[toys4geeks]

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P65GT30-65-Inch-Plasma/dp/B004MME75Q/ref=pd_rhf_sc_p_t_4

$2000 US$  not bad for a 65" right?

Pero looking at PJ also,

[barrister]

GT30?

Mura nga, pero 2011 model yan sir.  May green blobs issue ang 2011 na GT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zdtG-WOo7g

Buti pa hintayin natin ang comments sa 2012 models, malaki daw kasi ang improvements for 2012.

[toys4geeks]

oh thanks for the info bro, anong ok? hanap mode tayo anong model.

[barrister]

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P65GT30-65-Inch-Plasma/dp/B004MME75Q/ref=pd_rhf_sc_p_t_4

$2000 US$  not bad for a 65" right?

By the way, di ba refurbished unit lang yung $1,995 price nila?

oh thanks for the info bro, anong ok? hanap mode tayo anong model.

Interesado ako sa 2012 models, new phosphors daw ang gamit.  Pero hintay muna tayo kung ano ang issues ng latest lineup.

Wala akong ma-suggest na models, wala pa kasing balita sa 2012 issues.  Pero sa avsforum, maraming interesado sa ST50 series.  Isa pa lang yata ang nakabili:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=21722850

May price list ng mga ST50 sizes sa first post.

Eto ang price leak: http://hdguru.com/2012-panasonic-hdtv-pricesleaked/7283/

[toys4geeks]

OT Uy, saw plasma 50" LG nga lang, under 40k-> http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,156586.msg1586080.html#msg1586080 wala pang hassle sa shipping. 

By the way, di ba refurbished unit lang yung $1,995 price nila?


Interesado ako sa 2012 models, new phosphors daw ang gamit.  Pero hintay muna tayo kung ano ang issues ng latest lineup.

Wala akong ma-suggest na models, wala pa kasing balita sa 2012 issues.  Pero sa avsforum, maraming interesado sa ST50 series.  Isa pa lang yata ang nakabili:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=21722850

May price list ng mga ST50 sizes sa first post.

Eto ang price leak: http://hdguru.com/2012-panasonic-hdtv-pricesleaked/7283/

[barrister]

OT Uy, saw plasma 50" LG nga lang, under 40k-> http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,156586.msg1586080.html#msg1586080 wala pang hassle sa shipping.  

That's a 50" 720p plasma (2011 model).  Less than 40k naman talaga ang normal price ng mga 50" 720p plasma 2011.

Muntik nga akong bumili ng Samsung plasma 51" 720p (2011 model) in December 2011 for P38k, pero may issues din pala.  

Panasonic 50" 720p plasma (2011 model) is also less than P40k now.

[Tavus]

So whats really happening to Panasonic Philippines loosing business ba to samsung and Lg?

[barrister]

Not just in the Philippines.  

In worldwide sales, #1 is Samsung and #2 is LG.  In contrast, the TV divisions of Panasonic, Sony and Sharp suffered billions in losses.

In the Philippines, Panasonic Viera places more emphasis on its LCDs/LEDs than its plasmas, when it should be the other way around.  Panasonic will not win against Sammy and LG by emphasizing LCD/LED.  

And now, Sammy and LG are agressively pushing their plasmas, which look really great on the showroom floor.  Where does that leave Panasonic if even its plasmas are under aggressive attack?

[halvert]

sayang naman, i like their products but it's like they've given up on high end plasmas for the PH market.

[Tavus]

Not just in the Philippines. 

In worldwide sales, #1 is Samsung and #2 is LG.  In contrast, the TV divisions of Panasonic, Sony and Sharp suffered billions in losses.

In the Philippines, Panasonic Viera places more emphasis on its LCDs/LEDs than its plasmas, when it should be the other way around.  Panasonic will not win against Sammy and LG by emphasizing LCD/LED.   

And now, Sammy and LG are agressively pushing their plasmas, which look really great on the showroom floor.  Where does that leave Panasonic if even its plasmas are under aggressive attack?

yung panasonic philippines website seems dead. all there phone numbers for customer service seem dead, there customers inquiry form is also missing(i surely remember there was an inquiry menu earlier this year).

it gives the impression that Panasonic has totally abandoned the Philippines.

[barrister]

No, it only means Panasonic Philippines is lazy  .

sayang naman, i like their products but it's like they've given up on high end plasmas for the PH market.

Panasonic Philippines is so lazy that it has no feel for the Philippine TV market.  

The general public wants LCD and LED, and they will buy Samsung.  A small niche market wants plasma, and they will buy Panasonic.  But Panny Philippines thinks plasma is dead, so it pushes its LCD/LED, despite knowing that it will never win against Samsung.

They should instead attempt to convince more users to try plasma.  Release low-end plasmas for the average consumer, and a few high-end plasmas for the HT enthusiasts.  The market exists, they just don't know it.
    

[Tavus]

meorn daw 55 inch lcd "TC-L55WT50" release this year by panasonic. shouldn't they release something like that here?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1387706

[Clondalkin]

I thought the entry model X series is like the most popular plasma model in the Philippines already?  They dont have anything lower priced than that except for LCD models - in order to compete against the Koreans price-wise

What Panasonic should realize is that many households in Asia watch under bright lights and they buy HDTVs first and foremost in order to watch TV.  An entry-level non glare model should be developed for the Asian market, with image that is bright enough to entice the regular customer even in the store.  It doesnt have to be full-HD.

and for crying out loud, "significant savings" in power consumption on an LED or LCD is practically a myth since 2010.  I am not sure if local Panasonic dealers even know how to explain that properly to their customers.

and they should show the quality of regular cable/TV broadcast using a Plasma in the stores.  soooo lazy to run a cable inside the shops???

Tsismis sa Japan
1.  no more "Made In Japan" panel for 2012 models except perhaps the 65 inch

2.  the Japanese VT5 model will use the VT50 panel and the GT50 bezel design.  similarly, the Japanese GT5 model will use the GT50 panel and the ST50 bezel design.  i still havent figured out the logic behind such strategy but as long as the panel is top-notch, I guess it's ok.  

3.  Glossy plasmas have all been phased-out in Japan.  no more ST series, just VT and GT.

4.  Panasonic will be releasing a bluetooth active shutter 3D glass for its plasmas as in improvement to its current IR glasses.  also, it will offer passive tech 3D in a particular line of LED TVs.

They should instead attempt to convince more users to try plasma.  Release low-end plasmas for the average consumer, and a few high-end plasmas for the HT enthusiasts.  The market exists, they just don't know it.
    

[Tavus]

i see UT series taking the position of the X. The Ut cost 30k comes in 3d plus full HD, which is quite a lot of features for what you pay for. The UT shines like a mirror. Panasonic only applies its AR filter on its more expensive models.

I would prefer a TV with the price of the X with a USB slot with the ability to read almost all formats.

 

[barrister]

No, they still have an X for 2012:

http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/us2012/product/x_plasma_spec.html

Sizes: 42" & 50";
Rez: 1024 x 768;
Phosphors: Old type.
No 3D, no anti-glare filter.


Lowest-end 1080p plasma for 2012 is the U:

http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/us2012/product/u_plasma_spec.html

Sizes: 50" only;
Rez: 1920 x 1080;
Phosphors: New type.
No 3D, no anti-glare filter.


After the U is the XT, then the UT, which is the 4th in a line of seven series:

http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/us2012/product/comparison_plasma.html
  

[halvert]

Sa mga interesado sa panasonic plasmas, sellers tein and john_johnc are selling 42v20, 65ST30 and 65GT30 at the display devices marketplace...

[barrister]

Please advise pag meron nang 2012 models.  Maybe in June 2012?

[22owen]

  how about this model of panny 42?


http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,158175.0.html

[Tavus]

  how about this model of panny 42?


http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,158175.0.html

thats a sweet deal. i like this unit because from my testing it does not suffer from Panasonic FBR bug. We have our own forum post here detailing the preformance of this TV you should check that out. here :
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,144333.0.html

[halvert]

Please advise pag meron nang 2012 models.  Maybe in June 2012?

try nyo i-contact sila at baka may source sila for more recent models. buti pa sila nagpapasok ng G and S series.

[22owen]

thats a sweet deal. i like this unit because from my testing it does not suffer from Panasonic FBR bug. We have our own forum post here detailing the preformance of this TV you should check that out. here :
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,144333.0.html

 

  thanks for the info sir

 if i purchase po ba from that source whom not offering warranty,can i still avail the services from panasonic service center in my region if ever may sira or masira ang unit? ?[ from the province po kasi ako region 6]
syempre i have to pay the parts and services to panny service center, dahil wala nga po warranty would they accept my unit considering this is grey item and not bought from their legitimate distributor?

verry sorry for this long set of noob question kasi ang mahal ng bentahan ng plasma sa lugar ko almost 11k ang price different if compared to sns price

[Tavus]

   

  thanks for the info sir

 if i purchase po ba from that source whom not offering warranty,can i still avail the services from panasonic service center in my region if ever may sira or masira ang unit? ?[ from the province po kasi ako region 6]
syempre i have to pay the parts and services to panny service center, dahil wala nga po warranty would they accept my unit considering this is grey item and not bought from their legitimate distributor?

verry sorry for this long set of noob question kasi ang mahal ng bentahan ng plasma sa lugar ko almost 11k ang price different if compared to sns price

Yes they will but you will have to pay for the parts and services. It can get very expensive.

[ninjababez®]

Please advise pag meron nang 2012 models.  Maybe in June 2012?

June or May bro.  then buy it around September para mura na ng konti 

[22owen]

Yes they will but you will have to pay for the parts and services. It can get very expensive.

 thanks

[halvert]

Barrister, sa listening room, last year's model pa rin ...55st30 available in april . Price to be announced https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=350243258351847&set=a.189576654418509.40439.166737056702469&type=1&ref=nf