Topic: PANNY 42VT30

[darklaurel]

i wonder what's with VT30, it seems lots of people is eyeing for this one.

[cnn]

i wonder what's with VT30, it seems lots of people is eyeing for this one.

Simple,  it's panasonic's flagship plasma tv in 2011 at an incredibly low price... The 42VT30 use to be selling for about 50k when it was first introduced locally.

PQ and black levels are very close and identical to the now discontinued pioneer Kuro plasma monitor, reference series.

But compared to other brands like the 8 series of Samsung and of Lg, the Pana truly stands out when compared side by side. Clearly Day and night difference.

At this current price of 38k~39k it's a really good bargain for a full HD 3D unit.

The 2012 VT50 series will certainly be more expensive when released here in Manila. Bags pa kasi. And the smallest size in the VT50 series is 50inches...   

The42VT30 is perfect for a medium sized bedroom.

Regarding the pink/green blob issue, just like any buyer, it always is a good habit to thoroughly check the unit before buying. There are some PDVD members here who were willing to bring some demo samples to check for this issue.

Again if your unit does have this issue, you can always ask the store to test it and ask for a possible replacement.

So far, my 42VT30 unit is just doing fine. No blob issues so far.

Very glad I got this model.

[Clondalkin]

Matanong ko lang kayo mga kaibigan,

If the latest flagship VT50 is released in Manila soon, how much MORE are you willing to pay for a 50VT50 (relative to the 50VT30 which is about 60K)?  Then for benchmarking of VT pricing, how much are the most expensive models of Sony, Sharp, LG, and Samsung in Manila for 50 inch HDTVs?

Regarding the ST50.  How much is the expected Manila price of the 42 and 50 model nga pala?  2011's ST30 was reasonable because its panel and video engine were a lot cheaper than that of GT30 and VT30.

[darklaurel]

Simple,  it's panasonic's flagship plasma tv in 2011 at an incredibly low price... The 42VT30 use to be selling for about 50k when it was first introduced locally.

PQ and black levels are very close and identical to the now discontinued pioneer Kuro plasma monitor, reference series.

But compared to other brands like the 8 series of Samsung and of Lg, the Pana truly stands out when compared side by side. Clearly Day and night difference.

At this current price of 38k~39k it's a really good bargain for a full HD 3D unit.

The 2012 VT50 series will certainly be more expensive when released here in Manila. Bags pa kasi. And the smallest size in the VT50 series is 50inches...   

The42VT30 is perfect for a medium sized bedroom.

Regarding the pink/green blob issue, just like any buyer, it always is a good habit to thoroughly check the unit before buying. There are some PDVD members here who were willing to bring some demo samples to check for this issue.

Again if your unit does have this issue, you can always ask the store to test it and ask for a possible replacement.

So far, my 42VT30 unit is just doing fine. No blob issues so far.

Very glad I got this model.

And this is available where. Parang Wala sa price list Ni sns. I would love to see this before I decide on lg42lm6200

[cnn]

And this is available where. Parang Wala sa price list Ni sns. I would love to see this before I decide on lg42lm6200

Call SnS in shangrila... This units is being offered by sir Vic.  42VT30 is 39k with 3D glasses. Or 35k without the glasses...

[darklaurel]

Call SnS in shangrila... This units is being offered by sir Vic.  42VT30 is 39k with 3D glasses. Or 35k without the glasses...

btw thanks for that very long and detailed reply earlier

[rochie]

Nakakaparanoid yung green blob issue na yan kaya kanina ilang beses ko inulit ulit yung crab scene sa potc kasama kapatid ko at pareho kaming titig na titiig sabay tinanong ko sya kung may nakita syang berde,buti naman wala hahaha at ilang beses din ako nag play ng calibration video from gray image to 100% white,and so far hindi affected yung unit ko,sukit talaga ang price nito sa pagdating sa pq plus the built in media player can play mkv from my 1 tera external enclosure,mawawalan na ng silbi yung egreat ko nito malamang.

[juanch]

the price is really tempting!! But the green blob issue is really keeping me. It's hard to gamble.

[revskie]

Anybody using the VT30 with the Panasonic TYCC20W webcam for skype videocon?  How is it?

[rhizom3]

2 units of 42vt30 left sa SnS
Tig isa nA  tayo sir...haha!

Yup, akin yung isa. Hehè. As far as I know, last unit na eto from sns. Hehe

[jduval]

@rhizom
iisa nalang ata yan sir
galing ako kahapon dun
sabi may dadating na unit ng 7pm
texted them a couple of times kung sure na dadating ng 7pm but no reply kaya naghanap ako ng iba

nagtext sila ng past 8pm na may stock na daw pero nakakuha na ako kay sir dom for 38k
text and/or call for stock availability before punta sir sigurado po kayo



di ko pa mabuksan vt30 ko
wala pa yung anak ko

[rhizom3]

What IS meant was nakuha ko na yung last unit ni SnS. Hehe. I`m enjoying every bit of it. Wala lang akong hi-def na 3d movies. :-(

[jduval]

at ikaw pala ang salarin!!!!





^___^
naunahan nyo ako sir

[rhizom3]

Hehehe. Nakuha ko yung unit nung Friday. I  tested it with avhd709 and no green monster.  Ehehe

[rhizom3]

Clondalkin, baka may 3d movies  ka jan? Ehehe

[rhizom3]

And oh, a special thanks to barrister!

[cnn]

What IS meant was nakuha ko na yung last unit ni SnS. Hehe. I`m enjoying every bit of it. Wala lang akong hi-def na 3d movies. :-(

Congrats on the 42VT30... Ganda ng BLACK levels no?  lalo na pag DYNAMIC settings

[rochie]

Clondalkin, baka may 3d movies  ka jan? Ehehe

if you near my place i can provide you some materials to test the 3d of  your panny,it can be played using the builtin media player


First time ko manood ng 3d sa plasma at pagkatapos ng isang movie medyo parang hilo ako hahahaha di din kasi talaga ako nanonood ng 3d kahit sa sinehan.i need to source more 3d materials para masanay mata ko hehehehe

[Nikkie]

How much ba difference nito sa ST30? O hindi na inooffer yun? Hehe.

[DonMiguel85]

Yung GT50 and VT50 naman have basically the same specs except for the bezel design and extra remote of the VT50. They also got a big boost in terms of steps of gradation - the VT30 has 6,144 versus 12,286 for the ST50 and a massive 24,576 for the GT and VT50. So even the ST50 should really have a slightly better image than the VT30.

[Clondalkin]

I dont agree.   Yes the video engine for the 2012 models have been improved, BUT, the ST50 panel per se is inferior comparatively. The ST50 has weaker black and is slightly blurry and washed-out when viewed right next to the 2011 VT30 - that is quite apparent.  Go ahead and try to see for yourselves if you can get a chance.  The panel tech of ST50 is not as advanced as that of the VT30, and I dont think ST50 has THX mode.  Go try a VT model under THX mode and tell us if you're not blown away.  Ang problema lang ng VT30 is that alleged green blob.

Nonetheless, the ST50 is quite a significant improvement compared to the ST30, and given it's reasonable price level, the result is very high cost-performace.  However, it is still not the same level as the VT or GT.  Pampasaya lang ng mga ayaw gumastos ng additional for a GT or VT yung idea na yon.  Pero pag pinagtabi-tabi, iba pa rin ang GT and VT PQ.  Ganon pa man, walang tabi-tabing ST, GT and VT in a normal house - sa stores lang meron ganon set-up.  So OK na rin talaga iuwi ST50.  hehehe

Iba rin ang grade ng panel tech ng GT50 and VT50.

Yung GT50 and VT50 naman have basically the same specs except for the bezel design and extra remote of the VT50. They also got a big boost in terms of steps of gradation - the VT30 has 6,144 versus 12,286 for the ST50 and a massive 24,576 for the GT and VT50. So even the ST50 should really have a slightly better image than the VT30.

[jduval]

just got my vt30 and yet planning this early na to get the 50" model
naliliitan pa daw yung grade 6 kong anak waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa


ito po pala yung price ng pana sa sg

SGD price po yan

[oReOsHaKe]

I dont agree.   Yes the video engine for the 2012 models have been improved, BUT, the ST50 panel per se is inferior comparatively. The ST50 has weaker black and is slightly blurry and washed-out when viewed right next to the 2011 VT30 - that is quite apparent.  Go ahead and try to see for yourselves if you can get a chance.  The panel tech of ST50 is not as advanced as that of the VT30, and I dont think ST50 has THX mode.  Go try a VT model under THX mode and tell us if you're not blown away.  Ang problema lang ng VT30 is that alleged green blob.

Nonetheless, the ST50 is quite a significant improvement compared to the ST30, and given it's reasonable price level, the result is very high cost-performace.  However, it is still not the same level as the VT or GT.  Pampasaya lang ng mga ayaw gumastos ng additional for a GT or VT yung idea na yon.  Pero pag pinagtabi-tabi, iba pa rin ang GT and VT PQ.  Ganon pa man, walang tabi-tabing ST, GT and VT in a normal house - sa stores lang meron ganon set-up.  So OK na rin talaga iuwi ST50.  hehehe

Iba rin ang grade ng panel tech ng GT50 and VT50.

I guess there is a reason why Panasonic released different models since iba iba ang capability nila.  And of course mas mahal if mas high end. 

Same din sa car, iba ang presyo ng 4 x 2 sa 4 x 4 model of the same car make and model.  Mas mahal ang 4 x 4 sa 4 x 2.

Yung GT50 and VT50 naman have basically the same specs except for the bezel design and extra remote of the VT50. They also got a big boost in terms of steps of gradation - the VT30 has 6,144 versus 12,286 for the ST50 and a massive 24,576 for the GT and VT50. So even the ST50 should really have a slightly better image than the VT30.

I dont think Panasonic will release a lower end model to be better than the high end model...

[rhizom3]

if you near my place i can provide you some materials to test the 3d of  your panny,it can be played using the builtin media player


First time ko manood ng 3d sa plasma at pagkatapos ng isang movie medyo parang hilo ako hahahaha di din kasi talaga ako nanonood ng 3d kahit sa sinehan.i need to source more 3d materials para masanay mata ko hehehehe

Thanks, man.  I'm in Pasig specifically along Mercedes Ave.  Saan ka ba located?

[rhizom3]

Congrats on the 42VT30... Ganda ng BLACK levels no?  lalo na pag DYNAMIC settings

On my untrained eyes (not a videophile), I'm blown away with the PQ! Thrice ko na inulit yung 720p ko na Avatar so sobrang saya ko sa PQ.. hehehe.  It's very SHARP and contrast and blacks are freaking amazing!  How much more kaya pag 1080p content.

Hindi pa ito calibrated and I'm using True Cinema mode (HDD source).  I prefer this over dynamic. THX is only available if source is via HDMI.  My 3 year old LG DVD player doesn't have HDMI.  It only has composite.  Lahat ng HD movies ko nasa HDD so I'm using the built-in media player most of the time.  I don't know if I ever need a player (or blueray for that matter) that has HDMI out coz lahat ng movies ko soft copy. Hehe.  Mahal pa masyado ang mga orig Blue Ray discs.

[Clondalkin]

Im a tricycle ride away - kung Japanese standard, a bicycle ride away.  If you get a 3DBD player by Xmas (yung Measy and Egreat ang pinakamura yata), dadalhan pa kita ng chokolate.  hehehe.

Thanks, man.  I'm in Pasig specifically along Mercedes Ave.  Saan ka ba located?

[jduval]

this tv is almost good for me
my only gripe is that manual channel setup T___T

imagine setting up 99 channels manually???
other than that..... superb
napapangiti ako pag nanonood

even those 200mb+ video file looks hd

[rhizom3]

Im a tricycle ride away - kung Japanese standard, a bicycle ride away.  If you get a 3DBD player by Xmas (yung Measy and Egreat ang pinakamura yata), dadalhan pa kita ng chokolate.  hehehe.

Thanks, bro.  Like I said on my previous posts, sobrang lagpas na kami sa budget when I got the VT30 so sa built-in media player muna hehehe. I don't have enough dada for a 3DBD player. Maybe next year..

Right now, I'm on a lookout for a cable TV provider.  :-)

[ninjababez®]

Im a tricycle ride away - kung Japanese standard, a bicycle ride away.  If you get a 3DBD player by Xmas (yung Measy and Egreat ang pinakamura yata), dadalhan pa kita ng chokolate.  hehehe.

OT: dalaw ka sakin bro, stella mariz corner c.raymundo lang ako

[ninjababez®]

Thanks, bro.  Like I said on my previous posts, sobrang lagpas na kami sa budget when I got the VT30 so sa built-in media player muna hehehe. I don't have enough dada for a 3DBD player. Maybe next year..

Right now, I'm on a lookout for a cable TV provider.  :-)

oki lang yan bro, atleast yun main concern (TV) meron ka na .. VT30 pa