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Title: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: rickyg on Nov 08, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Was thinking of getting Panasonic 42v20 (were 46v20s made?) but apparently they're tough to come by these days as this was last year's model.

I'm more concerned with picture quality.  All other bells and whistles are just plusses.  Prefer internet tv over 3D, and 3d is not a necessity.

I'm buying the tv mostly for watching blu ray movies but it will also be used for watching cable (nothing we can do about cable broadcast quality here).  Will probably be used for minimal gaming but that's not the main consideration.

My research points me to getting a 50" and above plasma but that's just too big for the room.  46 inch is the max I can go. And I don't mind getting a 42 if I can get better quality at that max price. Will consider LED LCD based on PQ but it seems i'd have to go to the top of the line Sony to get to Panasonic's plasma PQ.

Thanks in advance for everyones inputs.
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: lncc63 on Nov 08, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Quote from: rickyg on Nov 08, 2011 at 10:13 PM
... Panasonic 42v20 ...

Precisely what I was going to recommend.  I suggest you don't give up.  Did you look in Anson's Ortigas?  They still had them 1-2 months ago.

I can confidently recommend the P42V20 because I auditioned almost all the flat screens at Anson's before deciding on the Pana even though it was above what I'd planned to spend and was the "new" model at the time.  It really stood out above the crowed, and still does according to the Pana rep who assisted me then. 

The only thing that goes against the P42V20 is the power consumption, which is true of all plasma TVs.  I eventually solved this problem by replacing the TV in our bedroom with a LCD, then buying a second one for the kids :).  Oh and I also got a small LCD to use when viewing the NMT selection when listening to music.  These will go along way I think to preserve the plasma for "special" viewing sessions.

Good luck hunting.
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: lncc63 on Nov 08, 2011 at 10:49 PM
... and take note, the bigger plasmas offered locally by other manufacturers are not Full HD (1080p) but rather only HD Ready (720p).
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: rickyg on Nov 08, 2011 at 11:08 PM
I'm still holding out for the 42v20. The price isn't bad either. I'm having the guys at SNS look for one for me.  I'm just afraid I'm a bit late into the game and they don't have the VT30/GT30s in stock yet.

Are there alternatives you can recommend? Even if I have to spend the entire 70k...
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: Mannyx on Nov 08, 2011 at 11:34 PM
I think I saw a Panasonic 42v20 at SM MOA or Makati last week. It's 40% off so around P58k na lang yata. Batter call these stores na lang.
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: rickyg on Nov 09, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Quote from: Mannyx on Nov 08, 2011 at 11:34 PM
I think I saw a Panasonic 42v20 at SM MOA or Makati last week. It's 40% off so around P58k na lang yata. Batter call these stores na lang.

I think all they have are display units.  Are those even worth considering?

There doesn't seem to be any full HD plasmas available at the 42-46" size now.  It's funny that I'm trying to spend money but nobody can seem to take it because of lack of available product.
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: rickyg on Nov 09, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Assuming I find one, how much should a bnew 42v20 go for these days?
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: lncc63 on Nov 09, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Quote from: rickyg on Nov 09, 2011 at 05:04 PM
I think all they have are display units.  Are those even worth considering?

Display units are the best assuming the dealer is a reputable one.  No lemon risk.

Try Anson's.  From experience, they have more latitude in giving discounts than other mall stores, and as far as I can tell they don't need to move their merchandise around as much as others.
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: Clondalkin on Nov 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Quote from: rickyg on Nov 09, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Assuming I find one, how much should a bnew 42v20 go for these days?

Most of us bought the 42V20 between 60-66K in 2010.  Anything below that price is OK because the V20 is only bettered by the VT30 up to now, regardless of 3D functions of other brands.

But then if a local seller can bring in 65VT30, they should be able to bring in 42VT30 or 50VT30 as well - mas mainstream yung sizes na yon...and there is a good chance that 42VT30 would meet your 70K budget ceiling.

Problema sa display unit ay GASGAS - but if you dont mind those.  Kung 58K yung display unit, mahal yon.  At least 20& depreciation dapat.

There was a time when I saw the 42V20 being offered at 39.9K by Vic SNS in this site.   I asked to confirm that price but he never replied. It could be a typo for 42U20.
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: rickyg on Nov 12, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Finally found a 42v20 bnew!

Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: Clondalkin on Nov 12, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Quote from: rickyg on Nov 12, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Finally found a 42v20 bnew!

How much and where?
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: lncc63 on Nov 12, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Quote from: rickyg on Nov 12, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Finally found a 42v20 bnew!

Thanks everyone!


Congratulations!

Suggestion lang brader: buy a LCD or LED too for regular viewing.
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: rickyg on Nov 12, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Quote from: Clondalkin on Nov 12, 2011 at 01:40 PM
How much and where?


From DOM. 51k
Title: Re: Best flat screen 42"-46" for approx P70K available locally? Plasma preferred
Post by: rickyg on Nov 12, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Quote from: lncc63 on Nov 12, 2011 at 02:35 PM

Congratulations!

Suggestion lang brader: buy a LCD or LED too for regular viewing.

What do you mean? I can only fit one TV in the bedroom.  I'm getting a separate HT screen next month...for the HT.