Author Topic: Panasonic 42PWD8 Plasma & Other Models (Read 5992 times)

vtec3 · « **on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 11:47 AM »

Any comment on this particular model. This is currently on sale Php 109,950 less Trade Old TV 14,070 Net 95,880 (Php 3,995 @ 24 Mth)

TIA!

Munskie · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 12:18 PM »

saw the specs...IMO, if you're gonna invest na sa flat panel.....go for at least with a native resolution of 720p na.....at least HD capable na, in the event you decide to go for HD movies....this one has 480p...and has no hdmi inputs. The price is great yes.....but in my mind, if you are gonna spend something like in the 100k range, get something at least 720p and with hdmi.

vtec3 · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 12:38 PM »

Thanks very much Sir Munskie for the advice! Have been canvassing for a 40" plus LCD/Plasma for several months now and really don't still know what I will get. I will use it mostly for DVD viewing and very seldom for TV viewing (except when I watch F1 which is only every other week). Just saw this ad kasi sa Inquirer today Page A10 and the zero interest 24 mths is very tempting. Although after your advice I think will pass on this particular model. Thanks Again!!!

Other models on Sale are the Following:

Brand Model SRP Trade-in Net Monthly
Hitachi 42PD9500 129,950 25,990 104,950 8,746 @ 12 mths
Toshiba 42WL665 129,950 25,990 104,950 8,746 @ 12 mths
Toshiba 42WL58 189,950 65,000 124,950 10,400 @ 12 mths
Hitachi 42PD8900 169,950 40,000 129,950 10,829 @ 12 mths

Mayron pa iba too long to post here. Fyi

taggart · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 12:52 PM »

just wanna add regarding the hdmi input, you can add the hdmi board to the pw8(max of 2 boards). the good news with the hdmi is that it will downscale the HD resolution to it's screen not like the older models.(pw7 and below) the problem is you'll have to remove the tuner board which takes up a lot of space and use an external tuner. yes if you're planning to go HD soon, maybe this is not for you.

DViant · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 01:30 PM »

Trade in is for any type of TV? Or does it have a limit like 29" or bigger?

Munskie · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 01:33 PM »

ill try to scan the ad page

vtec3 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 01:45 PM »

Sir Munskie how about Hitachi 42PD9500 hindi kaya ako magsisi kung kunin ko ito. Thanks again!!!

In the ad this sells for 104,950 net or 8,746 @ 12 mths. Although in one of the thread sa Audio/Video Store section this sells lang for 90K cash.

barrister · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 02:14 PM »

Mawalang galang na kay sir Munskie, makikisabat muna ako

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Quote from: vtec3 on Mar 30, 2007 at 01:45 PM

... how about Hitachi 42PD9500 hindi kaya ako magsisi kung kunin ko ito.

The Hitachi plasmas have a known issue: Contrast Fluctuation. Baka hindi ka masiyahan.

Quote from: vtec3 on Mar 30, 2007 at 11:47 AM

Any comment on this particular model. This is currently on sale Php 109,950 less Trade Old TV 14,070 Net 95,880 (Php 3,995 @ 24 Mth)

Panasonic 42PWD8 Plasma is an EDTV (480p native res) commercial model (no tuner, no speakers). 7th generation ito, so mahal pa rin, kasi 2006-07 is now Panasonic's 9th gen.

Dito sa pinoydvd, sir tylerdude's Panasonic 42" Plasma is the record holder for the cheapest 1st-tier brand new plasma TV:

Quote from: tylerdude on Mar 07, 2007 at 11:16 PM

i bought a panasonic viera th-42pa60h from the home theater for only 90k. would you know what's the difference with your model? the specs are almost the same.

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PA60H is an EDTV consumer model (with analog broadcast tuner and speakers). 9th generation, with 1 HDMI input. Probably imported from Singapore.

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Quote from: vtec3 on Mar 30, 2007 at 12:38 PM

I will use it mostly for DVD viewing and very seldom for TV viewing ...

All standard DVDs are encoded in 480i resolution (for NTSC). If you will be using your plasma mainly for DVD, an EDTV will be a near-perfect resolution match. A 720p panel will introduce unnecessary upscaling for DVDs, and will still have to downscale HD videos.

On the other hand, an EDTV will have almost no scaling for DVDs. While the EDTV will have to downscale an HD image, the picture will still be very good (in fact, probably even better than standard DVD), since it's easier to process downscaling than upscaling.

If you get an HD plasma now, hindi pa rin full HD yon.

My strategy is to get an EDTV with HDMI connection now. Pag marami nang digital TV stations sa Pinas, upgrade na lang ako ng TV. By that time, siguradong ang locally available Panasonic plasma ay mas mura na, may DVB-T tuner pa, at full HD (1080p res) pa. By that time, siguradong mas mura rin ang HD discs at players; baka nga universal HD players pa.

vtec3 · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 02:30 PM »

Sir Barrister thanks also for your inputs! Actually now I am at 1080i (Philips RPTV - Samsung Upconverting thru Component Video HD841 and Toshiba HDMI Upconverting DVD Player) na with my existing set-up although parang because of the LCD/Plasma prices going down parang gusto ko din mag upgrade

I wanted to change my TV sana and get a PS3 para naka blu-ray na din. Sana if I upgrade I wanted sana that it will last mga at least two years before I upgrade again. Thanks ulit!

barrister · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 02:35 PM »

If resolution is important to you, especially since you plan to buy a PS3, baka mas masiyahan ka sa mga high res na LCD. Puwede mo talaga ilapit ang mukha mo, makinis pa rin ang picture!

vtec3 · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 02:41 PM »

Thanks ulit! I am more inclined to get the LCD talaga because of the glare issue. Dun kasi sa room ko yung TV and window magkatapat so that is why I got the Philips among other brand because of its non-glare screen. Although because again I am more into DVD viewing and because of what I read in the Plasma vs LCD thread na better yung Plasma for DVD's medyo nalilito ako which to buy

The PS3 if ever I decide to get it rather than a Toshiba HD Player will be use as a player and minsan lang for games

Munskie · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 02:44 PM »

Quote from: barrister on Mar 30, 2007 at 02:14 PM

Mawalang galang na kay sir Munskie, makikisabat muna ako :

its ok sir.....kanya kanya naman tayo preferences...

Quote from: vtec3 on Mar 30, 2007 at 02:30 PM

Sir Barrister thanks also for your inputs! Actually now I am at 1080i (Philips RPTV - Samsung Upconverting thru Component Video HD841 and Toshiba HDMI Upconverting DVD Player) na with my existing set-up although parang because of the LCD/Plasma prices going down parang gusto ko din mag upgrade I wanted to change my TV sana and get a PS3 para naka blu-ray na din. Sana if I upgrade I wanted sana that it will last mga at least two years before I upgrade again. Thanks ulit!

If ur planning to buy a PS3 for Blu-ray movies, I suggest na rin at least a 720p native resolution na TV, but if your budget will allow, ok na ok yung 1080P HDTV.........I have PS3 and its outputting at 1080i to my 720p/1080i panny ae900 PJ...the video is simply amazing......

taggart · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 05:15 PM »

Quote from: barrister on Mar 30, 2007 at 02:14 PM

Panasonic 42PWD8 Plasma is an EDTV (480p native res) commercial model (no tuner, no speakers). 7th generation ito, so mahal pa rin, kasi 2006-07 is now Panasonic's 9th gen.

i agree this is a commercial panel but IIRC the tuner board, component/vga inputs and speakers are inclusive of the price. the pw8 is an 8th gen panel so it's not really that far off from the 9th gen.

barrister · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 07:31 PM »

I see... so maganda na rin ang presyo. Kasi sobrang baba na talaga ang P90k presyo ng kay sir tylerdude. Kung P95+ ang PW8 with included items, maganda pa rin ang presyo.

taggart · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 07:50 PM »

yep mura nga kung nakuha niya ng P90k...cash ba? pag cash tapos trade-in old tv mas mura pa ata ngayon.

barrister · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 07:58 PM »

Sir tylerdude mentioned it here (see reply #5):

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=63765.msg667995#msg667995

Ang alam ko: cash (see reply #10 on the linked thread), no trade-in, probably Feb. 2007. Hindi pa ako nakarinig ng mas mura pa dito

pero siguradong bababa pa yan.

tediber · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 09:25 PM »

bumaba na presyo ng LCD !!!

nakita ko sa magazine PC buyers guide

MAG 42" LCD 8ms 1366x768 ..... p69.9k na lang waaaaaa

taggart · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 30, 2007 at 10:11 PM »

Quote from: barrister on Mar 30, 2007 at 07:58 PM

Sir tylerdude mentioned it here (see reply #5):

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=63765.msg667995#msg667995

Ang alam ko: cash (see reply #10 on the linked thread), no trade-in, probably Feb. 2007. Hindi pa ako nakarinig ng mas mura pa dito pero siguradong bababa pa yan.

got it bro. thanks for the link. yeah ang bilis talaga bumaba presyo ng lcd/plasma lalo na ngayon.

@tediber,

mura nga nun. samsung lalabas na daw ng bagong models mid april siguro, hopefully bagsak din presyo.

paolorenzo · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 31, 2007 at 07:06 AM »

Quote from: vtec3 on Mar 30, 2007 at 12:38 PM

Just saw this ad kasi sa Inquirer today Page A10 and the zero interest 24 mths is very tempting.

Bakit ngayon ka lang?! :'(

Got myself the 37" Aquos just last Saturday, and during that time, the only promo for the PWD8 was 110k cash, 90k with trade in tv (can be any size, as long as it a working, colored TV). The best installment deal was only at 6 months.

Kung nakita ko lang ito, I would have chosen this over the Aquos. Plasma, IMO, still has a better display over LCD (more details, particularly for dark scenes). Don't get me wrong, I am loving my Aquos. But since I bought the flat panel only for my DVD collection, and a little TV viewing, then an EDTV plasma would've been perfect for me. I have no plans moving to HD in the next few years (di rin ako gamer).

But as you said, if you're getting a PS3, go for LCD. Consider the Aquos at 6ms response time.

Hmmm... I may be onto something here. Did I hear swap?

gearhead · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 01, 2007 at 09:33 AM »

OT: paolo, so how much did you get your 37" aquos?

vtec3 · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 02, 2007 at 11:43 AM »

Had no internet access over the weekend. PLDT did not come to install DSL

yung Vibe ko is not working anymore

Checked various shops sa mall over the weekend and the prices is different from what is advertised in the Inquirer last week. Although can't blame them kasi wala din naman pala sila dun sa list

Below are some of the shops included in the list:
a. Listening in Style
b. Listening Room
c. D-Cinema in Style
d. Gadgets in Style
e. Theatherworks
f. Golden Sound
g. Audible Illusion
h. Audio World Technology
i. Image Video
j. Digital Cinema in Style

vtec3 · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 02, 2007 at 12:19 PM »

also, 1 Year Parts Warranty + 2 Years Panel Warranty + 3 Years Service Warranty

gearhead · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 02, 2007 at 01:44 PM »

Quote from: taggart on Mar 30, 2007 at 07:50 PM

yep mura nga kung nakuha niya ng P90k...cash ba? pag cash tapos trade-in old tv mas mura pa ata ngayon.

Quote from: barrister on Mar 30, 2007 at 07:58 PM

Ang alam ko: cash, no trade-in, probably Feb. 2007. Hindi pa ako nakarinig ng mas mura pa dito pero siguradong bababa pa yan.

i was quoted a few weeks ago of P85k for a 42" Panasonic SD plasma panel cash siyempre pero you don't need to trade-in anything. i was tempted though until now kasi i haven't really decided yet whether to go flat panel or front PJ.

New_comer · « **Reply #23 on:** Apr 24, 2007 at 10:26 PM »

What do you think is the fairest price of this Panny 42PWD8 EDTV plasma, if you were to buy it today in cash? Yung talagang walang buyer's remorse ...

Thanks all

paolorenzo · « **Reply #24 on:** Apr 25, 2007 at 09:02 PM »

Quote from: New_comer on Apr 24, 2007 at 10:26 PM

What do you think is the fairest price of this Panny 42PWD8 EDTV plasma, if you were to buy it today in cash? Yung talagang walang buyer's remorse ...

Thanks all

85k is a very very good deal already! I got my 37" Aquos LCD, and my buyers remorse is not getting the Panny 42PWD8. Iba talaga picture quality ng plasma.

But that's apples and oranges. If I compare apples to apples, I am loving my Aquos!

nerveblocker · « **Reply #25 on:** Apr 27, 2007 at 10:03 PM »

I think this particular model is being sold by LIS at P59,950 without any of the modules. Just the VGA PC input. The Component video module costs P5k. Bili ka nalang ng VGA TV Tuner from Open pinoy.

paolorenzo · « **Reply #26 on:** Apr 28, 2007 at 09:06 AM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Apr 27, 2007 at 10:03 PM

I think this particular model is being sold by LIS at P59,950 without any of the modules. Just the VGA PC input. The Component video module costs P5k. Bili ka nalang ng VGA TV Tuner from Open pinoy.

This is true. Actually, this was my initial plan (once upon a time -- nung P105k pa benta nila sa 42PWD7, bare unit, no blades, no speakers). All you need is an AVR which does video pass-through/upconversion through component (like my Yamaha 659). Then attach all your components to the AVR, and run a single VGA-component breakout cable from the AVR to the monitor. All you need to do next is to set the VGA port of the plasma to receive component signals (not RGB signals). Voila!

New_comer · « **Reply #27 on:** Apr 28, 2007 at 11:22 AM »

As if i read ur mind... or you read mine

nerveblocker · « **Reply #28 on:** Apr 28, 2007 at 08:04 PM »

Problem lang with the bare model, there are no free stands or wall mounts.

taggart · « **Reply #29 on:** Apr 28, 2007 at 10:54 PM »

Get the whole shebang na lang except for the speakers kung me AVR na. Malaki din ata bawas ng speakers. Matakaw din kasi computer if you need to turn it on just to watch tv. If you can find a VHS tuner, mas ok yan.