40" Plasma - Buying Help Needed

[abhinkoi]

@ Kannan: Thanks for the detailed response.

One thing I am sure is I don't want 3D (I sincerely feel it is a waste of money!!!)

I was infact pretty much insistant for a Full HD. P42U30D was fit to my requirement to the dot.... I will visit the Banashankari Panasonic Shop, tomorrow and will check for this model......
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hi baala,

I am from Bangalore and I am also in the search of a 40-42' TV(Plasma, LCD or LED). I have confirmed from the regional manager of Bangalore that Panasonic Full HD P42U30D is discontinued...so we all have to get this out of our list..

In Plasma category we have below options left -

1) LG50 PT560 = 55k
2) LG42 PT 560 = 40k
3) LG42 PT 350 = 38k
4) LG42 PW series 3D TV = 41k approx
5) Panasonic X30D = 36k-37k
6) Samsung 43' 3D TV (model im not sure) = 47k reliance digital whitefield

Let me know which one you guys are finalizing.

I am following this thread very closely...its a great help.

regards
abhinav

 

[Freak]

@abhinkoi,

Pls check with the panasonic dealer at banashankari once. AFAIK, u30d is still available but however very few dealers in blore have this model. BTW at the same banashankari panasonic, i recently bought x30d for 35k.

 

[baala]

Hi Abhinav:

Thanks buddy for your post. I have (with a heavy heart) removed u30d from my list.... But this is absolutely atrocius and insane to remove FHD + Non-3D model completely ....

I too started the search, looking for a good LED TV only, like most of the forum members, but was completely bowled by plasma. One of my neighbour has a HD ready Panny plasma (I guess X20D), played Avatar Full HD on it :thumbsup: - It was too good. - I thought, if a HD ready plasma can be this good, how will a full hd plasma be?? Thats y I was trying to freeze on u30d.

Anyways, based on my earlier research, I guess there isn't any affordable full HD model in LG also.

In Samsung:
The 43' 3d you have mention seems to be like 43D490 (as the other 43" model is a non 3d -43d450) and both of them are HD ready only. The Full HD is again 3D model - 51D550 which comes to 67-68K.

So considering HD ready models, I sincerely feel Panny P42X30D @ around 36k seems to be the best bet here - unless the Sammy43 HD ready or LG HD ready have some extremely good features.

Please let me know your thoughts.....

Rdgs.

 

[baala]

@abhinkoi,

Pls check with the panasonic dealer at banashankari once. AFAIK, u30d is still available but however very few dealers in blore have this model. BTW at the same banashankari panasonic, i recently bought x30d for 35k.

Hi Freak:

I will be visiting there today. My only worry is, since it is discontinued everywhere, I don't want to end up with a few remaining demo pieces.

BTW, how is your week old baby ?? Please let me know your experience with this set. It somehow seems I might too end up with same model

Rdgs/

 

[abhi748]

Hi Guys,

Samsung 43" PS43D490A1 is value for money product with very nice 3D feature, I spend enough time on this site to gather all information to buy myself a Plasma X or U series but after all i purchased Samsung 43490 and Im really very satisfied with my decision....

HD and FHD is not a big deal .... dont affect picture quality b'casue you can watch ur FHD 1080P resolution movie on any HD ready plasma and in india all DTH SP broadcasting only HD channels not FHD channels...

 

[abhinkoi]

@abhinkoi,

Pls check with the panasonic dealer at banashankari once. AFAIK, u30d is still available but however very few dealers in blore have this model. BTW at the same banashankari panasonic, i recently bought x30d for 35k.

Hello Freak/Baala,

Thanks both of you for your inputs...As you have mentioned I also did a lot of research & finally bowled by the lovely colors and smoothness of Plasma TVs. Moreover I really find it value for money...I personally didnt find buying Sony LCD @ 55k or Sony LED EX520 @ 65k...

So considering all the above facts in mind I bought X30D yesterday from Panasonic Dickenson road @ 33k...im sure u wud love that price tag...its really a nice deal...

I am eagerly awaiting the delivery right now..its on the way & will be delivered by 2 pm...

will keep you guys posted on this...

take care
Abhinav

 

[baala]

Wow Abhi: Congrats!!! Superb....:clapping:

I am actually travelling and replying from my mobile. So, will detail about my discovery yesterday @ Brandshop Bhanshankari, towards the evening.

A quick question: What is that you got as accessories along with X30D?
BS, Bnskri says that will give both wall mount + table mount + Free Installation.... and was quoting 44.9 (initial.... I didnot even start to negotiate)...

Please let me know, what all accessories you got?

Also, please detail your first experience.

Congrats again Mate!!!! Enjoi maadi hyeah:

 

[Freak]

Hello Freak/Baala,

Thanks both of you for your inputs...As you have mentioned I also did a lot of research & finally bowled by the lovely colors and smoothness of Plasma TVs. Moreover I really find it value for money...I personally didnt find buying Sony LCD @ 55k or Sony LED EX520 @ 65k...

So considering all the above facts in mind I bought X30D yesterday from Panasonic Dickenson road @ 33k...im sure u wud love that price tag...its really a nice deal...

I am eagerly awaiting the delivery right now..its on the way & will be delivered by 2 pm...

will keep you guys posted on this...

take care
Abhinav

Congrats Abhinav!
It's really great deal..........I could've saved 2k if i had purchased from tat place.If possible post some images. Any plans on buying a HT?

 

[Freak]

Hi Freak:

I will be visiting there today. My only worry is, since it is discontinued everywhere, I don't want to end up with a few remaining demo pieces.

BTW, how is your week old baby ?? Please let me know your experience with this set. It somehow seems I might too end up with same model

Rdgs/

Hi baala,

I really loved this TV. It's big enough for the hall. However I don't have a HD connection and a HT yet. But otherwise it looks good. I watched transformers on z studio and it was really phenomenal.

 

[Kannan]

Hello Freak/Baala,

Thanks both of you for your inputs...As you have mentioned I also did a lot of research & finally bowled by the lovely colors and smoothness of Plasma TVs. Moreover I really find it value for money...I personally didnt find buying Sony LCD @ 55k or Sony LED EX520 @ 65k...

So considering all the above facts in mind I bought X30D yesterday from Panasonic Dickenson road @ 33k...im sure u wud love that price tag...its really a nice deal...

I am eagerly awaiting the delivery right now..its on the way & will be delivered by 2 pm...

will keep you guys posted on this...

take care
Abhinav

Congrats, it is a great buy at a great price. Don't forget to get the 2 year extended comprehensive warranty.
Try and watch all channels including SD channels/DVD movies in full screen mode for atleast 6/9 months (approximately 500 hrs) to allow proper burn-in.
Under Picture Settings, Normal Viewing Mode, 0 Brightness, 50 for the rest (the default setting) is recommended during the burn-in period.
Avoid direct sun-light from falling on the screen, also best viewing experience can be obtained by placing the room light sources behind and above the TV screen.
Apply firmware update via USB and check for it regularly.

Link to frimware page

Download Information of VIERA for Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa | Download | TV | Digital AV | Consumer Products | Support | Panasonic Global

 

[abhinkoi]

Wow Abhi: Congrats!!! Superb....:clapping:

I am actually travelling and replying from my mobile. So, will detail about my discovery yesterday @ Brandshop Bhanshankari, towards the evening.

A quick question: What is that you got as accessories along with X30D?
BS, Bnskri says that will give both wall mount + table mount + Free Installation.... and was quoting 44.9 (initial.... I didnot even start to negotiate)...

Please let me know, what all accessories you got?

Also, please detail your first experience.

Congrats again Mate!!!! Enjoi maadi hyeah:

Hello Baala,

Thx much...I m glad that I got this at a very decent price...here is the list of things I got with this -

1) Table Mount stuff
2) Wall Mount Stuff
3) Free delivery & installation
4) 1 year regular + 2 years extended warranty :clapping::yahoo:

Its a very good question to explain my first experience...I have already started a new thread for the owners of X30D & will share this exp there as well...

I am happy about the colors etc but I am worried about the sharpness of the PQ...The demo I have seen in the various showrooms was different & at home it looks different..The PQ is not that sharp...not sure if its a setting problem or something else...the faces are not that sharp...they are kinda blur/unclear...
I have used all the modes like Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema & Game..


Sound etc is very nice...appearance is nice...its more than enough for my 22 ft by 11 ft hall...looking very nice...

pls help me fix this problem...I am yet to get the panasonic engineer for the demo...will ask this question to him as well...

Fingers crossed....

Thanks
Abhinav

 

[abhinkoi]

Congrats Abhinav!
It's really great deal..........I could've saved 2k if i had purchased from tat place.If possible post some images. Any plans on buying a HT?

Hello Freak,

I will post some images soon...What is HT?

Since we both are in Bangalore, can we talk to discuss settings on this?

Is there a way to PM each other here?

Thx
Abhinav

 

[Freak]

Hello Freak,

I will post some images soon...What is HT?

Since we both are in Bangalore, can we talk to discuss settings on this?

Is there a way to PM each other here?

Thx
Abhinav

Hi Abinav,

HT is short for home theater, probably not in common usage.

I just checked and there's no PM option.....Add me on gtalk [email protected]

 

[anshulgoyal2010]

Hi Friends,

I am going to purchase a Plasma Tomorrow, However still confuse in Pana X30D & Samsung D450. i am getting Pana in 32K at Reliance Digital, Inorbit Mall, Hyderabad & Samsung at 36K at Samsung Plaza, ameerpet. Could you please suggest me which one , should i buy. come pro & cons i found in both as below :

Panasonic P42X30D :
Pro-
1. 3 Year Warranty
2. 4K cheap then Samsung
3. Wifi Ready, Facebook
4. More HDMI & USB, other Ports
5. From Panasonic , Best Plasma Makers
6. SD Card Reader

Cons-
1. Around 6 Kg Heavy Then Samsung
2. Not looks good

Samsung PN43D450 :
Pro-
1. Better Picture Quality
2. 18 Bit Colour Depth
3. 1 inch Extra & 1 inch Thin then Pana
4. looks good
5. Good Gratuation of 262,144
6. PIP

Cons-
1. 4K Costly
2. No Internet, Wifi
3. 1 Year Warranty


Could you please suggest me , For which should i go. I have to purchase tomorrow. Please reply me ASAP. Thanks in advance.

 

[Ajay_k73]

Hi Friends,

I am going to purchase a Plasma Tomorrow, However still confuse in Pana X30D & Samsung D450. i am getting Pana in 32K at Reliance Digital, Inorbit Mall, Hyderabad & Samsung at 36K at Samsung Plaza, ameerpet. Could you please suggest me which one , should i buy. come pro & cons i found in both as below :

Panasonic P42X30D :
Pro-
1. 3 Year Warranty
2. 4K cheap then Samsung
3. Wifi Ready, Facebook
4. More HDMI & USB, other Ports
5. From Panasonic , Best Plasma Makers
6. SD Card Reader

Cons-
1. Around 6 Kg Heavy Then Samsung
2. Not looks good

Samsung PN43D450 :
Pro-
1. Better Picture Quality
2. 18 Bit Colour Depth
3. 1 inch Extra & 1 inch Thin then Pana
4. looks good
5. Good Gratuation of 262,144
6. PIP

Cons-
1. 4K Costly
2. No Internet, Wifi
3. 1 Year Warranty


Could you please suggest me , For which should i go. I have to purchase tomorrow. Please reply me ASAP. Thanks in advance.

I will prefer Panasonic mainly because of Brand Value, cheaper and 3 Yr. Warranty. I have seen both the model. Samsung has better picture quality but Panasonic is not that Bad in picture.

 

[Kannan]

Panasonic plasma panels are supposed to be the best and I settled on a Panasonic as I found it better than the sammy counterpart
Codec support is better in Sammy then pana, also the audio is slightly superior in sammy.

However the 3 year warranty, overall picture quality, better black reproduction, plasma's longer history with panasonic, and price to feature comparison made me settle for pana.

However the best way to decide is to let the eyes decide.

I suggest you watch blu-ray, DVD and cable channels on both the TV's and let the eyes decide.

 

[Krish82]

I guess there is a difference between HD Ready and Full HD, though you may not find difference in movies, try connecting your computer to the TV. Hi Res Pictures and photos will look stunning in 1080 p more than that of 720p. I am not sure if this works the same for plasma's. So better go for full HD always in my opinion.

 

[baala]

I am finally back in Bangalore after a hectic trip... Sorry couldn't spend much time here...

I visited Banashakari Panasonic Shop last Sunday, as suggested by Vikram (Freak). They did have 40U30S - The U30s from Singapore - they say. Since the U30D is out of stock in India (D stands for India), Panny is importing Singapore version of U30.

As always, I tried various options, like, first asked them to make the picture mode to normal on 42X30D, 42U30S and 42ST30D

I could see X30 was a bit more brighter than the U30 not much of difference at all on Normal SD Channels, HD Channels and the demo videos they play (but U30 was a bit more natural skin color). ST30 was a complete blast... the 500000:1 contrast was obvisiously showing its difference from the (paavam) 200000:1 models - It was a complete show stopper.

The 'best' price of X30 quoted here was 34,900 by the sales guy. I was not there to close the deal that day, so didn't even start negotiating with him.

Met the owner, Mr. Yathindranath, a very nice gentleman, who has been Director sales in Panasonic, Lenovo, Sony, LG etc... He also has a Sony showroom and Lenovo Showroom in Bangalore. He became very interested with my questions on plasma and spent quite sometime with me explaining various things (pretty much openly)

One of the important thing was something called 'Fast motion video test' (don't remember the exact name) that he showed. It is series of pictures with either different color balls or dice with numbers or alphabets or sceneries... etc. Each photo is scrolled a few times continuously from left side of the screen to the right side. It is shown on all the screens Plasmas, LCDs and LEDs.... The clarity of motion was great only in the plasmas It was literally horrible in LCD and LED to the extent that, when the dice with alphabets and numbers came, I couldn't make out a single word or number (trust me -not a single one). But it was crystal clear in plasma - irrespective of model or size.

He told me that it is due to 'Sub field drive frequency' which is 600 Hz for plasma... but is only 120 Hz for LCD and LED.

We might not notice it, but LCD and LED will definitely cause huge strain for our eyes in a long run.

Now, I have a little bit of modifications I need to do in my hall (electrical and wood) - before I buy my plasma this Thursday or Friday:yahoo:. Will keep you all posted.

@ Anshul: I feel Panny is a better bet for you.... BTW, Nice analysis and very nicely presented.... :clapping:

 

[baala]

One quick clarification:

I am told by a family friend, that, buying a TV from Military canteen will be worth it as, there is a decent price difference:licklips:? Is it so? How are installations and warranty handled in such cases.....

Please clarify!!!!

Rgds/

 

[anshulgoyal2010]

Thanks Friends for suggetion, Going to Buy Pana P42X30D today.