Panasonic 55ET5D or 55WT50??

[garfield]

Hi
I am looking to replace my old 50" Plasma which just dies a few days back. I was getting an attractive price on the Panny 55ET5D. ANother dealer recommended the 55WT50 which he said was the top of the line model. It costs 30% more. Is it worth it?
One disadvantage I found of the WT50 was that it had active 3D while the ET5D has passive 3D.
thanks
G

 

[shaiju_o_thomas]

What is the final cost?

 

[docd]

Hi
I am looking to replace my old 50" Plasma which just dies a few days back. I was getting an attractive price on the Panny 55ET5D. ANother dealer recommended the 55WT50 which he said was the top of the line model. It costs 30% more. Is it worth it?
One disadvantage I found of the WT50 was that it had active 3D while the ET5D has passive 3D.
thanks
G

I have got the ET55. Bought it about a month ago. I too saw the WT50. But two points made me go for the ET55, attractive pricing and the passive 3D. Its quite a good TV and VFM. Blu ray pics are extremely good.

 

[garfield]

The WT50 is 120k. The ET is 25k cheaper

 

[garfield]

Why is it that the WT50 with Active 3D is more expensive than the ET5D with Passive 3D? Isn't Passive 3D a later technology?

 

[vakharia]

I don't think 3D technology has got much influence on product pricing.

Here is a quick comparison of the two models from last year.

http://versusio.com/en/panasonic-viera-et5-47-vs-panasonic-viera-wt50-47

Also note that there is a middle model DT50 which you should also include in your comparison.

 

[manzb]

I will opt for 55WT5D if you get it around that price. The PQ is a tad better and also I think it is top of the range from Pana in LED series.

 

[shaiju_o_thomas]

The WT50 is 120k. The ET is 25k cheaper

A new WT50 at that price is good. But it all depends on your requirements. What are your opinions of 2D? Forget which one is latest tech; plasma tech was declared dead a thousand times.

If budget is no constraint then WT50 else ET5D.

I judge displays on 2D only.

Let me check if I can ask for lower price.

 

[garfield]

Going for the WT50. Thanks everyone. Will let you know how it is.

 

[Dirac]

Going for the WT50. Thanks everyone. Will let you know how it is.

Good choice. It always pays to go for a higher end model. And active/passive 3d should never be a game changer.

 

[manzb]

Garfield.. Good choice.. wish you all the best.

Have sent you an PM. Pls reply.

 

[garfield]

Got the WT50. Pretty spectacular TV. Easy to setup. One observation. A lot brighter than my old plasma. Definitely a bit more eyestrain than the plasma. But looks so good. I think SD was pretty comparable on the plasma (50" 1366x768). The HD channels are incredible. Yet to see the 3D. I have a Cirque Du Soleil BluRay I need to try.
Replied, Manzb

 

[shaiju_o_thomas]

Garfield.. Good choice.. wish you all the best.

Have sent you an PM. Pls reply.

Hi...

I was at docd's place yesterday. The ET5D puts up a pretty amazing picture for the price.

Am sure the WT50 will be good too.

 

[garfield]

Thanks Shaiju

I saw the ET5D before buying this one. Bought this one (WT50) without seeing it. It has an excellent picture probably a shade better than the ET5D. I found this very similar to the Samsung 8000 series. Is this a fully backlit while the ET5D is edge lit?

G

 

[shaiju_o_thomas]

Thanks Shaiju

I saw the ET5D before buying this one. Bought this one (WT50) without seeing it. It has an excellent picture probably a shade better than the ET5D. I found this very similar to the Samsung 8000 series. Is this a fully backlit while the ET5D is edge lit?

G

WT50 is also edge lit but with local dimming feature. It's pseudo dimming feature that may or may not improve black levels.

Did you get any 3D glasses with it?

 

[manzb]

Shaiju/ Garfield.. The PQ of WT50D is much better than ET5D. The Panel itself looks so good, and the you can feel the difference if you can see them side by side. But the PQ is not so outstanding for the additional premium they used to ask. But considering that Garfield got it at a price which nothing but steal, I think it's great choice.

Thanks Garfield for the reply.

 

[shaiju_o_thomas]

Shaiju/ Garfield.. The PQ of WT50D is much better than ET5D. The Panel itself looks so good, and the you can feel the difference if you can see them side by side. But the PQ is not so outstanding for the additional premium they used to ask. But considering that Garfield got it at a price which nothing but steal, I think it's great choice.

Thanks Garfield for the reply.

Totally agree. For that price it is indeed a great deal.

 

[Dirac]

So , guys are finally buying panasonic leds and finding value in it. That is great.
Btw the 2013 DT model is a cracker according to reviews.
Enjoy your panasonic leds.:beer:

 

[docd]

Hi...

I was at docd's place yesterday. The ET5D puts up a pretty amazing picture for the price.

Am sure the WT50 will be good too.

I want to thank Shaiju for coming over and helping me tweak the settings. The picture is much better now. Even SD PQ seems better. Blurays are amazing, and DTH HD is quite good.

 

[sm_vlr]

Pls let me know the best price you guys got it, on 55WT50(2012 MODEL) i can get it for 1.17lac.


i was considering 50DT60 till today, available at 1.04lac, till today. (13K Less then WT50)

Pros:
DT is 2013 -with "My home screen"
- Is this "My Home Screen" really a nice feature?? will i miss this if i go with WT50.

Cons:
5 inch lesser then 55WT50.


Will it be worth going for WT50 for the extra 5 inches its offering at 1.17lac from Brandshop bangalore.

Pls give ur suggestions experts.