I bought a 50UT50D model in Nov 2012. In July 2013, a vertical line began to glow continuously. Panasonic now says this cannot be repaired and so offering a replacement. And as with RPM, offering the low end LED (50ET60D) saying plasma is outdated and also out of stock. I have offcourse refused this and awating further developments. So, buyers in general of the Panasonic plasma, be ware. Even though there is the 3 years warranty, if any issue develops, they cannot repair and they are offering only the lowest end models of the LED as replacement.
The 2013 Plasma Discussion Thread!
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I bought a 50UT50D model in Nov 2012. In July 2013, a vertical line began to glow continuously. Panasonic now says this cannot be repaired and so offering a replacement. And as with RPM, offering the low end LED (50ET60D) saying plasma is outdated and also out of stock. I have offcourse refused this and awating further developments. So, buyers in general of the Panasonic plasma, be ware. Even though there is the 3 years warranty, if any issue develops, they cannot repair and they are offering only the lowest end models of the LED as replacement.
illusion_heart
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Mate, you can always get full refund of your invoice value if withinn warranty period....nothing to lose in 3 years in case of panasonic...anyways there are not many Plasma's available in the market...I got full refund for my 50VT20 from panasonic...it did take some time ...but i goth my money back.
Thanks a lot, for you post. It gives Confidence on Panasonic 3 year warranty.
Others, pls get some solid suggestions / steps to proceed further. Don't get blocked yourself just with Store executive words.
Yes, I can always take my money back. I can also bargain and see what I can get. While I deal with this issue with them, just wanted other forum members to be aware. Pana plasmas are the best stuff available but their service levels are degrading which is the key.
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thats the reason, i say, all brands are the same, sony fails so does Panny and Sammy. Just buy what suits your budget and your experience clearly shows extended warranty would not be of much help if they push you towards lcd as replacement.
zouresh
New Member
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1.Go to YouTube
2.Type the song name or any video name in the search bar of youtube...
and click the search button
3.The video is played on youtube....
4.Copy the link on the address bar by selecting the link and by pressing
control C....
5.Go to KeepVid: Download and save any video from Youtube, Dailymotion, Metacafe, iFilm and more!
6.Paste the link in keepvid.com (control V) and click the Download button
7.The MP4 video links are displayed in different resolutions(480p,720p,1080p)
8.Now click the resolution which is supported by your HDTV to download the video.
9.Copy all your videos to a pendrive and use it on your tv or bluray player....
10.Enjoy....
2 months and they are yet to offer a refund. and will they compensate me for the time i have wasted on calls with them? i suppose not. refund is an easy way out for them and onset of a new tv hunting quest for me.
Re: The 2013 Plasma Discussion Thread! [Updated with Information]
Hi
Panasonic Sales Manager Mumbai informs that the demand indent is so low for plasma vs other models that they cannot say when stock will reach and how much to be allocated to each city.
For example TH 60S60D (not ST60) is already sold out.
Dealers who don't have stock will play dirty and offer you a price knowing they have no stock. Ask them to commit and they will back out.
For those interested 2 PCs available at Panasonic brand shop at Ghatkopar and 2 at Mulund shop.
Hi
Panasonic Sales Manager Mumbai informs that the demand indent is so low for plasma vs other models that they cannot say when stock will reach and how much to be allocated to each city.
For example TH 60S60D (not ST60) is already sold out.
Dealers who don't have stock will play dirty and offer you a price knowing they have no stock. Ask them to commit and they will back out.
For those interested 2 PCs available at Panasonic brand shop at Ghatkopar and 2 at Mulund shop.
As such there is no offer from Panasonic for Plasmas.
Even the salesman from brandshop agreed they are highlighting the existing 3 yr waranty through the diwali adv
just4kix
Well-Known Member
As much as we love plasma, we must accept that plasma is dead. For India at least. The only options are from Samsung at the moment and there too we don't get to see the best models ready in stock. Another issue with Samsung plasma is that they do not have the 50-51" model for the F8500. The 64" model is too big or too costly for most buyers.
Technology changes fast but quality remains. Just like the valve amplifiers which are pricey vintage, plasma will also find its premium niche.
Even LED will be passe with the acceptance of OLED organic light-emitting diode TV's.
LED TVs rely on LED backlights shining behind an LCD panel. Even with advanced dimming technology LED TVs struggle to produce dark blacks. They suffer from light bleeding out from the edges.If an OLED pixel isnt getting electricity, it doesnt produce any light and is, therefore, totally black.
Even LED will be passe with the acceptance of OLED organic light-emitting diode TV's.
LED TVs rely on LED backlights shining behind an LCD panel. Even with advanced dimming technology LED TVs struggle to produce dark blacks. They suffer from light bleeding out from the edges.If an OLED pixel isnt getting electricity, it doesnt produce any light and is, therefore, totally black.
Original story from March:
Nikkei: Panasonic may end plasma HDTV production soon
Denial from April:
Panasonic buries rumors of plasma TV's death
New story from today (quoted above):
Panasonic reportedly ending plasma TV production by end of March 2014
My two cents...
Even if its available for limited time, warranty will be an issue rt?:sad:
I wonder why some media outlets are in a hurry to kill Panasonic's Plasma business?? I guess their reporters must be plasma haters
Panasonic has denied the latest wave of news that they are exiting the Plasma business in 2014, Panasonic India has also confirmed that they will continue to sell select models as they see demand in the market.
The truth is that the guys at Panasonic have not made any decision about their Plasma business, they have adopted a wait and watch approach. People at Panasonic have been hinting that development for Panasonic's 2014 Plasma TVs is on and they should be unveiled at CES 2014.
Since I'll be at CES in January, I'll keep an eye out for new models being unveiled.
Also, of all the 4K displays announced, none seem to be plasmas. The technology might have run its course.
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