New 42 plasma from pixmania.

atro1

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/183260/art/hitachi/42pd6600-plasma-screen.html?tag=mail_uk_uk_2007-02-16_14327&srcid=3690

Any write ups or thoughts please.

Geoggy

about 99 pages of reading for you here

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239394&page=98&highlight=42pd6600

seems this set has some issues.

also i wouldnt touch pixmania with a bargepole.

loads of stuff on the net about their awful CS

carl_east

Decent write ups here:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/review/2006/05/11/Hitachi-42PD6600-42in-Plasma-TV/p1

http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-bin/displayreview.php?reviewid=6695

Just don't expect it to perform as well as the more expensive screens that are also now heavily reduced. The Panasonic TH42PX60 is a prime example. I have this screen and can't imagine ever needing any better. It is simply superb. I got it on an insurance job claim when it was still £1600. Using the 5% discount code, free delivery discount code and quidco you can now get it for about £920.

Fair enough though. the Hitachi is £300 cheaper.

A bargain.

Geoggy

carl_east wrote:

The Panasonic TH42PX60 is a prime example. I have this screen and can't imagine ever needing any better. It is simply superb. I got it on an insurance job claim when it was still £1600. Using the 5% discount code, free delivery discount code and quidco you can now get it for about £920.

where from ?

PAUL7331

carl_east wrote:

Decent write ups here:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/review/2006/05/11/Hitachi-42PD6600-42in-Plasma-TV/p1

http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-bin/displayreview.php?reviewid=6695

Just don't expect it to perform as well as the more expensive screens that are also now heavily reduced. The Panasonic TH42PX60 is a prime example. I have this screen and can't imagine ever needing any better. It is simply superb. I got it on an insurance job claim when it was still £1600. Using the 5% discount code, free delivery discount code and quidco you can now get it for about £920.

Fair enough though. the Hitachi is £300 cheaper.


A bargain.

Is that also the same as the TH37PX60B mate??

Im thinking about that one! is the quality good on standard def broadcasts like normal NTL etc?

ayeshasi

is lcd better than plasma?

Troubleatmill_2

ayeshasi wrote:

is lcd better than plasma?

At the risk of starting a "my technology is better than your technology war..."


LCD's are much lighter
Plasmas are heavy



If you compare a top quality plasma and LCD side by side - right now - the plasma wins hands down. Give it 2-3 years and the reverse may be true.

Plasmas can adjust their colour quicker than LCD ( although ask me in 5 years time.... plasmas will probably not be in existance in new production ).


It's like buying a PC - there is never a good time to buy one.... there is always a better model available 3 months later.....


All I would suggest is..

1/ Before you buy - see it yourself
2/ Before you buy visit Richer Sounds ( almost Internet prices - but if anything goes pear shaped you can walk back in and return it. )
Excellent customer service - I had a fault within 10 days of my plasma being delivered. It was replaced same day. :-)
3/ Buy a quality brand... Hitachi, Panasonic etc etc avoid wierd brands you have never heard from.

4/ Make sure the set is "HD READY" - any other phrase is pants.. you will need this to be future proof.

5/ You want as many inputs as possible, HDMI, component, Scart etc
More is better - but HDMI will be essential.


Good luck
Troubleatmill