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  • 04-02-2009 4:41pm
    #1
    Rew
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    Ive been looking at buying a couple of TV's online/up north and it looks like availabilty is dropping rappidly on the leading brands/models. Panasonic, Sony and Samsung seem to be clared out in most places.

    There is alot of talk as well that with the new product lines there bringing out the prices are going to go up significantly. All thse cheap TV's noth of the border could be at an end...


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  • #2
    big_moe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭big_moe


    the new ranges from sony & panasonic (not sure about the others) will be announced in late feb and then will hopefully be in stores by the end of march.

    and yes, sterling prices are going up to compensate for the currency difference. Denon were one of the first and on the 1st Feb put their prices up by an average of 27%

    adam


  • #3
    BlackWizard
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    Im thinking of buying a new TV up the North too.

    Should I wait until the new models come out?


  • #4
    Rew
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    big_moe wrote: »
    the new ranges from sony & panasonic (not sure about the others) will be announced in late feb and then will hopefully be in stores by the end of march.

    A few vague Sony deatils from the JP site and the Panny range has been detailed in press releases etc but no pics (that i have seen)
    BlackWizard wrote: »
    Im thinking of buying a new TV up the North too.

    Should I wait until the new models come out?

    Your guess is as good as mine. Its likly that TV's are going to go up in price, how much is anyones guess but 1/3 seems to be likly. Are the new ones going to be even more amazing and worht the extra cash? Dont know.


  • #5
    JoeA3
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    Sony TV's are certainly in short supply, the W-series (4000,4500) in particular. I tried to get one in the north but ended up paying a bit more to get it locally.

    I believe Sony are launching the next generation W-series models soon (W5000, W5500), which is incredible really considering the current ones are still very new, but this is probably one of the reasons for the current stock shortages.


  • #6
    Zonda999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    big_moe wrote: »
    and yes, sterling prices are going up to compensate for the currency difference.

    And rightly so. I'm not into that whole patriotism lark but i think its only fair that UK retailers pay the same for tellys as Irish retailers do, and if Irish suppliers charge Irish retailers more, Irish retailers should be able to buy their stock from UK suppliers. Then, Irish retailers should be able to charge the same as UK retailers, if only a little bit more, not the hundred's more we are being charged at present

    As for the shortage of sony tvs, i heard they are closing or restructuring some of their factories or something like that.


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  • #7
    big_moe
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    Zonda999 wrote: »
    And rightly so. I'm not into that whole patriotism lark but i think its only fair that UK retailers pay the same for tellys as Irish retailers do, and if Irish suppliers charge Irish retailers more, Irish retailers should be able to buy their stock from UK suppliers. Then, Irish retailers should be able to charge the same as UK retailers, if only a little bit more, not the hundred's more we are being charged at present

    Thank you!

    You're the first person I've come across on Boards that actually understands this properly. Everybody else says "Irish retailers are profiteering b**tards, I'm going up North".

    Sony are down 95% in gross profit because of the currency fluctuations (from Yen) and that's why the manufacturers are putting prices up.

    As regards new models, as I said some of them will be available in mid-late March. As a rough guide, most of what was launched at CES will make it over here with the exception of a few specs (Like VieraCAST VOD on Panasonic's) When I get the specs & model numbers of the new gear (end of Feb), I'll post it up like I have for the last few years.

    Adam


  • #8
    Rew
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    JoeA3 wrote: »
    Sony TV's are certainly in short supply, the W-series (4000,4500) in particular. I tried to get one in the north but ended up paying a bit more to get it locally.

    Was it much more? Id be happy to pay a little more to keep the biz local but not €600 more!!

    I went to a retailer locally and asked them to quote for a €5000+ deal and they haven't rang me like they said they would and they haven't returned my call reminding them to ring me!! Anyone would think we were back in the days of the Celtic Tiger.


  • #9
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    http://whathifi.com/News/Panasonics-2009-TV-line-up-in-full/
    Panasonic's 2009 TV line-up in full
    YESTERDAY

    Panasonic Viera Z1Our Forums have been buzzing with questions about Panasonic's new Viera plasma and LCD TV range for 2009, first revealed in our CES show report.

    Now we can bring you a full rundown of the entire 2009 TV range for the US market, although we're still waiting for confirmation of UK prices and release dates.

    We're booked on Panasonic's European press launch on February 24th, so more UK-specific details should emerge then.

    There are five plasma ranges this year: the flagship Z1, followed by V10, G10, S1 and X1 (X10 in the UK). The LCD models ranges are the G1, S1 and X1.

    Wireless HD on flagship Z1
    As previously reported, the Z1 models have a 1in deep panel and wireless HD connectivity, and are expected to be available in 46, 50 and 54in sizes from around April.

    The V10s have a 2in deep panel, Viera Cast and THX certification, while the G10s are, like the others, Full HD designs and have 'Infinite Black' panels with a claimed contrast ratio of 40,000:1.

    Further down the range, the S1 plasmas are the first to feature Panasonic's new NEO PDP design and come in a range of sizes from 65-42in. Finally, the X1 plasmas are 720p HD-ready designs, but not Full HD 1080p.

    In the LCD range, the G1 is the flagship with a Full HD, 1080p 37in model and an HD-ready (720p) 32in. Next is the S1, available Stateside from March, in both 32 and 37in versions. And finally comes the HD-ready X1 series, in 19, 26, 32 and 37in screen sizes.

    UK models and prices
    So far, information on the UK-specific models is thin on the ground, but it seems that prices have been given to dealers for the following plasma models (now apparently called TX-, not TH- as in 2008):

    TX-P37X10 (37in, £699)

    TX-P42X10 (42in, £799)

    TX-P50X10 (50in, £999)

    To give you a taste of what else is in the pipeline, here's a blow-by-blow list of the 2009 US range based on the details gleaned from CES. We'll update as soon as we get UK-specific details:



    TC-P54Z1/TC-P50Z1/TC-P46Z1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Wireless HD connectivity; thin 1in Design Panel and Tuner Box configuration; VIERA CAST; THX Certified Display; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs, Swivel Base
    Summer, 2009

    TC-P65V10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Digital Cinema Color; THX Certified Display; VIERA CAST; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1Infinite Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-P58V10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Digital Cinema Color; THX(r) Certified Display; VIERA CAST(tm); VIERA Image Viewer(tm) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(tm); 600 Hz Sub-field drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-P54V10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Digital Cinema Color; THX Certified Display; VIERA CAST; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    June, 2009

    TC-P50V10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Digital Cinema Color; THX Certified Display; VIERA CAST; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1 Dynamic 1,000,000:1/Infinite Black Panel, 2" Design with Single-Sheet-of-Glass, Swivel Base.
    June, 2009

    TC-P54G10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; VIERA CAST; Viera Link; THX Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-P50G10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; VIERA CAST; Viera Link(tm); THX Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P46G10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; VIERA CAST; Viera Link; THX Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewerwith AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P42G10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; VIERA CAST; Viera Link; THXCertified Display; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P65S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution;; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-P58S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-P54S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution,; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-P50S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P46S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P42S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P50X1
    720p Resolution; Over 900 Lines of Moving Resolution, 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; AR Filter; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    February, 2009

    TC-P42X1
    720p Resolution; Over 900 Lines of Moving Resolution, 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; AR Filter; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    February, 2009

    TC-54PS14
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link;

    TC-50PS14
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link;

    TC-42PS14
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link;

    TC-50PX14
    720p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; Contrast Ratio Native 15,000:1/Infinite Black Panel

    TC-42PX14
    720p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; Contrast Ratio Native 15,000:1/Infinite Black Panel

    TC-L37G1
    1080p Resolution; 120Hz Motion Picture Pro3, VIERA Image Viewer(; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 20,000:1; IPS Alpha Panel with 178¯ viewing angle; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Swivel Base; Narrow Bezel Design, Fine Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-L32G1
    1080p Resolution; 120Hz Motion Picture Pro3, VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 20,000:1; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Swivel Base; Narrow Bezel Design, Fine Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-L37S1
    1080p Resolution; Motion Focus technology; Intelligent Scene Controller, VIERA Image Viewer(tm); VIERA Link(tm);Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 ; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC Input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-L32S1
    1080p Resolution; Motion Focus technology; Intelligent Scene Controller, VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link;Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 ; IPS Alpha Panel with 178¯ viewing angle; PC Input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-L37X1
    720p Resolution; Ipod Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link(tm); Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-L32X1
    720p Resolution; Ipod Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-L26X1
    720p Resolution; Ipod Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 2 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-L19X1
    720p Resolution; Ipod Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; PC input; Game Mode; 2 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-32LX14
    720p Resolution; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 10,000:1; Fine Black Panel

    TC-26LX14
    720p Resolution, VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link(; Contrast Ratio 10,000:1; , Fine Black Panel


    PLEASE NOTE: Model names and release dates may vary for the UK market.


    Nothing there of any major interest to me I have to say, Id be happy with a PZ85B if they could be got!


  • #10
    Zonda999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    Rew wrote: »
    http://whathifi.com/News/Panasonics-2009-TV-line-up-in-full/
    Panasonic's 2009 TV line-up in full
    YESTERDAY

    Panasonic Viera Z1Our Forums have been buzzing with questions about Panasonic's new Viera plasma and LCD TV range for 2009, first revealed in our CES show report.

    Now we can bring you a full rundown of the entire 2009 TV range for the US market, although we're still waiting for confirmation of UK prices and release dates.

    We're booked on Panasonic's European press launch on February 24th, so more UK-specific details should emerge then.

    There are five plasma ranges this year: the flagship Z1, followed by V10, G10, S1 and X1 (X10 in the UK). The LCD models ranges are the G1, S1 and X1.

    Wireless HD on flagship Z1
    As previously reported, the Z1 models have a 1in deep panel and wireless HD connectivity, and are expected to be available in 46, 50 and 54in sizes from around April.

    The V10s have a 2in deep panel, Viera Cast and THX certification, while the G10s are, like the others, Full HD designs and have 'Infinite Black' panels with a claimed contrast ratio of 40,000:1.

    Further down the range, the S1 plasmas are the first to feature Panasonic's new NEO PDP design and come in a range of sizes from 65-42in. Finally, the X1 plasmas are 720p HD-ready designs, but not Full HD 1080p.

    In the LCD range, the G1 is the flagship with a Full HD, 1080p 37in model and an HD-ready (720p) 32in. Next is the S1, available Stateside from March, in both 32 and 37in versions. And finally comes the HD-ready X1 series, in 19, 26, 32 and 37in screen sizes.

    UK models and prices
    So far, information on the UK-specific models is thin on the ground, but it seems that prices have been given to dealers for the following plasma models (now apparently called TX-, not TH- as in 2008):

    TX-P37X10 (37in, £699)

    TX-P42X10 (42in, £799)

    TX-P50X10 (50in, £999)

    To give you a taste of what else is in the pipeline, here's a blow-by-blow list of the 2009 US range based on the details gleaned from CES. We'll update as soon as we get UK-specific details:



    TC-P54Z1/TC-P50Z1/TC-P46Z1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Wireless HD connectivity; thin 1in Design Panel and Tuner Box configuration; VIERA CAST; THX Certified Display; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs, Swivel Base
    Summer, 2009

    TC-P65V10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Digital Cinema Color; THX Certified Display; VIERA CAST; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1Infinite Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-P58V10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Digital Cinema Color; THX(r) Certified Display; VIERA CAST(tm); VIERA Image Viewer(tm) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(tm); 600 Hz Sub-field drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-P54V10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Digital Cinema Color; THX Certified Display; VIERA CAST; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    June, 2009

    TC-P50V10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Digital Cinema Color; THX Certified Display; VIERA CAST; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1 Dynamic 1,000,000:1/Infinite Black Panel, 2" Design with Single-Sheet-of-Glass, Swivel Base.
    June, 2009

    TC-P54G10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; VIERA CAST; Viera Link; THX Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-P50G10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; VIERA CAST; Viera Link(tm); THX Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P46G10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; VIERA CAST; Viera Link; THX Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewerwith AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P42G10
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; VIERA CAST; Viera Link; THXCertified Display; VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P65S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution;; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-P58S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-P54S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution,; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-P50S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P46S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P42S1
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/ Infinite Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-P50X1
    720p Resolution; Over 900 Lines of Moving Resolution, 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; AR Filter; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    February, 2009

    TC-P42X1
    720p Resolution; Over 900 Lines of Moving Resolution, 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; AR Filter; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
    February, 2009

    TC-54PS14
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link;

    TC-50PS14
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link;

    TC-42PS14
    Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link;

    TC-50PX14
    720p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; Contrast Ratio Native 15,000:1/Infinite Black Panel

    TC-42PX14
    720p Resolution; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; Contrast Ratio Native 15,000:1/Infinite Black Panel

    TC-L37G1
    1080p Resolution; 120Hz Motion Picture Pro3, VIERA Image Viewer(; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 20,000:1; IPS Alpha Panel with 178¯ viewing angle; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Swivel Base; Narrow Bezel Design, Fine Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-L32G1
    1080p Resolution; 120Hz Motion Picture Pro3, VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 20,000:1; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Swivel Base; Narrow Bezel Design, Fine Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-L37S1
    1080p Resolution; Motion Focus technology; Intelligent Scene Controller, VIERA Image Viewer(tm); VIERA Link(tm);Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 ; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC Input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-L32S1
    1080p Resolution; Motion Focus technology; Intelligent Scene Controller, VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link;Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 ; IPS Alpha Panel with 178¯ viewing angle; PC Input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-L37X1
    720p Resolution; Ipod Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link(tm); Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-L32X1
    720p Resolution; Ipod Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    March, 2009

    TC-L26X1
    720p Resolution; Ipod Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 2 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    May, 2009

    TC-L19X1
    720p Resolution; Ipod Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; PC input; Game Mode; 2 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel
    August, 2009

    TC-32LX14
    720p Resolution; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link; Contrast Ratio 10,000:1; Fine Black Panel

    TC-26LX14
    720p Resolution, VIERA Image Viewer; VIERA Link(; Contrast Ratio 10,000:1; , Fine Black Panel


    PLEASE NOTE: Model names and release dates may vary for the UK market.

    Nothing there of any major interest to me I have to say, Id be happy with a PZ85B if they could be got!

    Some of those do sound impressive, i have to say. I'd love to see the blacks on one of the plasma's with the claimed 40000:1 native contrast

    How wonderfully ironic on the day panasonic announce 15000 job losses


  • #11
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,470 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Rew wrote: »
    Was it much more? Id be happy to pay a little more to keep the biz local but not €600 more!!

    I went to a retailer locally and asked them to quote for a €5000+ deal and they haven't rang me like they said they would and they haven't returned my call reminding them to ring me!! Anyone would think we were back in the days of the Celtic Tiger.

    I got the Sony 40W4500 for €1499, with a Sony Blu-ray player and 5 year sony warranty. The same TV and blueray combination would have cost me about €1300 in Richersounds (+/- a few quid depending on ex. rate!), without a 5 year warranty. Add in RS's 5 year warranty, and you're nearly at €1400 or so. So yeah, it cost a little more to go local of course, but I have it in my living room today, not waiting for it to come into stock!

    That said, I've since gone to RS for a Pioneer AVR and to a UK online store for a Jamo Speaker package, saving literally hundreds overall in the process. There's definitely huge savings to be made in the more specialist stuff, such as amps and speakers.


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    jmal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭jmal


    As to the price increase for TV's, the same is happening at the moment across the projector market.

    I have seen dealer pricing on a number of projector ranges increase by up to 40% over the last 2-3 weeks on brands such as Optoma, BenQ, NEC, Infocus and all the rest are to follow shortly.

    An example is a €300 projector increasing to €380 trade directly from the manufactures. We have been warned that this was coming, back in Q4 2008, but never expected increases like this.

    This should also make for a level playing field for Irish retailers against the UK... And as Moe & Zonda said... ABOUT TIME TOO!!!:D


  • #13
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    I think there's more to it then exchange rates. Its being done to death by consumer orgs and biz orgs at the min but you cann't expain away 40-50% differences with exchange rate and VAT etc. I keep a close eye on the bigger shops (DID, Power City Currys, H.Norman, Sony Centre etc) and they have massive diferences between them. Also I feel that the Irish retailers haven't had the balls to push back on the wholesalers and manufacturers untill now when its really hurting them.

    There are big price increses coming though in the UK but is it not likely that there will be an increase here as well?


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