Panasonic 48 inch 4K ultra HD Smart and 3D. 499euro

spongbob

Down from 1089€ on sale at 759€
*Scanning in at the till at 499€*

Panasonic 48inch ultra HD
4K - Smart TV
3840x2160 resolution.
200mhz motion rate
Built in wifi
Active 3D.

Plenty of stock throughout the country

Argos
http://checkargos.com/product/3845475

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3845475/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome%2Bentertainment%2Band%2Bsat%2Bnav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780832%7CTelevisions%7C14419667.htm

Pink Fairy

Good catch if the price stays put

tinofapples

How does this "scanning at the till" work ? In the market for a tv of this size but was gonna hold off till after Xmas.

Drumpot

Thanks for the heads up but I don't get it? Scanning in at till? is it an error price that you might get or a hidden offer?

The Ayatolla

Great to see these 4K TVs collapsing in price. I'll probably give it another year or two.

gar

Poor reviews of the tv.
Going to pass

BrendanD

Same how does the scanning at the till work ?

eqwjewoiujqorj

This is a Vestel rebadge job, made in Turkey.


Gets bad reviews online as well, eg blur motion.

spongbob

Scanning at till, when you go to the casher desk, she puts it through using the catalog number.. 499 comes up

Or If you pay at the prepay point in store, with your bank card

magentis

eqwjewoiujqorj wrote: »

This is a Vestel rebadge job, made in Turkey.


Gets bad reviews online as well, eg blur motion.

I understand a lot of panasonic tvs are vestel in disguise,awful panels,terrible for sport.

Akrasia

The only tv manufacturers who don't outsource (at least) some of their production to generic third party manufacturers are LG and Samsung

Its definitely a case of buyer beware.

Brand names don't mean much anymore in the TV market. The cheap Beko is probably made on the same production line and uses exactly the same components as a panasonic that costs 200 quid more

burkey2k0

For what it's worth, I've been looking to buy a TV similar to this for the past couple of weeks, and the picture on this model looks amazing.

However, What I've come to realise is that picture quality is very subjective.

It was between this and the Sony Bravia 43w756C (43" - €649) in terms of picture quality, but have been tempted to spend more on the bigger size and 4k resolution.

NIMAN

Sometimes you need to be careful with TVs like this.
Its fine if you are feeding them with good quality 4K content, of which there is little about. It will probably look stunning then.

But the majority of people who buy it in Ireland will be feeding it with SD satellite signal or upscaled RTE stuff on Saorview. It might look a bit ropey with this sort of stuff so beware.

There are some people who are clueless when it comes to buying TVs, they will buy a 4K TV and expect TV3 broadcasts to look amazing. Then moan when they don't.

keano25

I've an LG smart 3d TV. Unbelievable picture. Panasonic can be very hit and miss.

Invincible

Code available for Golden Island, valid until 9 tonight. PM if required.

Leslie91

I was looking at this one;

http://www.currys.ie/Product/samsung-ue43ju6000-smart-ultra-hd-4k-43-led-tv/334623/397.0.3?OpenMenu=true

Anybody got any opinion on it. Would be pumping UPC into it.

Michelle_b

Just went into Waterford to get its scanning at till as 729....

littlevillage

Leslie91 wrote: »

I was looking at this one;

http://www.currys.ie/Product/samsung-ue43ju6000-smart-ultra-hd-4k-43-led-tv/334623/397.0.3?OpenMenu=true

Anybody got any opinion on it. Would be pumping UPC into it.

The part numbers do not seem to be exactly the same but the Pro description looks the same. Big difference in the price.

http://euronics.ie/product/new-samsung-43-smart-tv-with-built-in-wi-fi-ue43j5500/

Leslie91

littlevillage wrote: »

The part numbers do not seem to be exactly the same but the Pro description looks the same. Big difference in the price.

http://euronics.ie/product/new-samsung-43-smart-tv-with-built-in-wi-fi-ue43j5500/

Tx but mine one appears to be a 4K telly, the euronics does not appear to be?

duridian

littlevillage wrote: »

The part numbers do not seem to be exactly the same but the Pro description looks the same. Big difference in the price.

http://euronics.ie/product/new-samsung-43-smart-tv-with-built-in-wi-fi-ue43j5500/

The one in the Currys link is UltraHD, whereas the one in Euronics is only FullHD

Curb Your Enthusiasm

littlevillage wrote: »

The part numbers do not seem to be exactly the same but the Pro description looks the same. Big difference in the price.

http://euronics.ie/product/new-samsung-43-smart-tv-with-built-in-wi-fi-ue43j5500/

Completely different TV. :rolleyes:

_Tombstone_

Leslie91 wrote: »

Tx but mine one appears to be a 4K telly, the euronics does not appear to be?

43inch 4k is pointless. It's to small. You need to go 55inch to have any benefit and even at that you have to sit nearly on the TV - not more than 3.6ft away or again it's pointless...and that distance is if you have half decent eyesight.

Leslie91

_Tombstone_ wrote: »

43inch 4k is pointless. It's to small. You need to go 55inch to have any benefit and even at that you have to sit nearly on the TV - not more than 3.6ft away or again it's pointless...and that distance is if you have half decent eyesight.

Really? or are you taking the you know what?

cletus

http://referencehometheater.com/2013/commentary/4k-calculator/

Its all true

styron

http://carltonbale.com/does-4k-resolution-matter/

TerrorFirmer

Also, a crap 4K TV is pointless in any case - which this one is, really, Vestel are cheap TV's and not good quality. At €499 it would be good value for what it is alright, no denying it, but it was supposedly originally over 1k?

Most people are better off buying a decent 1080P screen anyway - what do most people intend watching on their 4K tv's? I'd say the demo's in-store in places like Curry's convinces a lot of people that that's what they'd be seeing in their living rooms watching Sky/UPC.

Leslie91

Jaysus thanks lads... so I'll forget 4K for now as we would always be about 10 feet from the telly.

And 43" is plenty big enough it is a small enough TV room.

spongbob

Michelle_b wrote: »

Just went into Waterford to get its scanning at till as 729....

I have a photo shot on my phone I took yesterday showing the 499 price. Just trying to figure out how to upload it here , it's on my phone

_Tombstone_

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Also, a crap 4K TV is pointless in any case - which this one is, really, Vestel are cheap TV's and not good quality. At €499 it would be good value for what it is alright, no denying it, but it was supposedly originally over 1k?

Is that Sammy a Vestrel? They are making so many now they are near unavoidable, look for a native 100Hz refresh rate that's backlit (not edgelit) anyway, I think you have to double up for 4k so native 200Hz for them. Low response time...like 12 or under be grand.

Look at that 800 PQI bull on that samsung, I had to google that, it's replacing their CMR Rating (clear motion rate), it goes all the way up to 2400 PQI...I'd avoid them just for pulling that crap. Seriously.

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Most people are better off buying a decent 1080P screen anyway - what do most people intend watching on their 4K tv's? I'd say the demo's in-store in places like Curry's convinces a lot of people that that's what they'd be seeing in their living rooms watching Sky/UPC.

Even the Tablets in Currys are running on a special Demo Mode, sneaky feckers.

_Tombstone_

Leslie91 wrote: »

Jaysus thanks lads... so I'll forget 4K for now as we would always be about 10 feet from the telly.

And 43" is plenty big enough it is a small enough TV room.

never thanked my post feck sake:P

http://www.rtings.com/tv/learn

Good Site, fairly new they're still working at it.


Though you can know to much and read to many reviews and end up never be able to buy anything cuz their will always be something wrong and then you'll get pure few up looking/reading and pull the trigger on some POS just to get it over with.:o

_Tombstone_

spongbob wrote: »

I have a photo shot on my phone I took yesterday showing the 499 price. Just trying to figure out how to upload it here , it's on my phone

Aw we believe ya, don't be wasting your time. It happened with something else on here last wk or that.

Invincible

spongbob wrote: »

I have a photo shot on my phone I took yesterday showing the 499 price. Just trying to figure out how to upload it here , it's on my phone

If you really want to, or for next time, create post, then click "Attach files", it should be in documents folder, probably in gallery.

spongbob

Invincible wrote: »

If you really want to, or for next time, create post, then click "Attach files", it should be in documents folder, probably in gallery.

I'm not getting that option on my Sammy s5

Michelle_b

spongbob wrote: »

I have a photo shot on my phone I took yesterday showing the 499 price. Just trying to figure out how to upload it here , it's on my phone

Hi got it in Limerick store today. Thank you!

spongbob

Well done, enjoy it.. did you get it for the 499 price tag yes?

Michelle_b wrote: »

Hi got it in Limerick store today. Thank you!

ninty

Michelle_b wrote: »

Just went into Waterford to get its scanning at till as 729....

Same for me

spongbob

spongbob wrote: »

Well done, enjoy it.. did you get it for the 499 price tag yes?

I just managed to upload the photo for ya now...

spongbob

spongbob wrote: »

Well done, enjoy it.. did you get it for the 499 price tag yes?[/quo in store

In store photo

Michelle_b

spongbob wrote: »

I just managed to upload the photo for ya now...

Thanks so much. Yeah I got it 499. So appreciate it. In Waterford they are still showing at 759 at till so delighted. Limerick Childers road store in case anyone else is looking. Thanks again

James Delaney

NIMAN wrote: »

Sometimes you need to be careful with TVs like this.
Its fine if you are feeding them with good quality 4K content, of which there is little about. It will probably look stunning then.

But the majority of people who buy it in Ireland will be feeding it with SD satellite signal or upscaled RTE stuff on Saorview. It might look a bit ropey with this sort of stuff so beware.

There are some people who are clueless when it comes to buying TVs, they will buy a 4K TV and expect TV3 broadcasts to look amazing. Then moan when they don't.

4K is only useful in a cinema type environment - f all use in a home - waste of €€€.

NIMAN

James Delaney wrote: »

4K is only yseful in a cinema type environment - f all use in a home - waste of €€€.

But people will believe what the marketing men tell them.

They promised us full HD and delivered a watered down version. Same will happen with 4K.

If they actually did HD properly, and gave us all our TV channels in 1080p, everyone would be delighted with the quality and there would be no need for 4K, then again I suppose thats not what they want, that doesnt sell more TVs does it?

gomamochi1

keano25 wrote: »

I've an LG smart 3d TV. Unbelievable picture. Panasonic can be very hit and miss.

Any links please?

James Delaney

NIMAN wrote: »

But people will believe what the marketing men tell them.

They promised us full HD and delivered a watered down version. Same will happen with 4K.

If they actually did HD properly, and gave us all our TV channels in 1080p, everyone would be delighted with the quality and there would be no need for 4K, then again I suppose thats not what they want, that doesnt sell more TVs does it?

Agree - but its up to the indivudual to check themselves. I would always check several expert reviews on the nrw 'bells & whistles" offered on tv's.

Its the same with Curved Screens - they look great or Different - but are they practical - Why pay more if theres no advantage.

James Delaney

keano25 wrote: »

I've an LG smart 3d TV. Unbelievable picture. Panasonic can be very hit and miss.

What Model is it ?

Is the 3D any good ?

Riesen_Meal

James Delaney wrote: »

What Model is it ?

Is the 3D any good ?

Got one of these recently, fantastic picture when the settings are calibrated :

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/ue40h6400-201405023756.htm

Got it off Adverts for around 420 I think during the summer....

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Fieldog wrote: »

Got one of these recently, fantastic picture when the settings are calibrated :

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/ue40h6400-201405023756.htm

Got it off Adverts for around 420 I think during the summer....

Own the 48 inch of this. 573euro delivered brand new about two months ago. Excellent TV.

James Delaney

Techmaster wrote: »

Own the 48 inch of this. 573euro delivered brand new about two months ago. Excellent TV.

Sounds like an ok price - where did u buy ?

_Tombstone_

Techmaster wrote: »

Own the 48 inch of this. 573euro delivered brand new about two months ago. Excellent TV.

50Hz?

James Delaney

Techmaster wrote: »

Own the 48 inch of this. 573euro delivered brand new about two months ago. Excellent TV.

Yeah was goin to buy from Amazon or RicherSounds & have tv delivered with Dpd Wizard.

What company did u use for delivery ?
And was service good ?

Also, how does Warranty work with Amazon if repair is needed in Ireland - are u covered ?

Thks.

James Delaney

James Delaney wrote: »

4K is only useful in a cinema type environment - f all use in a home - waste of €€€.

The people who like to think they know it all were saying the same thing when HD was coming out and even on a laptop screen HD is extremely noticeable never mind a mid-sized tv.

I've seen one or two things in 4K on a tv and it's looked very impressive.

James Delaney

Otto Ashy Searcher wrote: »

The people who like to think they know it all were saying the same thing when HD was coming out and even on a laptop screen HD is extremely noticeable never mind a mid-sized tv.

I've seen one or two things in 4K on a tv and it's looked very impressive.

What Size was the TV ?

I read a review where 4K is only noticeable on 65"+