Mondie,

If anything that Sony offers cathces your eye, drop me a line. You'll be looking at about 30% of rrp.

Grant

Thanks for the offer Grant, PM on the way

Mondie, I may be able to help you get the latest top of the range Panasonic, that just came out. I think it retails for $8k, you would be looking at $5k.

Same Boat as JB here, I can get Panasonic gear for between 50 and 70% or RRP anytime....

Completely Legit with Warranty Receipt in your name etc...For those wondering out there

Lumpy

Oops, meant to be as a PM

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Thanks for all the responses, where do l start 

Zeke, great to hear from you. Its been a while. Are you coming to Melbourne in a couple of weeks for the HiFi Show (for want of a better description)?  The Pioneer does get good wraps, seems to be the one brand l havent been able to suss out locally. l hope there maybe some bargains at the show, but l am probably just dreaming there. l have seen some Sony, Yamaha and Hitachi screens and to me the LG is pretty good compared to them. The LG l am looking about has been around for only 6 weeks and is reputed to be a big improvement over the model it replaced. Will check into Pioneer as l know how well you would have researched before taking the plunge 

LCD is not for me, screens are too small for the money. CRT, RPTV etc all too big. We want slim and unobtrusive hence Plasma offers the best compromise on screen size vs quality vs size.

For all the other advice, its appreciated. LG seems to draw polarised responses from people for some reason. l am under no illusions that the LG plasma l am looking at is midrange and that's about all l am looking for.

JB, well what can l say, PM sent 

Cheers

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Agree Simon, lcd are over priced for screen size and actual picture quality with fast moving action scenes they are still not that good at all, sluggish as others have suggested, response time is the problem. Even though they have low power consumption and long life I still dont like em on anything other than a PC. Zeke shares my thought exactly, have viewed the latest Pioneer a number of times on HD TV and dvd and its quite stunning and the Pana equivalant is very good also. Seem to be I'm a sucker for good brand name and have had nothing but great service and minimal probs from brand name products, cannot comment on LG as have only ever stuck with Pioneer and Panasonic type brands. When released a few months ago the Pioneer was retailing for around $10k now they can be had for $8k, Id be pumping some big Melb retailer for $7.5k cash, or get them to throw in a HD box or dvd recorder, you never know, unless someone here can do better, which would be great, I'll be at the show, might see you there.

Cheers Rob

Mondie, I may be able to help you get the latest top of the range Panasonic, that just came out. I think it retails for $8k, you would be looking at $5k.

Same Boat as JB here, I can get Panasonic gear for between 50 and 70% or RRP anytime....

Completely Legit with Warranty Receipt in your name etc...For those wondering out there

Lumpy

Lumpy, you cant make a post like that without details. DETAILS MAN

Rob, we will be going to the show Thursday , let us know if that's the day you will be attending

Cheers

I am looking for a 42" Plasma, preferbaly HD but will do with SD as I dont want to spend over $4500, preferably less.

Any suggestions?

flukeyluke,I was in JB hifi yesterday and they seemed to have a fair few plasma's around your price on special at the moment..

flukeyluke,I was in JB hifi yesterday and they seemed to have a fair few plasma's around your price on special at the moment..

Thanks. They are always worth a visit.

There is one DLP that has piqued my interest, the Loewe Articos 55". Its available now for $5500 down from $16k a year ago. Some even prefer it to Plasma, sounds intriguing and the screen size is HUGE. May have to check it out also next week.

Anyone own one of these monsters?

There is one DLP that has piqued my interest, the Loewe Articos 55". Its available now for $5500 down from $16k a year ago. Some even prefer it to Plasma, sounds intriguing and the screen size is HUGE. May have to check it out also next week. 

Anyone own one of these monsters?

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Seriously, take a look at the Samsung DLP's and price them if that DLP took your fancy. They come in 50" 56" and 61" They win every comparison they are put in... Absolutley top notch stuff.

More info on the Samsung Australia website. This is the one that comes with the home cinema aswell, but there is also ones without.