Panasonic TH42PZ800A?

**poiuytrewq** · 25-08-08, 11:30 PM

Been doing some research and thinking about finally upgrading to a plasma.

Basically, i'm after something HD, 2k or thereabouts, and that will show upscaled stuff from the dreambox so it looks passable from about 2.5-3metres away.

I am leaning towards the Panasonic 42" TH42PZ800A. Anyone got one, got thoughts, got an alternate recommendation?

p.

**best4less** · 25-08-08, 11:33 PM

I installed one the other day and it had a great picture

The only thing I ever recommend to people updating is to pay the extra for extended warranty just in case

**poiuytrewq** · 26-08-08, 08:21 AM

I think that's the better option. I'm just waiting for the post olympic stock/ sales to arrive and then i think i'll try and snap one up.

**mandc** · 26-08-08, 11:34 AM

The Panasonic 42" TH42PZ800A would be my choice if I was after a new plasma. They are going for a little over $2000. Bloody Hell...I paid $5000 for a 42" Fujitsu sd plasma with no tuner just a few years back!

**eaglem** · 29-08-08, 08:08 AM

You're right Mandc as I believe that is the Full HD 1920 x 1080 which has an excellent picture, I got the model before which is the TH42PZ700A only because that model is made in Japan where now China makes them all.

**BillyGoat** · 29-08-08, 10:28 AM

Try Retravision.
The 46" option now at 42" price till sunday

**z80** · 04-09-08, 11:57 PM

I can't stand the reflections from sunlight and windows with plasma anymore.
And having the curtains closed to watch tv irks me no end.

I have deserted plasma for LCd for this very reason, in spite of inferior picture.

**hamguy2** · 05-09-08, 05:26 PM

hi in my opinion lcd hd plus is the go. there not $5000 orso either ,i have a tcl 81cm or 32 inch here i paid $700 for thanks hamguy2 nsw

**jimbo123** · 05-09-08, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z80

I can't stand the reflections from sunlight and windows with plasma anymore.
And having the curtains closed to watch tv irks me no end.

Current Pana PZ range have added a non-reflective/anti-glare coating and it makes a world of difference.

I had one from the PX range and it annoyed me also,.. but the replacement from the PZ range copes much better.

**Tecom Master** · 05-09-08, 06:14 PM

i have one and would reccommend it

25-08-08, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
poiuytrewq Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 242 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 0 Days and 8:52:48	Panasonic TH42PZ800A? Been doing some research and thinking about finally upgrading to a plasma. Basically, i'm after something HD, 2k or thereabouts, and that will show upscaled stuff from the dreambox so it looks passable from about 2.5-3metres away. I am leaning towards the Panasonic 42" TH42PZ800A. Anyone got one, got thoughts, got an alternate recommendation? p.

25-08-08, 11:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
best4less I'am Not a Bloody Joke iTrader: (8) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,514 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 3 Weeks, 1 Day and 22:51:59	I installed one the other day and it had a great picture The only thing I ever recommend to people updating is to pay the extra for extended warranty just in case __________________ Please wipe your feet before walking all over me

29-08-08, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
eaglem Super Moderator iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 93 Spent time on board: 1 Day and 8:21:00	You're right Mandc as I believe that is the Full HD 1920 x 1080 which has an excellent picture, I got the model before which is the TH42PZ700A only because that model is made in Japan where now China makes them all. __________________ The Eagle Flies High!

05-09-08, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
hamguy2 Premium Member iTrader: (-1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: newcastle nsw Posts: 354 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 1 Day and 10:56:53	in my opinion lcd hd is the go hi in my opinion lcd hd plus is the go. there not $5000 orso either ,i have a tcl 81cm or 32 inch here i paid $700 for thanks hamguy2 nsw

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26-08-08, 08:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
poiuytrewq Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 242 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 0 Days and 8:52:48	I think that's the better option. I'm just waiting for the post olympic stock/ sales to arrive and then i think i'll try and snap one up.

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mandc Premium Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 321 Spent time on board: 3 Weeks, 2 Days and 18:44:22	The Panasonic 42" TH42PZ800A would be my choice if I was after a new plasma. They are going for a little over $2000. Bloody Hell...I paid $5000 for a 42" Fujitsu sd plasma with no tuner just a few years back!

29-08-08, 10:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
BillyGoat Senior Member iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 648	Try Retravision. The 46" option now at 42" price till sunday

04-09-08, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (73) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 4,301	I can't stand the reflections from sunlight and windows with plasma anymore. And having the curtains closed to watch tv irks me no end. I have deserted plasma for LCd for this very reason, in spite of inferior picture.

05-09-08, 06:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tecom Master Premium Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 79 Spent time on board: 6 Days and 7:42:30	i have one and would reccommend it

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