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OT - Panasonic Plaza

JohnEggGio
JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
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Just has my second Panny plasma go dark on me in the last 10 years.  It’s what they call “the 7 blinks of death”.  Never again, Panasonic.

Dang, with the Masters in 2 days, I need to move fast.  Anybody buy a tv recently.  I’m using Directv.  I suppose at this point I should go 4K Ultra HD, OLED or some such thing.  Probably 55”, but 65” might fit.

You guys know everything...thoughts?
Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • Eggscuses
    Eggscuses Posts: 406
    I've had real good luck with Samsung. Had this one for 10 years, the only problem I had was the remote crapped out. Probably because I've dropped it a whole bunch of times.
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    There have been a few recent threads discussing tv's. Might wan to do a search.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    LG’s OLED has the most amazing picture I’ve seen. But fairly new set so so long term history- it’s also $2.5k for 55”. 

    I have had good luck with my Samsung TVs. 


    Greensboro, NC
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    HeavyG said:
    There have been a few recent threads discussing tv's. Might wan to do a search.
    Thanks - can’t search on the phone (I think).
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • surveyor
    surveyor Posts: 124
    I have had good luck with Vizio. Just bought my third one two days ago. All three still work like new, even the one I use outdoors on the patio. I leave it out all winter and I live in Northern Ohio. Never had any problems with any of them. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Samsung is a winner.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    edited April 2018
    Wolfpack said:
    LG’s OLED has the most amazing picture I’ve seen. But fairly new set so so long term history- it’s also $2.5k for 55”. 

    I have had good luck with my Samsung TVs. 


    I reached out to buddy who’s fully up to date on tvs - he loves the LG OLEDs.  Best Buy has 2 55”s on sale - $1,600 & $1,700
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,645
    edited April 2018
    Depending on model, the Panny is the best plasma (aside from Kuro). You will not be happy with standard LEDs.  Go OLED if you can swing it.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • nealmgb
    nealmgb Posts: 77
    Bought a Sony 55 4K UHD last November.  Looked at the LG 55 OLED but couldn’t go to $2500.  Very happy with the Sony but OLED at $1600 and $1700 might have changed my mind.
    LBGE St. Louis MO
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Depending on model, the Panny is the best plasma (aside from Kuro). You will not be happy with standard LEDs.  Go OLED if you can swing it.
    I will literally cry the day my Panasonic plasma dies.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • tymaier
    tymaier Posts: 93
    NOTHING is as good as the LG OLED models. Unless you want to spend $xx,xxx.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,645
    HeavyG said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Depending on model, the Panny is the best plasma (aside from Kuro). You will not be happy with standard LEDs.  Go OLED if you can swing it.
    I will literally cry the day my Panasonic plasma dies.
    Same here.  My HDMI board is starting to have issues, I hope it lasts a bit longer.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,645
    edited April 2018
    I actually dislike watching movies, sporting events, etc at most people's houses.  I usually adjust their Tv's when they are getting more beer.  Saturated colors and soap opera effect run me crazy.  I run calibrated Tv's at my house.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    I actually dislike watching movies, sporting events, etc at most people's houses.  I usually adjust their Tv's when they are getting more beer.  Saturated colors and soap opera effect run me crazy.  I run calibrated Tv's at my house.
    #highfingmaintenance!  Lol
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    HeavyG said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Depending on model, the Panny is the best plasma (aside from Kuro). You will not be happy with standard LEDs.  Go OLED if you can swing it.
    I will literally cry the day my Panasonic plasma dies.
    Turned mine on last evening - picture came up as usual - then it went dark - nothing on the screen, no sound.  Power light flashing 7 times.  Very disappointed - TC-P55GT30.  My dear wife bought it for me 5 or 6 years ago when she went back to work after an 11 year break to stay home with our daughter.

    Going with the LG OLED 55C7P - on sale $1,699.  Will look around for a better price first - Best Buy will match most retailers.

    Thanks for the input!
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,882
    @JohnEggGio

    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1203221/ot-psa-in-the-market-for-a-new-flat-screen-and-live-in-georgia#latest

    I purchased an Vizio M-70 from the folks at DPS and its been great...
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

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    Ola, Ga

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  • Rascal
    Rascal Posts: 3,923
    I've had great success with Sony's~~
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    I have wanted to upgrade real bad the last couple years but my 55" Panasonic Plasma will NOT die...lol
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    Photo Egg said:
    I have wanted to upgrade real bad the last couple years but my 55" Panasonic Plasma will NOT die...lol
    I hear ya!  I’ve been dreading (and hoping) for about 2 years - so I’m gonna pounce!  I just pulled the trigger on the 55” LG OLED.  I’ll pick it up at Best Buy late this afternoon.  Wife’s head will be spinning...
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
    I just bought a 75" samsung qled q7f.  Everything about it is spectacular.  

    In doing my research, I found the site below and spoke to many dealers/installers before pulling the trigger.  There are some other, marginally higher rated options on the site, but the "experts" I spoke to (who all handled multiple brands) seemed pretty much in agreement on Samsung.  Not easy for a historical Sony guy.  But it's been great so far -- 10 days in.

    https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qled-q7f-q7


    It's a 302 thing . . .
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,645
    Careful, this is a rabbit hole:

    http://www.avsforum.com

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Careful, this is a rabbit hole:

    http://www.avsforum.com
    OMG that is awesome.  I just bought my new tv and I'm deep down this link.  Talk about a wonderful, awful time suck!!!
    It's a 302 thing . . .
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    It’s done.  The LG is in the house and up & running.  The picture really is spectacular, even running just 1080i.  Been on the line forever trying to figure out what is needed to get 4K from Directv...speaking of wormholes...
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,645
    edited April 2018
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Careful, this is a rabbit hole:

    http://www.avsforum.com
    That rabbit hole gets infinitely deep if you start reading the dedicated home theater forum. When we put the addition on the house I had plans to convert the old garage into a dedicated home theater. It would have been perfect, 14’ ceilings would have made for awesome stadium style seating. Sadly my better half put the brakes on and demanded that it be made into a guest bedroom. 

    Some days I still mourn what could’ve been. I was heartbroken when my Panny ZT60 died. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    I have had the best luck with Sony XBR models
                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    JRWhitee said:
    I have had the best luck with Sony XBR models
    Our Sony’s have been flawless.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • UncleBilly
    UncleBilly Posts: 225
    We’ve had zero issues with our 55” Samsung LED over the years.
    XL  Central Ohio
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,645
    CTMike said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Careful, this is a rabbit hole:

    http://www.avsforum.com
    That rabbit hole gets infinitely deep if you start reading the dedicated home theater forum. When we put the addition on the house I had plans to convert the old garage into a dedicated home theater. It would have been perfect, 14’ ceilings would have made for awesome stadium style seating. Sadly my better half put the brakes on and demanded that it be made into a guest bedroom. 

    Some days I still mourn what could’ve been. I was heartbroken when my Panny ZT60 died. 
    I feel your pain, Ihad a home theater in my last house.  No such luck in my new house.  Most my gear is packed away and I am stuck with a sound bar.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    edited April 2018
    JohnEggGio said:
    It’s done.  The LG is in the house and up & running.  The picture really is spectacular, even running just 1080i.  Been on the line forever trying to figure out what is needed to get 4K from Directv...speaking of wormholes...
    If you have the genie system, you need 4k-compatible client boxes (C61K-700 or higher) - you can't run 4k off of the master box.  You may be able to talk DTV into a free upgrade of one client, but I wasn't able to get more than that.  Additional boxes are $100.

    Note that DTV only has 3 4k channels with extremely intermittent content (they do  have a channel or two of the Masters, which is gorgeous in 4k).  You can also get a few movies on demand in 4k.

    Nice thing, other than the box rental (which is a wash if you are replacing an existing client), I don't think there are any other additional charges for 4k.  (Note also that Netflix has an upcharge to access 4k content, but Amazon video does not - also streaming 4k video will wreck your data cap, if you have an ISP that cares about that).
    NOLA
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  • JohnEggGio
    JohnEggGio Posts: 1,430
    edited April 2018
    @buzd504. Thanks for all that info!  I do have the genie system, and the main box (of course) is in the room where my new tv resides.  So, I swap-out one of my client boxes for a 4K capable client, then move my main box into another room?  Hmmmm...I guess the main box/dvr doesn’t have to reside in the family room?

    Each person we spoke with at dtv told a different story.  I did upgrade the Netflix service for $3/month.
    Maryland, 1 LBGE
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