Panny 47" for $1548 @ BB! Need help to push me over decision edge! (1 Viewer)

[Jael]

My 27" Panny just gave up on me, and I've been dabling in the idea of taking the HDTV dive. I've been researching and hearing many good things about the Panasonic PT-47WX49 post tweaking. Now my questions are as follows:

1. The panny looked down right dismal on the display floor next to an $1800 47" Toshiba on display next to it. Does the panny really tweak to high quality levels that are equal (superior?) to the Toshibas? (Should I be concerned)

2. Do you find the stretch mode options acceptable for viewing standard 4:3 material?

3. Circuit City has a price match plus 10%. Has anyone taken advantage of this? Potentially dropping the price of the Panny to around $1400! At this price am I derelict if I don't buy it?

4. In house service warranty? Must have or pass?

5. Lastly, should I wait for the new model with the selectable SVM?

Any input is appreciated!

 

[Dwight Amato]

I have the Panny PT47WX51, and I love it. I bought it through a friend who works at a store for nearly cost, $1550 around 7 months ago. I would say you are getting a great price. The new one may make it easier to disable SVM, but it is a breeze to do in the current model by opening it up and removing 3 wires. Took me 10 minutes. If the new one is going to cost more, which it will, I would say buy the wx49 and save a bundle. Put it towards some DVD's or a progressive scan dvd player, which will help greatly.

 

[RussellC]

I got the PT-47WX49 about a month ago and I love it so far. I got it at Best Buy for $1407 with price matching and 10% off coupon. I have already Disabled SVM, Done Red Push Fix, 64-pt convergence, and E-focus. Here are some pics that I just took today. Can't beat it for the price. I say go for it!
http://www.villagephotos.com/browse.asp?selected=45467
Note: the picture hosting place messes with the image quality of these pics. The originals look alot clearer. They might make you sign up to see the pics too.

 

[Jael]

Are those energy's? Look just like my take 5's Looks like a much better picture than the ones I've seen on display floor.

 

[RussellC]

Yeah they are Energy Take 5.2's