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Thread: Suggestions for a 46-50" non-3D HDTV for use as a PC monitor?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Refugee_ZA View Post
    Might go try similar stores in Fourways over the weekend.
    Some others to try in the area are;

    - The Digital Experience + Stax at Fourways Crossing
    - Game + House & Home at Fourways Mall
    - Cats Digital
    - Hirschs

    Out of what you've listed so far, there aren't any really great value for money deals.
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    Yeah, going by what people have been saying on here, those aren't particularly good deals. Will try do fourways etc this weekend sometime.

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    theres a cats digital in woodmead that u missed
    iirc they have the e550 for R9999

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    Stupid of me... I saw the Cats Digital, but was under the impression they were more of a photography/video/gadgets store than mainstream home electronics. Will def check it out. Is R10k a good price for that set, and how does it compare to the LG plasma 50PZ950 they have advertised for R8900? For a nice 50 inch plasma I might be willing to risk my lady's wrath :P

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    Quote Originally Posted by Refugee_ZA View Post
    Stupid of me... I saw the Cats Digital, but was under the impression they were more of a photography/video/gadgets store than mainstream home electronics. Will def check it out. Is R10k a good price for that set, and how does it compare to the LG plasma 50PZ950 they have advertised for R8900? For a nice 50 inch plasma I might be willing to risk my lady's wrath :P
    I went to go have a look at the lg actually. They only had one in a box and I didnt want them to take it out just for me, so cant say really.
    I think for R1000 more the sammy is a better buy tho. If the lg was cheaper then maybe...

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    Called them and they have stock of the LG PZ950 50" on special for about R9000. Samsungs are on order for sometime around the 21st. The LG is a 2011 model, but at that price it seems like it might be worth it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Refugee_ZA View Post
    Called them and they have stock of the LG PZ950 50" on special for about R9000. Samsungs are on order for sometime around the 21st. The LG is a 2011 model, but at that price it seems like it might be worth it.
    im sure i saw the samsung for R9800 somewhere
    like I said for 1k more id go with the 2012 sammy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Refugee_ZA View Post
    Called them and they have stock of the LG PZ950 50" on special for about R9000. Samsungs are on order for sometime around the 21st. The LG is a 2011 model, but at that price it seems like it might be worth it.
    I would definately look at the LG, although last year's model, its top of the range ... equivalent to the Samsung PS51D8000 (not available local in 51").
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roman4604 View Post
    I would definately look at the LG, although last year's model, its top of the range ... equivalent to the Samsung PS51D8000 (not available local in 51").
    why is lg not as popular though?
    when i was looking last week, 70% of the stores floors were filled with samsung, then like 10 for sony and lg each, and then the rest.

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    As I understand it, the LG 50PZ950 is their top of the range plasma, but it's last years model so the tech lags behind the Samsung E550 a bit. Picture quality not quite as good, and the 3D not quite as good either, but still a solid tv. I think I'm going to spend the extra money and get the 51E550. Found some in stock for a touch under R10 000. Comes with 2 pairs of glasses too, so don't have to shell out for extras.

    Can anyone reccomend a good surge protector? :P

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    Quote Originally Posted by rodga View Post
    why is lg not as popular though?
    when i was looking last week, 70% of the stores floors were filled with samsung, then like 10 for sony and lg each, and then the rest.
    Mainly market momentum & brand/advertising budget, same like Toyota & VW in the car industry.

    My personal opinion though, Samsung do deserve their position in the TV in market, on balance for me they do produce the best/competitive TVs currently (not to say others dont have some decent models).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roman4604 View Post
    Mainly market momentum & brand/advertising budget, same like Toyota & VW in the car industry.

    My personal opinion though, Samsung do deserve their position in the TV in market, on balance for me they do produce the best/competitive TVs currently (not to say others dont have some decent models).
    i agree, was just surprised by the market presence! they ARE EVERYWHERE!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Refugee_ZA View Post
    As I understand it, the LG 50PZ950 is their top of the range plasma, but it's last years model so the tech lags behind the Samsung E550 a bit. Picture quality not quite as good, and the 3D not quite as good either, but still a solid tv. I think I'm going to spend the extra money and get the 51E550. Found some in stock for a touch under R10 000. Comes with 2 pairs of glasses too, so don't have to shell out for extras.

    Can anyone reccomend a good surge protector? :P
    just check samsung are runnning a promo atm
    2 to 4 pairs of glasses and 3 x 3d movies are being given away with tv sets
    had the flyer at home, will check if i still have it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roman4604 View Post
    Mainly market momentum & brand/advertising budget, same like Toyota & VW in the car industry.

    My personal opinion though, Samsung do deserve their position in the TV in market, on balance for me they do produce the best/competitive TVs currently (not to say others dont have some decent models).
    Well said. It just mustn't become a bad thing.
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    samsung advertising is everywhere, and i mean everywhere. airports, highways, shopping malls. you actually cant miss it...

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