LCD and Plasma Bargains

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Deon Wired has the Samsung 42 Inch Brand New Model for sale @ a special price: R6899

http://www.dionwired.co.za/SAMSUNG-42High-Definition-Ready-Plasma-TV-PS42C430-533676.aspx

However please take note this is the entry level model C430. It has only 2 HDMI ports and the USB can only view JPEG and play SONGS. Watch out for the C450 at some shops like Hirsch's @ Centurion or Cats Digital @ Woodmead. These have 3 HDMI ports and can play High Definition DIVX (mkv, avi, wmv, flv etc) as well. What I like about them is that it reads not just USB flash sticks but also external harddrives, SATA & IDE, formatted as FAT32 or NTFS.

The online store warpshop.co.za has the best prices on the new C line of all Samsung 3-8 series, however you have to check with them if they do have stock. They have a depot in Pretoria: http://www.warpshop.co.za/BrowseCat...-TV_b351ac98-831b-4a65-9190-74bad6c1fc6a.aspx

The American equivalent of these models are for example the PN42C450 going for an incredible $578 at the moment: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PN42C450-42-Inch-Plasma-Black/dp/tech-data/B0036WT3V6/ref=de_a_smtd

This means with currency conversion we are looking at R4000! However these prices would not drop in our local market before the B line has been sold.

Nevertheless we might see a lot of bargains of the B line of Samsung PS<size>B<model> as the C line is being rolled out.

There are some ridiculous inconsistencies on the LG Plasma prices. The new Razor Frame Plasmas are out, called the PJ series. You can get them at most places like Pick N Pay Hyper and Makro below 7K, however a lot of places have the PQ series being sold for between 7-11K. You would be silly to go for the PQ considering the PJ has 3 000 000 contrast ratio.
 
This means with currency conversion we are looking at R4000! However these prices would not drop in our local market before the B line has been sold.

Nevertheless we might see a lot of bargains of the B line of Samsung PS<size>B<model> as the C line is being rolled out.

These have been happening for a few weeks already. I picked up the PS42B430 for R5999 a few weeks back at Game. Hi-Fi Corp got it for that price now.
 
Really? they dont seem any cheaper to me.

Samsung 42-inch C430 HD Ready Plasma
CatsDigital: R6699.00
WarpShop: R6268.86

Samsung 42-inch C450 HD Ready Plasma
CatsDigital: R7499.00
WarpShop: R6838.86
GWP: R7523

Samsung 50-inch C430 HD Ready Plasma
CatsDigital: R10499
WarpShop: R9688.86
buy1: R11143

Samsung 50-inch C550 FDH Plasma
CatsDigital: R14999
Warpshop: R13676.86
buy1: R15047

Samsung UA-40C5000 40" LED TV
CatsDigital: R14999
Warpshop: R13108.86
buy1.co.za: R14420
Game: R13999 (on special :D)
 
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Well that does also depends on what you are looking for. I still think a place like Game running a special will be cheaper on certain things.
 
Game has a special on a Sinotec 42" LCD for R5799. Is that a good deal?

Is Sinotec even a good make. Last weeks special at Game was the Logik. I went to check the quality but the demo model had like 200 pixels that was purple and green (could be more). Terrible!
 
Well that does also depends on what you are looking for. I still think a place like Game running a special will be cheaper on certain things.

For the low end TV's Game is your best bet but some of us want decent stuff and warpshop have the best prices.
 
Is Sinotec even a good make. Last weeks special at Game was the Logik. I went to check the quality but the demo model had like 200 pixels that was purple and green (could be more). Terrible!

Lots of threads about the sinotecs on here. Short version: Everyone is really happy with them but it seems for playing SD content the upscaler is not quite as good as a sony.
 
Lots of threads about the sinotecs on here. Short version: Everyone is really happy with them but it seems for playing SD content the upscaler is not quite as good as a sony.

Wasn't the latest consensus that the new batch's aren't as good?
 
Having checked prices on TV sets I am of the opinion that as Catsdigital is only 3km from me the Samsung C450 Plasma at R7499.00 could be a very good buy.I currently own a B430 Plasma which is 10 months old and have had no problems with the set yet.I am thinking of installing a new Baby HD decoder for my own use as my wife hogs the TV set at night.In some ways I wish I could purchase a decent full HD LCD set for the same price with the same picture quality.Please note that I currently have an SD decoder with a connection to where I will install the TV set.So possibly a new dish plus wiring(not a big job) is a thought then at least I can watch what I want to.If there are any comments I would welcome suggestions,
 
In some ways I wish I could purchase a decent full HD LCD set for the same price with the same picture quality.Please note that I currently have an SD decoder with a connection to where I will install the TV set.So possibly a new dish plus wiring(not a big job) is a thought then at least I can watch what I want to.If there are any comments I would welcome suggestions,

You mentioned DSTV HD. Now I stand to be corrected by those who are more expert on the subject but it was my understanding that DSTV transmits their HD signal at 720P (terminology open to correction too) so a Full HD set will offer no advantage here. It will only be beneficial for Blu Ray use.
 
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