HotUKDeals - Panasonic Viera TXP42VT30B 3D Plasma TV at Hughes Direct for £767

Shock

Mar 19, 2012

The best TV money can buy at the moment. (for the size and in circulation as new).

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hightower4

Mar 19, 2012

Agreed Shock, shame no Panasonic 5 Year, I thought they would be a Panasonic authorised dealer...

the porter

Mar 19, 2012

yep this should be everyones weapon of choice if they are in the market for a 42 inch set the best out there by a longshot

team_a

Mar 19, 2012

wow super tv.

Screen Type

Plasma

Screen Size

42

3dtv

Yes

Smart Tv

No

Electronic Program Guide

Yes

Hd Ready

Yes

1080hd Ready

1080p

Usb Video Record Playback

Record & Playback

Pixel Resolution

1920 x 1080

Contrast Ratio

-

Brightness

-

Hz

600Hz

Srs/dsp Surround Sound

Yes

Scart Sockets

Yes

Component Video Connection

Yes

Composite Video Connection

Yes

Hdmi Connection

4

Headphone Socket

Yes

Rgb Pc Input

Yes

Remote Control

Yes

Wall Mountable

Yes

Stand Included

Pedestal

Additional Comments

Two Pairs of 3D Eyewear Included

Dimensions

664mm x 1018mm x 320mm

Usb 2.0

3

Freeview Hd

Freeview HD

Freesat Hd

Freesat HD

Wireless

Via Dongle (Inculded)

team_a

Mar 19, 2012

maybe able to get a local price match with john lewis then getting telephone orders from that local john lewis to deliver anywhere in the country.

archer1204

Mar 20, 2012

Does hughes direct have a store if not JL will not pricematch

dooper

Mar 20, 2012

Reviews...

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panasonic-tx-p42vt30b-p42vt30-201104231092.htm Verdict 'Highly Recommended'

http://www.avforums.com/review/Panasonic-VT30-TX-P42VT30-42VT30-3D-Plasma-Review.html Verdict 'Highly Recommended'

http://www.which.co.uk/technology/tv-and-dvd/reviews/led--lcd-and-plasma-tv/panasonic-viera-tx-p42vt30/review/ Score 59%

http://www.trustedreviews.com/panasonic-viera-tx-p42vt30_TV_review Verdict 9/10

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/5479/panasonic-tx-p42vt30-3d-tv-review Verdict 4.5/5

Edited By: dooper on Mar 20, 2012 06:49: update

mymymy

Mar 20, 2012

I have the 3D ST version for £250 less and i cant fault it. It had no glasses but a 5 years JL warranty.
I got my glasses very cheap anyway.

What makes this tv better than mine even though its half the price again?

hightower4

Mar 20, 2012

@mymymy, One sheet of glass design, wireless dongle included, 2 x glasses, thx 3d certification, isf pro calibration, 2:1 speakers, better remote, freesat hd, sd + hdd recording, admittedly lots of little things that aren't for every customer, but IMO the look of the thing over the st30 is worth £150 of anyones money! The 5 Year is good though, although I think if it was to go wrong it would be either within the first 2 weeks of owning it or after about 7/8 years. Source

Edited By: hightower4 on Mar 20, 2012 08:26: Adding link

archer1204

Mar 20, 2012

I bought one about 6 months ago from JL for £999 PM inc 5 year warrnaty glasses etc love this tv so at this price a steal.

mymymy

Mar 20, 2012

hightower4

@mymymy, One sheet of glass design, wireless dongle included, 2 x glasses, thx 3d certification, isf pro calibration, 2:1 speakers, better remote, freesat hd, sd + hdd recording, admittedly lots of little things that aren't for every customer, but IMO the look of the thing over the st30 is worth £150 of anyones money! The 5 Year is good though, although I think if it was to go wrong it would be either within the first 2 weeks of owning it or after about 7/8 years. Source

Yeah, lots of little bits and pieces. My tv is next to my hub so its easy to connect the ethernet cable so its out of sight. I am still in the honeymoon period and loving it. I have the 3D bluray 5.1 player so i have everything working together. I only use 1 remote control for both.
I just noticed this one is not Full HD like mine. Seems a good deal though.

Pindi

Mar 20, 2012

dooper

Reviews...

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panasonic-tx-p42vt30b-p42vt30-201104231092.htm Verdict 'Highly Recommended'

http://www.avforums.com/review/Panasonic-VT30-TX-P42VT30-42VT30-3D-Plasma-Review.html Verdict 'Highly Recommended'

http://www.which.co.uk/technology/tv-and-dvd/reviews/led--lcd-and-plasma-tv/panasonic-viera-tx-p42vt30/review/ Score 59%

http://www.trustedreviews.com/panasonic-viera-tx-p42vt30_TV_review Verdict 9/10

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/5479/panasonic-tx-p42vt30-3d-tv-review Verdict 4.5/5

Do the reviewers at Which? know anything about TVs? They also gave the legendary Kuro a bad review.

billybear

Mar 20, 2012

Pindi

dooper

Reviews...

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panasonic-tx-p42vt30b-p42vt30-201104231092.htm Verdict 'Highly Recommended'

http://www.avforums.com/review/Panasonic-VT30-TX-P42VT30-42VT30-3D-Plasma-Review.html Verdict 'Highly Recommended'

http://www.which.co.uk/technology/tv-and-dvd/reviews/led--lcd-and-plasma-tv/panasonic-viera-tx-p42vt30/review/ Score 59%

http://www.trustedreviews.com/panasonic-viera-tx-p42vt30_TV_review Verdict 9/10

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/5479/panasonic-tx-p42vt30-3d-tv-review Verdict 4.5/5

Do the reviewers at Which? know anything about TVs? They also gave the legendary Kuro a bad review.

Does anybody trust Which?, I don't, go and try the product for yourself before you buy!

ah_heng

Mar 20, 2012

How would this compare to this? (apart from the size)

http://www.richersounds.com/product/lcd-led-tvs/samsung/ue40d7000/sams-ue40d7000l

I would imagine that Plasma would consume more energy?

Thanks.

dvdj10

Mar 20, 2012

mymymy

I just noticed this one is not Full HD like mine. Seems a good deal though.

Err what? Of course it's Full HD!

Sammy108

Mar 20, 2012

dooper

Reviews...

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panasonic-tx-p42vt30b-p42vt30-201104231092.htm Verdict 'Highly Recommended'

http://www.avforums.com/review/Panasonic-VT30-TX-P42VT30-42VT30-3D-Plasma-Review.html Verdict 'Highly Recommended'

http://www.which.co.uk/technology/tv-and-dvd/reviews/led--lcd-and-plasma-tv/panasonic-viera-tx-p42vt30/review/ Score 59%

http://www.trustedreviews.com/panasonic-viera-tx-p42vt30_TV_review Verdict 9/10

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/5479/panasonic-tx-p42vt30-3d-tv-review Verdict 4.5/5

Every tv this guy posts a review, thanks so much! Saves me about a minute seracing thorugh them.

Rizzler78

Mar 20, 2012

Not a Smart tv?

JonCass

Mar 20, 2012

To those in the know - How does this compare with the Samsung UE46d7000 ? I know there is a price difference !

Just seen ah_heng's comment - we arein similiar position !

Thanks
Jon

Edited By: JonCass on Mar 20, 2012 13:34

dooper

Mar 20, 2012

Pindi

Do the reviewers at Which? know anything about TVs? They also gave the legendary Kuro a bad review.

Which? test every TV for 6 weeks. Probably longer than the combined total of the other 4 reviews. Probably about 6 times longer than the combined total of the other 4 reviews.

This TV has been subjected to the same review criteria as hundreds of other TVs, & has achieved a reasonable, but not spectacular score. 6 currently listed Panasonic models have achieved 'Best Buy' status (score >65%), but not this one. It's a good TV, but has some shortcomings. Review summary...

Pros: Great HD up-scaling, audio is a cut above, plenty of great built-in apps plus new app store, built-in wireless, super 3D picture, versatile USB recording option

Cons: SD is disappointing, new remote is not as easy to get to grips with as the standard Panasonic remote, uncomfortable 3D specs, no computer screen display option, relatively high power use.

Shock

Mar 20, 2012

Once you seen the quality from this top notch plasma, you wouldn't mind paying that extra £10 a year on electricity.

Samsung bling blings are no match, even their top end ones, may be until actual oled TVs are produced in about couple of years for the right price.

264° Panasonic Viera TXP42VT30B 3D Plasma TV at Hughes Direct for £767 £799.99