Long time AVS fan, first time poster.
Like many of you I am dismayed at Panasonic's exit in the plasma display business.
I currently own a TH-42PX60U purchased in Feb 2007 from Amazon.
I have had 0 problems and the picture is still quite stunning. It had very high marks at that time from *******************.com and many other testing organizations.
My 60U won't last forever, and I want to grab a Panasonic plasma while I can.
Looks like I've missed the boat on the last new models (really want a VT60), so I am looking at used Panasonic tv's.
I would have never considered a used tv, but after some thought it makes sense to me.
1 Most sellers of used tv's have no issues with the tv -they are upgrading to larger LED units and don't really appreciate or recognize the benefits of plasma.
2 I can determine the hours used and number of starts in the service menu.
3 I can also inspect the screen quality for any burn in or missing pixels with a reference blu ray movie and some calibration discs.
4 Most electronic issues typically occur early in the life of the unit so the unit should be reasonably reliable.
5 The best part? I am finding high rated models circa 2006-2012 around $300 to $500 or so for a 50" display.
I have noticed some trends in my research and wonder if any of you have experienced these issues:
1 Starting around 2007 there seem to be an inordinate number of power supply issues (eg the 3 or 7 or 10 blinking lights of death).
2 2009 models are noted to have displays that quickly lost their black levels (I believe this was fixed in 2010).
3 Around ~ 2011 there seems to be more reviewers claiming image retention or burn in issues.
4 Around ~ 2011 there some to be more complaints about heat and buzzing noises.
What are you thoughts on good used Panasonic plasma models in terms or reliability?
I have listed the Panasonic models and years below. Please share your thoughts and/or experiences on good used models. I have a friend who got a 65" VT60 and will sell me his 50 inch PZ85U with 5,000 hours on it for $350 and I strongly considering that model although reviewers have had experienced power supply issues. Thanks!
2011 Models : _X3 / S30 / ST30 / GT30 / VT30
2010 Models : _X24 / C2 / U2 / S2 / G20 / G25 / GT20 / GT25 / VT20 / VT25
2009 Models : _ PX14 / PS14 / C1 / U1 / X1 / S1 / G10 / G15 / V10 / Z1
2008 Models : _ PX80U / PZ80U / PZ85U / PZ800U / PZ850U
2007 Models : _ PE77U / PX75U / PX77U / PZ77U / PZ700U / PZ750U
2006 Models : _ PD60U / PX6U / PX60U / PX600U
2005 Models : _ PD50U / PX50U / PX500U
Long time AVS fan, first time poster.
Like many of you I am dismayed at Panasonic's exit in the plasma display business.
I currently own a TH-42PX60U purchased in Feb 2007 from Amazon.
I have had 0 problems and the picture is still quite stunning. It had very high marks at that time from *******************.com and many other testing organizations.
My 60U won't last forever, and I want to grab a Panasonic plasma while I can.
Looks like I've missed the boat on the last new models (really want a VT60), so I am looking at used Panasonic tv's.
I would have never considered a used tv, but after some thought it makes sense to me.
1 Most sellers of used tv's have no issues with the tv -they are upgrading to larger LED units and don't really appreciate or recognize the benefits of plasma.
2 I can determine the hours used and number of starts in the service menu.
3 I can also inspect the screen quality for any burn in or missing pixels with a reference blu ray movie and some calibration discs.
4 Most electronic issues typically occur early in the life of the unit so the unit should be reasonably reliable.
5 The best part? I am finding high rated models circa 2006-2012 around $300 to $500 or so for a 50" display.
I have noticed some trends in my research and wonder if any of you have experienced these issues:
1 Starting around 2007 there seem to be an inordinate number of power supply issues (eg the 3 or 7 or 10 blinking lights of death).
2 2009 models are noted to have displays that quickly lost their black levels (I believe this was fixed in 2010).
3 Around ~ 2011 there seems to be more reviewers claiming image retention or burn in issues.
4 Around ~ 2011 there some to be more complaints about heat and buzzing noises.
What are you thoughts on good used Panasonic plasma models in terms or reliability?
I have listed the Panasonic models and years below. Please share your thoughts and/or experiences on good used models. I have a friend who got a 65" VT60 and will sell me his 50 inch PZ85U with 5,000 hours on it for $350 and I strongly considering that model although reviewers have had experienced power supply issues. Thanks!
2011 Models : _X3 / S30 / ST30 / GT30 / VT30
2010 Models : _X24 / C2 / U2 / S2 / G20 / G25 / GT20 / GT25 / VT20 / VT25
2009 Models : _ PX14 / PS14 / C1 / U1 / X1 / S1 / G10 / G15 / V10 / Z1
2008 Models : _ PX80U / PZ80U / PZ85U / PZ800U / PZ850U
2007 Models : _ PE77U / PX75U / PX77U / PZ77U / PZ700U / PZ750U
2006 Models : _ PD60U / PX6U / PX60U / PX600U
2005 Models : _ PD50U / PX50U / PX500U