For those who missed out on the last deal http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/119860. DS seem to have it again for $100 more, which is still a good price for this TV.
The DS online store has it listed for $1497, http://www.dicksmith.com.au/tvs/panasonic-50-127cm-full-hd-s… . But I think that is because the sale does not start until tomorrow. Will check to update.
UPDATE: Website has now been updated!
The catalogue states: Only available in selected stores or online.
No difference really. They just put internet features on it and call it 'smart'. Kind of like a really big tablet.
I think the smart tv's proved too alot more difficult to function unless theres' a way to connect a keyboard to a TV.
I have the 50A version of this and didn't intend to go for any Smart TV features.. all I wanted was excellent PQ for the price, which I got.
The Smart features however have been awesome. The media player on the Panny combined with Serviio on my home server is brilliant.. plays most of the mkv's I throw at it. The online component is a bit clunky but it does mean I can use iView easy enough direct from the TV.
I prefer using my HTPC on a non-smart TV over no HTPC and a smart TV
Flicker box.
Not many good TV's without the smart feature
I'd be wary of buying from DS online, still "awaiting fulfillment" on the unit I brought from the last sale. Of course the money has long left the credit card.
Mine is now awaiting shipment @ 1.5 weeks after paying with credit card - should have it in a few days. Definitely not same day shipping good but I am not sure that people have to be worried about buying from DS
They got Ozbargained and it is taking time to fulfil the orders I imagine. I was lucky and got mine quickly. No need to be 'wary'.
I'd suggest buying in store if that is an option for people. You roll the dice with how long it takes to receive delivery with DS if you buy online.
Just to remind everyone, this is the TV that people say is bad for gaming due to input lag.
Which is a shame really, it's the right size for me and a great price.
There is a youtube link in the other deal thread showing the difference between this TV and another. It seemed very slight to me, I guess it depends on the gaming you do.
I owned Sony, Samsung, LG LED TVs and just bought this one from TGG during last sale - the (PS3) game is absolutely fine, better than LG and Samsung, don't see any difference from Sony except brightness need to be enhanced a bit. So no worries for games really.
I've read up quite a lot on this TV. It does have high input lag, which does impact gaming. It's fine for casual gaming. However if you are planning on playing shooters, especially online, I would not recommend this TV. However you are free to look into this yourself, there is plenty of forums that have discussed the input lag issue of this TV.
It's a shame really. As this TV has one of the best looking screens on the market.
It's good deal. Buying a good non smart TV and then connect devices like chromecast then TV become more smarter than Other TVs :)
You don't need a ChromCast for this TV (unless you really want to) - because you can pair your smart phones/tablets with this TV - power of VieraConnect :)
How is the image quality when hooking up your laptop using Apple TV compare with those LED LCDs?
I actually went checking this out in Dick Smith, the one on Swanston St Melbourne. This sits in the corner with other three LEDs. I noticed that this TV flickers a lot compared with others. If you look at any other ones, you'd notice this one is flickering out of the corner of your eyes. Why so? I heard the review couldn't be better.
As I said before, this is a 50Hz flicker box.
I've never owned a "smart TV", so I'm wondering: what is the difference between a "smart TV", and an ordinary TV with an Android box attached? The only obvious difference seems to be one remote control versus two remote controls, or is there something else?