Panasonic 28 PL1

LionelLazenby · 11-02-2002, 19:15

Anybody know where I can get this TV on the high street??
Nowhere seems to have it or have plans to stock it...
Cheers!

shez316 · 11-02-2002, 20:41

Costco are doing them for £555 inclusive of VAT. Plus 3 years warranty!

Phantom Flan Flinger · 13-02-2002, 14:03

Why the great need to buy from the high street????

It's £496 from http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/

I got my PL4 from them before Christmas without any probs.

13-02-2002, 14:56

yep i got my tv from them as well, no troubles

LionelLazenby · 13-02-2002, 18:54

I wanted to buy on the High Street as I'd "just feel happier" - I'm fine with buying CD's, tickets and things online but for 500 pounds+ I'd prefer to see it and buy it from a person...

I was hoping Jessops (John Lewis) would do it as you get a 5 year guarantee but they tell me they don;t when they will be stocking it.

The cost is irrelevant as I'm going to pay for it on Barclaycard and then get Barclaycard to give me the difference between what I pay and the cheapest I can find on the 'net. One of my mates did this on a Home Cinema system and it seemed to go OK. Any comments?

Faust · 13-02-2002, 20:59

As far as I am aware your local euronics centre will be able to source the PL1 for immediate delivery. Have you per chance read some of the trade reports on this t.v. I think What video & tv said something on the lines of - whilst this is not a bad t.v. most other manufacturers sets are better than this offering from Panasonic. Shame really because I think it looks quite handsome. The sonics are reputed to be pretty poor though.

LionelLazenby · 13-02-2002, 22:57

Thanks Faust...

I'll check out the Euronics centre...

I've seen a few reviews and also comments on various newsgroups - most comments I have seen seem overwhelmingly positive, especialy about the picture quality.
I'll be hooking it up to a DD 5.1 system so I'm not too bothered about the onboard sound.

I was considering the Hitachi 530 something-or-other but the aesthetics of the Panasonic swung me that way (especially as it must be female-friendly to be allowed in the lounge!

)

shez316 · 14-02-2002, 10:35

The set is available at Debenhams with a free 5 year warranty. Lionel, what is this price matching Barclaycard thing you're talking about?

LionelLazenby · 14-02-2002, 10:55

thanks...

It's the Barclaycard price promise...

If you find your purchase cheaper within 90 days (inc on the internet), they will credit the difference to your account.

Details on their website.

shez316 · 14-02-2002, 21:11

let us know how you get on.

11-02-2002, 19:15	#1
LionelLazenby Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nottingham Posts: 29	Panasonic 28 PL1 Anybody know where I can get this TV on the high street?? Nowhere seems to have it or have plans to stock it... Cheers!

11-02-2002, 20:41	#2
shez316 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 73	Costco are doing them for £555 inclusive of VAT. Plus 3 years warranty!

13-02-2002, 14:03	#3
Phantom Flan Flinger Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Dunstable, Beds. Posts: 375	Why the great need to buy from the high street???? It's £496 from http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/ I got my PL4 from them before Christmas without any probs.

13-02-2002, 14:56	#4
oldmandeets Posts: n/a	yep i got my tv from them as well, no troubles

13-02-2002, 18:54	#5
LionelLazenby Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nottingham Posts: 29	I wanted to buy on the High Street as I'd "just feel happier" - I'm fine with buying CD's, tickets and things online but for 500 pounds+ I'd prefer to see it and buy it from a person... I was hoping Jessops (John Lewis) would do it as you get a 5 year guarantee but they tell me they don;t when they will be stocking it. The cost is irrelevant as I'm going to pay for it on Barclaycard and then get Barclaycard to give me the difference between what I pay and the cheapest I can find on the 'net. One of my mates did this on a Home Cinema system and it seemed to go OK. Any comments?

13-02-2002, 20:59	#6
Faust Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: UK Posts: 8,103	As far as I am aware your local euronics centre will be able to source the PL1 for immediate delivery. Have you per chance read some of the trade reports on this t.v. I think What video & tv said something on the lines of - whilst this is not a bad t.v. most other manufacturers sets are better than this offering from Panasonic. Shame really because I think it looks quite handsome. The sonics are reputed to be pretty poor though.

13-02-2002, 22:57	#7
LionelLazenby Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nottingham Posts: 29	Thanks Faust... I'll check out the Euronics centre... I've seen a few reviews and also comments on various newsgroups - most comments I have seen seem overwhelmingly positive, especialy about the picture quality. I'll be hooking it up to a DD 5.1 system so I'm not too bothered about the onboard sound. I was considering the Hitachi 530 something-or-other but the aesthetics of the Panasonic swung me that way (especially as it must be female-friendly to be allowed in the lounge! )

14-02-2002, 10:35	#8
shez316 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 73	The set is available at Debenhams with a free 5 year warranty. Lionel, what is this price matching Barclaycard thing you're talking about?

14-02-2002, 10:55	#9
LionelLazenby Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nottingham Posts: 29	thanks... It's the Barclaycard price promise... If you find your purchase cheaper within 90 days (inc on the internet), they will credit the difference to your account. Details on their website.

14-02-2002, 21:11	#10
shez316 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 73	let us know how you get on.

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