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Posted 10 June 2014
** Panasonic Viera TX-55AS640B (New for 2014) Smart 3D 55" 1200 Hz LED TV 1080p Freeview HD with Freetime now £999 @ Currys **
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Was £1399. Mega price drop. This looks like a last minute offer from Currys for this stunning TV which is essentially the same as the TX-55AS650B offered by JL for £1,479. I don't think it qualifies for the Panasonic £200 redemption as that specifies the TX-55AS650B model instead. Not sure if JL will price match either but it is definitely worth a try.
Nevertheless, I think it's a good deal with these extras:
+ 1.57% Topcashback
+ £50 off a £750 spend using O2 Priority Moments (valid from 07/06/14 - 16/07/2014)
+ Up to 2 years extended warranty if you use a HSBC Premier credit card to purchase and register
+ Cash for Goals (£10 for every England goal or £5 for every Brazil goal. Need to register by 23:59 14th June 2014)
The new AS640 VIERA TV - exclusively available at Currys & PC World - offers an impressive viewing experience combined with a stylish and premium design.
It also comes with Freetime built-in, which means you have the freedom to watch what you love, when you like. You can get the advantages of roll back TV (for the past seven days), access to all the major On Demand services including BBC iPlayer, iTV Player, 4oD and Demand 5 and receive great daily programme recommendations, straight on your TV!
With My Home Screen you can have your own personalised screen when you switch on your TV and with TV Anywhere, you can watch your favourite shows on the go on your mobile device through your TV!
Full HD 1920 x 1080p
Freetime
IPS LED Technology
3D TV (2 x 3D glasses included)
2D to 3D conversion
Touch Pad remote with voice control
Smart TV
Dual Core Plus processor
1200hz BLS IFC
Freeview HD Tuner
Wi-Fi Built-in
Swipe and Share
Internet Apps
Display Mirroring
Web browser
USB playback (Picture/Movies/Music)
VR-Audio True Surround 2.0ch 20W Speakers
Brilliant Contrast
Vreal Smart Pro
Content Optimiser Plus
DLNA compatible
Colour Silver
Energy Class: A+
Premium Metal Design
1 Year Warranty
Connections
3 x HDMI
2 x USB
1 x Scart Connector
1 x Component
1 x Digital Audio Out (Optical)
1 x Headphone
1 x LAN
Nevertheless, I think it's a good deal with these extras:
+ 1.57% Topcashback
+ £50 off a £750 spend using O2 Priority Moments (valid from 07/06/14 - 16/07/2014)
+ Up to 2 years extended warranty if you use a HSBC Premier credit card to purchase and register
+ Cash for Goals (£10 for every England goal or £5 for every Brazil goal. Need to register by 23:59 14th June 2014)
The new AS640 VIERA TV - exclusively available at Currys & PC World - offers an impressive viewing experience combined with a stylish and premium design.
It also comes with Freetime built-in, which means you have the freedom to watch what you love, when you like. You can get the advantages of roll back TV (for the past seven days), access to all the major On Demand services including BBC iPlayer, iTV Player, 4oD and Demand 5 and receive great daily programme recommendations, straight on your TV!
With My Home Screen you can have your own personalised screen when you switch on your TV and with TV Anywhere, you can watch your favourite shows on the go on your mobile device through your TV!
Full HD 1920 x 1080p
Freetime
IPS LED Technology
3D TV (2 x 3D glasses included)
2D to 3D conversion
Touch Pad remote with voice control
Smart TV
Dual Core Plus processor
1200hz BLS IFC
Freeview HD Tuner
Wi-Fi Built-in
Swipe and Share
Internet Apps
Display Mirroring
Web browser
USB playback (Picture/Movies/Music)
VR-Audio True Surround 2.0ch 20W Speakers
Brilliant Contrast
Vreal Smart Pro
Content Optimiser Plus
DLNA compatible
Colour Silver
Energy Class: A+
Premium Metal Design
1 Year Warranty
Connections
3 x HDMI
2 x USB
1 x Scart Connector
1 x Component
1 x Digital Audio Out (Optical)
1 x Headphone
1 x LAN
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43 Comments
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Better with a top of the line 1080p panel than a "not quite sure if the spec will hold up" early adopter model 4K TV.
And while there may be 4K/UHD sets around now, there isn't much in the way of content. Plenty life in 1080p yet. Plenty folk only just making the move to HD now, no way they're all about to shell out again on 4K ....
It's difficult isn't it. I need to replace a panasonic plasma, but it seems wrong to spend so much for a worse picture. I think the sony's you mention are some of the better LCD/LED's but they cant match plasma, especially for sports/fast moving pans/gaming.
Offer is currently in their offer mailings-not online.
You get a 5 year warranty, bear in mind that you have to maintain the membership each year to be able to claim within the warranty period. Not so much a problem if you renew membership each year anyway.
Not really, maybe some small cosmetic change. What it does is ensure that the retailer who they are specially made for does not have to pricematch elsewhere as they can say that it is a different model exclusive to them.
It uses a "VA" type panel which if you look across reviews generaly is said to have better black levels but worse viewing angles than "IPS", and it also has active 3D (like the sony 50W829). In other respects the spec is similar to the 650 (the 650 is available in 47in whereas this one is available in 48in)
The other Panasonic with a similar panel is the AS600 for which there are a couple of reviews on the web.
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Go for Sony KDL55W829 for £1149 from Richer sound, it is the newest model and better one than this.
Re ludicrous refresh rates, you may want to check this article out which gives you the REAL refresh rates compared to the manufacturers claims . rtings.com/inf…ate
As supremestar suggested, I would stick with the newer model, i.e the KDL55W829. This has an improved panel compared to the w905 which, apparently, wasn't without it's problems (Google it). If price wise this is a bit too much of a stretch (it is for me!) go for the smaller 50" version, the KDL50W829 which has fantastic reviews and can be yours for £850 with a 5 year guarantee at Richer Sounds.
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http://www.powerdirect.co.uk/product/PANASONIC-60-Smart-LED-3D-TV-FreeviewHD-Freetime-TV-1200Hz-WiFi-TX60AS650B
Which reduced it from £1899 (JL price) to £1599 (power direct price) and after the £200 cash back it will ultimately cost £1399.
This is for my parents, as their set unfortunately died the other day They'd had it for 8 years now, so they were looking to replace it, just very unfortunate timing as were hoping to take advantage of the post WC offers (rather then have to buy in the WC bubble).
Seemed about the best bang for buck. Were a little tempted by the Sammy 4K sets (which have excellent reviews on Avforums), but thought it better to get something to tide them over until the OLED 4K sets become more affordable, rather then spending £3k on the Sammy 4K LCD's.
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Does this happen a lot? Are there any differences with these purpose made models?
If they agree to the price match that would be super hot because not only do you get 5 years guarantee you get the full £200 cashback from Panasonic bringing the cost down to £799. oO
I can't see the 640 listed on JL's site so they will not price match.
Currys do this so you can't find a cheaper one of their models
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that was my thought to, not likely I know, but if you don't ask...
Read somewhere that the native refresh rate is 100hz. Also I checked this TV out in Curry's, the picture was not smooth for 1200hz. Some Barcelona match was on. It was no where near my Samsung TV which has 200hz native refresh rate.
I'm still looking for a GT60 or VT65 myself 50- 55 inches. If someone can find me one i will love them forever
Either that or i buy a Sony W905 or W829
Anyone have suggestions?
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Darren.
Thanks! What about the W905 from Curry's for about the same price...to be honest £1200 sounds like crazy money to spend on a TV especially as I've just spent loads on a holiday...on the other hand i feel like i need to replace my 720p low - mid range LG plasma from 2009
is this the 55"? so this works out £867 with 5 year guarantee after cashback?
hotukdeals.com/dea…e=5
I thought all LED TV's were max 100Hz and the rest was made up of whatever engine they use. E.g motion plus etc?
Take a look
hotukdeals.com/dea…531
eBay have some from time to time refurbished and sold by Panasonic at £950 for a 50GT60 or £1500 for a 55VT65 with 1 year manufacturers warranty. Richer Sounds on eBay sold refurbed 55VT65's for £1800 with a free 5 year warranty if you join their free VIP club.
Did they have the 60" version? How much was it? Still have time to cancel my JL order if it was cheaper.
Also I think the 640 has a VA panel, which likely means better blacks but poorer viewing angles over an IPS panel.