Panasonic Viera TX-P50S30 Plasma HD 1080p TV £499.95 - JOHN LEWIS

Reviews (42")...

trustedreviews.com/pan…iew Verdict 8/10

avforums.com/rev…tml Verdict 'Recommended'

which.co.uk/tec…ew/ Score 65%

reviews.cnet.co.uk/tvs…85/ Verdict 4.5/5

techradar.com/rev…iew Verdict 4/5
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cjmmeuk

What's the difference between this and the … What's the difference between this and the following?[url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.amazon.co.uk%252FPanasonic-TX-P50C3B-50-inch-Widescreen-Freeview%252Fdp%252FB004L2KUGW%252Fref%253Dsr_1_3%253Fie%253DUTF8%2526qid%253D1328047041%2526sr%253D8-3]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX-P50C3B-50-inch-Widescreen-Freeview/dp/B004L2KUGW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1328047041&sr=8-3[/url]Read lessRead more

Panasonic plasmas have the following tiers (from best to worst):

V & VT
G & GT
S & ST
U & UT
C3

T denotes 3D, and from the ST30 upwards also means infinite black pro panel which gives better black filters and levels.

The C3 is only 720p, but is actually surprisingly good if 1080p isn't the be-all and end-all (my parent-in-laws have one).


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Krsnik007

Is there any significant difference with this TV to its bigger brother … Is there any significant difference with this TV to its bigger brother the ST30 asides from 3D? Is the ST30 a better deal?Read lessRead more

ST30 has a superior pannel and picture quality in both sd and hd is better than the S.
but S is still an excellent TV superior picture quality to any lcd led at this price range.
I do have the 42 inch ST30 and seen both in action.

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bigwelsh

3d?

No.

I have compared the 42ST and 42S in the shop and could notice the better quality panel in the ST. So naturally, I bought a VT lol!

K1381298

How does this compare to LED screen?

If you want poor black levels, over-saturated colours and motion Blur go for the LED panel...if you don't go for a Plasma..lol
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Just noticed Richer Sounds do the 50 inch ST30 for £699.99. So thats £200 for the 3D and better panel plus you get two pairs of glasses......

Link richersounds.com/pro…t30

Uridium

If you want poor black levels, over-saturated colours and motion Blur go … If you want poor black levels, over-saturated colours and motion Blur go for the LED panel...if you don't go for a Plasma..lolRead lessRead more

If you want a dull 'cinema' effect picture where you sit in a darkened room waiting 100 odd hours to calibrate the set, hoping that you don't get the dreaded green splodges appear.......go Panasonic Plasma LOL (_;)

This should be hot! 1080p 50 inch with freeview HD......... Heated OP

^^^ Sorry mate deleted my comment after reading in the title that you had this tv lol.....Cheers OP very tempted at this sort of money

hot from me. been holding off on buying a panasonic plasma since before xmas. Are the deals going to get better? or should i buy? would rather an ST or GT

Gazbert

339W sounds like a lot of juice to keep this thing running.

How does this compare to LED screen?

mgk

For the Panny experts amoung you...I have a 42"G10 - is this s good … For the Panny experts amoung you...I have a 42"G10 - is this s good upgrade?I fancy a 50" and a few of the new SMART features.Read lessRead more

I'm no expert, but I believe the S20 was modeled on the G10, and the S30 isn't a massive step up from the S20. Obviously you will get a larger screen, but I think an ST30 would the best place to start if you wanted a significant upgrade.

WalterSmith

why is it not?

well the st30 was £599 with 2 free glasses , do not see what the fuss is with this at all.

londonguy

well the st30 was £599 with 2 free glasses , do not see what the fuss is … well the st30 was £599 with 2 free glasses , do not see what the fuss is with this at all.Read lessRead more

That sounds like it WAS a good deal too then!

londonguy

well the st30 was £599 with 2 free glasses , do not see what the fuss is … well the st30 was £599 with 2 free glasses , do not see what the fuss is with this at all.Read lessRead more

With a 5 year warranty?

royals

wtf, what happened to your samsung junk? it was only release 3 years ago!

Lol my Samsung is still fantastic, cannot fault this model one bit. I am looking for a new one as my son plays more an more on his PS3 so ill put it in the adj dining room an treat myself to a new one. The sammy still has 2 years left on the warranty and still looks better than most I've seen in local stores.

Spelling updated!
I do apologise, how will you sleep tonight....

OldEnglish

This should be hot! 1080p 50 inch with freeview HD......... Heated OP

SMART TV too

OldEnglish

Are you sure about that though, looks like it on pic but can't see … Are you sure about that though, looks like it on pic but can't see anything about it anywhere else? Read lessRead more

Yeah positive. It's called VIERA connect

I'm looking for a replacement for Samsung LE46A686, any reviews on this one anywhere? Tempted

Dam, would get this only for me buying my first car this week

Just in time. Ordered and heated. Thanks.

hot from me. been holding off on buying a panasonic plasma since before xmas. Are the deals going to get better? or should i buy? would rather an ST or GT

GREAT PRICE!!!

was looking at the 42 inch one of these on amazon for £399 but missed out think its £468 now very temped by this one how long do these deals on JL normally last?

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oasis-rocks

was looking at the 42 inch one of these on amazon for £399 but missed out … was looking at the 42 inch one of these on amazon for £399 but missed out think its £468 now very temped by this one how long do these deals on JL normally last?heat addedRead lessRead more

...until OOS

The VT30 is 1,399 - that's a lot cheaper isn't it?

Is there any significant difference with this TV to its bigger brother the ST30 asides from 3D? Is the ST30 a better deal?

superb deal,great size and very reasonable price for quality plasma tv.
voted hot.

great TV for the money. hot!

This is taken from the previously linked techradar review:

'Surprisingly the P42S30 is the only model in the S30 range; there are no other size options. So if you want a 50-inch Panasonic plasma set that doesn't have 3D, you'll have to step up to the TX-P50G30B (which adds Panasonic's contrast-boosting Infinite Black technology plus THX accreditation and USB recording), or down to the P50U30B (which doesn't have any contrast filters or multimedia/online playback options).'

I'm tired, but now confused too. Does this TV exist?

What's the difference between this and the following?

amazon.co.uk/Pan…8-3

Not that I'm too bothered but i Bought a "42 for £440 other day.same shiit

Just under £440 with my partner discount.

Very very tempted.

3d?

Does this matter on a 50"

2,000,000:1 contrast ratio

cjmmeuk

What's the difference between this and the … What's the difference between this and the following?[url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.amazon.co.uk%252FPanasonic-TX-P50C3B-50-inch-Widescreen-Freeview%252Fdp%252FB004L2KUGW%252Fref%253Dsr_1_3%253Fie%253DUTF8%2526qid%253D1328047041%2526sr%253D8-3]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX-P50C3B-50-inch-Widescreen-Freeview/dp/B004L2KUGW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1328047041&sr=8-3[/url]Read lessRead more

The Amazon one isn't full HD

I'm sorely tempted. If it had been the ST30 I would have bitten at this price although I think we are a few months off of that. Still very hot, heat added

339W sounds like a lot of juice to keep this thing running.

Gazbert

339W sounds like a lot of juice to keep this thing running.

I don't care lol, parents are footing the bill and they don't know lol.