Must be a 42" as Pana don't produce a 40". Yes, they are excellent but the plasmas are just as thin and offer the same features. More importantly though offer better performance..

There is a you tube 'best buy'- which basically says over 42"" get plasma and 1080p resolution - in a nutshell. I got a Panasonic 46" plasma 1080p and was delighted with the quality.

Sorry mate, but you are wrong on this occasion. LG are good TVs, not great. Yes the pictures are good but they are in NO WAY in the same league as Panasonic. LGs biggest issue is reliability and you should take out any warranty you can as you will be stung big time with the inevitable 'just out of warranty' repair costs.

Comparing a brand new 3DTV with a lower spec old, but better produced, TV isn't quite a fair comparison.. Though LG would love you for this..

Saved you til last mate, as you made the enquiry...

As you may have got the idea, Plasma is the only thing to look at at the 42" and above sector but ultimately it is a brand thing. Panasonic are by far and away the best brand for quality and performance. Which have actually given them this accolade 3 years in a row now.

Not sure what you want from it or where your budget stands but they have some fantastic TVs out at the moment. cod'ead got an excellent model in the G20 but this one is now discontinued and has been replaced by the G30. If you want to step into the 3D market (where you also get superior plasma panel for improved picture quality and 'ultra thin' casing) then look no further than the TXP42GT30. It it the recently crowned 'TV of the year' along with 8 other Panasonic products [url=http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/News/Latest+News/Panasonic+scoops+nine+What+HiFi+Awards+2011/8275962/index.html#anker_8276584SEE HERE[/url

[url=http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Products/VIERA+Flat+Screen+TV/2011+Plasma+TV/TX-P42GT30B/Overview/7037486/index.html?trackInfo=truePRODUCT HERE[/url

[url=http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Products/VIERA+Flat+Screen+TV/2011+Plasma+TV/TX-P42GT30B/Awards+%26+Test+Results/7037495/index.html?trackInfo=trueREVIEWS HERE[/url

Brands to avoid really other than the obvious supermarket branded sheittte, are (and i know they've been mentioned) but LG, Philips (though they're pulling out of TVs anyway), lower end Samsung models and Toshiba really.

Let me know if you need any prices or any assistance.

HTH...

To be fair, the G20 was by far and away the best TV of 2010. Cod'ead is right, there aint no 50" LCD tv that gets anywhere near that or any newer 50" Panasonic for that matter!!

Panasonic dealer salesman in pushing Panasonic TVs shocker!

TBF when I got my latest TV, I did a lot of research on the tinternet and Panasonics seemed to come out top on most sites.

And yes I've got a 42" Panasonic plasma and I love it

Fancy bringing your telly down here for a side-by-side shoot-out anytime?

I'd bring mine up to you but I can't get it and the dog in the back of my Passat estate.

Look, if you can't afford Panasonic quality, don't be afraid to say so, nobody would think any the less of you. I spent many weeks researching and watching the available TVs out there before making my mind up. Given that I have no interest in gaming and usually watch sport or movies, so 3D wasn't a necessity and I didn't want to be sat with yet another pair of glasses on my head. Watching soccer or rugby leaves no "comet-trails" at all, something that older plasma and many cheaper LCDs suffer from.

I've always been a fan of Panasonic's AV gear and when they bought Pioneer's plasma technology, they didn't do it for a laugh. You may not have been impressed with an old Panny but you obviously haven't bothered looking at their newer models.

To be honest I swear by Panasonic, and would always buy their gear. Unless I could stretch to Pioneer maybe.

I bought a top of the range 37 LCD (wanted more for games) Panasonic, late 08 and it is class.
My missus has a 50 Samsung PLasma, and images burnt on it (still a good picture mind) but I think it depends on what the main use is for I guess as to what to buy (and the size of course)

When I read what TV you had I assumed you were a man of discerning taste, but then you said you drive a Passat. How long have you been a Rep?

Just kiddin' mate, quite like that Passat's, along with most German cars.

2.0 Litre TDi 4Motion, chipped to 184 BHP & 362Nm torque

No more a Panasonic dealer than Sony/Samsung/Bose etc.... We only sell quality, some better than others...

No longer available.. As cod'ead mentioned.. Fantastic TVs but they are all Panasonic now and gave them the platform for their current success in the search of quality..

Panasonic plasma here. Not seen anything to touch a good plasma. Mind, there's plenty of poor ones around.

You get what you pay for.

Nail = Head

Maybe im just poor but weve got a 42" LG Plasma and i think its great. Only time will tell on its relaibailty i suppose.

Was only messing btw Wembley08, Panasonic where the best when i was working in Electrical Retail and are stiil one of the best now.

I have a 42inch Panasonic plasma and it's great.

I don't own a TV, and to be honest, don't really miss not having one.

I know mate, just thought i'd explain rather than put summat sarcy back and people jumping in getting daft...... Takes all year to get a thread that i know about can't spoil it so soon..



As i say... LG are ok when they're working but they cost a FORTUNE to service. I don't like to slag brands off as it aint my style but in reality there are better brands... Alot more far worse ones tho!!!

It's affordability at the end of the day and there's no shame in buying the best you can afford...

Cheers. 3D's a waste of money for me. Don't really want to go over 500 notes as I only watch TV and the odd DVD. I'll have a look at what's around. I see richer sounds do 5 year warranties for 10% of the screen price

Cheers. 3D's a waste of money for me. Don't really want to go over 500 notes as I only watch TV and the odd DVD. I'll have a look at what's around. I see richer sounds do 5 year warranties for 10% of the screen price

The 37LZD80? I got that one in a similar timeframe, very happy with it.

It would be the 800 if it was the top one but the 80 was a quality tv!!

Quote ="Jake the Peg"Cheers. 3D's a waste of money for me. Don't really want to go over 500 notes as I only watch TV and the odd DVD. I'll have a look at what's around. I see richer sounds do 5 year warranties for 10% of the screen price'" I'll do ya one of these: www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/P ... index.html For £380 including a full Panasonic 5 year warranty!!

Quote ="Jake the Peg"Cheers. 3D's a waste of money for me. Don't really want to go over 500 notes as I only watch TV and the odd DVD. I'll have a look at what's around. I see richer sounds do 5 year warranties for 10% of the screen price'" I'll do ya one of these: www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/P ... index.html For £380 including a full Panasonic 5 year warranty!!