Polly Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Hi everyone, I am new to this forum so hope I am posting in the right place. I am interested in the NEC PXT-42SV2 but it dosen't seem to be readily availible in NSW. Does anyone know anything about this model, and should I be persuing such an animal. Much thanks if anyone can assist. Polly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilCV8 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 In HN at Fyshwick I noticed 2 NEC's side by side at the same price, one of NEC PXT-42SV2 and the other was model PXT-42SV2B. Priced at $2299 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussla Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Don't bother: Average build quality Average picture quality The NEC SD's are really down in quality terms, they don't use the Pioneer panels anymore instead they use the LG PDP panels, which are decent panels but not the same level as the Pioneer made panels. Also spend another $800 or so you can get a Panasonic HD which will **** all over the NEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Hi everyone,I am new to this forum so hope I am posting in the right place. I am interested in the NEC PXT-42SV2 but it dosen't seem to be readily availible in NSW. Does anyone know anything about this model, and should I be persuing such an animal. Much thanks if anyone can assist. Polly In HN at Fyshwick I noticed 2 NEC's side by side at the same price, one of NEC PXT-42SV2 and the other was model PXT-42SV2B.Priced at $2299 each. Thanks DevilCV8 - unfortunately I live in Sydney. Your time is much appreciated. Polly Don't bother: Average build quality Average picture quality The NEC SD's are really down in quality terms, they don't use the Pioneer panels anymore instead they use the LG PDP panels, which are decent panels but not the same level as the Pioneer made panels. Also spend another $800 or so you can get a Panasonic HD which will **** all over the NEC. Thanks DevilCV8 - unfortunately I live in Sydney. Your time is much appreciated.Polly Don't bother: Average build quality Average picture quality The NEC SD's are really down in quality terms, they don't use the Pioneer panels anymore instead they use the LG PDP panels, which are decent panels but not the same level as the Pioneer made panels. Also spend another $800 or so you can get a Panasonic HD which will **** all over the NEC. Thanks Christopher M.J.T. I am looking for a "cheaper" 42' plasma that is not necessarilly a HD panel, and is available in Sydney. That is why I was taken by the NEC PXT-42sv2 which I thought was made in Japan. These are available (if ordered and a lengthy wait endured) for $1995. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. I don't really want to pay more than $3k. I already have a SD STB. Thanks again for your help Polly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Down Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I am looking for a "cheaper" 42' plasma that is not necessarilly a HD panel, and is available in Sydney. That is why I was taken by the NEC PXT-42sv2 which I thought was made in Japan. These are available (if ordered and a lengthy wait endured) for $1995. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. I don't really want to pay more than $3k. I already have a SD STB. You can get the SD Pana 42PA60A for $1,999 or the HD 42PV60A for $2,699 these days if you haggle hard. And they are made in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_marcelo Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I think these NECs are also made in CHina now.... the old ones, the SD was one of the best panels out there.... now only the HD NEC models are worth a look .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussla Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Thanks DevilCV8 - unfortunately I live in Sydney. Your time is much appreciated.Polly Thanks Christopher M.J.T. I am looking for a "cheaper" 42' plasma that is not necessarilly a HD panel, and is available in Sydney. That is why I was taken by the NEC PXT-42sv2 which I thought was made in Japan. These are available (if ordered and a lengthy wait endured) for $1995. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. I don't really want to pay more than $3k. I already have a SD STB. Thanks again for your help Polly Not made in Japan anymore, China now adays. If you want a decent SD plasma the Panasonic Viera SD is very much worth considering, blows the NEC away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuuBox Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 The Panasonic HD Plasma is made in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 The Panasonic HD Plasma is made in China. Yes - so I have discovered. It was inferred to me by vertually all sales people I encountered in this venture that Panasonic were made in japan. Never-the-less I have come to the conclusion that Panasonic are probably the best bet as far as I am concerned. Just a question of where do I buy. Prices seem to vaty so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Down Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 The Panasonic HD Plasma is made in China. No, they're made in Japan. Don't know where you got this info from. Have a look at the back of the unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 OK, got a 42pv60, now what do I need to put it on the wall. Any advice re pitfalls will be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Down Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 OK, got a 42pv60, now what do I need to put it on the wall. Any advice re pitfalls will be very much appreciated. Get a qualified technician to do it. It's not a DIY job and you don't want to risk $3,000 worth of equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy8 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I think these NECs are also made in CHina now.... the old ones, the SD was one of the best panels out there.... now only the HD NEC models are worth a look .... Don't think NEC sell the HD Plasma any more, only HD LCD see NEC Plasma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussla Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Don't think NEC sell the HD Plasma any more, only HD LCD see NEC Plasma Some healthy advice, don't touch their HD LCD's. They are JUNK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy8 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Some healthy advice, don't touch their HD LCD's. They are JUNK! Thank you for the tip. Good to know, but my preference currently is for plasma. (and not NEC either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuuBox Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 No, they're made in Japan. Don't know where you got this info from. Have a look at the back of the unit. Do you want me to take a photo? I can assure you that they are now made in China. Why do you think they've come down so much in price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 This is Polly ************* back after watching good tv Well, I am really pleased with my Panasonic 42" HD. Its a great TV. But I wonder if anyone else has experienced a peculiar "pixalisation" of the screen sometimes. The picture just seems to collapse into small rectangular colours. I am using a Digicrystal 9000 STB and recorder. Thanks if anyone can help. Polly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalpel Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 This is Polly ************* back after watching good tvWell, I am really pleased with my Panasonic 42" HD. Its a great TV. But I wonder if anyone else has experienced a peculiar "pixalisation" of the screen sometimes. The picture just seems to collapse into small rectangular colours. I am using a Digicrystal 9000 STB and recorder. Thanks if anyone can help. Polly That is what happens with interference with the digital signal. It suggests that the signal is (at least intemittently) of poor strength. Solutions: If you are using an indoor portable antenna, try adjusting it so that the signal strength (usually a bar of some kind on the STB display somewhere) is better. Get your outdoor antenna 'tuned', or maybe repositioned - or even replaced with a booster Sometimes can be due to interference as well. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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