buydig.com has the 42PQ30 HDTV + Panasonic Blu-ray Player + High-performance Hook-up Kit which Includes 2 HDMI Cables, Component Cables, Stereo Audio Cables, Cleaning Solution & microfiber cloth for $619 free shipping and no tax when shipped outside of NJ

http://www.buydig.com/shop/produc...E5LG42PQ30

TV SPECS:
Features:

TV
720p HD Resolution
600Hz Sub Field Driving
2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
1,500 cd/m2 Brightness
Image Sticking Minimization
Dual XD Engine
ISFccc Ready
AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game)
Picture Wizard
LG SimpLink Connectivity
100,000 Hour Panel Life (typ.)
NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM

AUDIO
Output Power: 10W x 2
Invisible Speaker System
Clear Voice II
SRS TruSurround XT
Auto Volume Leveler
Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder
SMART ENERGY SAVINGS

Intelligent Sensor Mode
Video Mute
ENERGY STAR 3.0 Rated

CONNECTIVITY
3 HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color (2 rear/1 side)
2 HD Component Video Inputs (rear)
2 Composite Inputs (1 rear/1 side)
1 S-Video Input (rear)
1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) (rear)
USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3) (side)
PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin)
RF Antenna input

PANASONIC BLU RAY SPECS
VIERA CAST

Enjoy great web entertainment on your HDTV

Because this model is compatible with the VIERA CAST function, you can access YouTube, Picasa, and other internet sites from the special VIERA CAST screen. YouTube lets you watch the newest video clips, and Picasa lets you view Web-based photos. You can also check weather and stock information on other sites.

Video Features

PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus
High Precision 4:4:4
P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD)
1080/24p Playback (Blu-ray Disc and DVD)


Audio Features

Built-in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Decoder
192kHz/24bit Audio D/A Converter
96kHz Surround Re-master for All Formats (BD, DVD, CD and MP3 )


Output

HDMI AV Output
Component Video Output
Video Output
2ch Audio Output
Digital Audio Output (1 Optical)
Ethernet for BD-Live, VIERA CASTTM*3 and Firmware Update


Networking & Connectivity

VIERA CAST (YouTube, Picasa)
Compatible with BD-Live and BONUSVIEW
Movie (AVCHD, MPEG2) & JPEG View with SD
Memory Card Slot
Music (MP3) and Photos (JPEG)
Playback on USB


Environmental Friendly

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4)
Intelligent Auto Standby
Standby Power Save
(RMS)
SD Memory card and USB slot

Enjoy precious memories in HD

BuyDig.com has LG 42PQ30 42" 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV + Panasonic DMP-BD60K Blu-ray Player + HDTV Hook-up Kit for $619 with free shipping. Thanks purificada

Specs:

• Tuner: NTSC/QAM/ATSC
• 600Hz Sub Field Driving
• Resolution: 1024 x 768 (720p)
• Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1 Dynamic
• Inputs:
  • 3x HDMI
  • 2x Composite
  • 2x Component
  • 1x S-Video
  • 1x Audio
  • 1x USB

Using any means to sell a 720! Tells you something about the market/economy out there.

quote Originally Posted by dondeal80

Using any means to sell a 720! Tells you something about the market/economy out there.

that blu-ray player is about 150 off right there

hmm

I thought it is a good deal. How much energy the plasma consumes compare to same size LCD?
Is 720 is enough for 42. I might want to sell the blu ray player since I got one from amazon.

2-5.1% Bing

NIce deal
a blue ray this makes this a nice find thanks op

quote Originally Posted by chooseausername

that blu-ray player is about 150 off right there

hmm

well that like saying your getting the plasma for $479 shipped, now deduct 2-5% via bing and the hdmi cable etc... its your call guys

I think it is a very good deal. I will call them to see if they can take bing off over the phone.

They would not take bing off and told me to order through bing. Hmm. I do have Bank of America 5X rewards promotion to use on this for 5% off.

Anyone knows the quality of this TV and the energy cost?

BTW, how much can I sell the maintenance kit for? 50 dollars?

quote Originally Posted by seetachi

I thought it is a good deal. How much energy the plasma consumes compare to same size LCD?
Is 720 is enough for 42. I might want to sell the blu ray player since I got one from amazon.

2-5.1% Bing

I think the general consensus is that 32" is the cutoff where 1080 vs 720 matters. In other words, 32 and smaller you won't notice much difference at normal viewing distance, with greater than 32", you notice it more the larger you go. When I bought my plasma a year ago, a 42", the difference in resolution was definitely noticeable. They made a 720 and 1080 version of my set, and I went 1080 because of the difference I noticed on the display models playing the same thing. Personally, I'd stay away from a 720 set in this size range, but just my opinion.

If I bought a 720 set, I certainly would not be worried about a Blu-Ray player. The whole point of Blu-Ray is to get the 1080 rez. Why bother with a Blu-Ray if you have a set that can't take advantage of the resolution, at any price. Again, to each their own.

quote Originally Posted by seetachi

I thought it is a good deal. How much energy the plasma consumes compare to same size LCD?
Is 720 is enough for 42. I might want to sell the blu ray player since I got one from amazon.

2-5.1% Bing

the tv is the energy star certified. it actually adheres to Energy Star 3.0 specification...

quote Originally Posted by rabbitruck

I think the general consensus is that 32" is the cutoff where 1080 vs 720 matters. In other words, 32 and smaller you won't notice much difference at normal viewing distance, with greater than 32", you notice it more the larger you go. When I bought my plasma a year ago, a 42", the difference in resolution was definitely noticeable. They made a 720 and 1080 version of my set, and I went 1080 because of the difference I noticed on the display models playing the same thing. Personally, I'd stay away from a 720 set in this size range, but just my opinion.

If I bought a 720 set, I certainly would not be worried about a Blu-Ray player. The whole point of Blu-Ray is to get the 1080 rez. Why bother with a Blu-Ray if you have a set that can't take advantage of the resolution, at any price. Again, to each their own.

Not to call you a liar, but stop lying.

Size and viewing distance determine "benefit" of higher resolutions.

From http://carltonbale.com/2006/11/10...es-matter/.

SD makes me confuse with so many good deals.
I am really confused if this is good deal or not lol

+1

But it's a good deal to the misinformed and a bad deal to the informed. Depends on the person.

These HDMI cables are better than the ones the cable company usually provides right?

Im debating this 42 inch plasma combo vs the one on US appliance TC-P42X1 Panasonic VIERA® 42"


As far as tvs go, is there a significant difference? After a ten dollar coupon the tv is 539 shipped. So for 80 more I switch 780p 42" plasmas and get the hd set up kit and bluray. 5% CB at US appliace though it never comes up on the checkout. What is it for this one 2 or 5%?

quote Originally Posted by xillix

Not to call you a liar, but stop lying.

Size and viewing distance determine "benefit" of higher resolutions.

From http://carltonbale.com/2006/11/10...es-matter/.

where did he lie?
at 6-7ft (which I consider normal distance) on a 42in, 1080p is noticeable on that chart... please explain