Pioneer Elite PRO507PU - anybody know about it?
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I was in Best Buy (live in USA) today to look for a new television. They had a couple on clearance that the guy offered me. First was a Pioneer Elite PRO-507PU 50" - has anybody heard of it? I guess it is based on the 5070 7th generation range so a very old model. He offered it to me for $1,000 including a Pioneer BDP-320 Blu Ray player. It is an ex demo panel. I was thinking this might be good for the bedroom - are the two together worth spending £650 on?
The other he offered me was the Panasonic TCP58V10, also their demo panel, also for $1,000. Out of that or the Pioneer which would be the better buy for a second TV?
Looking at the 65VT25 as a main TV, just trying to convince myself its worth $4,500....
The other he offered me was the Panasonic TCP58V10, also their demo panel, also for $1,000. Out of that or the Pioneer which would be the better buy for a second TV?
Looking at the 65VT25 as a main TV, just trying to convince myself its worth $4,500....
Isn't it fun to be shopping for this sort of stuff, only to have all the model numbers and specs changed on you so you haven't the faintest idea what everything is? 
I was going to say that there was a thread about the US/UK naming differences a couple of months back...only to search for it, and find your old thread!
I can't really help you a great deal here, as I was in your predicament about 4 years ago, so what I worked out then is now sadly out of date.
However, go and have a look around Sam's club or Costco for cheaper TV's (including many off brands that are best avoided) - you can do this without a membership, as a visitor(membership is about $40 and well worth it). Bestbuy may price match; ultimate electronics, (not available near you, alas) matched BB and threw in free delivery, thankfully - BB delivery not cheap, iirc. Sam's and Costco don't deliver, so you'll need a friend with a truck! And if you have one, you can pick up from BB.
Finally; if you get the extended warranty (which is often not badly priced, gives you an advance replacement, etc), read the small print; I assume you're in rented accomodation to begin with before buying a house - the warranty will probably only cover the TV at the address to which they delivered it.
eta - the US as a whole tend to only be interested in 'this years model' so there are often VERY good discounts on older stock, especially for appliances.
I was going to say that there was a thread about the US/UK naming differences a couple of months back...only to search for it, and find your old thread!
I can't really help you a great deal here, as I was in your predicament about 4 years ago, so what I worked out then is now sadly out of date.
However, go and have a look around Sam's club or Costco for cheaper TV's (including many off brands that are best avoided) - you can do this without a membership, as a visitor(membership is about $40 and well worth it). Bestbuy may price match; ultimate electronics, (not available near you, alas) matched BB and threw in free delivery, thankfully - BB delivery not cheap, iirc. Sam's and Costco don't deliver, so you'll need a friend with a truck! And if you have one, you can pick up from BB.
Finally; if you get the extended warranty (which is often not badly priced, gives you an advance replacement, etc), read the small print; I assume you're in rented accomodation to begin with before buying a house - the warranty will probably only cover the TV at the address to which they delivered it.
eta - the US as a whole tend to only be interested in 'this years model' so there are often VERY good discounts on older stock, especially for appliances.
Edited by jimmyjimjim on Monday 6th September 04:25
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