How is everyone doing?
I haven't posted in a while. The last time I posted was when I was purchasing a receiver and speaker package for my HT. This forum was a big help as far as information. Thanks again.
I am now in the market for a plasma TV. I purchased a Pioneer Elite receiver and could not be happier. I have my eye on a Pioneer 50" TV as a result, and from what I can gather, is a high end plasma.
My questions are:
1/ I have been told that the difference between the Elite and regular Pioneer plasmas is that the regular Pioneer plasmas are using technology from the Elite models from two years ago. The panels are the same. Given the large price variance, is the current Elite technology that much better/different from the regular Pioneer models and does it justify the price increase?
2/ Also, I keep seeing these great deals for online purchasing. I believe the PDP 5060HD model is currently advertised by a dealer listed on this site for under $3,000 US. Purchasing something of this nature online makes me nervous just because I have never made an online purchase of this magnitude before. Are there any warranty or shipping issues? Do dealers advertised on this site generally ship to Canada? Any online experiences you would like to share would also help.
3/ Extended warranties - Are they like car warranties where they are a waste of money (IMO) or are they necessary for plasma technology. I believe Best BUy is offering a 5yr warranty for $1,200 which is fairly pricey. Again, any experiences would be helpful, from people who have purchased and used the warranty, and from those who purchased it and found it to be a waste (don't worry, I won't make fun).
Sorry for the long post and numerous questions. Thanks in advance.
Owen