Good price for that TV, was looking at it before I went for the 680B, at the time it was £499. I don't think I'd have gone 4k that day if this was only £350.

I've gone for it to replace my broken TV, not bothered about 4k yet, I'll let the tech mature first and this will be great until then.

Looks like a nice spot OP

tempted....

any other cashback available? only appears to be boiler cover cashback on quidco/tcb

anyone know what delivery lead times are like with sse? doesn't say when would be delivered.

Not sure this site is trustworthy based on quick search on Trustpilot, may be worth investigating prior to purchasing.

Same initial price on amazon, says ships in 3-4 days but obviously cannot use the discount code
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX-50CS520B-Smart-Full-Freetime/dp/B00U2FEAY0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457708519&sr=8-1&keywords=50cs520b - Some decent reviews of the TV

5 year warranty isn't valid if bought via amazon apparently. It might work though as the seller is still SSE.

Better to buy direct to get the warranty and save 5% IMO.

You are correct, but I was only posting it to give mistercadbury an idea on the lead times and Danlad22 worrying about how trustworthy their site was

anyone knows if skype can be installed as an app in this tv?

Bought a 40 inch one for my parents. Bit short on connectivity but it's hardly the end of the world these days with hdmi switchers around if you need it. The menus are also rather sluggish. What matters is that the panel itself is really impressive for this price.

I'm not sure the size of a company has anything to do with it's quality in terms of customer service etc. I would be interested to hear about peoples positive/negative experiences on here prior to purchase as looking at Trustpilot has made me reluctant to purchase this..

Any with this TV comment on what it's like with Standard Definition connections?

They for the online store? Because all the bad reviews on trustpilot that I am finding are regarding their utility supplies

Nice to see a proper Panasonic for a change. :smiley:

I just bought this deal, thanks OP, paid £351 looks like a pretty decent TV for the price. only thing I'm worried about is the lip-sync issue that springs up on the older reviews, but I'm guessing a firmware update has fixed that since cant see it being mentioned on the newer ones

About the 5 year warranty, once you receive your TV you need to claim the 5 year warranty here
http://promotions.panasonic.co.uk/promotions/promotions/termsandconditions#

I really cant find anything about this company on trustpilot, can somebody link please?

looks like a good buy, i might get it.

big downside is just 2 hdmi's - i have fire tv, chromecast, sky, bt youview box and a ps3....

need to factor in a hdmi switch so add at least another £10

Ordered, thanks OP!

looks great

I purchased the TV Below from SSE was delivered by Currys and i got the 5 year warranty too

Use " Scottish Hydro " name for Panasonic 5 year Warranty

They will email you a delivery date and time which you can change if needed

Panasonic TX-50CX680B 50 Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV £579.03 delvered @ SSE Shop Online , with Panasonic 5 Year Warranty, Includes Free Delivery
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/panasonic-tx-50cx680b-50-inch-4k-ultra-hd-smart-led-tv-579-03-delvered-sse-shop-2321080

http://www.thesseshop.co.uk/c-639-panasonic-promotions.aspx

Just ordered one thanks.
Feeling sorry for myself after missing out on the Passat AllTrack!

I really wouldn't worry about this company. They are very customer service focused. From my experience anyway.

Panasonic or vestel?

Thank-you, have ordered one. Can't go wrong for £350 with 5 year warranty.

Order one, cheers. My 47" LG just gave up the ghost today after just over 2 years.

Only 2 HDMIs?

My plasma just died and this looks a bargain amongst the current TV deals. Ordered, thanks op

Was looking good till 2x HDMI. I need 4 like my 7 year old toshiba.

Would this be ok for gaming on?

Just ordered, couldn't resist £351 for 50" HD with freeview play, free 5yr gtee, and excellent reviews. The last flat screen TV I bought was a 40" Sony 720p for £1400 (back in 2007) so this TV certainly looks like a bargain to me...!!

Ordered, great value, thanks OP

what's the input lag like for gaming

I am looking for 55 inch anyone know if they do one in this model

With a company called Southern Electric I thought the deal was 5 years of electricity with the TV. Could've been so great.

Not 4K though

I'm glad to see people benefiting from the profits of my over-priced electricity. :smile:

Dont need it, but great to see prices tumbling on technology......remember paying £900 (down from 1500) at currys for a 32" lcd Thomson tv (are they still about?), thinking I'd picked up a bargain at the time!

Does this have vesa mounting holes?

Thanks, I missed that. Another hdmi port and I'd be sold. Time to look at switchers...

Exactly the same thing that put me off, I would have it if it had 3 hdmi.

Not sure if I want a switcher, they all look a bit cheap and problematic, plus last thing I want is another plug socket to power the switch

I have a HDMI switch I got for a previous TV which was sent back. My switch works well, priority is given to the last device you switch on and its powered over HDMI so no external adapter required.

Get the Duronic one though, the cheaper model I had problems with.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-HDS3-Switch-output-Switcher/dp/B0020426AG/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1457780368&sr=1-4&keywords=hdmi+switch

I recently replaced my 10+ year old Hitachi plasma with another plasma while they were still available. They call this(LCD nonsense) progress. :wink:

Ordered, I couldn't resist and made a deal with the boss as she originally said no. Something about more important things with a new house move etc..........

Am I seeing that right, no Freeview HD?
That would be a massive deal breaker

No, it's called market demand. However I call OLED progress. No plasma can touch them.

http://www.whathifi.com/panasonic/tx-50cs520/review this was one of the reviews of this set that impresses me. I think that something like the Samsung UE48H6400 was worth the little extra money, but there is no doubt this is a quality panel for rather little money.

Anyone found a link for supported apps? Amazon prime video? Plex? etc..

Do you think John Lewis would price match this? I know it has a five year warranty already, but I have some JL vouchers I could use.

Anybody had a delivery date yet.....

It's Saturday, we probably won't get any notification until Monday now.

Resisting to order

Market demand for cheaper (with inferior picture quality) LCD TVs was one of the reasons for the death of plasma.

Brilliant, just what I've been looking for: nice, simple big screen with excellent picture and no gimmicks. Just ordered with the GIVEME5 code and got email confirmation straight away. Let's hope its honoured...

Just what I'm after - ordered.

Thanks for the link WiteWulf

Does it have normal Freeview? The reviews are conflicting

Freeview HD according to Richer Sounds and according to Panasonic's own website it has the DVB-T/T2 which is HD.

It has freetime which is useful but only 2 hdmi's but look at the cheap pprice. Who cares about 4k. It's just a ploy for you to spend more money on tv's and sky. Its not going to available on freeview as they currently don't have enough bandwidth to show any more than 11 HD channels, not to mention 4k. Sky will use it as another excuse to exploit even more money off you to give to people who will earn more in a week than you or I do in a year so will give this a little heat.

Pretty sure I pointed that out.

Other reasons:

Customer perception
Altitude problems
Imperfect colours, image retention, brightness
Heavier sets, heavier shipping
Lower profit margins

The last ones are really key and the others merely debatable. This is because plasma was a high end purchase, and almost exclusively occupied the higher end of the market. Which was fine while even high end LCDs were pretty pish in comparison. Now they really aren't and you have to also realise OLED will simply slide right in there at said higher end and pound plasma technology anyway. Plasma was between a rock and a hard place.

It's a sad demise but pretty understandable. Give it another 2 years and it'll be a quirky footnote, if it isn't already.

Any experts in panels, specs say 100 Hz but have read that it is really 50 Hz in disguise, anybody know the truth and does it matter anyway?

Pretty sure you didn't. You are correct regarding the main reasons for the death of plasma (shipping cost and low margins) though neither of which relate to market demand. Ultimately irrelevant, the king is dead, OLED may take the crown (if the market is willing to stump up their cash /credit).

It took 31 posts before anyone mentioned the "V" word. I like my Turkey with Yorkshire Puddings. This one however will have been made in the Czech Republic.

Thank you for your price match request for the Panasonic Viera 50CS520B 50'' Tv (product code 82451152).

In order to apply a price reduction on a purchase, the criteria in our pricing policy must be met. I regret that after review the request you have submitted does not match all or parts of this policy.

In order to match a price request, the competitor must trade on the same basis as us, for example we will not match online only retailers, mail order only or showrooms attached to internet only orders.

Unfortunately, as SSE are an online only retailer we are unable to price match them as a comparable competitor. Therefore, on this occasion I regret that I cannot match the price offered by SSE

Thank you for your price match request for the Panasonic Viera 50CS520B 50'' Tv (product code 82451152).

In order to apply a price reduction on a purchase, the criteria in our pricing policy must be met. I regret that after review the request you have submitted does not match all or parts of this policy.

In order to match a price request, the competitor must trade on the same basis as us, for example we will not match online only retailers, mail order only or showrooms attached to internet only orders.

Unfortunately, as SSE are an online only retailer we are unable to price match them as a comparable competitor. Therefore, on this occasion I regret that I cannot match the price offered by SSE

Now currently unavailable.

Looking on their web site i see the 40" is the same price as the 50" so could be price mistake, if it is it will be followed up by emails cancelling orders. Fingers crossed I'm wrong....

£469 on Amazon

Oos :disappointed:

Pretty sure I did, otherwise you wouldn't have quoted my 'market demand' allusion to progress (i.e the demise of plasma) verbatim. Low margins can relate directly to market demand, especially when it concerns investment of manufacturers in capacity/development.

Either way Plasma is history. Current LCD technology might not have overtaken it even now. But development means it isn't the million miles away it was 10 years ago, while at least one newer technology or another mostly supersedes it already.

Precisely why a budget set such as this makes an awful lot of sense in 2016 as a stopgap. On the cusp of 4K, but not really there yet for Ultra HD premium certified models. Close to but not quite verging on mainstream affordable OLED sets. LG has just ploughed a fortune into a new massive OLED factory to be set up, it gets closer by the day.

sold out

Dispatch email received this morning so doesn't look like a pricing error for those wondering.

Dispatch email also received this morning, no tracking info though

Just had a phonecall to arrange delivery for Weds.

I've not received anything yet confirming dispatch and no update on the account when i log in - when did those who have received emails / calls order? I ordered about 3pm yesterday.

I ordered 12:35am on Saturday morning.

Just gone on my account and it says " Shipped via MANUFACTURER-STANDARD on 13/03/2016 04:13:54" whoop

I ordered 13.55 on Saturday and got a shipping notice " Shipped via MANUFACTURER-STANDARD on 13/03/2016 04:29:24 "

Like others no details of shipping or tracking.

Thanks to the OP for excellent spot. Like some others I had thought it was a misprice that would be cancelled as it was the same price on the SSE website as the smaller 40" version.

Just had my phone call, weds delivery by "knowhow" part of curry's... Wonder what the tieup is between SSE and curry's, if any..

still nothing for me - starting to think it's not looking good :disappointed:

Expired?

Got my dispatch notice at 8:30 this morning after ordering yesterday afternoon. Was convinced this would be cancelled, kudos to the OP!

I've not had any dispatch email or phone call yet. I ordered yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Fingers crossed...

Just had my call, getting it delivered on Thursday!

Wish I had bought than waiting on jl price match then when I went to buy all gone. Argh

I ordered on Thursday and no call yet.

Had my call - coming next sat which suits me well :-)

Oddly 'Knowhow' have to wait for the stock to be delivered to them from SSE - why don't SSE send them direct?

Ugh. Took so long to find info about whether or not it's a decent gaming TV that it expired.

Do you get the email first and then the phone call to confirm delivery date? I have had the email this. Owning but not had a phone call yet.... Thanks in advance

Got my dispatch this morning ordered yesterday about 4pm.

Called knowhow. They have arranged delivery for Wednesday. No idea why they didn't call me.

I have the email but no call today, hopefully tomorrow

Mines coming weds, bit of a weird delivery though, order says, shipped via manufacturer, actually being delivered by knowhow (Currys), from a post on here "knowhow" are waiting the stock from SSE. Seems really long winded.unless SSE and Currys is one of the same...

Apart from my original receipt I've not heard anything else. I've had no dispatch email or phone call. My SSE account still shows 'not yet shipped'. I ordered Saturday morning, is anyone else still waiting to hear from them?

Ordered Saturday SSE account states dispatched, phone call this morning saying delivery Wednesday from Knowhow. Price can't be beaten on any site looked at and the reviews are mainly 5* It's looking good at the moment.

I had the despatched email yesterday - still waiting for a phone call.

I'm not keen on the delivery terms:

"• Risk
On receipt of the goods to your specified address, you will be responsible for them. We will only deliver goods to the address on the order. It is your responsibility to unpack and check your goods before you sign for them. If you discover any transit damage, shortages or incorrect goods please reject the delivery with the carrier and notify us within 24 hours of delivery. Ownership of goods will be transferred to yourself at the point of signature therefore any loss or damage shall be at your own risk from the time of receipted delivery."

I can't imagine the delivery driver is going to want to wait while I unpack the TV and set it up to make sure it is working properly.

He'll have no choice if that's what their terms and conditions say. Personally I won't bother and if it's faulty they'll have to replace it anyway.

Yes I'd read that as well, ridiculous statement, sure this would come under the guise of "unfair terms and conditions" if anybody was to challenge it legally.

I ordered an electric shaver from the SSE site yesterday. I have just logged in and see that the shaver and the TV are now being delivered by Yodel. There is a tracking number but it is not recognised on Yodel's website yet.

SSE annoyingly don't seem to have a telephone number to call. Thankfully mine was marked as shipped (before I posted this deal) so I just rang knowhow.

Just had my phonecall, being delivered on Thursday

Just got a second dispatch email, this one with a tracking number and mentioning knowhow.

Now I'm even more confused! Just had a call from Knowhow to say they are delivering the TV on Thursday. Looks like I'll be getting 2 of them!

​I've just had my delivery email saying it will be Thursday. Was getting worried it wasn't going to be honoured!

I sent customer services an email this morning as I'd not heard from them. They replied very quickly and said they can deliver Thursday. Looking good :smile:

Just got my delivery schedule for Thursday, fingers crossed.

Asked SSE about courier waiting while you check item, had the following response.

Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your email.
We ask our carrier to wait and check each appliance, please ask and if they will not stay for you to check the item sign with a note saying NOT CHECKED and let us know this was the case.
Kind regards
SSE

Anybody get their TV today??

Mine is meant to be tomorrow but I haven't received a text yet with the timeslot.

If helps anybody, mine was delivered today (ordered Saturday lunchtime). I was at work so my Dad received for me, however Driver wouldn't wait as too busy so my Dad signed but added not checked. So now just have to jump through hoops to get 5 year guarantee.....

Delivered this morning and working great, well worth £351 with 5 yr warranty.just for info, registered my warranty, if you do it online you need a scan of the SSE receipt and a pic of the barcode label on the box.....

Blimey that was quick, received email with attached warranty 30 mins after submitting it...

Thankyou...will do.

The 40" model is now £284 using the same code on the SSE site if anyone's interested!

Mine arrived last night too. Nice TV for the money.

​SSE terms say you must or write not checked on the delivery note when taking delivery.

For a faulty TV obviously you would just return it as such, but what if the screen is cracked when you unbox for example?

Ok thanks for that did wonder

Just received mine, ordered last Friday, they called me 20min before delivery, checked and all looked good but didn't get time to test if it works, anyway, warranty covers that. its going to look really good in my lounge :laughing:

Just got confirmation text for delivery from knowhow, being delivered on Saturday.

Mine has just been delivered to my parent's house so that I cannot play with it until I move house. The delivery driver opened the box with my dad and he has to sign to say that the screen was intact, so at least I know mine is all OK and has been properly checked

Mine was delivered this afternoon. Two helpful men helped me unpack it to check the screen and then took the packaging away. After they'd gone I realised I needed a photo of the barcode on the box to claim the 5 year warranty. As the driver had phoned me to warn me he was on his way, I had his number on my phone. I called him back and he kindly took a photo of the box for me and emailed it to me. First class service!

I've got slight Dirty Screen Effect top right on my screen, everyone else's OK?

Mine arrived today, had to go home from work to be in the house for when it delivered despite them telling me it would be after 4... oh well. Flawless though. I recommend everyone calibrated it as per this video from AVForums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3az_TPdUqM

The box is huge BTW. I got mine today but had got it delivered to my parents' house as I was at work. Had to put it in my dad's car as it wouldn't fit in mine! My mum signed not checked as the delivery guy recommended not opening it as it was going elsewhere. Still to properly play around with it but seems great. A big step up from the 32 inch one it's replacing!

Yes, mine was actually behind the couriers sticker!

Damn, aren't they just generic barcodes, I doubt they're unique? I guess i'll have to do without my warranty as I've got no idea where the box is!

Submitted it without the barcode from the box and received the warranty documents back.

Just received my 5 year warranty email. All done, now I can throw away the box!

Ordered TV 11/03/16, Knowhow rang few days later to arrange delivery 18/03/16, text arrived previous evening to confirm delivery would be tomorrow, tracking website showed estimated time would be between 14:15 and 18:15....
Hadn't arrived by 19:00.
Rang Knowhow at 19:01 to ask what time their delivery drivers work until. After searching Knowhow system the helpdesk person transferred me to their delivery office...
Then was told my purchase was NOT out for delivery today, they have in fact lost my TV and will need to raise a case number which I was then given. Knowhow will now have to search their warehouse and contact SSE to check their delivery details and/or to arrange for a replacement to be sent.
I think I can kiss this purchase goodbye.
Poor show not-know-how!!
Needless to say, I took an afternoon off work to wait in for this - needlessly, as it transpires.
not-Knowhow have seriously slipped up on this occasion, not only have they lost an item they had in their possession when they sent my confirmation text (the evening before) they failed to mention they had lost it to their waiting customer...

Mine arrived - box is huge!

All seems ok but just a bit odd getting used to the picture after having a Plasma for so many years...

I panicked a bit after the setup as the picture was awful until I realised the HD channels were 101, 102 etc

Going to watch it for a week or so and then calibrate it.

Got my warranty email today after putting in for it yesterday. Used email as proof of purchase and the barcode from the box

Gutted , switched it on and screen full of green lines, picture does not fill the entire screen, will have to use panasonic warranty as i used a courier company to ship it to ireland and i have no way of sending it back to SSE,

Anyone found decent sound settings ?

Also used AV forums setting but think the picture is too light (white) anyone find same just not sharp

Also found the AV forums settings too white, just upped the colour and it's pretty good now.