Q: I would like to replace the Panasonic plasma TV I purchased over 10 years ago with something bigger. Why are the new Panasonics hard to find in stores? I have been very happy with my TV and want to stay with the brand.
A: Panasonic televisions returned to the U.S. market less than a year ago, and the retailer onboarding process takes time. I expect that things will improve later this year. But a fantastic opportunity has arrived for people who order online.
New models will be announced soon, which means that current high-end Panasonic Smart Televisions are discounted. Starting with the Panasonic W95A Mini LED series, the 55-inch is $499.99, reduced from $1,299.99; the 65-inch is $599.99, down from $1,799.99; the 75-inch is $799.99, reduced from $2,299.99, and the 85-inch is $999.99, discounted from $2,999.99.
For OLED models the 55-inch Z85A is $899.99, cut from $1,599.99, and the 65-inch is $999.99, down from $1,799.99. The top-of-the-line 65-inch Z95A OLED, originally $3,199.99, is $1,999.99.
If these prices aren’t crazy enough, if you sign up for newsletters on the Panasonic website you get a coupon code to save another 10% when buying direct from Panasonic. When I saw the prices I contacted Panasonic’s PR department to make sure I wasn’t missing something. It is for real, and you can research and order on Amazon or shop.panasonic.com. Delivery is free except for the 75-inch and 85-inch models, making the deals even sweeter.
I am not surprised your TV is working well and you still are satisfied 10 years later. Panasonic is legendary in the TV market, one of the last Japanese television manufacturers, and Panasonic OLED products are used by Hollywood studios. Panasonic also is a solid brand, and the company is very customer-focused, responsible and socially conscious. I can’t remember ever getting a complaint about a Panasonic product.
Sounds like a good deal
When I wrote about Cambridge Audio’s Melomania P100 headphones last week, I knew not everybody would want to spend $239, no matter how good they are. The EarFun Wave Life headphones are a solid budget buy for everyone else, and those who already own pricey headphones may find them perfect for the gym, for kids or to give as gifts.
The EarFun Wave Life headphones share key features with the Melomania P100 like active noise cancellation, Bluetooth and 60-hour battery life. They also support a direct USB-C to USB-C connection, a rarity in budget models.
