Which passive 3D TV? Any thoughts?

[Spud1]

I'm finally considering replaceing my ageing 46" Sharp LCDTV with something a bit more modern - as i've been offered £200 for it by a well known pawn shop, and I think thats pretty good considering I got it for £499 5 years ago

Budget is..variable, but I want to keep to around £500-£600 (+ the £200 from my old TV).

This rules out what I really want (A samsung 8000 series), and anyway I would really prefer a passive 3D set after helping my grandad buy an LG42LM620 last weekend - the passive 3D really is just as good as active, but without the eye strain. That sold it to me on the spot

I would look at the LG47LM660 or similar, but the entire LM range is out completely as they all suffer from a 24p bug, which is a big deal imo and enough to avoid them completely. Shame really as you can get that screen for £700 and if you are not fussed by 24p then it's truely an awesome set.

SO, since the LM range appears to be LG's current 2012 set, I have to count them out. I think for Passive 3D I am left with Phillips or Toshiba, but it seems a bit difficult to find much information on these in the UK.

The Toshiba 7200 or 6200 series looks to fit the bill, but I can't find these in the UK..any idea why? Perhaps we have a different model number here.

What I can find is the 47VL963B - but this only appears to be at Currys, and I am not willing to pay their usually inflated prices.

So what other options are worth considering?

[kevpuk]

Panasonic LxxET5 - these are Passive 3D sets, various screen sizes, and around about your budget :-)
Make sure you look for ET5, not E5 as the 'T' bit designates 3D....

[Spud1]

Cheers for the comment - hope it helps someone!

I ended up going for a Samsung PS51D8000 (plasma, but active 3D) which I am really happy with..£800 from costco, winnner!

[pp05]

How much 3d content do you forsee yourself watching?

[Super-Spy]

When I researched this, wanting a Passive set, I found that all the passive sets are not as good at 2D as the Active 3D sets so I went for an Active 3D set. Glad I did as I would say 95% of my viewing is 2D. I have a lovefilm sub so do get a fair few 3D Blu-Rays through but I still watch way, way more 2D.

I went for the 59D6900 at £1,100 from Costco last year.

I would recommend you prioritise which set you buy based on its 2D picture quality and use 3D as a seconday criteria