Bskyb announce their Half Price Sky TV Spring Promotion

Sky have brought a cracking offers to independent dealerships like mine that allow new customers to take advantage of a very generous offer.

Customers who sign up as a new customer can have a selection of packages which includes movies and sports half price for 6 months, which means there are some decent savings on offer for those worried about their monthly budgets.

We have received posters and leaflets, I have taken a picture of a poster which matches the front side of the leaflets and I’ve also taken a photograph of the rear of the leaflet which outlines the packages and savings on offer.

I think as a dealer, it’s a seriously strong offer and if this doesn’t get folk buying Sky, I don’t know what else will.

Bskyb release new Sky Sports News for iPhone app.

This week Bskyb have released a brand new version of their very popular Sky Sports News app for iPhone users. Rather than just update the app through the app store, you have to delete your old app and install the new app.

Please see the screen shots below from the app store.

Aft using it yesterday, I can say that not much has changed. There does seem to be more video content available for stories and their is the addition of a dedicated F1 section which brings the app in line with that on its bigger brother on the iPad.
I have taken some screen shots below for you to see how the app looks.

As you can see the style of the F1 part matches the iPads style and you can watch SSN or listen to their radio channel but you will need the Sky Go app for watching Sky Sports News live.

Unboxing a Panasonic DT50 Series LED TV, TX-L42DT50B

Today’s second TV that I unboxed today was the Panasonic 42″ DT50 Series LED TV.
If I’m honest, this is the one I’ve been looking forward to the most from the 2012 LED Lineup.
Please see below for pictures of its Unboxing and putting together.

Can I just say at this point that personally, I think the pedestal is exquisite, the finish and size is just perfection.

This TV really is a thing of beauty, I loved the brushed metal finish, and it’s just sooo slim.
Please see some pictures below of this TV up close and personal.

I seriously recommend you come and see this TV in the flesh, it’s available in two sizes, 42″ and 47″ and although it may seem pricy, it packs massive specifications and features galore.

Unboxing and setting up a Panasonic WT50 Series LED TV, TX-L47WT50B

Today in my shop I got to un box 3 new toys, the first one I’m starting with is Panasonic’s top of the range WT50 series LED TV. I hope it’s worth it’s hefty price tags as I have yet to see one of these in the flesh.

So let’s begin with the TV in the box as you will see it when it arrives in your living room.

The box is stupidly thin yet the box does seem to have more weight on one side than the other, so if you’re not careful, it could fall over and risk breaking your super expensive TV. Maybe Panasonic could have slightly larger box, purely for stability purposes.

Now let’s move onto the accessories that are included, for a start you get 2 remotes, 2 pairs of 3D Active Shutter Glasses and a couple of connectors to make things easier to plug in like SCART leads and component cables. Please see the pictures below.

One of the new remotes is Panasonic’s Touch Pad Remote control which features very few buttons and is dominated by a circular touch sensitive pad. It’s not bad actually although it has it’s drawbacks and has come under fire from some of our VT50 customers who also have this remote included in the box.
I think it’s a Marmite product, you’re either gonna love it, or hate it.

Now moving on, the pedestal isn’t your tradition plinth, it’s more of a boomerang style and is certainly different, I’m still undecided on whether or not I like it, time will tell, but for now, you can make up your own opinion.

One thing I must add is that bezel is seriously non existent, properly thin, but it’s black and I’m not sure if I’m keen or not.
Now, leading onto setting up the TV, because this has Freesat HD and Freeview HD Built in, you will go through 2 automatic tuning processes.

After those 2, you can then set up your Internet connection, choices are wired or wireless. The latter can be done as the WT50 has WiFi built in. Or you can leave it to set up later.
Here in my shop, we have run Cat6e cabling throughout so I chose the wired option as opposed to killing our wifi.

Once you have selected your option, you will then see a test menu that will check your connection fully before you move on.

Next you have to pair your Viera Touch Pad Remote control with the TV, see below images for the quick pairing setup.

And that’s it, you’re done, basic installation is done and dusted, now you can explore all the menus and options available to you using your brand new WT50 Series Panasonic LED TV.

See below for some pictures I have taken after setup has been completed.

Thanks for reading.

Unboxing a customers Panasonic VT50 TX-P55VT50B

Yesterday we got treated to a sneak peak at a customers brand new Panasonic VT50 when he asked if we could fire it up before he collected it so that he could have a look before he took it home to Birmingham.

The model in question is the beast that is 55 Inches of awesomeness, official model number is TX-P55VT50B.
See the next few photos of the Unboxing.

Now before the wrapping was taken off, I’ll touch on the accessories which are included.
I start with the seemingly controversial 3D glasses, now when Panasonic UK gave AV Forums their 50″ model, there was no mention of the glasses that are included, meaning until customers got their mits on them, no one knew the active shutter glasses provided weren’t rechargeable.
The glasses look identical to the rechargeable and the model numbers are only different by 1 letter.
They are just as light, and batteries can last ages, depending on how often you use them, and if you operate them properly, as in, actually switching them off when you’re finished using them.
See the picture below for the packaging to look out for in the box and then the glasses themselves.

Moving on, you get a normal remote and a touch pad remote control also included, as you will see below.

Now let’s get to the bit everyone wants to see and read, how it looks and what it looks like with a stunning Blu-ray image on it, and you should be impressed. The design is classy, well finished, it does ooze quality, and it should, it’s £2199 when you come in and with that you get a FREE 5 Year Warranty too! See web link at the bottom of the post.

Now, before I say any more, the pictures were taken on my iPhone and in a very well lit shop, but let me tell you this, the black levels were INSANE!!!!!!!! Totally blows away even the GT50, and that’s an impressive TV, but now having seen this running out if the box on THX Cinema mode with Dark Knight running on it, I’m seriously confident that we can offer our customers a truly amazing product, one which will, and has already had amazing reviews from our customers who have been lucky enough to have got one this week.

All I have to say is this, get a VT50!

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