Typical price: £800
What is it: High-definition LCD TV with 26-inch screen and integrated Freeview
What we think: Panasonic's LCD ticks all the right boxes, with its slightly higher price point justified by picture performance
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 December 2005
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic TX26LXD52, DVDs, budget, speakers
We like:
Sleek design; high-definition capability; TopUp TV slot for extra digital channels; ease-of-use
We don't like:
No PC input
You might also need:
HDMI cable, component video cable, RGB Scart cable
CNET UK judgement:
Panasonic's LCDs get better and better -- this updated model has everything the discerning buyer requires. With picture quality that's matched by few other companies, high-definition compatibility and an integrated Freeview tuner, we can't imagine it being bettered over the next year. The lack of PC input is the only sore point
Full review:
Panasonic's LCDs have always dazzled us with superior picture quality, but the company has taken its time creating a package that combines preformance with our long list of feature requirements. The TX26LXD50 nearly got it right, combining an integrated Freeview tuner when many others hadn't even got their iDTV range past the design stage. But with Freeview already seeming old hat due to the announcement of Sky HD, the TX26LXD50's lack of an 'HD Ready' badge made us strongly warn off potential buyers. It also disappointed on connectivity, with no HDMI or computer terminal. Continue Reading...
Panasonic TX26LXD52 History
16 Nov 2005 in Crave
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