Typical price: £1,900
What is it: HD Ready plasma television with 42-inch screen and integrated Freeview tuner
What we think: The best Viera so far, and a superb use of plasma technology
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 April 2006
Tags: panasonic, channels, pixel, high definition
We like:
Superb picture quality; stunning looks; two HDMI sockets
We don't like:
Lack of digital audio connections
You might also need:
Sky or Telewest high-definition TV service; HDMI cable
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Viera range has kept on improving over the past couple of years, and this is the high point so far. An excellent marriage of design and performance, this plasma is one of the very best -- if not one of the cheapest -- money can buy
Editors' Choice Nominee 2006
One of the best plasmas money can buy -- a stunning addition to your living room and nigh-on perfect performance
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