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 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
Panasonic Viera TH42PX60 History
9 Mar 2007 in Reviews
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29 Sep 2006 in Reviews
42-inch flat-screen TVs: LCD vs Plasma
With manufacturers producing TVs in ever-increasing sizes and prices becoming more affordable there's never been a better time to take a look at the bigger picture. Anything above 42 inches was once reserved for plasma, but improved technology has seen LCDs invade the large-screen domain. We break down each technology's strengths and weaknesses
Latest user reviews
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Posted by: bonners
"Fundamentally flawed"
January 26, 2007
Posted by: ILIAS VL
"Best picture I've seen for under £1100"
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