Typical price: £800
What is it: HD Ready 720p plasma TV with 42-inch screen
What we think: A sturdy all-rounder with superb picture quality and decent styling, only let down by some slight picture noise
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 July 2007
Tags: panasonic, hdmi, tvs, freeview
We like:
Picture quality; style
We don't like:
Not 1080p; sound lacks deep bass; only two HDMI inputs
You might also need:
HDMI cable; Sky HD; HD DVD or Blu-ray player
CNET UK judgement:
Available as the TH-42PX70PED with pedestal stand and the TH-42PX70CAB with a cabinet, the Panasonic Viera PX70 is an excellent television that, while not offering full 1080p, manages to make both standard- and high-definition material shine
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX70 History
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