Typical price: £750
What is it: Low-cost 37-inch plasma television
What we think: This Panasonic is a sign of the lower-cost, higher-quality plasma screens on the horizon
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 March 2008
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Viera TH-37PX80B, resolution, broadcast, sound quality
We like:
Picture quality; ease of use; cost; design
We don't like:
Sub-standard sound quality
You might also need:
HDMI cables; HD picture source
CNET UK judgement:
If you want strong, deep black levels and a fantastically sharp picture, then this is the set for you. It's only let down by its poor quality sound, which is a real problem during movie viewing, so you'd owe it to yourself to buy a AV receiver, too
Full review:
Smaller screens have always been the domain of LCD TVs, with plasmas being more comfortable in the larger sizes. Lurking around in the background were 37-inch plasmas, but they generally weren't good value in comparison to LCDs of the same size. Now, Panasonic has a TV that should offer people who want smaller screens a credible alternative to LCD TVs. Continue Reading...
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