Typical price: £700
What is it: 720p, 42-inch plasma TV
What we think: Stunning picture, great setup and plenty of connection options make this one of our favourite TVs
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 April 2008
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80B, DVD player, James Bond, camera
We like:
Picture quality; sound quality; menus; setup; price; black levels
We don't like:
It's a little chunky to look at
You might also need:
HDMI cables; Blu-ray player; HD games console; Sky, Virgin or Freesat HD
CNET UK judgement:
This isn't the most stylish TV and it isn't crammed with state-of-the-art features, but it is a solid, high-quality plasma TV that we wouldn't hesitate to spend our own money on
Full review:
2008 may be the year of the 1080p plasma for Panasonic, but that doesn't mean it's neglecting 720p -- or HD Ready as it's generally known. The Viera TH-42PX80 is one of Panasonic's new range of entry-level plasma TVs -- you can find it online for as little as £720. But the term entry-level is slightly misleading, because this TV has everything you could ever want, especially when it comes to picture quality. Continue Reading...
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80B History
10 Mar 2008 in Crave
Hands-on with the Panasonic TH-42PX80B: A sad story
When a TV goes to silicon heaven it's always a sad affair, but when you're in the middle of reviewing it and getting on like a house on fire, it's even more upsetting
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