Typical price: £750
What is it: 37-inch 1080p LCD TV with built-in Freeview
What we think: Soft, cartoon-like Freeview performance really lets it down
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 May 2008
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD80, gaming, Blu-ray, televisions
We like:
Styling; price; sound; menus and EPG are well laid out and crystal clear
We don't like:
Freeview performance; sharper LCD TVs are available at this price
You might also need:
HDMI cables; HD disc player or media streamer; games console
CNET UK judgement:
If you watch a lot of Freeview, this isn't the TV for you. If you don't and instead play lots of games, it becomes a better buy. Unfortunately, there still isn't enough to make it worth buying this screen over one of Panasonic's fabulous plasmas
Full review:
With Panasonic being so keen on plasma TVs, we're always thrilled to get our hands on its LCDs, which generally offer a nice alternative to plasma at smaller screen sizes. Continue Reading...
Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD80 History
29 Apr 2008 in Crave
Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD80: 1080p LCD TV for less than £800
If you simply must have a small(ish) 1080p TV, Panasonic has a smashing 37-inch LCD it would like you to consider -- and we have to say, it's well worth a look at this price
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July 4, 2009
Posted by: cmdelee
"Perfect for me"
December 25, 2008
Posted by: ontheqt
"Does what it says on the box"
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