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What is it: 46-inch plasma TV with built-in freesat HD tuner
What we think: A truly stellar effort from Panasonic that lends major kudos to the whole freesat proposition
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 July 2008
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ81 (freesat), picture quality, set-top box, subscription
We like:
Typically outstanding Panasonic plasma picture quality; freesat tuner works a treat; easy to use; decent value
We don't like:
freesat's limited HD content; weaknesses in some freesat broadcasts
Also known as:
Panasonic freesat TV; Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ81B
CNET UK judgement:
With most of the hardware support for freesat coming from predominantly budget brands such as Bush, the new digital platform sorely needs some proper heavyweight action. This stunning TV from Panasonic fits the bill perfectly, giving us freesat in its most hassle-free form, accompanied by some of the finest picture quality the TV world has to offer
Full review:
At long last, there's now a way to enjoy high-definition broadcasts without paying Sky's hefty HD subscription charge: it's called freesat. To underline the importance of this new subs-free HD revolution, Panasonic has gone innovation-mad to present us with the very first TV with a built-in freesat receiver. Available for around £1,400, it's also the first TV with a built-in HD broadcast receiver. Continue Reading...
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