Price range: £1,578.12
What is it: 42-inch plasma TV with 1080p resolution
What we think: While there's no doubting the 42PZ800's performance credentials, we can't quite convince ourselves it's fully worth the money
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 January 2009
Tags: panasonic, screens, contrast, cinema
We like:
Outstanding HD picture quality; excellent connectivity; plenty of features
We don't like:
We're not totally convinced it's worth twice as much money as the Panasonic 42PX80
CNET UK judgement:
The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800 is a mighty fine plasma TV. In fact, with no 42-inch Pioneer Kuro sets around now, it's the best 42-inch plasma TV that money can buy. If money's no object, bag yourself a 42PZ800 with impunity. If money is an object, though, we're not totally sure that the 42PZ800 is so much better than Panasonic's entry-level 42PX80 that it justifies a price that's twice as high
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January 7, 2009
Posted by: rishi
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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