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
Compare the Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80B
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80B compared to other plasma televisions
 Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80B |
 Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 |
 Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX5090 |
 Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A |
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| Review date | 11 Apr 08 | 7 Jul 08 | 15 Sep 08 | 16 Dec 08 |
| Editor's rating |
8.5
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9.5
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9.5
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9.5
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| Price range | £700 |
£3,199.95 - £3,199.95
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£2,499.00 - £2,499.00
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| Review summary | 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 Read full review |
This TV is nothing short of stunning. DVD and Blu-ray look amazing, games will blow your mind and even Freeview looks passable, which is no mean feat on a screen this large. We're going to ignore the ludicrous price because if you simply must have the best, then money will be no object Read full review |
If you've got the money, don't think twice -- this TV is as good as it gets and you won't regret buying one for even a second. The only problem is that it'll cost you another fortune in Blu-ray discs and HD TV subscriptions Read full review |
This is the ultimate TV for home-cinema buffs. With its separate media receiver, this screen is perfect for wall-mounting or professional installs. The flexibility offered by the numerous inputs and DVB-T, DVB-S2 and DLNA mean it's got more functionality than its Kuro siblings too. It won't appeal to everyone, but it's one hell of a TV all the same Read full review |
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