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
Average user rating
8.0
excellent
Average user rating from 2 users
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Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80B user reviews
February 20, 2009
Posted by: onderpeker
"Entirely delightful"
What I like:
Black Levels, Contrast, Shades of Gradation, SD Performance, Connectivity Options, Price
What I don't like:
Sound Performance, Unattractive Look, Screen Reflections
Review:
Probably the best plasma TV in this price tag. Excellent black levels, high contrast ratio, upper average standard definition performance makes this TV perfect for an entry-level model. 1024x768 Resolution sounds not good but this resolution perfect for a 42" plasma TV. Also TV excepts up to 1080p/24 signals without any trouble. 3 HDMI, VGA inputs plus an SD card slot are an unexpected connectivity options for an entry-level model.
Sound performance is not so bad but some high and low frequencies doesn't hear. General TV viewing is good enough especially listening human voice. Panasonic TVs always doesn't have stylish look and this set is no exception. Trendy piano black rectangular frame is a bit more good look. As many plasmas around this TV has some reflection problems.
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