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Sunday, April 10, 2011

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Saturday, February 12, 2011

Panasonic Viera 54 Inch Plasma TV

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The Panasonic TCP54G25 54 Inch Plasma TV - surprisingly good!

I was an early adopter of HD TV with an LG Plasma TV. The contrast between the new HD TVs and the old Cathod Ray Tube sets was a stunning leap forward. We were into new relams of picture brightness, sharpness, clarity and vibrancy of color. But there were problems in those early Plasmas.

For example, screen burn was a major issue, the sports channel frames are now well burnt into the screen of my very first LG Plasma TV! There was also a major issue with light reflection. It always used to irk me that when I was watching hockey or soccer I could see the reflection of the small window that sat at the back of the room slightly to the side of the TV!

So, it was in eager anticipation of seeing my brother-in-laws new Panasonic Viera 54 Inch Plasma as we set off for our Christmas trip to see him and his family in Vancouver. The burning question (pun totally intended) was...why Plasma?

I just couldn't understand why he had gone Plasma with the price of LEDs dropping all the time. LED perfromance is accepted as the best and I was all too aware of the inhenrent Plasma problems. And, there isn't the 3D option wth Plasma. I was also a little worried that he'd gone too big on screen given the size of his viewing area.

However, when I saw this TCP54G25 in action I needn't have worried. Our first exposure was Inception via Blu Ray. And despite my potential prejudice I am delighted to say that the Viera produced a stunning performance. Inception is a pretty good movie to demonstrate the finer points of any TV, but I was genuinely surprised at how well this Panasonic 54 Inch Plasma TV performed.

Panasonic will tell you that their new NeoPDP technology is responsible for the great definition between blacks and whites and the amazing contrast on colors. They'll also tell you that the full 1080p HD with "600Hz resolution sub drive" will give you the best motion clarity. And I agree with that, the HD picture is as close as anything I have seen to LED on a non LED set.

I was also a bit worried that I'd notice a degree of picture degradation watching so close to such a big screen. However the set performed superbly well with a crisp and clear picture, even when the action was break-neck followed by stills (Inception has a few scenes like this). And the colors were bright with deep contrast.

My first Plasma is definitely on the wane. It's five years old now and has had a lot of use, so to be expected. However this new Panasonic has an amazing screen life of 100,000 hours (quoted on an average vieweing day of 8 hours - which is hopefully an over-estimation of the amount of viewing we actually do). Panasonic suggest this model will last 30 years before the picture quality has halved. If that is true it is definitely good value.

On hearing those figures I did a bit of research and found out that Panasonic recently brought Pioneers advanced Plasma technology. That new technology is in this model. Certainly the tech boasts are backed up by the performance I saw, only time will tell on screen life.

The TV itself is feature rich boasting features you normally see on much more expensive sets. It has the ability to play online content via a direct ethernet link. As with most HD sets if you want wi-fi you need to buy a separate adapter. This has become a bit of a bug bear of mine as I really think an HD set should include integral wi-fi!

However you do get the advanced picture technology, the infinite black technology, THX mode, Viera Link (which allows you to interlink attached devices) and an oustanding game mode. The nephews are BIG gamers (they have every console) and I have to say watching their latest addiction (one of the Halo games) it boasts one of the best game modes I have seen. They were also playing a hilarous skateboard game and it really was stomach churning watching some of more outrageous moves.

The connectivity on this set is basic, indeed there are only 3 HDMI ports, when 4 seems to be the norm on most sets today. Panasonic argue that Viera Link ensues 3 is all you need!

During our stay in Vancouver Graham's new Panasonic 54 Inch Plasma provided us with plenty of great entertainment. After all those winter nights up there are so dark and wet! Coupled with some nice red wine (so very expensive in BC) my preconceived prejudices were blown away.

Seeing a big Plasma up close and personal has definitely made me mellow towards Plasmas in general. I wouldn't have given a 54 inch Plasma a second glance before seeing the TCP54G25 in all honesty. Add to this the fact the price is mid range and therefore very attractive for such a large screen size and you have an exceptional deal. And I am pleased to see sets like this closing the price v performance gap with LEDs.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Panasonic Viera TCP50G25

So, to the TV itself! It comes with a swivel stand, back lit remote (with batteries) a deatailed instruction manual and a quick start guide.

Set up was really easy. Panasonic have even made the bo easy to manage as well, that's got to be a first! There are some plastic clips integrated with the box that flip off allowing you to remove the entire lid with ease, excellent ease of use!

Getting the screen on to the swivel stand was easier than I thought. Ideally you need a hand from someone, but the set irtself is nice and light and it slips in easily.
So, let's lay the final ghost of Plasmas to rest shall we? The room I set my Panasonic Viera TC-P50G25 Plasma up in is big and it's bright. Once I'd got down to the last three TV sets I was intersted in I pulled a few strings and got some of my AV friends to let me have home demos.

O.K, I know this isn't an advantage most people have, but...this was a big purchase for
me and I needed to watch my Chelsea games with exactly the right colour (color - Ed) and brightness. It was a key feature for me to have a bright, clear, crisp and contrast full picture. And I was worried about what I'd heard about a Plasma set in a bright room. I needn't have worried! The picture was amazing especially for watching football (it's soccer Brad - Ed) and other sport.

Football (sorry - Ed) is a colouful (ah, I give up, excuse the English - Ed) spectacular and it was the colour of the World Cup that made me decide HD was the way forward having watched many of the games in HD. So, I was delighted with how bright and vibrant the picture remianed even on a bright sunny day and yes we do occassionally get them in England! The action was crisp and crystal clear, and I was sold.

And, with an added anti-glare feature, the screen reduces the natural reflective characteristics of glass down to virtually none.


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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Panasonic Viera TX-L32D28 LED TV

Given the enormous vested interest Panasonic has in its beloved plasma technology, it is hardly surprising that the company has been quite overdue in getting involved in the LED scene. However, now Panasonic is very keen to prove that it can manufacture LED LCD TVs as well as the next manufacturer. This year, this Japanese company had finally bitten the LED bullet, plumping for the edge mounted LED approach for its debut display and released the 32 inch, 1080p Viera TX-L32D28. The good news here is that, as the LED illuminated LCD TVs can offer more contrast than the traditional CCFL LCD sets. However, the downside is that, Panasonic has put on a £1,000 price tag for this TV. Taking into consideration the fact that you can get a 37” TV with the standard backlight for this price tag, or you might even be able to place your hands on a 42” plasma set, the TX-L32D28 will seem to be rather expensive.

The Viera TX-L32D28 is quite a distinctive LED TV, not just with the looks, but also in its utterly comprehensive feature count. There is simply very little the TX-L32D28 cannot do. The flatscreen TV market is simply dominated by the bargain basement prices and indistinguishable gloss black designs, but is there any room for a no expense spared purple LED TV?

Panasonic Viera TX-L32D28 LED TV

Design:

A non black TV: Yepee!

The TV designs are really boring. In the late eighties, TVs were made of black plastic and in the nineties, they were all made of silver plastic. When flat-panel TVs arrived in the middle of the last decade, everyone went bonkers for shiny black plastic. Now it seems we are just heading back towards silver. Ok, we will stop beating around the bush, this TV is not black. Well, so what colour is it? The bezel seems to be very light silver, but it is so light that it looks almost white. The rest of the box is a more of the traditional silver colour, as is the remote control. Does any of this matter? No, not really, but, while we think this TV will look totally awesome in your bedroom, we are not so sure it is well-suited to every living room. If you are a bit cool and funky, you can get one of these in purple and white too.

Sleek:

Panasonic Viera TX-L32D28 LED TV is not big and fat; it has a pleasingly thin body, and it is lightweight too. We found that the stand accounts for the majority of the weight, so the TV does not blow over when you sneeze. For starters, the really heavy, metal desktop stand it ships with is designed so that you can slide the TV right down its neck, leaving the TV sitting almost flush with the table. The stand also tilts the screen back slightly, for a more comfortable viewing angle. The problem is that TVs with LED edge lights are usually wafer-thin, and the TX-L32D28 is not that sleek. While the TX-L32D28’s “Size 10” does not affect its operation, Panasonic would probably sell more units if it were really thin. After all, market research tells that we, the consumers, care more about size and style than most other features. One final plus point to mention is that the L32D28’s viewing angle seems slightly more forgiving than most LCD TVs. It’s still no match for a plasma screen, with greyness settling over blacks and other colours losing saturation from around 45 degrees and more. But this compares favourably with the mere 20-30 degrees of angle achievable with many LCD TVs, and the level of the drop off in colour, in particular, doesn’t seem as severe.

Slots, Ports and Connectivity:

The TX-L32D28 LED edge Backlit LCD TV has a haul of ins and outs to pose a challenge any top specification display. In the side panel, you will find slots for HDMI, USB and SD cards, while the rear adds three more HDMI, another USB, and a host of other audio and video ins and outs that excludes only S-video. While that might sound like one USB too many, with an optional Wi-Fi dongle and a webcam, which is no less for Skype video calls on the horizon, there may not be much room for any of your memory sticks. The Ethernet also does a cast, which powers the LED TV’s DLNA networking and also its Viera Cast portal, while the TX-L32D28 HD LCD LED TV also doubles as a recorder. The television manufacturers have long kept clear of the built-in hard drives because of the worries about faults and returns, so it is really nice to know that the 32” D28BP can record to an external hard drive of up to 2TB in size.

User Interface:

EPG:

The cluttered and clunky remote’s Guide button brings up the EPG for either the Freesat or Freeview tuners, though it kills dead both the audio and picture of the channel you are watching. And, it is totally a squashed affair as the schedules for seven channels over two hours are shown, but too much of the screen real estate, well over half is taken up by a Viera logo where there should be a thumbnail of a live TV channel and an empty grey background. Using the EPG is fairly comfortable, with searching done by the fastext buttons and also by genre.

Picture Menu:

Unusually, both simple (contrast, brightness etc) and ISF-certified complex (RGB gain, cut-off and gamma levels) picture calibration choices are found in the picture menus. Your changes can be assigned to one of two ‘Professional’ gaps in the picture preset roster, though they can also be long-winded to activate while watching TV. Peculiarly, the TV’s headline Intelligent Frame Creation feature which can be set to mid, max, or switched off, and the Resolution Enhancer are hidden away in ‘other settings’. This is typical of the TX-L32D28BP’s illogical interface, which contains a lot of quirks and hidden features, with settings that should be easily accessible discovered only by accident. Other more basic adjustments include a vivid colour processor, a multi-level noise reduction tool, and no less than eight unusually well-considered picture presets. These include a Game mode, a Photo mode (more brands should include one of these), and two ‘Professional’ modes intended for ISF use.

Overall, the interface is sharp, quick and customisable, allowing users to remove widgets, which is probably a very good idea. Another improvement on this model is that Viera Cast now joins-up with either of the built-in TV tuners; a small window in the middle of the Viera Cast home page plays the current TV channel.

Features:

Though the Freeview HD may be all the rage, the TX-L32D28 32-inch LED TV has also added the Freesat HD, along with its broadband entertainment portal, of course, the Viera Cast. The Viera Cast now includes widgets for Eurosport and Daily Motion news clips, though YouTube remains the highlight. Skype, meanwhile, has been advertised as ‘coming soon’.

Freeview HD and Freesat HD:

Panasonic offers a great selection of options for receiving programmes. As we had just mentioned, there is both standard Freeview tuner, as you’d expect, and a Freeview HD tuner too.  Hence, if you live in a region that has access to Freeview HD, you will be able to get three HD channels over the air for free. They include, BBC HD, ITV1 HD and 4HD all broadcast various amounts of HD material throughout the day. ITV and Channel 4 also use their HD channels to upscale standard-definition content too, which is a good way of getting better Freeview picture quality. If you are not lucky enough to live in an area served by Freeview HD, then you can, instead, use the freesat HD tuner to get BBC HD and ITV1 HD via satellite. You will also get a selection of SD channels too, which is good news if you are a telly addict. Panasonic keeps the tuners for Freeview HD and freesat HD separate, so you will have to switch between them to see what is on through the electronic programme guide. You can, however, do this with a simple press of the ‘TV’ button.

Skype:

The Skype feature on the TV will be available quite soon and when it is, you will be able to buy a USB camera from the Skype store and connect it to your TV, enabling video chats with distant friends and family.

Viera Cast:

Viera Cast remains to be one of the deluxe broadband entertainment portals around, but now in design terms only. Obviously, these platforms are for streaming content from the web, which simply means films and on-demand TV, but the Panasonic TX-L32D28BP can offer only short videos from YouTube, Daily Motion and Eurosport. Samsung and Sony are both adding BBC iPlayer and LoveFilm to their online services. We hope Panasonic does the same soon, as these features are real draws for people looking to get more out of their TV. A total of ten widgets are now available and have been laid out in an excellent manner, and though we doubt Bloomberg, Czech entertainment site nova.cz or German news services Bild.de and Tagesschau will have wide appeal, there is also an English language service available on the German owned QTom music streaming widget. Unfortunately all that you get is an ‘Error: bad content’ message when QTom is tried to be loaded, which does not bode well. Honestly, we would have been really glad if Viera Cast contained any genuinely engaging content.

The Edge LED:

We were really pleased that Panasonic has turned its undoubted engineering know-how to LED technology, but the TX-L32D28BP’s embracing of Edge LED is technically something of an excuse. Since the ‘Local dimming’, as found on high end Full LED TVs is impossible and as a result, the TX-L32D28BP suffers from troublesome some contrast. Although it is hardly as deal breaker, the detail within dark areas of images takes on a ‘black hole’ look, though we did notice some light seepage from a portion of the bottom of the screen. Contrast is not up to the mark with the much cheaper plasmas from the same brand’s stable, and it leaves us wondering why Panasonic has not thought about manufacturing 32” plasmas. However, the Viera D28 LED still manages a relatively wide contrast spectrum that sees both muted and bright footage dealt well, with the former boasting splendidly scorching colours.

True Cinema and Intelligent Frame Creation Pro:

The Panasonic Viera TX-L32D28 TV is also equipped with the True Cinema, which is a new picture preset for Panasonic that puts its LED lights on low and movies on Blu-ray sparkle, though it’s more basic Cinema setting looks better with blacks. With little picture processing going on inside, a clean and highly detailed image emerges that has got stacks of depth. It is true that the TX-L32D28BP can struggle with is motion especially on camera pans, but be careful if using the ‘cure’, its Intelligent Frame Creation Pro feature. This feature has been included to literally smooth over LCD tech’s traditional problem with blur when showing video, IFC Pro inserts guessed at frames of video into the action to create a moving image that is supremely fluid. Panasonic has not managed to escape from the fizzying artefacts that appear around moving objects, such as character’s heads. This can be quite distracting, and so, if you wish to give the IFC Pro a go, make sure that you leave it on its ‘mid’ setting for the lesser messy results.

Resolution Enhancer:

The DVD pictures have been given a helping hand by the Resolution Enhancer, which is again available in two flavours. Standard-def TV channels from Freeview and Freesat, however, they struggle to convince and are wrecked by a great deal of digital noise and overt softness, despite the Resolution Enhancer working overtime.

Media Player Software:

The Media Player software that allows recording, but this feature is applicable only for the channel you are watching, and even then, only for two hours, so, it is rather basic. It also has the ability to record high definition channels from either Freeview or Freesat. The Media Player is restricted to hard drives of 160GB and above, hence, there is simply no chance of recording a single show to a memory stick for taking elsewhere. When you go deep into the main menu of TX-L32D28BP, you can change the maximum recording time to 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 minutes, and even set-up a pause and rewind live TV feature. Once that is done, the external drive you have connected must be formatted and named, with Panasonic making it clear that you can only playback any recordings on this TV. You will be able to register eight hard drives at a time, but can use only one at a time, despite the TV having two USB slots. In practice, only certain brands of hard drive are compatible with this system, it seems, and sadly the popular Western Digital MyBook is not one of those; though the TV manages to format and validate is, it does not manage to make any recordings.

Digital Media Playback:

The same kind of Media Player software also governs playback of digital media from a USB stick or SD card. There is a shortcut button that accesses the SD card straight from the remote, even though it actually leads to a menu from where you must choose between icons for the USB and SD card slots. Choose ‘SD’, then ‘photos’, and the TX-L32D28BP puts on some lounge jazz piano sounds while it strolls through your JPEGs; choose music, and tunes are played from MP3 files in front of 3D wallpaper. However, the screen can be switched off in the TV’s main menus if you want to use less power. You get to choose the videos, however, and only DivX and AVC HD files can be played and not DivX HD, as advertised for this TV. That is certain a worry, though the rather rudimentary software at least displays previews of the video files you hover over, with sound, too. Activate the USB slot and a similar story unfolds; DivX files play quickly and look solid, but again none of the DivX HD files in the MKV format are even recognised by the TX-L32D28BP. The TV’s USB slots are multi-skilled, though they can take a webcam for Skype video calling, a keyboard for Viera Cast; though it is hardly necessary or even a Wi-Fi dongle.

Viera Tools:

All of the above mentioned features can be accessed through Viera Tools, a shortcut button that brings up a line of icons across the bottom of the screen. It includes an option to pause live TV, though that has got nothing to do with its ability with external USB hard drives; it works only if you possess a Panasonic Diga recorder connected through the HDMI port. The Viera Tools also provides you with access to the TX-L32D28BP’s DLNA networking feature, and it is fair to say that it is Panasonic’s best attempt yet. Though the interface is not quite there, it still has a PC feel and we managed to get it to stream music and photos within seconds, from iTunes and iPhoto, respectively, on a Mac installed with the TwonkyMedia. When you stream photos, the same piano jazz starts-up with slideshows once again. However, the videos of all formats were issued with a curt ‘cannot read file’ message.

Panasonic TX-L32D28 32-inch HD LED LCD TV

Performance:

Panasonic LCD TVs are an enigma. Some do a good job with SD material and some manage better with HD. We have not really found one handle both well until we came across the TX-L32D28. This is not to say that this TV is perfect, though, it still has some traditional Panasonic LCD problems. For instance, the image is quite soft and some details are absent with Freeview and SD video. This can be corrected somewhat by increasing the sharpness and turning down the noise-reduction settings though, and that is quite encouraging.

HD Performance:

The High definition content looks quite good and sharp on this TX-L32D28 LED Television, which is not really surprising, given that it has a 32-inch, 1080/24p panel. The picture will be quite impressive, but you can get better results if you tweak a few settings. Panasonic’s ‘intelligent frame creation’ mode is designed for smooth film motion, and make movies look as silky as video. The TX-L32D28 suffers from quite bad distortion around moving objects when this mode is turned on, however. This issue is pretty common with frame-creation modes; we are just baffled as to why these features are included when they harm the picture quality. Freeview HD content looks good. It is just a shame that there are so many idiotic shopping channels on Freeview. Perhaps if there were less of these, we could have more HD.

Blu-Ray Picture Performance:

Most of the constituent parts of a reference Blu-ray picture are present on the TX-L32D28BP, though a touch more contrast and shadow detailing along with a more forgiving frame insertion feature would take it alarmingly close to LED perfection.

Audio Performance:

Moving on to the audio, there is plenty of vocal detail coming from the TX-L32D28BP’s slim speakers, just enough for digital TV, for sure, but any kind of width and low frequency action proves too much to ask from a super slim 32-inch LED TV. For general viewing purposes, the TX-L32D28’s audio is perfectly acceptable, but you are going to be disappointed if you try to watch a movie on it. We are saying this time and again, but you really need external speakers to get acceptable sound from flat-panel TVs. You will not have to spend much, but it is worth looking into something simple, like a soundbar, to add an extra dimension to your entertainment experience.

Warranty:

Panasonic offers its first LED TV, the TX-L32D28BP one year warranty for parts and labour.

Verdict:

Being easy on the eye on all fronts, the TX-L32D28BP hides hi-def pictures, easy DLNA networking for music and photos and a wide viewing angle within an excellent design, while the prospect of Skype and more on-demand programming on Viera Cast means this TV will keep on giving. On the other side, the Standard Definition pictures can disappoint, as can its USB and SD card slots; neither appear to play DivX HD files and it is incredibly fussy when it comes to your hard drive choice for USB recording. There are also some average speakers and a creaking user interface that does not do justice to either the Freesat HD or Freeview HD platforms. It can be said that its seductive purple surround is hiding plenty of minor flaws.

An inch-and-a-half deep may not sound much considering the TX-L32D28BP’s huge haul of features, but it is actually a tad fatter than most edge-lit LED TVs. Overall, it is a well designed LED TV that produces an excellent picture performance that sees it over the hurdles of a clunky interface and fussy approach to digital media. But those are sideshows; the TX-L32D28BP may be expensive, but it has got a load more talent than your average 32-inch LCD TV.


Panasonic Viera TX-L32D28 Full-HD LED TV – Technical Specification Table

Panasonic Viera D28 TX-L32D28 LED LCD TVVGA, WVGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA 60Hz1125 (1080)/50i, 1125 (1080)/60i, 1125 (1080)/24p (HDMI only),
1125 (1080)/50p (HDMI only), 1125 (1080)/60p (HDMI only)525 (480)/60i, 525 (480)/60p, 625 (576)/50i, 625 (576)/50pIntelligent Frame Creation Pro
24p Smooth Film/Playback
Deep Colour (10-bit Panel)
3D Colour Management
Vreal Pro 5Dynamic/Normal/Cinema/True Cinema/Game/Photo/Pro1/Pro2 (ISFccc)Universal remote control – Infrared2 x 10 watt 1-Way Bottom Speakers (Box)V-Audio ProSurround
Dolby Digital PlusEPG
VIERA CAST
DLNA
VIERA Tools
VIERA Link
C.A.T.S
Game Mode
Q-Link4 x HDMI – 1 Port PC Mode
1 x Component video input
1 x Composite Video Input
1 x VGA input
2 x USB
1 x Audio Input
1 x Analogue Audio Out
1 x PC Input
1 x Digital Audio Output (Optical)
1 x Headphone Jack
1 x SD card reader
Common Interface
VIERA Image Viewer
21-Pin Input/Output
LAN Port

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Panasonic VIERA TH-L42G3 HDTV: Specs and SDXC Record

Panasonic VIERA TH-L42G3 HDTV: Specs and SDXC Record

Panasonic have announced a pre-Christmas gem today by unveiling the TH-L42G3 VIERA television. Its unquie selling point is that it allows you to record content in full HD resolution using SD, SDHC and SDXC cards.

SDHC cards can only record up to 32GB, whereas SDXC cards can take up to 64GB, but Panasonic say that the 64GB SDXC card can store around 5 hours of full HD digital television content (24 Mbps). Users also have the option to record via external HDD that slots in an available USB port.

Specs of this new Panasonic VIERA TH-L42G3 HDTV include that of a IPSa panel and LED backlight, HDMI (two ports), VIERA link, DLNA support, Ehternet support and video-on-demand connectivity.

For those of you wanting to get your hands (and eyes) on one of these, Panasonic say that they will start selling the TV on Februray 18 at $1,800. But for users outside of Japan, there is a little problem.

Panasonic only intend to sell the VIERA TH-L42G3 HDTV in Japan, with no information on a release in North America or Europe as of yet.

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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, Panasonic TC-P42S1

"Great hdtv for the price", 2010-04-23

Alot of people complain about the picture quality,but if you go to C-NET & use their recommended settings it looks amazing.I absolutely love this tv!

"Plasma TV a great buy.", 2010-04-07

I have had this 42" Panasonic Viera Plasma TV for nearly four month's now; I upgraded from a 21" Panasonic CRT. This is a really great TV at a reasonable price. I chose plasma because they got great reviews and seem to have less issues with backlighting and were a bit cheaper than current generation LED/LCD's. I opted for the S version over the X version because I don't have broadband. We get 20 odd channels over the air with an antenna, PBS which has a lot of HD programming comes in beautifully. We joined Netflix about the same time and have really been enjoying the home theatre experience. My TV room is narrow less than 12' so I made cardboard cutouts while deciding between the 42" and the 46", in hind sight I could have gone with the 46". I was worried a 46" from 7 feet away would be too big or grainy, the fact is you could be 12" away with HD before it starts to pixilate, and the picture is so good, bigger is better once you experience the feel of home theatre. I added the Blu-ray DVD player, have yet to try a Blu-ray disc, but we're ready for them. I already had an Onkyo 7.1 surround sound receiver, added a motley collection of speakers, a pair of old KLH's, some home built rear and recently added a BIC 12" sub woofer, now we can get all the sound effects and deep base we can handle. I used the HDMI connections for the Onkyo, Blu-ray and TV; these are a must to get the HD experience. Needed the composite hook up for a somewhat antiquated VCR, and a digital optical input for the best sound from the Home Theatre Amp. The message here is DON'T FORGET TO ORDER CABLES ALONG WITH THE TV. The sound out of the TV itself is OK, not horrible but far from a surround sound experience. I have never adjusted any of the picture settings, colors are rich and accurate, occasionally a bit dark but this can be adjusted by opting for the theatre experience which enhances the picture abit. Controls and adjustments both on the TV and the Onkyo require studying the manuals and carefully selecting from multi-layer menus. Not always clear what you want or how to get it, since we don't do this everyday, adjustments require revisiting the manual. Once you are happy with what you have great, still need 3 remotes, haven't been successful using any one as a universal though all claim it's possible. Overall a huge upgrade from the old TV, enjoying it!

"Good value, but there are a lot of areas for improvement", 2010-03-17

This review is going to be biased.
Info: I live approx. 6 mi from the TV transmitters in my area.
Previous TV for comparison: JVC D-series 27" CRT w/ Insignia SD tuner box
Other equipment: B&W speakers, Pioneer Elite receiver, Oppo BluRay player
Tech level: High. I read AVSForum, listen to tech podcasts, and program computers for a living.

Also note, this is my first HDTV purchase, and I made some mistakes in the process, so I'll share them with you so that you can perhaps avoid them.

Advantages:
-The fact that you get a performance plasma for a low price means this unit is a great value. You'd be hard pressed to find another plasma that has the performance/price ratio this one does.
-It *is* a plasma. As such, you get spot-on motion resolution (very natural!), wide viewing angles, and good black levels. It produces a very nice, non-fatiguing picture, which many LCDs simply can't compete with, at or above this price point.
-Optical audio output works very well; it can even put out 2-channel audio from HDMI input sources out over optical.
-I thought I would hate the glass face (potentially reflective), but I found that if you don't have lights back where you sit, it actually brings the picture out and makes it look better.

Disadvantages:
-The color performance on this display is so-so. People, in general, tend to look pale and bland (too green), especially with DVD, SDTV material on TV after using a calibration disc. Out of the box it was too yellow. It's kinda boring to look at, perhaps like you're watching a lake with a mild algae infestation. Most of the Panasonic THX plasmas (G10, V10) above this model aren't this bad, so you may want to spend more if you don't like the color on the S1. Note: With truly HD or BluRay material, I've found the color doesn't bother me as much and I'm okay with it. I'm not sure why, maybe its the way the S1 does color conversion. In short, this HDTV cannot provide a picture that's remotely close to reference, even with significant tweaking. It's better than many of it's peers, but it still falls short.
-Calibration controls for this set are few. There is no 11-step gray scale adjustment, or any color management system. Because of this, you really can't fix the color decoding issues without expensive external hardware. Even the service menu controls are limited, which means even an ISF calibrator would be hard pressed to fix these problems.
-No VGA/PC input. Thought I wouldn't care too much about not having this, but discovered that I do. There are so many times where I wish I could hook up my laptop to my TV (streaming video, playing video games, etc) that I wish I had this. YMMV. I could get a VGA to HDMI adapter, but that actually costs more than moving to a 42" G10 with the VGA input.
-The ATSC tuner is very bare-bones. You can't see extended show information, what's coming up next, no guide or anything other than the title of the show from show metadata. The tuner is also not very sensitive, I find I need to tweak the antenna a bit more to keep the station coming in well. (I'm comparing to an Insignia SD tuner box I used previously; LG made it and use a similar ATSC tuner system in their TVs, I believe; much better IMHO).
-After I got it, and had it in the room, I realized that yes, I could have gone 50" and it would have made a big positive difference. If your'e hunting for a TV, you may want to think about getting one size bigger than the size you want.

Conclusion: while this display met my budget requirements, and while it is a pretty good display for the money, if you are kinda picky about picture quality you may be disappointed. I learned, after this purchase, that I should have saved a bit more and gone for a G10/V10, even if I had to mail-order it. I'll make a better decision next time.

"more than surprised", 2010-03-15

I bought the Panasonic after much research & comparison. I was waiting for the earlier issues of plasma TV's to be resolved. I knew that the color was more vibrant than any LCD I had ever seen, but was worried about all the things that would sour my eventual purchase. Price, viewing angle, power consumption, screen burn-in, heat, weight, contrast ratio, ease of operation, etc. As time passed one by one every concern I had about plasma was resolved to a more than acceptable level. The TV has the easiest set-up menu I have ever seen and within 20 minutes of dragging the box in the door I had assigned the TV inputs to my SAT HDMI, my Blu-Ray to another input, my outside antenna to but another, and was watching HDTV. If you are someone who isn't real handy with technical babel I highly recommend this TV. The picture is amazing, and I was very surprised to how well the 'on-board' speakers sound. It was a great deal, super fast delivery to my door by UPS, easy to set-up & use, and has been an absolute joy since I got it. If they had a sixth star I would rate it six out of six!

My son who has been leaning towards the new LED TV's came by to see mine and after about five minutes of being completely blown-away has since ordered a 58" Panasonic plasma for himself. The 2,000,000 -1 contrast ratio really makes a difference in the sharpness & the blacks etc. For fast moving sporting events this plasma is the best I have ever seen & I have been staring at plasmas for five years waiting for all their quirks to be improved. Amazing TV and better than the Samsung that cost a thousand dollars more.


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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV on Sale, Panasonic TC-P50G25


50-inch Plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution; THX certified displayVIERA Cast for streaming online content plus video conferencing via Skype (using optional webcam)Infinite Black panel blocks ambient light and produces deep blacks and bright, vivid images with minimal reflectionInputs: 3 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 Ethernet, 1 PC, 2 USB, 1 digital audio outputIncludes removable stand; measures 48 x 31.9 x 13.2 inches with stand Panasonic TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
"One of the best sets out there!", 2010-10-16
After many weeks of research i finally decided to buy this set. The pros outweigh the cons for this set. Here is some of the results of my research.
Pros
-excellent picture quality
-deep blacks
-internet apps
-deals nicely with motion
-anti-reflective filter (does not block all reflection but compared to others it combats reflection really well)
-anti-image retention tools (pixel orbiter and screen swipe feature)
-overall great quality tv for the price (compare an equally good quality lcd/led and at this size you will be looking a much more expensive price tag)
Cons
-speakers aren't that great (do the job but could be better. I use a home theater system so not too important to me.)
-Panasonic's problems with rising black levels (most experts say even after black level rise the tv's levels are still better than other sets)
-floating blacks (some complain that the black letter boxes fluctuate from dark and lighter blacks. Key word is some, as i have not witnessed this problem with my set.)
-no 24p cinematic play back (it has a pulldown capability. Personally, my eyes cannot tell the difference in 24p playback and standard 60hz playback)
Overall i am very happy with my purchase and the quality of the picture. Switching from an high end LCD i can honestly say this set blows it out of the water. Personally with all the new advances in plasmas i cannot see myself going back to an LCD (fluorescent or led backlighting). Panasonic is generally considered to be the best plasma tv manufacturer. (besides the idolized Kuros of course lol) But i did research more than just plasmas so if you are looking for a good quality LCD i would suggest an set with led backlighting and local dimming as they offer the best blacks available for LCD tvs. These sets however are very expensive, much more than this set. Only the higher end LED LCD TVs can even be compared to this set.

"Excellent", 2010-10-16
I spent a good deal looking around and this is the TV that came out on top. This is my first HDTV and I couldn't be happier.


"G25 Plasma", 2010-10-13
Well I've had this TV for a little over a month now, no problems so far. The picture is very very very good, a step up from anything I've seen, and it processes motion really well. There is no weird motion blur happening between the foreground and background that I've seen on a lot of LCD's. Blu rays look incredible. Can't really comment on VieraCast as I don't have it connected to the internet. Menus are easy and intuitive. For the price on Amazon I believe the TV was a steal. My only gripe would be Amazon's choice of CEVA for delivery, as it was rather shady.. I would recommend this TV to anyone looking for the best picture out there for the cheapest price.

"Panasonic P50G25", 2010-10-12
Purchased via Amazon after first attempting to purchase with Best Buy (who couldn't make the promised delivery date). Very satisfied with Amazon and saved $$$'s - especially on the HDMI cables. Had considered LED, but chose this Plasma for its advantage in deep black levels and 600hz refresh rate.
Contacted Amazon contract courier proactively after ordering and TV arrived via "white glove" service as promised (delivered, unpacked, setup in 2nd floor bonus room, packaging removed from premises).
Kept on THX mode the first 100hrs as some recommend. Movie "Avatar" is amazing in blue ray, although THX mode made the natives appear more green than blue, simple adjustment in custom mode and it was like looking thru a window. Vivid is too bright for my taste.
No buzzing and am pleasantly surprised by the very good speaker quality.
Kid's PS3 games jump out at you, and enjoying sports and Mecum car auctions now in high definition.
Would recommend this set in an instant! Mediabridge HDMI cables appear exceptionally well made and saved $40 per set over comparable cables sold at Best Buy.

"panasonic tc-p50g25", 2010-10-12
Nice looking, easy setup, great picture. sound is muddy but most of this type tv have the same issue. need to have surround system. Have owned for 2 months





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Monday, October 11, 2010

Panasonic Viera TX-L42D25B

The TV we?re reviewing today is actually quite a watershed moment. For despite being 42in across and sporting the Panasonic brand, the L42D25B doesn?t use plasma technology. Instead, Panasonic has caved in to public demand - well, that?s our take on it, anyway! - and for the first time released a TV bigger than 37in that uses LCD technology. Or edge-LED LCD technology to be more precise.

Given what a huge part plasma plays in Panasonic?s AV strategy, we can really imagine the tortured meetings at Panasonic HQ as people discussed the pros and cons of finally publicly acknowledging that maybe, just maybe, there really is a place in the AV firmament for big-screen LCD tech.

We can also imagine that Panasonic is on tenterhooks to find out how its big TV gamble actually shapes up when put through its paces by the likes of TrustedReviews. So let?s get on with finding out!

Panasonic Viera TX L42D25B

The L42D25B is thankfully rather more attractive than the vast majority of Panasonic?s rather dour plasma TVs. First, its bezel is coloured in a rather fetching, high-gloss grey rather than the usual black. Second, the bezel employs a gentle two-layer effect that looks quite stylish in the flesh rather than overcomplicated as it maybe sounds on paper.

Finally, the TV is unusually slim by Panasonic standards. The main panel is just 39mm deep, in fact - a clear product of its edge LED lighting system. Though unfortunately Panasonic?s apparent inability to shrink its overall electronic design means the full TV depth sneaks up to a rather less elegant 77mm in places.

The L42D25B?s connections are pretty comprehensive, and even include one unique feature - or at least it?s unique to Panasonic this year. That jack is an LNB connection, there because the L42D25B is another of Panasonic?s TVs with a Freesat HD tuner built in.

Not that you have to have a satellite dish to get HD broadcasts on the L42D25B, mind you. For it also enjoys a Freeview HD tuner if you?re in a suitable reception area.

As with any TV boasting an HD tuner in the UK, the L42D25B sports an Ethernet port for accessing potential future Freeview HD/Freesat HD interactive services (probably a version of the BBC iPlayer initially). But of more immediate interest are the Ethernet?s other two uses: as a means of accessing files from a DLNA PC, and as your gateway to Panasonic?s Viera Cast online platform.

We?ve covered this online service in numerous recent reviews and articles - in particular we refer you to our recent feature comparing all the different online systems. So today we?ll just say that while Viera Cast isn?t as content-rich as the online efforts of Sony and Samsung, its interface is excellent, and the likelihood of good new services being added in the future is high.


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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Panasonic Viera TX-L19D28BP

It?s fair to say that Panasonic?s new 19in TV doesn?t follow the usual sub-20in TV herd.

For starters, it?s purple. Not glaringly, jarringly purple, but certainly purple enough to make the shiny, double-layered bezel stand out from the crowded shelves of your average home electronics emporium. In fact, shock horror, the L19D28BP is actually a rather attractive thing when slotted onto its neckless little stand - and regular readers will know that 'attractive' is not a word we commonly use when describing Panasonic TVs.

Another non-standard thing about the L19D28BP is its price. Look down the list of 19in TV prices at Comet or Dixons, and you?ll find plenty of models listed for comfortably under ?200. Yet the best price we could rustle up on the L19D28BP at the time of writing was ?373 - more than double the price of some 19in rivals.

Panasonic Viera TX L19D28BP

Thankfully, though, the L19D28BP isn?t just expensive for the sake of it. For another thing that helps it be intriguingly different is its backlighting, since while every other sub-20in LCD TV we?ve tested to date has used normal CCFL lighting to illuminate their screens, the L19D28BP uses edge LED lighting. This finds rows of white LEDs ranged along the rear of the top and bottom screen edges, which fire light across the back of the screen that?s deflected out with the help of a light diffusion panel.

We?re not done yet with the L19D28BP?s unusualness (to use one of my favourite awkward words). For also tucked into the top of the TV?s packaging is what looks conspicuously like an iPod docking station. And indeed, that?s exactly what it is. It?s a universal one too - um, except that it doesn?t work with the iPod Shuffle. Nanos, Classics, Touches, and iPhones, though, are all good to go.

The docking station also charges your iThing while it?s slotted on, and allows you to navigate all your stuff via the TV?s remote and onscreen menus. Naturally the TV plays video files as well as audio ones. The system all works very well, with a straightforward interface and decent playback quality so long as you accept that the TV?s little 2 x 3W speakers are hardly going to compete with the sound - especially where bass is concerned - you would get from a decent dedicated iPod audio dock.

If you?re not a paid up member of the Apple universe, there are alternative multimedia courses open to you. For the set carries an SD slot that can play JPEG photos and AVCHD video from SD memory cards. Plus there?s a PC input.


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Panasonic Unveils Colourful Pure Viera TVs

Panasonic has announced a new line of TVs with the focus firmly on design. Dubbed the Viera Pure Line, the company is highlighting the range?s striking colours, rather than its specifications, to pull in the punters.

There are three colours on offer - shiny purple, satin silver and silky white, though Panasonic claims that thanks to a luminescent finish the colours will appear different depending on the room lighting.


The Pure line is available in four sizes, 19in, 22in, 32in and 37in. The two larger models feature Panasonic?s Viera Cast web interface bringing web access and Skype capability, as well as built-in Freeview HD and Freesat tuners, while the smaller two sport iPod docking stations. All models feature edge LED backlighting.
Prices start at less than ?400 for the already reviewed TX-L19D28, ?549 for the TX-L22D28, ?1,149 for the TX-L32D28 and ?1,249 for the TX-L37D28.

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Panasonic Viera TX-L32G20

The first thing we?ve got to say about the L32G20 is thank God for Internet prices. For when Panasonic first unveiled the L32G20, there was talk of it being lumbered with a frankly scary and - as we?ll discover - entirely unjustifiable price tag of ?900. But thankfully for all concerned, we?ve managed to find the set being flogged online for a much more tantalising ?579.

In fact, while the L32G20 might struggle to justify ?900 of your hard-earned, it actually has a striking amount to offer for ?579. For a start, it?s a smidgeon more attractive than the usual Panasonic TVs, courtesy of what appears to be a tinge of blue - or sometimes grey, depending on the light - imbued into the bezel that?s especially evident along the bottom edge. That said, Panasonic has a way to go before its TV aesthetics start to get close to the standard of some of its rivals.

Panasonic TX L32G20

More comprehensive evidence of the L32G20?s strong specification for ?579 comes from its connections. For a start, it includes four HDMIs - three to the rear, one down the side. One of these is built to the v1.4 spec, to offer audio return channel functionality.

The L32G20?s most unusual connection, though, has to be its LNB input - there because the L32G20 carries a built-in Freesat HD tuner. We have to say we?re increasingly unsure of Freesat?s long-term future with Freeview HD interest having taken off so spectacularly, but the fact remains that for now, at least, there are enough places in the UK that can?t receive Freeview HD to more than justify the inclusion of a Freesat tuner in the L32G20. Especially now we?ve found the L32G20 heavily discounted, and so don?t have to feel like we?re paying a large premium for the Freesat privilege.

Just to be clear before we move on, the L32G20 does also have a Freeview HD tuner, so Panasonic isn?t asking you to choose between the free HD broadcast platforms. It?s just trying to ensure that everyone can get HD broadcasts no matter where they live. Which is kind of nice, really.

The inclusion of HD tuners inevitably means the L32G20 has both a full HD native resolution and an Ethernet port. But as we?d hope, Panasonic doesn?t leave the Ethernet?s talents there. For you can also use it to access files on a DLNA PC, or to access Panasonic?s Viera Cast online platform.


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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Panasonic Viera TX-P65VT20

Blimey, the P65VT20 is big. Clearly, you get a vague sense of its impressiveness from just reading on paper that it measures 65in diagonally, but nothing can prepare you for the true immenseness you?re faced with when you and at least one other person have hoiked the P65VT20 into its viewing position.

This is especially true in the P65VT20?s case because its 65in of screen is housed within a really quite wide and chunky bezel by today?s generally svelte standards.

Panasonic Viera TX P65VT20

Panasonic has tried to make this slightly dated-looking hunk of chassis a bit more modern by making it an unusual bronzey brown colour. But although the build quality is very good, this brown effect still feels a bit like sticking fake tan on a chav, if we were to be really harsh about it.

The good news for Panasonic is that as usual with its plasma TVs, we?re more interested in what?s going on inside the P65VT20 than we are with mere aesthetic matters. And inside the P65VT20 is anything but old-fashioned.

For starters, of course, it?s equipped with Panasonic?s 3D technology. And we?re not talking about the stripped down passive stuff found on LG?s 47LD950 last week. The P65VT20 is full HD, active 3D all the way ? even thoughtfully shipping with a couple of pairs of active shutter glasses to get you on your 3D way.

Panasonic 3D glasses

It?s 3D nature also means the P65VT20 gets Panasonic?s new technology for reducing the decay time of each plasma cell ? something deemed necessary to reduce the occurrence of crosstalk (double ghosting) that can occur with 3D pictures.

This key bit of panel tech is backed up, as you?d expect, by the latest version of Panasonic?s impressive NeoPDP system, which has seen Panasonic develop an almost completely new plasma cell structure to improve the contrast, colour and clarity of its premium TVs? pictures.

Still more potential picture-boosting technology comes from Panasonic?s V-Real Pro 5 video processing, and a so-called 600Hz system (actually a sub-field drive engine that illuminates each cell 12 times for each 50Hz frame).

This is all food for hope with the P65VT20, with more sustenance coming courtesy of the quite impressive array of calibration tools Panasonic has seen fit to build into the TV?s menus. We?ve had cause in the past to criticise Panasonic for its reluctance to offer things like gamma controls and colour management systems on its TVs, but it doesn?t hold back here ? a fact that?s helped it bag an endorsement from the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF).

Another third-party willing to lend its name to the P65VT20 is THX, which has got involved to the extent of including a calibrated picture preset that really does a great job of getting the best out of the TV for movie viewing.


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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Panasonic TH-42PX80U VIERA Plamsa HDTV - FREE SHIPPING!

NEW! 42" Class Widescreen VIERA Plasma 720p HDTV with New Anti-Reflective Filter, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot/GalleryPlayer Ready to View, 3 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link HDAVI Control
General InformationViera TH-42PX80U 42" Plasma TV
42" widescreen VIERA plasma 720p HDTV with new anti-reflective filter, deep color technology, game mode, built-In SD card slot/GalleryPlayer ready to View, HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link HDAVI control.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Tweet from your TV with Twitter now available on VIErA

Australians will be able to “tweet” from their TV following the announcement today of the availability of Twitter on selected Panasonic 2010 VIErA TVs .
You will now be able to use Twitter on 2010 VIErA Cast enabled VIErA TVs that are connected to a broadband connection. Users can access their existing Twitter account, with the ability to send Twitter updates or “tweets” to other Twitter users on PC’s, mobile phones and other Twitter-ready TVs. The Twitter service is available on VIErA D25 Series LED LCD TVs, S25 Series LCD TVs, and VIErA VT20 and V20 Series Neo Plasma TVs.

“The launch of Twitter is the latest in an increasingly wide range of exciting features available on VIErA TV’s. With Skype and now Twitter available on VIErA Cast, it’s now possible to use your TV to communicate with others via some of the most popular online communications services available.There’s over 2.5 million Twitter accounts in Australia today, and we’re excited to provide them the ability to use Twitter with ease from the comfort of their living room on their big screen VIErA TV.”
Glenn Zanoni, Product Marketing Manager, Panasonic Australia
You can access Twitter by entering your existing username and password and you’ll have access to your existing list of “followers” (or create a new account). To post tweets, you can use the existing remote control-operated on-screen keypad, or for faster typing, connect a USB keyboard‘ via one of the TV’s USB ports.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch LCD HDTV 1080p

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This Panasonic TC-L32S1 is a good quality IPS LCD. It has a superior LCD technology that is generally used in only a few premium sets.


Few TV makers use IPS LCD technology. When they do, it has been reported they swap the technology for inferior, cheaper technology after getting initial positive reviews. From my understanding, this is not an issue for Panasonic models.



You get awesome image quality from a cable box, a PS3 with HDMI cables, and Blu-Ray. When I streamed video over 1080p from my Mac to my PS3, it looked great, too!
This TV has less than a single frame of input lag using progressive sources. It has a good quality de-interlacer. This results in merely a single frame of lag, which makes this one of the best gaming LCDs at ANY price.
Viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical, almost match a CRT or plasma. I didn’t see any color shifting.
Color is saturated and accurate (when calibrated). It is crisp and bright. There is no banding of gradients. I noticed no loss of detail from shadows or highlights. For an affordable television, this is extremely rare.
Black levels are good but not remarkable.


This Panasonic LCD TV is best used with a PC as a media center. Using it as a full-time internet/productivity screen is not as impressive.
You have S-Video, Composite, Component, and 3 HDMI inputs. There are analog and digital audio outputs. It supports a wide variety of VGA input timings.
The SD slot is only setup to playback picture files and do firmware updates. The SD card must be formatted using proprietary Panasonic software that only works with XP and Vista.
1920×1080 can be displayed 1:1, without cutting off the edges. This happens with a PC with a DVI-HDMI cable from other LCD TVs, but not this Panasonic.
VGA input resolution is limited to 1280×1024.
When viewing from a diagonal angle, black turns gray. Watch TV at eye level to see the wide viewing angles.
The speakers seem weaker than comparable TVs.
Outside of cinema mode, the modes produce color changes that are not as good.
“Normal” color gives a slightly bluish temp from the fluorescent backlight. “Warm” looks better.
There is slight image blurring watching sports. You may notice it when players move (running), which causes background images (typically the crowd) to blur. Since I watch the players, not the crowd, it’s not a huge deal.
Bottom line, this Panasonic TC-L32S1 is a wonderful entry level LCD HDTV for the price. If you’re not sure, just go and buy it. More than likely, you’ll be happy with it.
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Monday, October 4, 2010

Aug 27, 2010 Panasonic Plasma TVs - Introducing the new Panasonic Viera plasma TV lineup

Panasonic plasma HDTVs are often the preferred choice among demanding consumers looking for the best picture performance. No wonder premium Panasonic Viera plasma TVs are often the bestselling plasma HDTVs irrespective of brand and category.Since Pioneer left the plasma TV market, many started considering Panasonic as the new king of plasma TVs - or rather the new king when it comes to the best black level performance. Plasma TV reviews published on major HDTV review sites continue to confirm that year after year Panasonic plasma TVs are consistently delivering the deepest blacks at all price brackets. And this year Panasonic plasma TVs are no exception, from relatively cheap plasma TVs such as the 42-inch Panasonic TC-P42S2, to affordable premium models such as the 50-inch TC-P50G25, and the expensive TC-P50VT25 3D plasma TV. These are all being rated among the best within their class for their solid blacks and excellent overall picture quality.Definitely, there are plenty of reasons to buy a Panasonic plasma TV if picture performance is at the top of your list. But for 2010, Panasonic has one very series obstacle to overcome, and that is the exceptionally deep blacks we saw on 2009 Panasonic HDTVs! Rather, it is a performance issue which cropped up with 2009 Panasonic Viera plasma TVs in February 2010 when the first reports appeared with consumers complaining that their new Panasonic plasma TVs were losing their deep blacks after just a few months of use. Panasonic said they have resolved the issue for 2010. But that will definitely take time to prove. In the meantime, many who do not feel bound by brand, will definitely find it hard to take the plunge with a Panasonic plasma TV.But irrespective of this black level issue, Panasonic plasma TV line for 2010 is definitely one of the most exhaustive, and we add interesting - covering eight different series - from some of the cheapest entry-level  bare-bone 720p HDTVs to very expensive top-of-the-line 3D plasma TVs.No slim designs for 2010 as instead we saw in 2009. If slim is what you are after, take note that the new 2010 Panasonic plasma TVs are somewhat chunkier than the competition. Mind you, they still look aesthetically pleasing, but Panasonic 54-inch TC-P54Z1 we saw last year will for the time being remain the slimmest Panasonic plasma HDTV ever produced. Otherwise, the new lineup is one of the most interesting in terms of features; it is also one that delivers significantly improved performance over 2009 Panasonic plasma HDTVs.Editor's Note: This Panasonic plasma TV review is being divided into three parts, including this introduction; this is necessary because of the extensive range of models covered in this year line of Panasonic plasma TVs. Each of the remaining two parts takes detailed looks at Panasonic premium and high-end series. For those going through these review articles, some of the information may appear as repeated content due to a number of similar features found on the different HDTV series. We opted to include the relevant feature details under each of these write-ups for completeness shake - thus avoiding the need for the reader to keep shifting between different pages for the relevant details.
Panasonic Plasma TVs for 2010 - An Overview
A comprehensive overview covering the different series of Panasonic plasma TVs for 2010 - highlighting the main features while explaining the differences between the different models.Panasonic G20/G25 Premium Plasma TVs in detail
We review Panasonic's best-selling premium plasma TV series for 2010 - Panasonic Viera G20 and G25 HDTVs, to see what is on offer from Panasonic at the more affordable price bracket.Panasonic 3D plasma TVs: Series VT20 and VT25
3D Panasonic plasma TVs are relatively expensive but they promise superior 2D and 3D performance. Are these Panasonic Viera plasma TVs worth their expensive price? More in this plasma TV review.Should you prefer you can join in our discussion on the latest Panasonic plasma TVs by submitting your opinion to be included on our site.
One cannot discuss the new Panasonic plasma TVs without first mentioning something on the two most innovative features for 2010 - the new NeoPDP panel with its much improved picture performance and energy efficient, and 3D; the latter is possibly the feature most touted by Panasonic for 2010.Flagship and premium series of Panasonic plasma TVs, namely the VT20/VT25 and the G20/C25 get Panasonic new NeoPDP plasma panel - termed Infinite Black panel for the G20/G25 series and Infinite Black Pro panel for the VT20/25 series. Both boast a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The new panel construction is very similar to Pioneer’s Kuro design and is fact the first Panasonic plasma design aided by former Pioneer plasma engineers.Comparision between conventional and the new Panasonic Infinite Black PanelMain improvement relates to the cell structure itself; the new cell comes with a deeper cell design, complemented by new gas mixtures, fast, short throw phosphors, and new electrode layout. The required electrical pre-discharge has also been reduced - leading to greatly enhanced black gradation; the higher levels used on conventional plasma display panels lead to graying of what are supposed to be black areas on the screen.The new panel design also dispense of the second front glass panel used on previous generation plasma displays; this cuts down on image degradation from internal reflections while increasing contrast.  Bonded onto the top glass panel itself is a new anti-reflective coating that drastically reduces glare from external light sources while increasing the contrast when viewing under bright lighting. The overall result is a panel that is capable of displaying exceptionally deep, rich blacks even under bright room condition while still yielding superior shadow detail in the darkest parts of the image.Other improvements include 1080 lines of motion resolution and four times the luminous efficiency compared to Panasonic’s 2007 panel, meaning it requires just one-quarter the power to produce the same brightness level; that is 75% more energy efficient. For this reason, Panasonic was named as the 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products.3D is the hottest spec for 2010 - at least this is what TV makers want us to believe. And if there is a TV maker that is touting about its 3D TVs is Panasonic. In an attempt to make sure its message gets true during CES2010, Panasonic unveiled the largest 3D TV prototype ever, a 152-inch diagonal 3D TV supporting 4096 x 2160 pixel resolution! But prototypes apart, Panasonic is presenting two 3D plasma TV series for 2010, the VT20 and the VT25. This is where the new NeoPDP panel advantage comes in. These 3D Panasonic plasma TVs use a 120Hz refresh rate to support the 60Hz frame rate per eye for 3D. Directly related to the higher refresh rate is the use of a high drive speed system, which enables more rapid panel illumination while maintaining image brightness. In addition, the use of short-throw phosphors on the new panels and faster circuitry allow the red and green phosphors to shorten their decay time by as much as 66% - significantly reducing the overall pixel response time for a 3D picture performance that is practically free from 3D image crosstalk. As explained under our 3D TV section, 3D image crosstalk is a phenomenon where a subtle washed-out image intended for the right eye appears as a halo around the image intended for the left eye and vice versa. This is the biggest advantage of plasma over LCD and LED TVs when it comes to 3D TV viewing.VieraCast: Available on all premium and flagship Panasonic plasma TVs is the new and much improved VieraCast with its assortment of online content. For this year, in addition to YouTube, Picasa Web Albums, Bloomberg news and stock information, local weather, up-to-the-minute content from USA Today, and Amazon Video on Demand, it now offers Pandora Internet Radio, movies streamed from Netflix, FOX Sports, and access to Twitter.Panasonic VieraCast As part of the new VieraCast, Panasonic has included the option of home video and audio conferencing with Skype; the latter however requires the $150  Panasonic TY-CC10W Skype Enabled communication camera.A welcome enhancement with Panasonic VieraCast is the possibility to use a USB keyboard for easier tweets.THX display certification is also available on all premium series Panasonic plasma TVs, namely the G20, G25, VT20, and VT25 when engaging the THX picture mode. The THX mode on the Panasonic offers the best out-of-the-box default picture setting; it is the best picture mode that comes closest to a one-step calibration. THX display certification ensures among others, a picture with the correct gamma, luminance, color temperature, correct black levels, correct HD color standard, correct de-interlacing, clean standard definition upscaling, smooth motion, and minimum video artifacts. But what makes the new THX mode unique on these Panasonic plasma TVs both with respect to previous implementations as well as the LG competition, is that the new implementation for 2010 comes with a much appreciate enhancement - that of being user adjustable - apart from delivering plenty of light output before any adjustments. LG do not provide a user-adjustable THX picture mode but then makes up for the dimmer setting  of its dim Cinema THX mode by including a second THX mode -termed THX Bright room.Previous THX display certification implementations have always been non-user adjustable and characterized by a rather dim picture that was only suitable for viewing under the dark room environment of the home theater. ISFccc Picture Calibration Capability: Reserved by Panasonic for its flagship series, ISFccc allows professional calibration technicians to calibrate an HDTV to deliver the best picture quality for the home theater environment. The ISFccc calibration process includes adjustment for contrast, tint, sharpness and color levels with a high degree of accuracy. Once calibrated, the settings are locked to avoid any accidental changes. Technicians can store their calibration settings as ISF Day and ISF Night modes for best image quality under different light conditions; these ISF Day and ISF Night picture settings are added to the TV preset picture modes. Despite the enhanced feature set, one feature you would not find on any Panasonic plasma TV series is a picture-in-picture mode as instead is available on Samsung HDTVs; and this applies even to the more expensive series. In a similar manner, you cannot temporary freeze the picture to catch a phone number or some other detail during a commercial as supported by LG's freeze frame function. Equally missing is a standard analog stereo output on all Panasonic plasma HDTVs; you have to rely on the TV digital audio output to connect these TVs to your AV receiver to enjoy better sound.These are bare-bones 720p HDTVs with almost identical specs; the real difference between the two is that the slightly cheaper C2 series does not come with an anti-reflective coating. Otherwise, common features found on both series include Panasonic 600Hz sub-field drive technology, Viera Image Viewer with jpg file support and SD memory card, Energy Star 4.0 compliant, 20W audio, 2:3 pulldown processing for 24p playback, and Viera Link to control other compatible HDMI connected devices via the TV remote.These Panasonic plasma TVs also come with reduced HDMI connectivity - just two inputs though they carry all other standard connections one expects to find on an HDTV - inputting a VGA-style PC input; the only exception here is the missing analog audio out.Screen sizes covered include the 42-inch TC-P42X24 ($600) and 50-inch TC-P50X24  ($800) for the X24 series; instead, the slightly cheaper C2 covers  three screen sizes, the 42-inch TC-P42C2 ($530), the 46-inch TC-P46C2 ($630), and the 50-inch TC-P50C2 ($700).It is the cheaper series with sets such as the 42-inch selling online for just $500, that is proving to be the most popular Panasonic entry-level series. This is among the cheapest plasma TV series for 2010. At this price bracket, what most customers look for is getting the largest screen for their money. In this respect, the C2 definitely delivers!Further up the Panasonic plasma TV line, one finds the U2 and S2 Viera 1080p entry level series. As with the 720p HDTVs, these come with almost identical features with the most significant difference between the two being the presence of Panasonic anti-reflective coating on the S2 series.Apart from the 1080p resolution, other upgrades over the less expensive 720p series include a Game mode and the addition of an extra HDMI input for a total of 3 and 2 USB ports.These TVs however still fall short by one HDMI with respect to the competition, apart from the missing analog audio output already highlighted earlier on.Screen sizes covered under the U2 series include the 42-inch TC-P42U2 ($660) and 50-inch TC-P50U2 ($910). The S2 series covers six screen sizes, the 42-inch TC-P42S2 ($700), the 46-inch TC-P46S2 ($800), the 50-inch TC-P50S2 ($970), the 54-inch TC-P54S2 ($1,200), the 58-inch TC-P58S2 ($1,360), and the first of two massive 65-inch Panasonic plasma TVs for 2010, the TC-P65S2 ($1,995).The S2 series is the bestselling series within the whole 2010 Panasonic plasma line - thanks to a line of plasma TVs that are among the cheapest within this category of HDTVs. It is thus no surprise that not only the small screen sizes such as the 42-inch and 50-inch that are doing well in HDTV sales, but also the larger screen sizes - the 58-inch and in particular the 65-inch which at less than $2,000, is one of the most affordable massive plasma TV for a leader in the field.But there is more than just a cheap price with the S2. In terms of features and performance, the S2 is basically an updated version of the 2009 S1 series, offering significantly improved black levels over the already solid blacks of the S1, a brighter image at lower power consumption, and equally important for picture quality, a much better color accuracy. The excellent black levels and the brighter image are mainly the result of the new NeoPDP panel for 2010.From a picture performance, the S2 comes with a picture quality that is very close to that of the more expensive G20/G25 series. Apart from the presence of Panasonic VieraCast Internet application and the THX picture mode on the G20/G25 Panasonic series, all other picture related features are basically the same, and according to plasma TV reviews appearing on major sites, so is picture quality. To a certain extent, this is expected because while the G20/G25 series come with a different NeoPDP panel that supports deeper blacks and a higher contrast ratio, yet the resultant improvement in image quality over the already very good black level performance of the S2 series is one that while visible, is perceivable mainly in side-by-side comparisons under the ideal dark home theater environment. In other words, difference in performance between the 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio rating of the S2 and the 5,000,000:1 of the higher-end series is far less perceivable than these mega numbers seem to imply. As we say in our Contrast Ratio article, it is not contrast alone that makes the picture. It is unfortunate that TV makers are still playing the number game with consumers when it comes to contrast ratio ratings, often using confusing terms and unspecified test methodologies. Overall... S2 Panasonic plasma TVs form part of the latest greener 'budget-class' 1080p plasma HDTVs from Panasonic that just strike the right balance between affordability and performance.Main competition from other plasma TV makers at the S2 price bracket is from Samsung Series 5 plasma TVs and LG's PK550 and PK750 plasma series; the LG PK750 however boasts an improved feature spec that is more in line with that of the G20/G25 as it includes among others, THX display certification, LG's NetCast, and LG's TruBlack filter for improved blacks in bright room conditions.The S2 is definitely the best Panasonic plasma TV series that is most suitable for general home entertainment. Yet it is with the G20/G25 higher-end Panasonic plasma TVs that things start to get really exciting for those looking for the best features. The G20 and G25 series share an almost identical feature set except that the Viera Link application on the G25 comes with network camera support to help you monitor your house. The other difference is that the G20 comes in two screen sizes only, the 54-inch TC-P54G20 ($2,000) and the 50-inch TC-P50G20 ($1,500).  Instead, the G25 Panasonic plasma TV series comprises four screen sizes, the 54-inch TC-P54G25 ($1,430), the 50-inch TC-P50G25 $1,100), the 46-inch TC-P46G25 ($1,100), and the 42-inch TC-P42G25 ($900). G20 and G25 Panasonic plasma TVs add a few extras to the S2 feature set apart from the slightly more refined styling, with the hottest upgrade being the new VieraCast Internet TV with Skype support. However, more important for those looking for the best out-of the box picture is the THX picture mode which as highlighted earlier on in this discussion, allows some customization apart from being significantly brighter than previous implementations. These TVs also include what Panasonic is calling Infinite Black Panel supporting a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio over the 2 million of the lower series. As expressed under the S2 Panasonic Viera plasma TV series, the improvement brought about in black level performance - while visible - is mainly one that is noticeable only in side-by-side comparisons under the ideal viewing environment.Like the 2009 equivalents, the new G20 and G25 Panasonic plasma TV series come with a 48Hz refresh rate for 1080p/24 signals but as with the 2009 implementation, suffers from too much image flicker and is useless; you will have to use the 2:3 pull-down which works with both standard and high definition sources. Not much of an issue but 2:3 pulldown processing do not produce the 24p cadence properly. Overall... The G20/G25 series is the 2010 Panasonic plasma TV series for videophiles and home theater enthusiasts looking for the best picture but that does not care about 3D. Its superior blacks with respect to the competition, accurate colors, and effective anti-reflective screen all helps deliver a solid 2D picture. In addition, it comes with VieraCast and its much improved customization, and for those looking for greener TVs, the new G20/G25 series uses less power than 2010 Samsung and LG plasma TVs.These Panasonic plasma TVs offer a most tempting mix of features and performance at an equally appealing price. No wonder, sets such as the 50-inch TC-P50G25 and 54-inch TC-P54G25 are at present among the HDTVs most in demand irrespective of brand, and among the top-selling plasma TVs for 2010, surpassing the significantly cheaper Panasonic S2 series.For our detailed TV review of the G20/G25 Panasonic plasma TV series, please click here.Top on Panasonic 2010 line, we find the VT20 and VT25 flagship series. These are Panasonic plasma 3D TVs. Main upgrade over the G20/G25 series is 3D, while the main difference between these two 3D Panasonic plasma TV series is the addition of ISFccc calibration option on the VT25 series; the latter is also the 3D plasma HDTV series that comes with one pair of 3D shutter glasses included as part of the TV pack.The VT20 covers just one screen size, the 50-inch TC-P50VT20 ($2,500). Instead, the  VT25 series comprises four screen sizes, the 50-inch TC-P50VT25 ($2,400), the 54-inch TC-P54VT25 ($2,800), the 58-inch TC-P58VT25 ($3,500), and the second massive 65-inch Panasonic plasma TV for 2010, the TC-P65VT25 ($4,400). Apart from 3D and ISFccc capability, other additional enhancements over the G20/G25 series include the presence of the 96Hz refresh rate mode for correct handling of 1080p/24 content, and the use of Panasonic superior Infinite Black Pro display panel instead of the Infinite Black panel used on the G series. Complemented by a new anti-reflective coating bonded to the top glass, the end result is superior black-level performance and excellent shadow detail, with a screen that significantly cuts on reflections and do a good job in preserving the blacks under bright room conditions.These 3D Panasonic plasma TVs deliver highly accurate colors in THX mode and superb color saturation. Overall, they offer excellent 2D image quality and a solid 3D picture with hardly any incidence of what is turning out to be the most dreaded problem with 3D LCD and LED TVs - 3D image crosstalkTheir only real drawback apart from being relatively expensive, is that like 3D plasma HDTVs from Samsung, these 3D Panasonic plasma TVs are significantly less energy efficient than most other 2010 HDTVs especially when in 3D mode. Mind you, these are still Energy Star 4.0 compliant but...Otherwise... These Panasonic plasma TVs deliver outstanding overall value. Most popular sets within the VT25 series are the 50-inch TC-P50VT25 and the 54-inch TC-P54VT25.
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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Panasonic 32-Inch LCD HDTV VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 720p

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I just got this Panasonic TC-L32X1 LCD and already love it. There are so many features, benefits, and settings. However, for most, it is all about how user-friendly it is.

I got this TV to upgrade my old one. It was an RCA L26W11. It was a mistake to get that RCA so soon after it was introduced. That TV doesn’t compare to this Panasonic Viera. Yet, it was almost twice the price!

The TV includes…

a standing TV pedestal (it is black and shiny and blends nicely with the TV),a detailed and easy-to-use instruction manual with details on Panasonic’s 1-year warranty,a large, color-coded insert with easy to install instructions,a universal dock which has a ferrite core for the cord,a cleaning kit and a lint-free cloth,a remote control AND batteries that look as nice and as simple to use as the TV,miscellaneous other papers (child safety, product registration), anda small screw set.

You do not get a wall-mounting kit. For a Panasonic-brand wall-hanging kit, the item number is: TY-WK3L2RW. Or, try here for a wall mount.

The picture quality is so crisp, detailed, and lively. I have not seen a better picture than this.

You get a ton of inputs for your components. There are 3 HDMI inputs (2 can be converted to DVI if you need them). My HD DVR box hooked to it and it was very easy.

I have a desktop computer using the PC input with a Panasonic DVD burner. While my equipment is old, it didn’t matter. The Panasonic LCD makes everything so quick and easy to install and use.

TV sound CAN be played while the PC/VGA input is being used. Not only that, it plays the sound from my DVDs. I have my DVD burner on for sound to be carried to the PC. This includes sound from the TV and DVD player.

It’s really nice that you can label each input on the screen and customize it. Panasonic did a great job with an otherwise daunting chore of naming each input.

You get HDMI side inputs with more audio/video inputs. This is great for connecting a camcorder to view something quickly (using the side input).

This is an Energy Star rated LCD TV. So, the TV shuts off automatically when it’s on too long without activity. You can override this, easily, if you want.  

The menu features and set-up features are very nice. Adjust the picture to 4 different sizes (to me, FULL works and looks best in HD and standard definition).

The sound controls work well. I leave sound on 1 (I don’t like very loud noises). Everything is so amazingly clear and full. Other menu features change coloring and lots of other stuff.

Remember, with multiple components, you will want to do these adjustments while inside each specific input. Otherwise, anything not changed simply defaults to manufacturer settings.

The TV’s appearance is so intoxicating. It is almost overpowering in its apperance. Besides the small, little, red indicator light (on the front panel), it’s all black. The TV is incredibly lightweight and super-slender. Yet, the screen size (and image) and sound are huge.

This Panasonic is compatible with your SD memory cards. It includes a detailed section (using the Viera Image Viewer link). The Viera Link lets you listen to your favorite songs on your iPod. That was a real added bonus and a surprise for me.

The Viera Link Connection automatically lets you control any other **compatible** Panasonic components hooked to the TV. There is 1 catch, and it’s big. It only supports “Panasonic HDAVI Control” components using an HDMI cable. My DVD burner (DMR-E20) was made in the Stone Ages. So, the Viera Link does not work for it.

Try watching TV (specifically HD) using the Component input. It was a little confusing for me because I learned you can still get HD through the TV input. But, the picture shows in 480i. Use component for the 720p picture and you’ll be fine.

Once again, the instructional booklet is fantastic. It has pictures, diagrams, detailed information and lots of other useful stuff. It resembles more a computer manual than a TV booklet.

I had to contact Panasonic and received quick and speedy tech support. The representative actually knew what they were talking about! As a longtime (and former) RCA customer, this was a godsend. RCA had non-existent tech support.

If you want a 32-inch LCD HDTV, this Panasonic TC-L32X1 will not disappoint.

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Panasonic Viera TX-L37G10 LCD TV

LCD TVs are the talk of the town now and Panasonic is back with full vigour with a new range of LCD televisions. Generally, Panasonic has produced some of the finest LCD televisions in the past, be it the conventional CRT TVs or the Plasma TVs or the LCD TVs. The recent release was the Viera series which comprised a wide range of excellent and unique LCD televisions. While the other manufacturers of stunning LCD and LED TVs are blowing their trumpets about the quality of their TVs, Panasonic has silently released an array of LCD TVs that are quite qualitative and also cheaper than their counterparts.

Simple Design:

Panasonic has always tried not to overwhelm the design part of its TVs and particularly the LCD TVs. Probably the reason is that you would always want your TV to look great when it is switched on rather than when it is switched off. Hence, as always the design is quite simple but superb nevertheless. The special feature of the TVs from Panasonic is that they look quite different from others. The screen is not perfectly rectangular, but slightly hyperbolic in shape on its sides. This makes it look very cute in most of the conditions. It also looks great with the statistics. The TX-L37G10 37 inch television measures about (H x W x D) 831 x 579 x 225 mm and weighs about 18Kgs. The glossy black finish is always pretty and the overall compilation has been simple and neat. This makes sure that the TV fits into any kind of atmosphere, be it on the wall or on the table or anywhere else.

Panasonic Viera TX-L37G10 LCD Television

Display:

This has to be deciding factor when one wishes to buy any TV. However good a TV is on the outside, it has to prove its mettle when it comes to the display. The Viera TX has not at all compromised in giving a great detail of pictures. There is a range of display sizes available in the Viera TX range such as 32 in, 36 in, 40 in, 42 in, and so on. The Viera TX’s brilliant display makes it a tough competitor. With a resolution of 1080p, the picture clarity has been excellent especially in the HD channels. Added to that, this TV uses an IPS panel, a panel that has a wonderful backlight system. With the help of this panel, the TV has increased its viewing angles to greater extents and they are better than ever. Normally, LCD TVs have poor viewing angles, but this technology made it a little better. The viewing angles go up to 178 degrees with the help of this panel, which is really great. Overall, the display of the Viera TX has been quite good.

Features:

Like many other manufacturers, Panasonic also always tries its best in providing a good range of features in its appliances. Since the television market has a stiff competition and also one of the most profitable one, any good manufacturer is supposed to do that; bring out something new. Even though there are not many new features in the TV, they are good enough to make it a very good choice if you are in a dilemma.

Processor:
The primary function of the processor is to process the pictures. Particularly in the LCD TVs, this processor plays an instrumental role in producing smooth pictures. The Viera TX-L37G10 LCD TV comes with the usually seen 100 MHz processor or engine. This is the best available engine in the market and almost all the best televisions in the market feature this. This special processor helps in blending the pictures pretty smoothly and gives lucid pictures, which give the viewers a wonderful spectacle. Especially, while viewing the HD movies or the pictures through the satellite, you will definitely notice vast difference as the processor makes its presence count. Therefore, no more jarring or blurring of pictures as you will enjoy a high definition experience.

Contrast Ratio:
The contrast ratio decides the clarity of the pictures on your TV. The Viera TX boasts a contrast ratio of 50000:1. This is above the average contrast ratio of the LCD TVs at present. It means that your pictures are quite sharp and you will not see the conventional auras around the pictures, like the ones that you will see on most low quality LCD TVs. This means that even though the pictures are blended smoothly and also at a pretty fast rate, they are still sharp enough to give you a cinematic experience. But for unknown reasons, Panasonic has stopped at this ratio and had not increased it further. Some of the LED televisions that are released of late have a staggering contrast ratio of 200000:1. But, nonetheless this ratio is quite good enough to play your Blu Ray movies or watch the high definition satellite channels.

Freesat:
Another telling feature that has appeared on the Viera TX is the built in Freesat service, which helps you connect your TV to the satellite dish. If you already have a dish at your home, all you need to do is just connect the dish feed to the input port on the back side of the TV. After that, you need to select the auto tune option and all the channels will be auto tuned within seconds. This is actually a new trial from Panasonic and it came out to be very utile. HD channels like BBC HD and ITV HD look really great, thanks to the Freesat service. Before the inclusion of this feature, it used to be a little difficult to set up the connection to the satellite dish but now, it has become a lot easier.

Ethernet Connectivity:
This has been one of the latest advents in television technology. The Ethernet connection has now extended its empire from computers to the televisions. In fact, today, all the finer HD TVs in the market are featuring this option as it will aid in enhancing the TVs potential. Now, regarding the Viera TX, all you need to do is simply plug in the Ethernet cable to the TV and there you are, you are connected to the internet. From there, you can search and browse for movies and stuff and play them according to your own taste. This will really be fun and also very useful as it is a lot easier to watch movies online rather than playing them from storage devices. May be for a very good HD TV like the Viera TX, there must have been Wi-Fi, so that it would be great browsing without the messy wires, but nevertheless, there is an option to connect to the internet, which few other HD TVs do not have.

Viera Image Viewer:
If you ever wished to see a 37 inch photo frame, then your wish has been fulfilled by Panasonic. The Viera Image Viewer is a special option that allows you to play all the pictures, either from the DVDs or from the cameras or mobile phones. You can play slideshows of all the pictures and make your TV a huge photo frame. If you have your TV fixed to the wall and then if you let the photos play, you will be amazed by the quality of the pictures as you will wonder whether if it is your own camera that has clicked all of them. Such is the clarity of the Viera TX.

Panasonic Viera TX-L37G10 37 inch LCD TV

Performance:

Panasonic has had a wonderful reputation of being a loyal producer of televisions over the years and it has lived up to the expectations once again by producing one of the finer quality televisions that you will ever see. Regarding the performance of a television, the main aspects that one would like to check are the video or picture quality, audio quality and the interfaces or the connectivity of the TV with other hardware. Let us have a look at all these aspects to know more about the Viera TX’s performance.

Picture Quality:
As we have already seen above, the Panasonic Viera TX-L37G10 combines a great display technology and a wonderful processor. So, expect high quality pictures from the TV.  Normally you see unclear pictures on the LCD TVs without powerful processors. But since this TV has one of the best processor, the clarity is increased. As discussed earlier, the satellite channels will be of the highest quality and a lot better than the normal channels. The Viera TX also plays movies with wondrous clarity. Especially, it is quite suitable for watching HD movies and Blu Ray movies. They are played at a pretty high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. You can also enjoy high end gaming with this TV as can also feature as display for gaming consoles like Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation 3. The 1080p resolution means that your games look even more realistic than ever. Hence you really have got a solid display mechanism and your pictures will be played with the highest of claritiy.

Audio Quality:
Normally, in many of the LCD televisions you will find out an important flaw. This has been common many of the LCD and LED TVs. This is the audio quality. It is an evident fact that the sounds on these TVs are not as impelling as those on the conventional CRT or plasma TVs. The main reason behind this is that there is not enough space in these TVs in order to embed qualitative speakers. Not only this TV, but any TV faces the same problem. But nevertheless, Panasonic has tried its level best to provide one of the best speakers so that the difference can be bridged at least to some extent. Even then, if you are used to the woofing sounds of your old TV and cannot adjust to the comparatively passive sounds of this TV, it is better that you connect the audio output to a set of external speakers such as the home theatre. This will completely solve the problem. Even if they are not there, there is nothing to lose. They are only a luxury but not a necessity.

Interfaces:
Interfaces decide the connectivity of the TV with the other hardware. Quite surprisingly, The Panasonic Viera TX-L37G10 LCD TV has a lot of connectivity ports. When you have a glance at the back side of the TV, you will find that it is not smooth. Almost all of the back side is filled with ports. Hence you have scores of opportunities to connect your TV to almost any other hardware. Here is a complete list of all the ports available: A set of three HDMI cable slots and a fourth on the side of the TV, a PC connector, so that it can act as monitor for your computer, Audio out, Audio in components, Ethernet port, Digital Audio Out, AV 1 and AV 2 components, S Video ports, SD card reader, and a common interface. That really is a huge list of interfaces. Hence with the help of all these, you can connect to any hardware and therefore, entertainment is at its best with the Viera TX.
Now, after considering the above three aspects of performance, one can conclude that this is one of the better performing LCD televisions on the market today. If you are looking for a consistently good performance from your TV at a mid range cost, then you will be happy to have the Viera TX.

Power Consumption:

The Viera TX-L37G10 consumes about 138 W of power at normal mode. This is good news as this value is below the average power consumption ratings for LCD TVs. There is also a power saving option, called the Eco Mode. When the Eco Mode is switched on, then the TV changes the settings for itself. This means that all the features and options will be minimised, such as brightness, virtual surround sound, and others, so that minimum power is consumed. This setting is not suitable for normal viewing because it makes you feel uncomfortable as the pictures are darker. This option can be set when you wish to play just music from the discs so that you can not only save your money, but also help save the environment from pollution so that you contribute to making a better world.

Warranty:

The Viera TX comes with a warranty for parts and labour for a period of twelve months from the original date of purchase. This warranty is officially announced by Panasonic. But you can visit a few websites that are offering warranty for a period of up to five years. Just Google it and find out more details regarding the extension of warranty, both with Panasonic and with other dealers. This parts and labour warranty is valid until there is any physical damage. If one of the parts is really completely defective or malfunctioning, then it will either be replaced or be rectified depending upon its condition. All the other information is provided either in the warranty leaflet or on the website of Panasonic.

Verdict:

Hence, the Viera TX is one of the better LCD televisions you will find in the market. At a mid range cost, it is almost affordable to everyone and that too, the cost is pretty reasonable for such a good performer with great display and fantastic features. Therefore, if you are really in need of a very good LCD TV and you are planning to buy a reasonable one, then is one of the options for you to choose. But if you are going for the best of the TVs with more and more features and TVs using better technology and if you are also ready to bear great costs, then you can go for Sony Bravia LCD Televisions or other equivalent products.

Panasonic Viera TX-L37G10 LCD TV - Technical Specification Table

Universal remote control – InfraredTV and VCR, DVD , Satellite or Cable4 x HDMI - 1 Port PC Mode
1 x Component video input
1 x VGA input
1 x USB
1 x Audio line-out
1 x Ethernet port
1 x Digital audio output (optical)
1 x SD card reader

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