 "Panasonic Plasma HD TV 42"" | 2008-10-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2M7J9Y8J38P3L |
| Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV br / So far this Tv has been great, the picture is sharp and very clear,br /no problems to report You can have my first born but not my TV This is a great set Thank you Martha Lynn Sandy Calumet,Mi 49913 |
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| "Great Plasma for the money!" | 2008-10-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: AL86EEB7NDJM7 |
| I've been looking for an HDTV 40' or 42' for a while and had my mind set on an LCD, a Samsung or Sony was what I was getting. I was waiting for the prices to go down to 900-1000. When I saw the ad for the Panny 42' plasma at Sears for $720!!, I did a little research for reviews on the set and then immediately jumped on the deal. br /br /After I calibrated the set, I am SO pleased with the picture quality. SD comes in great and HD comes in fantastic. I have it hooked up to an HDMI cable and Comcast. The TV is in my bedroom, so no direct sunlight and the plasma is just amazing! I sit about 12 feet away and the 1020p picture quaility did not make huge difference so I opted for the 720p. The 1020p was on sale for $900. br /br /For $720 it's the best TV for the money. No buyers remorse here. I LOVE my TV. Can't wait to watch my football games now!!! |
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 "Great TV for the price" | 2008-09-29 |
| - Reviewed By garcia-k |
| This TV has a very good quality picture and excellent sound. I have a Samsung 5.1 surround sound system but for ordinary television viewing, the Panasonic TV sounds as good as the sound system. Panasonic is a great, reliable brand when it comes to plasmas. And if you're concerned about plasma burn-in, don't be. I did lots of research before this purchase and the consensus is that burn-in is NOT an issue with modern plasmas such as this one. I've had absolutely no burn-in issues since buying this plasma. I definitely recommend this product, but I give four stars because I generally reserve five-stars for products that are really one-of-a-kind. |
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| "Absolutely amazing TV" | 2008-09-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1D9N16IPKFY3L |
Here are my random thoughts on this TV
After weeks of careful research I bought this.
I have had this now for 4 months and I have never regretted it. Picture is amazing and the sound is so good that it has a surround sound type effect. People like it so much that 2 friends and my father bought this exact same model.
My electric bill has not gone up and this TV does not radiate much heat at all which was a concern of mine.
I bought a PS3 and Blu-Ray looks incredible as well.
Note that if you have cable you will most likely need to purchase a HDMI cable to get high quality picture and sound. Cables are fairly cheap and do not get suckered into high dollar cables because it doesn't help much. DirecTV comes with them.
You must invest in a high end surge protector to protect your investment.
Its worth your time spending a hour or so adjusting the setting for picture taste.
No cons that I can think of and I am fairly picky...If I absolutely had to think of one I would say I wish it was a bit thinner and lighter.
No offense to amazon but I would never buy such a high dollar item off a website. Its much better to do at a store with a warranty.
Wonderful TV and I cannot recommend it enough. |
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 "Problem within 9 months" | 2008-09-28 |
| - Reviewed By d_lee_h |
I bought the prior year's model, delivered in December of 2007. The picture is now flickering and going completely black for about half the time. I'm in contact with Panasonic to have this resolved, under the one-year warranty, and I will follow with an update on how well this goes.
Regardless, it is annoying to have what otherwise is a splendid product apparently needing replacement in less than a year. |
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| "Well satisfied with my first big-screen HD" | 2008-09-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A7PNME6IVJT0G |
Even the "blue shirt" TV guys tell you: If you're going plasma, Panasonic is the best.
I spent a lot of time researching my first big-screen HD purchase and settled on the Panasonic 42-inch plasma (720p), by virtue of reviews and affordable price.
This set TV does everything I expected. Have you heard horror stories about how difficult it is to get your big-screen hooked up correctly? With this one, forget it. If you can hook up a DVD player, you can be watching this set in a matter of minutes (using the included base; not hanging it on a wall. Myself, I prefer having my nearly $1K set NOT dangling off the wall).
The picture is superb, and the built-in speakers are fine. The 720p suits me.
I got a 42-inch, which actually may be a little big for my compact living room; I could have gone smaller.
Note: You may be surprised at how crappy regular television signals look on the big screen; I was. Plan on upgrading to HD service in the near future.
My set came via the special Amazon delivery service for big-ticket items, and was a little wary after reading other reviews. The service I received was helpful, timely and excellent, but these are franchise-type operations so your mileage may vary.
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| "42in plazma TV" | 2008-09-21 |
| - Reviewed By dragonladylv |
| Delivery service bad info- J&R gave $50 credit for problem but continued to get wrong info from CEVA- DELIVERY AT OVER $100 included no on site assist even to haul away box- TV WORKS FINE AND AGREE WITH OTHERS THAT 1080 NOT NEEDED IN THIS SIZE |
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| "Great for the Price Conscious" | 2008-09-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A23AHXDKKQBBL |
| This entry level Panny plasma is just what I needed for my bedroom wall - and without the extra cost of upper tier units. I think the price is right at $799 with free shipping. Awesome. I was also able to find a smokin price on the extended warranty from DTVExpress/XpreServ - which has a great rating and gaurantee. As far as the TV goes the black levels are incredible as well as color and there is a discernable difference in the brightness level from past Panasonic plasma models. Since I dont watch much TV during daytime in my bedroom, ambient light is not an issue so plasma is the obvious choice (better picture than LCD). The one drawback I've noticed is a slight moire' pattern in stairs, blinds or verticle/horizontal lines. It's a challenge for all TVs so tihs is not surprising but it's something I can help but notice. |
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| "Excellent TV and quick delivery" | 2008-09-11 |
| - Reviewed By readwords |
I have had this TV for two days now and after hooking it up I am very satisfied. I had shopped for a long time, and had decided to buy a 50" 1080p plasma. In the end I am glad I opted for 720p rather than 1080p, and I'm really glad my wife talked me down from 50". This unit looks huge in our 12x24 viewing room. Ignore the sites that tell you you have to have at least 50" if you view from 15' away - it is not true. Sports on this size HD screen is a fantastic new experience.
I have this hooked up via HDMI cables to a new upconvert DVD (Phillips, $80, also from amazon)and the HD cable box. Sound is excellent though I'm sure surround sound is a lot better. However I am satisfied with the tv speakers.
I got this from Amazon for a little over $800 (how much cheaper can they get??), which is a steal compared to what I planned on buying. Even the pros say 1080p doesn't gain you any viewing pleasure over 720p at sizes under 50", and I cannot say for sure whether I really need the enhanced contrast (whatever that really means) of the more expensive Panasonic models.
White-glove delivery was excellent - it arrived in about 4 days (the estimate was much longer) the guy set it up, showed me it was working, and took all of the packaging away, all in under 10 minutes. I advise keeping an eye on your package tracking, and as soon as indicates that it's near your town get in touch with the shipper directly to ensure that you are contacted promptly.
Hooking up the TV was really easy - just plugged in 2 HDMI cables and away we went. A far preferable approach to the old way. One thing I do not understand is now that you can buy an adequate HDMI cable for under $2 at amazon, why don't the TV companies provide them? Order a few with your tv. They do give you some audio and video cables in the box, which you can throw away.
If you are interested in an economical HD setup, this is really the way to go. We don't rent a lot of movies, let alone Blu-ray movies, so this setup is perfect for us. Count us as happy customers. |
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| "Nice, but a couple flaws" | 2008-09-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1GG1A78SSU667 |
| This tv has a great picture for the money. Nice remote and good menu options. However, lack of a swivel base and headphones jacks caused me to return this tv and get the Samsung PN42A450, which has both of those features. I would say the pictures are comparable. |
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