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Panasonic TH-42PZ700U

73

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Pros
Terrific picture
First 1080p 42-inch plasma TV
Cons
Confusing onscreen controls
Light on extra features

Performance: Good: 79
Features: Fair: 67
Design: Good: 73

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Performance
Brightness and Contrast	Good
Color Quality	Good
Detail	Very Good
DVD Image Quality	Very Good
High-Definition Image Quality	Good
Interface Tested	HDMI
Overall Quality	Very Good
Standard-TV Image Quality	Good

What You Should Know about the TH-42PZ700U

Good Fit For a Midsize Living Room

HDTVs with a diagonal screen size between 42 and 45 inches are LCDs or plasmas, usually with a resolution of either 1366 by 768 or 1920 by 1080 (1080p). The optimum viewing distance for an HDTV screen like this one is generally considered to be about 6.5 to 7.5 feet. That makes a television of this size appropriate for a range of living areas, such as a den, a large bedroom, a midsize living room, or a game room.

Reviewed by: PJSKAL

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: GREAT PICTURE

Weaknesses: CABINET VIRBRATION. THE BACK IS METAL AND EVEN WITH THE BASE TURNED DOWN IT SOUNDS TERRIBLE.

Overall Evaluation: GREAT PICTURE, SOUND HAS CAPABILITIES BUT LACKING CONTROLS. VERY POOR ENGINEERING.
Reviewed by: jandrekov

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Excellent quality picture, sharp, clear color contrast. Good speaker sound. Easy setup and program.

Weaknesses: Slow turning on and changing channels. There seems to be a problem with the green tint which seemed to resolve itself on the third day.

Overall Evaluation: We started looking for a plasma and/or LCD TV 6 months ago. Based on reviews from audio/video magazines and visiting several stores, this plasma TV was the best based on reviews, picture quality and price. Anti-reflection is good but there is room for improvement. We are extremely pleased with this TV.