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• Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42" Plasma TV (Widescreen, 1920x1080, HDTV)

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  $1165.53 - $1499.0
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  3 Star Review

  Reviewed by: PJSKAL

  Updated:01-03-08

  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.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: jandrekov

  Updated:02-03-08

  Duration of ownership:1 Months

  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.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: Rainking430

  Updated:02-02-08

  Duration of ownership:3 Weeks

  Strengths: Currently the only 1080p plasma on the market at this size, deeper blacks and richer color than LCDs (and cheaper!), Panasonic's Plasma Concierge Service

  Weaknesses: No anti-burn-in features

  Overall Evaluation: I did my research before settling for a plasma. I knew I wanted a 42", but also 1080p. This set fit the bill, perfectly. Don't believe what you hear the "experts" say about it being mathematically impossible to tell the difference at this size between 720p and 1080p, when viewing from a comfortable distance. I can tell you, this TV proves that math doesn't tell the whole story. You will see the difference. I do, and I am very happy! The price, the deep blacks, and the rich color put it heads and shoulders above any LCD. And Panasonic's customer service is second to none.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: webbedhand1

  Updated:01-25-08

  Duration of ownership:30 Days

  Strengths: Excellent picture quality, sharp looking, good audio, functional remote

  Weaknesses: input functions could be better designed

  Overall Evaluation: Did a lot of research before buying this one. This is rated #2 next to #1 Pioneer, I have to agree since the picture is superb. There's really not much to complain about the 700U series except that when trying to go to different inputs, you have to scroll down a list. Panasonic should have a quick recall or switch/last button on the remote to go between components.Great TV with great picture quality.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: RealDeal248

  Updated:01-21-08

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  Strengths: Great Picture Color and Clarity. Great 1080p picture. Blacks are the best I\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'ve seen outside of the Pioneer line. Great sound

  Weaknesses: A little bit heavy for the size makes it a kind of difficult to mount.

  Overall Evaluation: Overall this is one of the best plasmas I could find. With the 200 installation rebate this was really a steal since I got it about 1000 dollars cheaper then best buy had it.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: ruzzzell

  Updated:01-21-08

  Duration of ownership:15 Days

  Strengths: Excellent picture and sound, DVI input

  Weaknesses: Can't do 1080p over component

  Overall Evaluation: At first I was disappointed because this TV wouldn't display 1080p with my Xbox 360 over component. I was able to exchange my Xbox 360 for an elite with hdmi. All is good now and the picture is amazing. The thing that shocked me the most is that this TV has some serious speakers. Bluray movies look amazing. I also have enjoyed using this TV as HTPC, the DVI input is great if you plan to the TV as HTPC.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: CopPsychDoc

  Updated:12-31-07

  Duration of ownership:1 Months

  Strengths: Nice picture, great color

  Weaknesses: Anti reflection could be better.

  Overall Evaluation: Wow. What a great TV. Nothing like spending a quiet evening with my life partner Steve as we cozy under the covers and enjoy our 42" Plasma TV. Very vivid and sharp we love the set.

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  5 Star Review

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  Updated:12-28-07

  Duration of ownership:12 Days

  Strengths: Picure and Sound!

  Weaknesses: Time between channel switch.

  Overall Evaluation: Face it, the two things you want out of a tv are a great picture and great sound. This Plasma has plenty of both. So much so that I do not even turn on my stereo for movies! The channels do take an extra second or two to change, but in the grand scheme of things that is minor! If you are on the fence between plasma and lcd as I was, go plasma, all the stories of glare,room darkness needed are a thing of the past with this set. The best thing the salesman told me was simply let your eyes tell you what tv looks best, not reviews like this. Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, and this set is a beauty!

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  4 Star Review

  Reviewed by: happyusmle

  Updated:12-26-07

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  Strengths: Nice picture with 1080p

  Weaknesses: SD slow

  Overall Evaluation: I bought the TV from BestBuy during HTD event for an incredible deal. Moving on, the tv is AMAZING. The colors and resolution are very, very vivid and sharp. However, it is HEAVY and lacks enough or relevant inputsand the SD slot is slow. Happy holiday season!

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  5 Star Review

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  Updated:12-26-07

  Duration of ownership:14 Days

  Strengths: Great color,well defined blacks and very sharp.

  Weaknesses: None

  Overall Evaluation: This is a great TV. Everything looks so life like in high def and it does a good job with standard def as well. Had some difficulty getting home theater to work so I called the service number for Panasonic and was pleased with the service I recieved. Also no trouble at all with shipping. BuyDig was great to work with and I would buy from them again. Also I saved $600 over what it would have cost from a box store.

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Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42" Plasma TV (Widescreen, 1920x1080, HDTV)

$1165.53(3 sellers) • Avg User Rating •Specs