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Title: Panasonic Viera TH-37PX80B
Pros: Picture quality; ease of use; cost; design
Cons: Sub-standard sound quality
Verdict: If you want strong, deep black levels and a fantastically sharp picture, then this is the set for you. It's only let down by its poor quality sound, which is a real problem during movie viewing, so you'd owe it to yourself to buy a AV receiver, too
Summary: High-quality, low-cost plasmas are on the horizon, and the Panasonic Viera TH-37PX80B is clear sign of things to come. It's not an exaggeration to say we were blown away by the picture quality on this television, which gave us a startlingly sharp picture
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85/100 |
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Title: Panasonic TH42PZ85B Review - 42" 1080p Plasma HDTV
Pros: > Excellent blacks with no black level fluctuation in [Cinema] mode, > Full HD 1920x1080 native resolution delivers exquisite high-def detail, > Handles 1080p/24 video signal without telecine judder
Cons: > [Intelligent Frame Creation] doesn't work as well as we'd like it to, > Cannot deinterlace film-based content properly, > No white balance control in user menu to calibrate greyscale
Verdict: Although [Intelligent Frame Creation] may not win over many viewers, Panasonic TH42PZ85B delivers superb HD picture quality at an affordable price.
Summary: Hot on the heels of the TH42PX80 HD-ready plasma television I reviewed just last month, the Panasonic TH42PZ85B - boasting their Intelligent Frame Creation (IFC) and 24p Real Cinema technologies in addition to full HD native screen resolution of 1920 x 10
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Title: Pioneer PDP-508XD
Pros: Awesome black levels; blazing colours; smooth motion; heaps of picture tweaking options; classy design and build quality; great range of connections
Cons: Lack of 'Full HD' 1080p resolution; some reflections on screen
Verdict: Televisions don't get much better than this. A winning combination of excellent picture quality, stylish design and user-friendly features, this 50-inch plasma should be at the top of any serious home cinema fan's shopping list. It's pricey, but it's wort
Summary: Pioneer's top-of-the-range PDP-508XD is without doubt one of the best screens we've ever reviewed. Its design and build quality are difficult to fault, it has no less than three HDMI inputs and the picture quality is truly outstanding
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92/100 |
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Title: Panasonic Viera TH-37PX80B
Pros: Picture quality; ease of use; cost; design
Cons: Sub-standard sound quality
Verdict: If you want strong, deep black levels and a fantastically sharp picture, then this is the set for you. It's only let down by its poor quality sound, which is a real problem during movie viewing, so you'd owe it to yourself to buy a AV receiver, too
Summary: High-quality, low-cost plasmas are on the horizon, and the Panasonic Viera TH-37PX80B is clear sign of things to come. It's not an exaggeration to say we were blown away by the picture quality on this television, which gave us a startlingly sharp picture
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85/100 |
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Title: Panasonic TH-50PH10UK
Pros: Very good black-level performance and shadow detail; accurate color decoding; independent memory per input; versatile PIP function; extensive picture adjustments with full grayscale controls; removable, customizable inputs; spartan styling.
Cons: Inaccurate primary color of green; some false contouring; does not include a stand, a tuner, or speakers; limited to only four total inputs and doesn't include a digital input out of the box; cannot change aspect ratios with HDTV sources.
Verdict: While still offering excellent all-around picture quality, the "professional" Panasonic TH-50PH10UK plasma TV isn't quite as good a bargain as its "consumer" cousins.
Summary: The 50-inch plasma screen size surpassed the 42-inch size in sales earlier this year, according to at least one study (PDF), and despite the falling prices of big-screen LCDs, plasma is still a better bargain in the 50-inch range. We've always loved the v
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77/100 |
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Title: LG 50PG6000
Pros: HD picture quality; styling; sound quality; connectivity
Cons: Freeview picture quality wasn't brilliant at times
Verdict: If you're looking for a TV that offers a lot of bang for your buck, this must surely be a contender. We really like the picture and sound quality and although we've seen TVs handle Freeview better, HD looks brilliant and gaming was fantastic, too
Summary: The LG 50PG6000 is designed for people who want a big screen that will look good in their lounges. Fortunately, it packs several nice touches that make it a great choice for a simple, easy to use TV, and has a wealth of connectivity options to suit home c
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80/100 |
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Title: Panasonic TH-50PH10UK
Pros: Very good black-level performance and shadow detail; accurate color decoding; independent memory per input; versatile PIP function; extensive picture adjustments with full grayscale controls; removable, customizable inputs; spartan styling.
Cons: Inaccurate primary color of green; some false contouring; does not include a stand, a tuner, or speakers; limited to only four total inputs and doesn't include a digital input out of the box; cannot change aspect ratios with HDTV sources.
Verdict: While still offering excellent all-around picture quality, the "professional" Panasonic TH-50PH10UK plasma TV isn't quite as good a bargain as its "consumer" cousins.
Summary: The 50-inch plasma screen size surpassed the 42-inch size in sales earlier this year, according to at least one study (PDF), and despite the falling prices of big-screen LCDs, plasma is still a better bargain in the 50-inch range. We've always loved the v
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77/100 |
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