Panasonic Viera 50" Plasma Television Details

Editors' Comments

This brand new Panasonic 50" Plasma replaces the previous bare-bones Panasonic plasma that once occupied our 'Cheap (But Good)' pick in this size class. The price is just about the same, but the bones aren't so bare anymore. Instead, this HDTV comes with everything you need right out of the box. Plenty of high-definition connections for all your accessories and HD video connections, a built in digital ATSC broadcast tuner, and an excellent 10,000:1 contrast ratio, ensuring deep dark blacks and satisfying picture quality.

How do they keep the cost down then? They do it by going with the lower 720p high-definition resolution as opposed to the more expensive 1080p. In our opinion, 1080p isn't all it's cracked up to be, and certainly not worth incurring any extra cost. Currently, you can only use it with HD-DVD or Blu-Ray Disc players; broadcast and cable TV tops out at 1080i, which a 720p TV is fully capable of displaying well. Enough technical mumbo-jumbo; the bottom line is that 720p is still high definition, and will still give you outstanding quality for a fraction of the price.

Panasonic TH-50PX80U Specifications

720p high-definition resolution: a low-cost alternative to higher resolutions, 720p is still capable of providing exquisite HD video quality.
15,000:1 Contrast Ratio: Deep, dark black colors, highly accurately rendered will make edges and shading look great, and improve the overall image quality.
ATSC Tuner: This built-in digital tuner allows the TV to catch over-the-air broadcast signals (in SD or HD) where available.
Connections: 2 HDMI, 2 Composite, 2 S-Video, 2 Analog-Audio, 2 Component; plenty of excellent ways to connect your antennas, cables boxes, and accessories.
Secure Digital Card Slot: This is a nice little feature. Insert your digital camera's SecureDigital memory card and the TV will let you watch them in a big-screen HD slideshow.
Dimensions: 47.7" W x 31.1" H x 3.8" D
Weight: 82.7 pounds

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Product Information

Manufacturer	Panasonic
Part Number	TH50PX80U
UPC	037988241798
Release Date	Oct 16, 2007