Panasonic VIERA 50" Plasma Flat Panel HDTV In Black

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Panasonic VIERA 50" Plasma Flat Panel HDTV In Black, Model TH50PX80U

50" Class (49.9" Diagonal) Widescreen VIERA Plasma 720p HDTV with New Anti-Reflective Filter, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot/GalleryPlayer� Ready to View, 3 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link� HDAVI Control

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Specifications
Diagonal Screen Size	50" Class (49.9" diagonal)
Display Resolution	720p
Contrast Ratio	Native: 15000:1 Dynamic: 1000000:1
Compatible Signal Formats	1080p/1080i/720p/480p
Aspect Ratio	16:9 (Widescreen)
Shades of Gradation	4,096
Pixel Pitch (H x V)	0.81 x 0.81 mm
Panel Type	G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel
Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes	4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels)	1,049,088 (1,366 x 768)
Moving Picture Resolution	720 lines or more
Progressive Scan	Yes
Video Noise Reduction	Yes
Digital Comb Filter	Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C
Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management)	Yes
Sub-Pixel Controller	Yes
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction	Yes
Digital Cinema Reality	Yes
480 Hz Sub-field Drive	Yes
24p Playback(2:3)	Yes
Deep Color	Yes
x.v.Color	Yes
Audio
Speakers	Full-range x 2 (L,R)
Number of Speakers	2
Audio Ouput	20W (10% THD) (8 ohms, 70Hz-17kHz)
Surround Sound	Yes
Inputs / Outputs
Tuners	Integrated ATSC
Photo Viewer	Yes
SD Card Slot	Yes
HDMI Input	3 (1 front)
Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)	2
Composite Video Input	2 (1 front)
S-Video Input	2 (1 front)
Audio Input (for Video)	2 (1 front)
Component Video Input [Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)]	2
Audio Input (for Component Video)	2
Composite Video Output	1
Audio Output	1
Digital Audio Out	1
Convenience
VIERA Link	Yes
Game Mode	Yes
Pixel Shifter (Anti-Image Retention)	Yes
Video Picture Memory	Yes
On-Screen Display Languages	English/Spanish/French
V-Chip Program Lockout	Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder	Yes
Timers - Sleep/On/Off	Sleep (Off only)
Video Input Labeling	Yes
General
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	497 W
Safety Standard	UL6500/C-UL
Receiving System	ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Operating Temperature	32�F - 104�F
Pedestal Stand	Included (TBLX0037)
Remote Control	Included
Approximate Dimensions (H x W x D)
Including Pedestal Stand	33.1" x 47.6" x 15.2"
TV Set only	31.1" x 47.6" x 3.7"
Approximate Weight
Unit	Including Pedestal: 82.7 lbs
Unit	TV Set Only: 76.8 lbs
Shipping	101.5 lbs
Warranty Information
Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):	1 Year Parts and Labor
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Cut Sheet	Click here
Spec Sheet	Click here
Comparison Chart	Click here

Footnotes:

Allows display of JPEG still images that are compliant with DCF specifications.
For models with built-in ATSC/QAM/CableCARD: Optional external over-the-air antenna may be required for ATSC reception. Contact your local cable company for information regarding the availability and costs of CableCARD-related services.
For models without built-in HDTV tuners: Optional HDTV set-top receiver required to view DTV programming. Optional external over-the-air antenna may be required for ATSC reception. If your cable company passes through a network DTV signal unchanged, an optional HDTV set-top receiver can decode and tune the program. However, FCC must-carry regulations for cable DTV pass-through have not been finalized.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 11 review)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:	Fast Setup (11), Attractive Design (10), Great Picture (10), Simple Controls (10)
Best Uses:	Home (9), Movies (9), Video (3)
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy (4)

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REVIEWED BY 11 CUSTOMERS

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GREAT TV

By abt buyer from hp illinois on 11/17/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Bright Image
Best Uses:	Movies, Home

Great tv but not so great if you like good bass also its not good with video games if you have a kid that likes to play for hours if there is something in the game that does not move the shape could melt into the screen after the tv is off and you have to wait til it goes away.

I would buy another one!

By XSHADOWX from HP on 10/31/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Great Picture
Best Uses:	Home

nice picture great tv cant beat the price for the size! fast [...] and set up very happy!

Beautiful picture-I am very happy

By Elmhurst Steve from Elmhurst, Illinois on 09/5/2008.

Pros:	Great Picture, Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Fast Setup
Best Uses:	Movies, Home, Video
Describe Yourself:	Technically Challenged, Glad I had ABT set it up

Great for Sports and Movie viewing.

Big & Beautiful

By Nita the shopper from Yucaipa, California on 08/27/2008.

Best Uses:	Home, Movies
Pros:	Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Attractive Design

This is the first flat screen I have purchased and I must say im in love with it 50 inches of beauty.

The 50 inch Panasonic is a great unit.

By Chick from Chicago on 07/18/2008.

Pros:	Great Picture, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Simple Controls
Best Uses:	Movies, Home
Describe Yourself:	Professional, Tech Savvy, Practical

Excellent picture quality even in well lit room

Awesome TV

By samijubal from Ogden, UT on 07/16/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Pros:	Great Picture, Simple Controls, Fast Setup
Best Uses:	Movies

Incredible picture quality. Simple setup. A pretty good selection of picture settings should make the TV suitable for any environment. I would have liked a CC key on the remote instead of having to go into the menu to turn the CC on.

Great television!!

By G-Man from Mt. Juliet, TN on 04/2/2008.

How long have you owned it:	A month or less
Best Uses:	Movies, Home
Pros:	Simple Controls, Great Picture, Fast Setup, Attractive Design
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

I have only had this television a couple of weeks, but I am extremely pleased. This is my first large flat-panel, so at 50" it seems like I have acres of screen. Setup was very simple. I've got it hooked up to Onkyo's HT908 7.1 home theatre system with a Dish Network HD-DVR, using HDMI cables all the way. Picture quality is incredibly bright and saturated. The blacks are inky rich. HD and DVD is razor-sharp. Don't overspend on 1080p...your eyes can't see the difference on 50" or less anyway. Buy this television!

Best Bang for the Buck Today!

By Nick from Seattle on 03/31/2008.

How long have you owned it:	A month or less
Pros:	Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Great Picture, Simple Controls
Best Uses:	Home, Movies, Video, Upscaling nonHD to HD
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

The new 2008 Plasmas from Panasonic are outstanding. They resolve pretty much all downsides customers could think of: reflection (they are anti reflective), upscaling (regular signal is turned into HD), anti burn-in with pixel orbiting, long lifespan (30 years @ 8hrs per day) and awesome image quality. 1366x768 is just fine, I went to many stores to see the difference between 720p and 1080p, read online reviews, the truth is there is no difference. It's all about getting the right signal in, and getting high quality cables. On the downside, I only wish the TV was lighter and consumed less power but it's no big deal for a set that size.

Stunning right out of the box

By P40whk from Cincinnati Ohio on 03/29/2008.

How long have you owned it:	A month or less
Pros:	Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture
Cons:	Need 2 people to uncrate, Manual can be confusing
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy
Best Uses:	Video, Home, Movies, Great for PS3

This TV looks great right out of the box and works well with my other Panasonic equipment. The manuals can be a little confusing as they don't go into great detail about advanced set up or what the picture modes are best for. A little bit of experimentation and a home theater set up disc such as the Avia will have this TV looking better than what you see in the show room. Blue Ray movies are jaw dropping on this set especially if using an HDMI A/V receiver for your audio. I wish the remote were a little more robust and even though all of my Panasonic A/V equipment are Viera Link capable you still need to use all of the remotes. The built in speakers are just adequate but if you're upgrading to a TV this nice most people will run their audio through an A/V receiver. I would have given this TV 5 stars if the manual were a bit better and Panasonic customer support were more knowledgeable (I called with set up questions and I felt like I was educating them).

Great Plasma

By Mr. Happy from Mountain Home, TX on 03/25/2008.

How long have you owned it:	A month or less
Cons:	No HDMI Cables
Pros:	Simple Controls, Great Picture, Attractive Design, Fast Setup

This tv has an amazing picture and it seems impossible to burn in. After about 50 hours, I played video games on it all week and no burn in what so ever. The anti-reflective coating works great. There is a black level (dark and light) function. I used this with other adjustments and it really helps the blacks look black.

"Underpriced!!"

By Sal from Barrington Illinois on 03/8/2008.

Pros:	Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Great Picture, Huge theatre like, Simple Controls
Cons:	None
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Best Uses:	Theatre surround, Home, Movies
How long have you owned it:	Three-to-six months

We bought this plasma while looking for a dryer. We can't get away from the darn thing. Movie after movie, HD tv channel after another. The picture is awesome. Clear picture and sound.I did a lot of research on all kinds of Plasma TVs and realized that if you stick to the basics features like stereo, zoom in/out, very good contrast, then you will have the same picture as the [$]sets. And 720p vs 1080 - you will never see the difference unless you put your eyeball upto the screen. As for LCD vs Plasma, LCD is too slow for action movies or sports - faces blurr and may bother you after an hour or so. This television is underprised, but hey, go for it!

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