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Panasonic U1 Series Plasma
The Panasonic U1 Series of Plasma HDTVs is a part of Panasonics 2009 VIERA line of sets. This series is ideal for sport or movies with the ability to provide crisp images during fast-moving scenes thanks to their 600Hz sub-field drive. These sets are have full-HD 1080p resolution with a 30,000:1 native contrast ratio. The VIERA link allows them to be connected to a compatible Panasonic DVD or blue-ray player, home theater sound system or HD camcorder allowing them to be controlled with one remote. The VIERA image viewer provides a convenient way to share photos from an SD card reader built into the set. There are several connectivity options on these TV's including HDMI, composite, s-video and component inputs. There are 2 built in 20W speakers, an integrated ATSC tuner and included remote control. The Panasonic U1 Series is available in 3 sizes; 42", 46" and 50".
MSRP $1,399.00
Release date January, 2009
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Specifications
- Resolution: 1080p
- Contrast ratio (native) 30,000:1
- Contrast ratio (dynamic: infinite black/over): 2,000,000:1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Integrated ATSC Tuner
- SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible, JPEG playback)
- HDMI Input: 3 (1 side)
- Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)
- Composite Video Input: 2 (1 side)
- S-Video Input : 1
- Audio Input (for Video:) 2 (1 side)
- Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR): 2
- Audio Input (for Component Video): 2
- Digital Audio Output: 1
- VIERA Link
- VIERA Image Viewer
- Speakers: 2 x 20W
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Panasonic Viera TC-P42U1
• VIERA TC-P42U1 42" Plasma TV
UPC: 037988242436
MPN: TCP42U1
Panasonic Viera TC-P50U1
• Panasonic VIERA U1 Series TC-P50U1 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
• VIERA TC-P50U1 50" Plasma TV
UPC: 037988242412
EAN: 037988242412
MPN: TC-P50U1
Panasonic Viera TC-P46U1
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April 28, 2009
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Pros
- 1080p, 600Hz
- affordable prices
- available in 3 distinct sizes (42", 46", 50")
- provides a great picture next to similarly priced LCDs
- VIERA link allows for streamlined use with other Panasonic devices
Cons
- only in sizes up to 50"
- ugly aesthetics
- does not include an energy efficiency NEO PDP panel - previous generation plasmas use considerably more electricity than LCD screens
- only 900 lines of motion resolution
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September 19, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 1080p, 600Hz
- affordable prices
- available in 3 distinct sizes (42", 46", 50")
- provides a great picture next to similarly priced LCDs
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July 22, 2009
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- No Anti-Reflective screen?
- No Game mode
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