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Panasonic VIERA G15 Series

The Panasonic VIERA G15 Series is a line of plasma HDTVs which are THX certified and output 1080p full-HD resolution. THX certification is done by Lucasfilm to guarentee the highest standards in audio and video are met giving a faithfull reproduction of how a film was intended to be seen and heard.  The 600Hz Sub-field Drive gives clearer moving images and the AR filter keeps images sharp while eliminating external reflections. This line also features VIERA CAST technology which allows you to enjoy content from the internet such as YouTube, Picasa and several others through an easy to use on-screen interface. The VIERA Link compatible HDMI connectors allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control.  The built in SD card slot and VIERA Image Viewer makes is simple to view full-HD images and videos from you digital camera with 3 types of background music and 4 display effects.  Other features include a VIERA Tools user interface to easily select what you are watching and a Game Mode which helps better produce dark images and works anti-image retention (wobbling).

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Panasonic VIERA G15 Series
MSRP $1,400 - $1,900
Release date March, 2009
Brand Panasonic
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
4 reviews
86
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mixed
positive
4 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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THX certified
+4agreedisagree

full 1080p resolution - with full 1080p motion resolution
+4agreedisagree

improved blacks and contrast over previous generations
+4agreedisagree

improved energy efficiency over previous panels
+4agreedisagree

half the thickness of the G10 series - 2" vs 4"
+4agreedisagree

excellent picture quality
+4agreedisagree

sleek all-black aesthetic next to the G10's silver bar
+3agreedisagree

In the top tier of plasma TVs
+3agreedisagree

Cons:
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48Hz refresh rate for 24p content - might flicker like older models, not as smooth as more expensive 96Hz options
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The digital line out is only 2.0, not 5.1
0agreedisagree

isn't predominantly talked about or even listed in many of the writeups of the 2009 Panasonic series
-1agreedisagree

lacks a 54" model
-2agreedisagree

not as good a value as the G10 or even S1 lines
-2agreedisagree


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Features

  • 1080p Full-HD Resolution
  • Slim Style
  • THX Certified Display
  • VIERA CAST
  • 600Hz Sub-field Drive
  • AR Filter
  • VIERA Image Viewer
  • VIERA Link
  • VIERA Tools
  • Game Mode

Models

  • Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G15 - 42"
  • Panasonic VIERA TC-P46G15 - 46"
  • Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G15 - 50"

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Buy It

Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G15

• Panasonic TC-P42G15 42" VIERA? G15 Series 1080p THX?-certified plasma HDTV

• VIERA TC-P42G15 42" Plasma TV

UPC: 037988242559

EAN: 037988242559

MPN: TC-P42G15

Panasonic VIERA TC-P46G15

• Panasonic TCP46G15 46-inch VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV

• VIERA TC-P46G15 46" Plasma TV

UPC: 037988242542

EAN: 037988242542

MPN: TC-P46G15

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G15

• Panasonic TC-P50G15 50" VIERA? G15 Series 1080p THX?-certified plasma HDTV

• VIERA TC-P50G15 50" Plasma TV

UPC: 037988242535

EAN: 037988242535

MPN: TC-P50G15

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Darren Coleman

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October 13, 2009
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ProSCORE
88
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7 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • THX certified
  • full 1080p resolution - with full 1080p motion resolution
  • improved blacks and contrast over previous generations
  • improved energy efficiency over previous panels
  • half the thickness of the G10 series - 2" vs 4"
  • excellent picture quality
  • In the top tier of plasma TVs

Cons

  • The digital line out is only 2.0, not 5.1

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gkearns56

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September 23, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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mixed
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8 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • THX certified
  • full 1080p resolution - with full 1080p motion resolution
  • improved blacks and contrast over previous generations
  • improved energy efficiency over previous panels
  • half the thickness of the G10 series - 2" vs 4"
  • excellent picture quality
  • sleek all-black aesthetic next to the G10's silver bar
  • In the top tier of plasma TVs

Cons

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Yale

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August 3, 2009
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ProSCORE
64
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
4 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • THX certified
  • full 1080p resolution - with full 1080p motion resolution
  • improved blacks and contrast over previous generations
  • improved energy efficiency over previous panels
  • half the thickness of the G10 series - 2" vs 4"
  • excellent picture quality
  • sleek all-black aesthetic next to the G10's silver bar

Cons

  • 48Hz refresh rate for 24p content - might flicker like older models, not as smooth as more expensive 96Hz options
  • isn't predominantly talked about or even listed in many of the writeups of the 2009 Panasonic series
  • lacks a 54" model
  • not as good a value as the G10 or even S1 lines

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berma001

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Monday, 3:35 PM
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ProSCORE
100
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mixed
positive
8 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • THX certified
  • full 1080p resolution - with full 1080p motion resolution
  • improved blacks and contrast over previous generations
  • improved energy efficiency over previous panels
  • half the thickness of the G10 series - 2" vs 4"
  • excellent picture quality
  • sleek all-black aesthetic next to the G10's silver bar
  • In the top tier of plasma TVs

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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