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Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U

The PX80 Series of televisions are Panasonic's entry-line of plasmas and feature a native 720p resolution. For more information refer to the full Panasonic Viera PX80 Series report.

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Panasonic Viera PX80 Series
MSRP $1,199.00
Release date March, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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Excellent price/performance ratio
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Not 1080 resolution (matters only if closer than 8 feet)
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Only 2 back panel HDMI ports could be limiting (1 more on front)
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Specs

  • 720p native resolution
  • 15,000:1 static contrast ratio, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Game mode
  • VIERA link
  • Inputs: 3xHDMI 1.3, Component, Composite, S-Video

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Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U

• Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

• TH-42PX80U 42" Plasma TV

UPC: 037988241804

EAN: 037988241804

MPN: TH-42PX80U

Competitors

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MSRP  $800.00    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • Very well priced
  • Great price/performance ratio
  • Lots of customizable options
Cons
  • Poor upconverting abilities
  • Black levels aren't very deep
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Samsung PN42A410

Samsung PN42A410

MSRP  $899.00    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • good contrast
Cons
  • limited inputs
  • 720p
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Samsung PN42A450

Samsung PN42A450

MSRP  $999.00    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • good contrast
  • affordable
Cons
  • 720p
  • limited inputs compared to other TVs
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LG 42PG20

LG 42PG20

MSRP  $1,199.00    Released  May, 2008

The PG20 Series from LG is their 2008 entry level line of plasma televisions and feature a native 720p resolution. For more information refer to the full LG PG20 Series report. Specs 720p native resolution 20,000:1 contrast ratio 1500 cd/m2 brightness Two 10-watt speakers (20-watts total) ISFccc Calbration Ready Clear voice Inputs: HDMI x 3,...

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Pros

  • Excellent price/performance ratio

Cons

  • Not 1080 resolution (matters only if closer than 8 feet)
  • Only 2 back panel HDMI ports could be limiting (1 more on front)

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TH, 42, PX, 80, U, TH42, 42PX, PX80, 80U, TH42PX, 42PX80, PX80U, TH42PX80, 42PX80U, TH42PX80U