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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800U

The 800U series is at the high end of Panasonic's 2008 plasmas, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings. For more information refer to the full Viera 800 Series report.

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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800U
MSRP $2,299.99
Release date May, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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1080p
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good contrast
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THX certified
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wide array of inputs
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expensive for the size
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ugly thick bezel
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 30,000:1 contrast ratio
  • 24p film mode
  • Game mode
  • THX certified with a THX configuration built-in
  • VIERA link
  • Inputs: 4xHDMI 1.3, 1xVGA, Component, Composite, S-Video

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This report was started April 10, 2008 at 11:22 am by cloudstrife13
with the last edit occurring November 20, 2008 at 1:41 pm by Yale
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Samsung LN40A750

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MSRP  $2,599.00    Released  April, 2008
Pros
  • 1080p, 120Hz
  • affordable - has come down in price considerably
Cons
  • no dedicated PC inputs
ProSCORE
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Sony Bravia KDL-40Z4100

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MSRP  $1,999.99    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • 1080p
  • 120Hz motion flow
  • 10bit display, 10bit processing
  • Bravia Engine 2
Cons
  • Do not buy this TV if you try to connect ypur computer to it.
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3 reviews
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Pros

  • 1080p
  • good contrast
  • THX certified
  • wide array of inputs

Cons

  • expensive for the size
  • ugly thick bezel

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TH, 42, PZ, 800, U, TH42, 42PZ, PZ800, 800U, TH42PZ, 42PZ800, PZ800U, TH42PZ800, 42PZ800U, TH42PZ800U