Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U

The 850U series is at the highest end of Panasonic's consumer plasmas for 2008, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings and features a native 1080p resolution. For more information refer to the full Viera 850 Series report.

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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U
MSRP $3,099.00
Release date January, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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ProSCORE
5 reviews
91
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mixed
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4 positive
0 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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Exellent contrast ratio
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New anti-reflective filter
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4 HDMI inputs
+4agreedisagree

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G11 plasma panel technology
+3agreedisagree

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Most in depth color correction and tweaking options in the series
+2agreedisagree

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Built in ethernet port for limited IPTV internet surfing (YouTube, etc)
+2agreedisagree

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The best Plasma leaving all LCD's in the dust.
+1agreedisagree

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THX certified with built-in THX configuration
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Lacks THX certification that it's little brother (800U) has
+1agreedisagree

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very ugly and distracting bezel
+1agreedisagree


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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 and VIERA CAST technology
  • Inputs: 4xHDMI 1.3, 1xVGA, Component, Composite, S-Video

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This report was started January 29, 2008 at 10:52 am by Omar
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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Televisions »
Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ800U

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ800U

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • One of the few 46" plasma displays available on the market (only Panasonic)
  • THX Certified
  • Has (along with the 850U) the new 'One Sheet of Glass' design
Cons
  • Missing the ethernet port from the step-up 850U
ProSCORE
1 review
75
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meNNis

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July 10, 2008
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ProSCORE
83
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5 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Exellent contrast ratio
  • New anti-reflective filter
  • 4 HDMI inputs
  • Most in depth color correction and tweaking options in the series
  • Built in ethernet port for limited IPTV internet surfing (YouTube, etc)

Cons

  • Lacks THX certification that it's little brother (800U) has

Competitors

meNNis prefers Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ800U over Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U
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Oscar El Kara?ja

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June 28, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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7 pros
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have ithave it

Pros

  • Exellent contrast ratio
  • New anti-reflective filter
  • 4 HDMI inputs
  • G11 plasma panel technology
  • Most in depth color correction and tweaking options in the series
  • Built in ethernet port for limited IPTV internet surfing (YouTube, etc)
  • The best Plasma leaving all LCD's in the dust.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Erik

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March 9, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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5 pros
0 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Exellent contrast ratio
  • New anti-reflective filter
  • 4 HDMI inputs
  • G11 plasma panel technology
  • THX certified with built-in THX configuration

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Omar

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April 12, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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4 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Exellent contrast ratio
  • New anti-reflective filter
  • 4 HDMI inputs
  • G11 plasma panel technology

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Yale

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October 22, 2008
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0 pros
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • very ugly and distracting bezel

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TH, 46, PZ, 850, U, TH46, 46PZ, PZ850, 850U, TH46PZ, 46PZ850, PZ850U, TH46PZ850, 46PZ850U, TH46PZ850U