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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U

The 85 series is at the mid range of Panasonic's consumer plasmas for 2008, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings. For more information refer to the full Viera 85 Series report.

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Panasonic Viera TH-XX85U
MSRP $2,200.00
Release date March, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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Single pane of glass design reduces haloing of white text and improves aesthetic
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Very solid price/performance ratio
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Plasma technology is being phased out, so long term support is shaky
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 30,000:1 contrast ratio
  • Game mode
  • VIERA link
  • One-sheet glass design with anti-reflective screen
  • 100,000 hour half life
  • Inputs: 3 x HDMI 1.3, 1 x VGA, Component, Composite, S-Video

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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U

• Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

• Viera TH-46PZ85U 46" Plasma TV

UPC: 037988241828

EAN: 037988241835

MPN: TH-46PZ85U

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Comments

1.  avatar Stepintothepain said:

The 1 pane of glass actually does have a benefit. When viewing the screen from an angle there is no haloing of white letters. On the older panasonics (i.e the PX75U) 2007 model if you look at the television from an angle you can see a halo effect on white letters, or non moving logos the three layers of glass cause this and it can be rather annoying. So it is not for "aesthetic" purposes. The one pane of glass is similar to the PIONEER Elites and Kuro. The XBR4 is a Liquid Crystal television and thus should not be compared to a plasma.
Feb 19, 2008 4:25am
2.  avatar riverledge said:

THE CLARITY OF THE SINGLE PANEL OF GLASS IS AWESOME; THE SECOND PURPOSE FOR IS THE WEIGHT OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT.

Just IMAGINE shipping cost savings on the bottom line to PANASONIC and others.

MONEY FIRST; QUALITY SECOND!

River.
Feb 22, 2008 11:58pm
3.  avatar cprncss2004 said:

I love mine! Just got it yesterday.


Carissa
Mar 30, 2008 7:15pm
4.  avatar cprncss2004 said:

TV is still doing great! I'm glad to have this TV, it fits my needs perfectly.

May 28, 2008 1:23pm
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Omar

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April 4, 2008
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Pros

  • Single pane of glass design reduces haloing of white text and improves aesthetic
  • Very solid price/performance ratio

Cons

  • Plasma technology is being phased out, so long term support is shaky

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cprncss2004

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May 28, 2008
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Pros

  • Single pane of glass design reduces haloing of white text and improves aesthetic
  • Very solid price/performance ratio

Cons

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Comments

"I love mine! Just got it yesterday.


Carissa"
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TV is still doing great! I'm glad to have this TV, it fits my needs perfectly.

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Erik

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March 4, 2008
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TH, 46, PZ, 85, U, TH46, 46PZ, PZ85, 85U, TH46PZ, 46PZ85, PZ85U, TH46PZ85, 46PZ85U, TH46PZ85U