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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U

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 800 Series report.

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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U
MSRP $3,499.00
Release date June, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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  • 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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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U

• Panasonic TH-50PZ850U 50-inch Viera 1080p Plasma HDTV

• TH-50PZ850U 50" Plasma TV

UPC: 037988242108

EAN: 037988242108

MPN: TH-50PZ850U

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TH, 50, PZ, 850, U, TH50, 50PZ, PZ850, 850U, TH50PZ, 50PZ850, PZ850U, TH50PZ850, 50PZ850U, TH50PZ850U