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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
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.
MSRP $2,699.00
Release date March, 2008
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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-50PZ85U
• Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV
• TH-50PZ85U 50" Plasma TV
UPC: 037988241811
EAN: 037988241811
MPN: TH-50PZ85U
Competitors
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MSRP $5,000.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Well adjusted out of the box
- Fantastic black levels. Lives up to the name
- Scaling of SD content
is handled well
- 72 Hz Pure Cinema mode for displaying 24fps content
Cons
- Audible buzzing sound can be distracting
- Pretty expensive compared to competition
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
vs.
Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD
MSRP $2,800.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Excellent anti-glare screen
- Deep blacks
- Above average upscaling of SD channels when using the *internal tuner*.
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI Ports
- No PC input
- New units already on the market replacing this model.
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
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Panasonic TH-50PZ77U
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MSRP $2,700.00
Released June, 2007
Pros
- Impressive 15,000:1 contrast ratio
- 3 x HDMI 1.3 inputs
- 18 bit color processing
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
vs.
Samsung HP-T5084
MSRP $3,499.00
Released June, 2007
Pros
- Extraordinary image quality
- Very deep blacks that merge with the black paneling
Cons
- Not 1080P
- You have to pay the price to get the quality
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
vs.
Pioneer PDP-5080HD
MSRP $1,699.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- Great picture quality. No standout problems
- Fantastic price/performance ratio
- 10-bit panel
Cons
- High power consumption (540W on average)
- Blacks could be better
- High operating temperature
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
vs.
Vizio VP504
MSRP $2,299.00
Released March, 2008
The Series 5 from Samsung is their entry-level line of plasma displays that feature a native 1080p resolution. For more information refer to the full Plasma 5 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 static contrast ratio | 1,000,000:1 dynamic ratio 18-bit color processing 100,000 hour panel life Two 10-watt speakers Inputs: HDMI x 3, Component...
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
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Samsung PN50A550
MSRP --
Released May, 2008
Pros
- full 1080p
- attractive bezel
- good contrast ratio
- inexpensive for such a large TV
Cons
- The con listed above is wrong. The PC VGA input is on the back (15-pin DSUB)
- no PC VGA input
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
vs.
Samsung PN50A530
MSRP $2,499.00
Released May, 2008
The PG30 Series from LG is their 2008 entry level line of plasma televisions that feature a native 1080p resolution. For more information refer to the full LG PG30 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 contrast ratio 1000 cd/m2 brightness Two 10-watt speakers (20-watts total) ISFccc Calbration Ready Clear voice Inputs: HDMI x 3, Component...
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
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LG 50PG30
MSRP $2,500.00
Released March, 2008
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U
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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ80U
Reviews
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Pros
- Panasonic is a known and trusted plasma manufacturer
- High contrast ratio
- Long lasting panel life
Cons
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TH, 50, PZ, 85, U, TH50, 50PZ, PZ85, 85U, TH50PZ, 50PZ85, PZ85U, TH50PZ85, 50PZ85U, TH50PZ85U
