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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85U 42-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Panasonic is raising the bar yet again on HDTV excellence with its new 85 series of plasma HD televisions, and its 42" model, TH-42PZ85U , is a fine example.
The TH-42PZ85U features the specs you would expect in a state-of-the-art plasma, and might just be the set to convince you to stop waiting to make the splash into HDTV. If you're one of those who keep saying you'll buy when the price comes down low enough and the manufacturers really get the technology right, this might be your time to buy.
So is the TH-42PZ85U the best plasma HD TV for your needs? Let's take a quick review of its key features:
Let's kick off by looking at the TH-42PZ85U's dynamic contrast ratio, which measures the whitest whites and blackest blacks the set is capable of producing. This model, and the others in the PZ85U series from Panasonic, boasts a 1,000,000:1 ratio, which puts it well ahead in comparisons vs. other leading plasmas on the market.
Other key specs are a given for a set in this class, such as the maximum resolution of 1080p. It also features 4096 shades of gradation and the innovative x.v.Color system for producing some of the most realistic looking color possible on modern televisions.
We'll assume you've already done your plasma vs. LCD comparison, and apparently you've sided squarely on the side of plasma. The TH-42PZ85U seems to be a TV that will affirm your choice, offering everything the critics say plasma does well, particularly compared to LCDs (smooth motion, more accurate black reproduction, etc.)
The TH-42PZ85U should give you plenty of input options for your home video components, with 3 HDMI, 2 composite, 2 S-Video and 2 component connections.
And while not key to the TH-42PZ85U's functionality, these additional features should help you get the most from the set: Viera LinK HDAVI Control, which lets you operate compatible components with a single remote control, and GalleryPlayer, enabling you to "enjoy the world's finest high definition art and photography" from the comfort of your living room.
Convinced yet? Don't order just yet... have you researched what actual buyers of the TH-42PZ85U think about it after putting it to the test in their own homes? Check out their user reviews at Amazon.com. | |
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