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Panasonic VIERA TH50PZ800U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

You've surely seen the brand advertised everywhere you look lately. Viera, the plasma series of HDTVs from Panasonic, has been trumpeted everywhere from billboards to podcasts as the best plasma television for your money, but is it?

The truth is, you have to examine what your needs are in a big-screen television at look at the specs of models like the Viera TH-50PZ800U, spotlighted here in our quick features review. The highest-end plasma sets on the market could simply be more than you need for your viewing habits, so let's look at the specs on the TH-50PZ800U.

Model TH-50PZ800U features a native contrast ratio of 30,000:1 to deliver outstandingly rich blacks and clean white tones. Plus, with an anti-reflective filter to keep ambient light from distorting the picture, you're likely to find the TH-50PZ800U offers one of the cleaner, most vibrant pictures on the market.

Then consider the TH-50PZ800U's dynamic contrast ratio is measured at 1,000,000:1 and it's clear this is one of the most technologically advanced plasmas out there for your money. Most other models simply can't measure up to the specifications the TH-50PZ800U racks up.

In addition, the TH-50PZ800U employs x.v. Color extended gamut video color spacing to display some of the most accurate, natural-looking colors possible on a modern television. This technology promises you'll see 1.8 times more color than traditional RGB models.

Then there's the nice features such as SD memory card capable viewing of photos right out of your digital camera. You can simply pop your digital camera's SD card full of photos into the TH-50PZ800U's SD slot and view your vacation shots directly on your 50" plasma screen.

The TH-50PZ750U features three HDMI v1.3 inputs, and a number of other component, S-Video, etc. inputs, to accomodate your video devices.

The TH-50PZ800U features 24p Cinematic playback which displays movies converted from analog sources in a manner that retains the look and feel of film projection.

Completing the movie theatre experience is a sound system that includes a 31-watt, 4-speaker setup and BBE Viva HD3D sound to simulate the surround sound you'd hear in your local movie multiplex.

And don't forget the connections. The TH-50PZ800U offers 4 HDMI inputs, which is the best way to get HD video signals into your set, and is a number that should more than meet the needs of the typical consumer. Compare this number to vs. the inputs on some of the most popular models from the likes of Samsung, Pioneer, and you'll see the TH-50PZ800U will have you well covered.

But don't just take our word for it. One of the best indicators of how pleased you'll be with the TH-50PZ800U or any other television is the insight of other consumers like you. Check out user reviews of the TH-50PZ800U at Amazon.com.

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Product Features:
* 1920 x 1080 Resolution
* 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
* 4096 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction
* Viera LinK HDAVI Control
* GalleryPlayer


Technical Details:
* Model: Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
* 50" G11 native 1080p full HD plasma display panel
* 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, 5,120 shades of gradation
* 30,000:1 native contrast ratio, 1,000,000:1 dynamic
* Progressive scan, 24p Cinematic Playback, 24p Playback (2:3)
* 4 HDMI (3R/1F), 2 component video inputs
* 2 S-Video (1F/1R), 2 composite (1F/1R) video inputs, analog audio inputs, PC video/audio inputs; composite video, digital audio, analog audio outputs
* BBE ViVA HD3D Sound high definition audio
* 31 W audio output with 4 built-in speakers
* Pedestal stand included, wall mounts optional
* VIERA Link HDAVI remote control
* Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC digital tuner
* 1080p/1080i/720p/480p display compatibility
* THX Certified Display
* 900 lines or more moving picture resolution
* AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter screen coating
* 4:3/Zoom/Full/Just/H-fill TV/AV aspect control, 4:3/Full for PC
* 480 Hz Sub-field Drive
* Motion adaptive 3D-Y/C digital comb filter
* Deep Color/x.v. Color via HDMI, Digital Cinema Color, 3D Color Management
* Motion pattern noise reduction, Sub Pixel Control
* Pixel Shifter (anti-image retention)
* SD/SDHC memory card slot/GalleryPlayer ready-to-view
* Mini D-Sub 15-pin PC input
* Game Mode
* Video Picture Memory, video input labeling
* Closed caption decoder
* V-Chip program lockout
* Sleep timer
* On-screen display languages English/Spanish/French
* Power supply/consumption: 120 VAC 60 Hz/692 W
* Dimensions (with stand): 49.9" W x 31.3" (33.3") H x 4.1" (15.2") D
* Weight (with stand): 88.2 (99.2) lbs

Other HDTVs for Comparison
- Panasonic TH-50PF9UK 50" Plasma
- Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50" Plasma
- Panasonic TH-58PZ700U 50" Plasma
- Panasonic TH-58PZ750U 50" Plasma
- Pioneer PDP6010FD 50" Plasma
- Pioneer PDP6070HD 60" Plasma
- Samsung HPT-5054 50" Plasma
- Samsung HPT-5064 50" Plasma
- Samsung FP-T5084 50" Plasma
- Samsung FP-T5884 50" Plasma
- Samsung FP-T5894 50" Plasma
- Samsung FP-T6374 63" Plasma

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