Panasonic TC-L42E30

82 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Image quality (35)
Sound (16)
Value for money (13)
Usability (12)
Design (4)

Negative
Glare (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design and usability. The value for money and sound are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical comments about the glare. Reviews about the color and tuner are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Panasonic TC-L42E30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: (hdtvuniverse.com)

Panasonic TC-L42E30 Review – 42-inch LED LCD HDTV

The model was previewed by Panasonic as a part of its VIERA® E30 Series of LED HDTV. It is made with a set of advanced features like VIERA Image Viewer, Easy IPTV, and VIERA Link. But it does not come with the wireless connectivity and built in Wi-Fi...

It also allows you to access internet through VIERA Link and easy IPTV features. You can access online streaming content from a number of popular social networks and streaming services like Amazon VOD, Netflix, Skype, Twitter, You Tube and Pandora. You...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

Panasonic TC-L42E30

A scientific, in-depth analysis with side-by-side comparisons

Overall, the Panasonic TC-L42E30 ($1099 MSRP) is a decent mid-range LED-backlit LCD TV that is more competitive in performance versus cost than other lower-end Panasonic LCD TVs. While there are some features that aren’t perfect, the simple menus and...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

Panasonic TC-L42E30

The Panasonic TC-L42E30 is a nice TV with some internet apps. You won't have a full web browser, but you do have access to Viera Connect Market, which is Panasonic's app store. The TV remote's primary function is to control the TV, so it lacks...

The Panasonic TC-L42E30 has six internet apps and access to Panasonic's app store

The TV remote is primarily for TV use, not internet activities. The number pad is the alphabet keyboard as well

This internet TV will give you internet apps and TV access, but other internet TVs provide better peripheral integration.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Panasonic TC-L42E30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 user reviews of the Panasonic TC-L42E30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other TVs on Amazon.com.

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83% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Melanie Noell (reviewstream.com)

Panasonic VIERA TC-L42E30 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV

by Melanie Noell TRUSTWORTHY I just recently bought this TV on sale, and although it was larger and a bit more expensive than I was looking to buy, I am incredibly happy with the value.

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Serge (amazon.com)

Line in the middle of the screen after 6 months. Horrible custmer service for warranty.

I bought this unit in September of 2011 and after 6 months a vertical lline in the middle of the screen appear. Amazon to,d me they canonly provide a partial reimburse and Panasonic told me I need to take the TV to a service center. I live in NY and to...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: J. Powell (amazon.com)

Amazing clarity on TV & every connected device

Overall a great picture. Best TV I own.

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Unhappy Customer (amazon.com)

Great Picture Terrible Quality

Bought this TV in October 2011. Screen took a dump May 2012 less then a year.

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: Txel (amazon.com)

Requires additional hardware

The TV works fine as described. However, it does not connect to the internnet unless you plug in an ehternet cable, or buy a wifi adapter that costs around $70. It is a better deal to buy a tv that does not connect to the internet and buy a Roku box...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: barbaros (amazon.com)