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42" VIERA plasma TV - widescreen - 720p - HDTV More product details
$1009.99
Relatively inexpensive ; produces a deep shade of black ; accurate initial color temperature... (cnet.com)
As high-definition TVs continue to evolve with evermore-enticing technologies and doodads, the... (zdnet.com)
We have collected and analyzed 36 expert reviews and 888 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 92/100. The average review date is September 2, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 208618 reviews from other TVs. The alaScore™ for this product is 95/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

950100
924 reviews
November, 2009
36 Experts
Product Age
888 Users
Rank 23
from $1009.99
As high-definition TVs continue to evolve with evermore-enticing technologies and doodads, the majority of buyers are still looking for the best bang for the buck. Panasonic's plasmas are usually at or near the top of the heap in that category, and ...
Panasonic's plasmas are usually at or near the top of the heap in that...
Relatively inexpensive ; produces a deep shade of black ; accurate initial color temperature ; solid connectivity with three HDMI inputs ; handsome, understated exterior
Color decoding accentuates red ; inaccurate primary color of green ; ineffective noise reduction
Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level flat-panel HDTVs.
Panasonic's plasmas are usually at or near the top of the heap in that...
Although CNET did not review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PX80U, we did review the 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PX80U. Judging from their specification sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size and native resolution; ...
Although CNET did not review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PX80U, we did review...
For the price it is really good buy. This TV performed very well in gaming, and I hook up my PC...
Very good performance during gaming!
Can't see the remote control in the dark, not many calibration options, blacks are a bit bright.
I am extremely happy with this set. I got th...
I shopped around for about 6 months because I'm a college student and want to be sure of my purchases. After looking at the other Panny's like the 80z 85z and 800z I came to the conclusion that to get this tv for 800 was a steal.
I don't really like that when you switch between the three preset input of games, cinema and regular it changes all the settings. I like having the same setting all the time of custom like cnet told us. but it changes between inputs.
I have been waiting a long time to buy my fir...
Whats not to like? 42" for $600 and it looks AMAZING!
Out of the box, the colors were darker than I expected, so I was slightly disappointed when first fiddling with it. After some tweaks (by eye only), this is no longer an issue.
Model Brand Panasonic Series VIERA Model TH-42PX80U Convenience Features Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1 Shades of Gradation: 4,096 Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill Progressive Scan Video Noise Reduction Digital Comb Filter: Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management) Sub-Pixel Controller Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Digital Cinema Reality 480 Hz Sub-field Drive 24p Playback(2:3) Deep Color x.v.Color Surround Sound VIERA Link Game Mode...
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