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Panasonic TH-PZ85U Series TV (42",46",50") Reviews
42" VIERA plasma TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV More product details
$899.00
The Panasonic TH-46PZ85U can produce one of the deepest shades of black we've ever tested ; it... (cnet.com)
The Panasonic TH-46PZ85U can produce one of the deepest shades of black we've ever tested ; it... (zdnet.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Panasonic TH-PZ85U Series TV (42",46",50")
We have collected and analyzed 8 expert reviews and 242 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 79/100 and users rate it 93/100. The average review date is August 18, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 208618 reviews from other TVs. The alaScore™ for this product is 89/100 = Very good. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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November, 2009
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Expert Reviews (8)
Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U
The Panasonic TH-46PZ85U can produce one of the deepest shades of black we've ever tested ; it has punchy color ; a relatively effective antireflective screen ; and sleek styling
Poor noise reduction ; less-accurate color temperature and primary colors ; fewer picture controls than many HDTVs
A couple of issues keep its picture out of the top tier, but excellent black-level performance still makes the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U plasma HDTV stand out from the pack.
Design While it can no doubt qualify as "sleek," the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U...
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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U review
CNET did not review the Panasonic TH-50PZ85U, but we did review a smaller model in the series.
Although CNET did not review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PZ85U, we did review...
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Panasonic TH-42PZ85U
Although CNET did not review the 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PZ85U, we did review the 46-inch Panasonic TH-46PZ85U. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture ...
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User Reviews (242)
"Wow what a TV... life changing!"
Well I got this at bestbuy for a great price ...
Great picture, nice black bevel, ok sound, lots of inputs, looks nice on wall
hard to find hour life counter, menu could be a bit better
"excellent for the price!!!"
impressive black levels(simply the best), ease to use remote and good price!
the red is bit strong.
"Beautiful Picture"
Night and day difference when calibrated by a...
Picture is particularly good, especially if you have it calabrated for your home enviroment. I use in a low light enviroment and the color is great, super blacks and contrast.
Would like it if I could label the on screen video inputs instead of using the few preselected labels. More color controls.
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Manufacturer's Description
Model Brand Panasonic Series VIERA Model TH-46PZ85U 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 for TV/AV modes 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...
