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Panasonic TC-P42U2

Panasonic TC-P42U2
alaScore 88

52 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 reviews of Panasonic TC-P42U2. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Panasonic TC-P42U2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic TC-P42U2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Panasonic TC-P42U2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

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

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : David Kender (televisioninfo.com)

Panasonic TC-P42U2 Plasma HDTV Review - Intro

 

The Panasonic TC-P42U2 is not quite of the entry-level series, but we've certainly seen better from the venerable plasma manufacturer. Thin on features, you should at least expect solid performance. Instead, the TC-P42U2 coasts by on brand name...

The Panasonic TC-P42U2 is not an amazing television. Granted, it's not priced terribly high ($799 MSRP), but for the same price you can find an excellent LCD unit. It's getting harder with each passing year to defined plasmas as the better choice....

Jun, 2010

Expert review by (hdtvuniverse.com)

Panasonic TC-P42U2 Review – 42-inch Plasma HDTV

 

Manufactured on its award winning series of plasma, 2009, this unique model is a U-Drive 600Hz from the remarkable clarity and complete HD 1080p, 900 TVL resolutions in motion. This model (42-inch VIERA TC-P42U2 Plasma HDTV) offers Panasonic's VIERA...

With the Game Mode and quicker image response features increases the excitement of an individual to play video games by connecting the game console to the TV. Besides, VIERA creates more clarity for the dark images in such video games. Such an enhanced...

Jun, 2010

Expert review by : David Kender (washingtonpost.com)

Panasonic TC-P42U2

 

The Panasonic TC-P42U2 ($799) is a 42-inch plasma TV, not exactly entry level, but light on features in order to keep the price well under $1000. However, the performance left a lot to be desired, which moves it from the "cheap, but in a good way" pile...

The Panasonic TC-P42U2 is not a top performer. The black levels were deep, but that's expected for a plasma display. Because the whites were not very bright (another common trait in plasmas), the overall contrast ratio suffered, measuring only 2581:1....

Jun, 2010

Expert review by : David Kender (reviewed.com)

Panasonic TC-P42U2

 

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

The Panasonic TC-P42U2 is not an amazing television. Granted, it’s not priced terribly high ($799 MSRP), but for the same price you can find an excellent LCD unit. It’s getting harder with each passing year to define plasmas as the better choice....

Jun, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Bite the bullet

 

Great buy, highly recommended. 5 eggs

Great Quality, picked this HDTV up on black friday for 499.99 out the door. Set up couldn't have been any easier. The picture quality is fantastic, very vivid. I've been watching NHL-HD all the time on this and I'm very pleased. Good job Panasonic

I should have bought it sooner

Dec, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great TV

 

This plasma set has a truly great picture and was a super deal for the price! I didn't worry about the lack of internet apps because my Blu Ray player has all that I need! No problems with glare or burn in noticed

Only 3 HDMI inputs but that has been enough so far

Dec, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome TV

 

Beautiful, if not stunning, picture. I do not own cable. I watch TV with an antenna and the picture is just marvelous. Go to Best Buy and size up this TV next to ANY set. It is perfect

None

Nov, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent TV. Outstanding picture

 

This is the second Panasonic Viera Plasma I have purchased. The picture is just simply amazing and beats my sony LCD hands down. I got an open box deal on my second set for $479 and it was a real steal. This TV is simply amazing. Outstanding picture....

Remote can be a little laggy, but it is not too bothersome. While some may complain the sound is not loud, I found it very adequate

Nov, 2010

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very, very good product

 

The TV is great. It isn't the greatest, or biggest...but the price is amazing for one of the top tier HDTV makers ; With the size of our room we're seated approximately 16 feet from the TV. The geeky recommendation for this size plasma is, as most...

It's a little difficult, if the TV is mounted to plug component cables in. Most people would probably simply just lift the TV off the mounting brackets however it's mounted above our fireplace and the long hex key/allen wrench is too long to loosen the...

Jun, 2010

Consumer review (buydig.com)

excellent service all around

 

I watch mostly sports and movies.All sports have a fantastic picture.Everthing from ordering to set up has been a great experience.This was my 1st major purchase on the internet and buydig.I am very happy with everything surounding my purchase. Joe

Attractive Design","Energy Efficient","Fast Setup","Good Remote Control","Good Resolution","Great Picture Quality","Great Sound Quality","Reduced Glare

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Sep, 2010

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