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Panasonic TC-P42X1

Panasonic TC-P42X1
alaScore 88

239 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 239 reviews of Panasonic TC-P42X1. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, 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-P42X1 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-P42X1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 178 user reviews of Panasonic TC-P42X1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Lincoln Spector (pcworld.com)

Panasonic Viera TC-P42X1

 

The Panasonic TC-P42X1 costs only $700 (estimated street price as of 9/24/09). But while this plasma HDTV set can accept a 1080p input, it downscales the image to its native 720p resolution. This was the likely cause of the set's biggest problem in our...

Low price ; Wide viewing angle

Only 720p resolution ; Underpowered sound

A 720p plasma set, the low-cost Panasonic TC-P42X1 provides problematic images and underpowered sound.

Oct, 2009

Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Panasonic TC-42PX14

 

If you're in the market for a reasonably priced large screen HDTV, the TC42PX14 makes a good choice. It's combination of features, performance and quality make it an ideal choice as the centerpiece for that new home theater system. And with a stated...

42 inch Plasma HDTV30,000:1 contrast ratioVIERA-Link3 HDMI inputs

Lacks network support

Features include progressive scan and 600HZ sub-field drive, which...

Nov, 2009

Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (televisioninfo.com)

Panasonic TC-P42X1 Plasma HDTV Review - Intro

 

The Panasonic TC-P42X1 is a 42-inch, entry-level plasma TV that can be found for somewhere around $750 if you shop around, making it a very inexpensive option. With only a 720p resolution and lacking any fancy advanced features like internet access...

May, 2009

Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (washingtonpost.com)

Panasonic TC-P42X1

 

The Panasonic TC-P42X1 is a 42-inch LCD HDTV available for a suggested retail price of $900, but bargain-hunters can find it for $750 or less, making it an inexpensive option for its size. There are compromises involved in that price, however,...

The Panasonic TC-P42X1 had some interesting test results. It was capable of a very low black level, but we noticed that it had trouble displaying details in dark areas. Most plasmas have trouble with brightness, but in the case of the TC-P42X1 this was...

May, 2009

Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (reviewed.com)

Panasonic Viera TC-P42X1

 

The Panasonic TC-P42X1 is an entry-level HDTV that doesn't come with many extras.

May, 2009

Expert review by (hdtvuniverse.com)

Panasonic TC-P42X1 Review – 42-inch Plasma HDTV

 

Panasonic's 2009 X1 series is built for the budget-minded shopper. It contains some great features and produces a good image but lacks some of the latest additions that most manufacturers are including in their new line-up's.

Panasonic TC-P42X1 Features and Specifications Review: 50” screen 720p resolution Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution VIERA Link™ VIERA Image Viewer™ 600 Hz sub-field drive AR filter Game mode 3 HDMI inputs 30,000:1 native contrast ratio Infinite black...

May, 2009

Expert review by (hdtvuniverse.com)

Panasonic TC-42PX14 Review – 42-inch Plasma HDTV

 

Panasonic has released a big range of HDTV's for 2009 including some great high-end models and some budget priced, minimal HDTV's. The TC-42PX14 falls under the budget brand and competes price-wise with some lesser known brands and budget brands from...

Panasonic TC-42PX14 Features and Specifications Review: 42” screen 720p resolution 600 Hz sub-field drive VIERA Image Viewer™ VIERA Link™ Over 900 lines of moving resolution 15,000:1 native contrast ratio Infinite black panel The VIERA Image Viewer and...

May, 2009

Expert review by : Jack Burden (plasmatvbuyingguide.com)

Panasonic TC-P42X1

 

We accurately predicted back in March 2009 that the price on the X1 720p models would be compelling. The TC-P42X1 can be purchased for around $750 at Best Buy or Amazon as of June 2009

Follow the following picture settings to dial in the TC-P42X1 very close to D6500

Mar, 2009

Expert review by (thebestplasmatv.com)

Panasonic TC-P42X1 Review

 

Those seeking to buy an entry level plasma TV with great picture quality and a decent set of features have found it in Panasonic TC-P42X1. This Panasonic plasma TV is cheaper than the models from mid and high level mainly because of its 720p...

Good black levels ; Fair price ; Reasonable set of features

Uniformity issues ; Color accuracy is not too great ; Standard definition performance is mediocre

One can easily see that Panasonic TC-P42X1 is a step lower than the models from S1 series, just by noticing the panel. Panasonic TC-P42X1 uses the G12 Progressive HD PDP panel, and not the new NeoPDP panel, meant to save more energy. There is also the...

Consumer review (newegg.com)

dead after only 2 years

 

Called Panasonic and as expected they could have cared less. I mentioned how it seemed common for these to die after 2 years, and I was told nothing lasts for ever....nice. I noticed the replacement boards are redesigned??? could it be they know there...

Had a great Picture. Sound was not bad

TV died after only two years. Look on line, this seems to be common for the 42" to die after 2-3 years. Even repairing it myself would cost about 3/4 the cost of the unit. Bad SC Board, Bad power supply

May, 2013

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