Panasonic TC P42C1

68 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
price (29)
image quality (25)
design (7)
usability (6)
sound (5)

Negative
glare (3)
reliability (1)
connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews of Panasonic TC P42C1. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and usability are overall positive. The sound and image quality are also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the reliability and connectivity. There are some mixed reviews about the color.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Panasonic TC P42C1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Panasonic TC P42C1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

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May, 2024

Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Panasonic TC-P42C1

Clearly, the Panasonic VIERA C1 Series TC-P42C1 Plasma HDTV is a top-contender in the lower end of the plasma market, and for good reason. Although this model lacks a few ports and some of the more impressive features, it is all-around an excellent...

Value- Panasonic's 720p plasma widescreen is hard to beatPerformance- best picture quality and speed for the priceFlexible- perfect as an upgrade or replacement in any roomFeatured- SD memory card, HDMI, component, composite

Cons- lacks ports, audio quality, and anti-glare

Overall, it is an amazing HDTV that will take your breath away, without...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by (hdtvuniverse.com)

Panasonic TC-P42C1 Review – 42-inch Plasma HDTV

With the ideal size for mid sized rooms, the Panasonic TC-P42C1 would prove a good option for your primary television or even a secondary TV, if you're that lucky. This medium range plasma HDTV comes for a little below $700 MSRP. All you expect from a...

Additionally, Panasonic TC-P42C1 comes with Greenpeace policy rating that makes it an energy efficient TV and saves your electricity expenses.

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great TV, Lousy shipping

* If you've got older surround sound, you might want to check your surround sound / stereo set-up. Ours was not compatible. Thankfully, the TV's built-in sound was better than our old surround sound system, anyway :-)

The TV has an awesome picture - bright, sharp colors, good size. It does have issues with glare from lights, but that's any plasma TV. It's also got good sound - full and rich. It was easy to set up, too. For the price - $499, we have no complaints on...

Hubby said it was heavier than he expected ; The support bolts for the stand are aluminum and one of the screws wouldn't thread right. It's still pretty stable, but that was an irritation ; Shipping! Shipping was HORRIBLE. Hubby and I will NEVER, EVER...

May, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome

Fast Shipping, excellent picture, and of course the amazing price

None

May, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Television

Excellent picture! For the money, it is a keeper. Easy set-up for everyday use and abuse, (watching todays overall horrible movies this not only does the job), however, it makes most bad movies look great.

Great television; this is my second Panasonic television and I am pleased overall. The picture and quality is amazing. The price is almost scary reasonable and the quality is very very good. Excellent shipping through AIT from Tennessee to southern...

No Con; However, Panasonic televisions are better that the acting coming from today's movies…. Hahhahha ; On a serious note, only having Digital Output connection, it could have use a audio AV(RCA jack) L/R output so you could hook-up an older sound...

May, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Panasonic Viera TC-P42C1

Very impressed with Panasonic, for only a 720P Plasma the picture quality in standard and hi definition is better then i expected after some mild adjustments. After researching and viewing models in store, this unit from newegg at under $500 is a great...

Great Plasma for the price, excellent picture quality and deep blacks. This is a fantastic TV for someone a budget

None besides only 2 hdmi inputs and its not 1080p

May, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

So Sweet for 500 bucks

Picture looks awesome. This 720p plasma might just look better than my 1080p LCD. Very happy with the 500 dollar purchase for my bedroom TV. The shipping was unbelievable. I had my TV 2 days after I ordered it. Gotta love Newegg for their shipping :)

None at the moment

May, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very nice

Buy it! For the price, I can't imagine anything much better.

Very clean picture. Surprised I could get such quality out of 720P and only $499 on sale! Wife and I were looking for our first HD TV without spending much, as we are still saving up for our Sony XBR series that we want. This is a temp tv that will go...

Had to buy a new entertainment center! lol Not a con, figured this was the case before I bought it, but what's a review without a con? haha

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Beautiful

Bought it for the extra bedroom, but it ended up in the master! Never thought a plasma would perform so well especially for a 720.

I read reviews like, "the 720 picture is better than my 1080 LCD, i thought, "suuure" I got it and it is amazing! It actually looks better than my samsung 1080p 40" that i have now moved into our extra bedroom/workout room. Also, it doesnt heat your...

Not as bright and vibrant as LCD, but picture quality and motion tracking more than make up for the brightness that you wouldn't need anyway

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Waiting to see

Newegg has usually been good on shipping but how they ship TVs suck on delivery time.

Price

Shipping Time sucked. I ordered early on April 1st. I received it on April 15. The only reason I received it then is because I had to call the company 4 times to see what the problem is. Otherwise it would have been longer. They used 3 different...

Apr, 2010

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