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Panasonic TH-42PD50U 42 in. EDTV Plasma TV

Panasonic TH-42PD50U 42 in. EDTV Plasma TV
alaScore 83

109 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 109 reviews of Panasonic TH-42PD50U 42 in. EDTV Plasma TV. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and sound. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the glare and remote control.

image quality, price, usability, sound, design

remote control, glare

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Panasonic TH-42PD50U 42 in. EDTV Plasma TV is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic TH-42PD50U 42 in. EDTV Plasma TV

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 83 user reviews of Panasonic TH-42PD50U 42 in. EDTV Plasma TV from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the durability and design are generally positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive views about the glare.

image quality, price, usability, design, durability

glare

95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great TV great price

 

I have this set and it is great! It is EDTV and does 720p which is dvd quality so dvd's look real good. HDTV programing is nice and crisp but does look better on more expensive HDTV sets no question about that. Contrast is amazing and colors very vivid...

Aug, 2005

Consumer review (newegg.com)

You can connect your computer...

 

You can get an adapter for HDMI - DVI and connect your pc that way - I have this plasma and it is awesome!

Aug, 2005

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Warning this is not an HDTV

 

Afriend of mine has one of these, and it's a great TV, if you want a standard definition digital TV. Look at the resolution, it is only 852x480. HDTV is 1280x720 progressive, or 1920x1080 interlaced. Also it does have the newer PC input (HDMI), but not...

Aug, 2005

Consumer review (newegg.com)

awesome plasma tv for its price!

 

if you're looking for a plasma tv that's in the $2,000 range, then this tv is worth the buy! however, this tv lacks pc input and other features of its predecessor models. other than that, the quality for watching movies especially is crisp and clear...

Aug, 2005

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Very good deal for a flat panel plasma

 

Lots of features and I/O connectors, top-notch picture at a great price.

Highly reflective screen surface, average sound, no P-in-P, inelegant remote.

Oct, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Very good deal for a flat panel plasma

 

My husband and I had been researching flat panel tvs for about a year and were still undecided about what and when to buy. When our 10-year-old 35" RCA CRT finally blew the convergence board and power supply all at once, it was time to leap off the ...

Lots of features and I/O connectors, top-notch picture at a great price.

Highly reflective screen surface, average sound, no P-in-P, inelegant remote.

Oct, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sound problems already!

 

It was supposed to be the best TV

Major Sound problems after 6mo

Sep, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great picture, outstanding value for a 42" plasma set

 

12/20/08 Update- We have retired this set to our son's room after upgrading to a 50" Panasonic model. Nothing wrong with this one, but due to the viewing distance of 15'-18', a larger screen was in order. Although the 1080p replacement set ...

Clear picture, great color, intuitive controls, great design

A covered, front mounted video input would be a nice feature.

Mar, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great picture, outstanding value for a 42" plasma set

 

Clear picture, great color, intuitive controls, great design

A covered, front mounted video input would be a nice feature.

Mar, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Freakin' Sweet !!!

 

Picture quality, reasonable price, plenty of inputs.

No adjustable aspect ratio on HD signals.

Jan, 2006

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