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Panasonic TX-L42ET5

Panasonic TX-L42ET5
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alaScore 90

418 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 418 reviews of Panasonic TX-L42ET5. 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. Views about the design and sound are generally positive. The price and usability also get good opinions. The energy efficiency and durability get mixed comments. Many are less positive about the reliability.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic TX-L42ET5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Panasonic TX-L42ET5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 321 user reviews of Panasonic TX-L42ET5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and sound. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the energy efficiency and durability, and there are some critical comments about the reliability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Panasonic TC-L42ET5

 

The Panasonic ET5 series offers integrated Wi-Fi and passive 3D with included glasses in an affordable LED HDTV, but its picture isn't quite up to snuff unless you look at the screen straight on.

Inexpensive. Built-in Wi-Fi. Bright picture. Comes with 4 pairs of 3D glasses.

Weak off-angle viewing including heavy crosstalk. Disappointing shadow detail.

The Panasonic TC-L42ET5 is an inexpensive 3D HDTV with a good picture if you look at it straight on. While its passive 3D technology is convenient and economical with the included glasses, it suffers from distinct crosstalk and poor viewing angles....

Jul, 2012
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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

Panasonic TC-L42ET5 Smart Viera 3D LED/LCD TV - Review

 

The Panasonic TC-L42ET5 was in my setup for over a month and I found it to be very easy to setup and use (especially the remote control), and enjoyed watching a wide variety of both 2D and 3D content on the set. Panasonic TC-L42ET5 provides a very good...

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (techreviewsource.com)

Panasonic TC-L42ET5

 

At $1,099 for the 42-inch Panasonic TC-L42ET5, it's an affordable HDTV. But its picture quality doesn't measure up to Vizio's or LG's passive 3D screens, and doesn't come close to matching active 3D HDTVs. Still, the set's price and feature set helps...

Inexpensive. Built-in Wi-Fi. Bright picture. Comes with 4 pairs of 3D glasses ; Cons: Weak off-angle viewing including heavy crosstalk. Disappointing shadow detail. Editor Rating: 3.50 ; By Will Greenwald

Weak off-angle viewing including heavy crosstalk. Disappointing shadow detail. Editor Rating: 3.50 ; By Will Greenwald

The Panasonic ET5 series offers integrated Wi-Fi and passive 3D with included glasses in an affordable LED HDTV, but its picture isn't quite up to snuff unless you look at the screen straight on. Pros: Inexpensive. Built-in Wi-Fi. Bright picture. Comes...

Jul, 2012
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Panasonic TC-L42ET5 Review – 42-inch LED LCD HDTV

 

It is one of the HD TV models launched by Panasonic with passive 3D technology support. The low price-tag and smaller size of the model also make the model usable in a flexible manner. But the model still offers the video quality and resolution offered...

The model also allows users to access internet by using the wireless networking options. Further, it comes with a web browser compatible with Flash and HTML 5. A user can use the web browser to browse through his favorite websites on a 42-inche screen....

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic Viera TX-L42ET5B

 

The first TV from Panasonic's 2012 range is here. And it's neither a plasma model nor even all Panasonic's own work. Go figure.

Nice looks, Convenient, affordable and relatively untiring 3D, Some good online features

3D images can look ‘stripey’, Standard def images could be better, Input lag could trouble gamers

Mar, 2012
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Panasonic TX-L47ET5 review

 

The Panasonic TX-L47ET5 3D smart TV takes a sensible shoes approach

Smart VIERA online portal ; Punchy image quality ; Wi-Fi and SD card slot

Black levels could be better ; Motion resolution is limited ; Not as slim as some rivals

Jan, 2013
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Panasonic TX-L42ET5 review

 

The affordable Panasonic TX-L42ET5 is one of the brand's first passive 3D TVs

Content rich VIERA Connect ; Good media playback via USB ; Clean 3D performance

Limited motion resolution ; Black levels could be better ; File support falters on LAN

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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

Panasonic Viera TC-L42ET5 42" 3D LED HDTV 1080p 60Hz

 

Its a new TV with a one year manufacturer warranty. If you want longer, you can purchase a SquareTrade warranty. It is a decent entry level 3DTV. The refresh rate is only 120 rather than 240, but for the price it is not bad at all. It isn't the best...

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