Panasonic 50" Plasma TV

Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK

Strengths: Picture quality, input flexibility, more efficient size in overal L, W, D, than the "consumer" models, and with extended tuneability, Price

Weakness: none found so far

The unit came extremely secure in a sturdy double box on a mini wood pallet. It was easy to pop the four latches and lift off the two tops exposing the set sitting in the bottom foam, and then lift off with the handles. As I ordered from an internet company, getting it here safely was as important as which set to buy. The picture was right on out of the box, but I toned it down to "break in" the...
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The unit came extremely secure in a sturdy double box on a mini wood pallet. It was easy to pop the four latches and lift off the two tops exposing the set sitting in the bottom foam, and then lift off with the handles. As I ordered from an internet company, getting it here safely was as important as which set to buy.
The picture was right on out of the box, but I toned it down to "break in" the unit for the first 100 hours as others have suggested.
With it's thin bezel it looks as beautiful on the wall as does the picture itself. The HD cable broadcasts are literally breath taking.
I'm more than pleased and would buy it again in a heartbeat.
John

By kruzmisl - Oct 17, 2005

Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK Review

Strengths: Outstanding picture quality.All substance, no frills.Monitor only, additional input cards available.

Weakness: Some may see the following as weaknesses:Lack of speakers, stand, tuner.Minimalistic styling.BNC connectors on component input (need RCA adapters)

This is a professional grade video monitor, the type used for signage and in broadcasting studios. Makes a great home theater centerpiece since you can use your own receiver and speakers for sound, and your HD cable box or satellite as a tuner. I added the DVI card for an all digital connection to my HD cable box. This is the latest version of this highly rated product line from Panasonic, and is...
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This is a professional grade video monitor, the type used for signage and in broadcasting studios. Makes a great home theater centerpiece since you can use your own receiver and speakers for sound, and your HD cable box or satellite as a tuner. I added the DVI card for an all digital connection to my HD cable box. This is the latest version of this highly rated product line from Panasonic, and is priced below what the 42" model cost last year! Highly recommended for those with average technical know-how. May not be ideal without an a/v amp and cable/satellite box. Why pay for the extras in the consumer version if you don't need them?

By berrodt - Sep 30, 2005

Great TV, Great Price!

Strengths: Great picture, good price, nice clean look.

Weakness: No HDMI input (have to purchase input card separately)...but you can use component video cables instead and quality is still stunning.

I have had this TV a few weeks now and absolutely love it! I previously purchased a Vizio plasma which doesn't even compare to this Panasonic. Hooked up to my HD box, the channels are stunning. Obviously non HD channels are still a little fuzzy but thats the fault of the signal, not the TV. Especially great picture while watching sports programming (Football, etc). I would highly recommend this...
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I have had this TV a few weeks now and absolutely love it! I previously purchased a Vizio plasma which doesn't even compare to this Panasonic. Hooked up to my HD box, the channels are stunning. Obviously non HD channels are still a little fuzzy but thats the fault of the signal, not the TV. Especially great picture while watching sports programming (Football, etc). I would highly recommend this TV to anyone. Paid $3030 shipped.

By BSPOLAR - Nov 21, 2005

Outstanding Picture

Strengths: Best Picture of Any Plasma

Weakness: None

Plasma was delivered last week and I have to say it has the best picture of any HD set that I have ever seen. This was a replacement for a 42" Panasonic that I purchased 3 years ago and I was very happy with but there is absolutely no comparison between the 2 sets. Even the professional installer to check out the set (the plasma needed only minor adjustment out of the box) told me that it is the...
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Plasma was delivered last week and I have to say it has the best picture of any HD set that I have ever seen. This was a replacement for a 42" Panasonic that I purchased 3 years ago and I was very happy with but there is absolutely no comparison between the 2 sets. Even the professional installer to check out the set (the plasma needed only minor adjustment out of the box) told me that it is the best picture he has ever seen over any other plasma, rear projection, projector, LCD or any other set. There is a reason that every plasma store on the web was out of this plasma for the past 2 months.

By jlafla1 - Mar 4, 2006

Awesome Picture

Strengths: Picture

Weakness: NONE

Came securely packed box within a box...easy to open and remove. Right our to the box the color is outstanding. Particularly impressive is the black saturation.
Couldn't ask for a better plasma. Would definitely buy again.

By racoman - Jan 23, 2006