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The Best Plasma TV

3 September 2012

Summary: Panasonic TC-P42S1 may not be the best 42 inch plasma TV on the market. But it does deliver great quality picture, very close to that displayed by more expensive...
Pros: Very good overall picture quality, Deep black levels and shadow detail, Good colors, More energy efficient than older plasma TV generations, Very good overall picture ...
Cons: Very good overall picture quality, Deep black levels and shadow detail, Good colors, More energy efficient than older plasma TV generations, No THX certification, Anti...
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PC Magazine

22 July 2010

Conclusion: Panasonic's affordable TC-P42S1 42-inch plasma features improved energy efficiency, but it struggles with upconversion.
Pros: Good value. Bright, detailed picture. Energy-efficient, especially for a plasma set.
Cons: Mediocre upconversion. Poorly optimized cinema picture preset.
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Digitaltrends

29 April 2009

Excerpt: Older plasma displays are notorious energy hogs compared to LCD panels . Walk by one that’s been on for a few hours and it almost feels like a Vermont wood stove in...
Pros: Excellent black levels; picture quality tops 1080p LCDs; anti-reflection filter works very well; decent stereo sound
Cons: Could use another HDMI input; saves power but still not as efficient at LCD displays; simulated surround is terrible; non-swiveling stand
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Panasonic TC-P42S1