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Panasonic VIERA TH-42PZ800
First seen: 9 february 2008
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User Score (85)9.3
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Expert Score (6)8.2
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Design (4)8.6
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Value for money (6)7.0
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Features (3)8.6
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Ease of use (10)7.6
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Performance (2)8.0
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Sound quality (8)7.5
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Picture quality (5)8.6
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Pros & Cons
- thx setting, custom image setting, tremendous sound, excellent hdtv tuner, picture excellent
- when wall mounted, sound a little disappointing, limited picture controls, price is too high
Panasonic TH-42PZ800
Panasonic TH-42PZ800 is a 42 inches widescreen VIERA Plasma 1080p HDTV that featured increased Native Contrast Ratio, THX® mode, PC input, Anti-Reflective Filter, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot, 4 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link® HDAVI Control.
Features
The TH-42PZ800 is designed in glossy black rectangle. It is also THX Display certified, which it features special THX picture preset that, when engaged, causes the TV’s picture to comply with the certifica…
See morePanasonic TH-42PZ800
Panasonic TH-42PZ800 is a 42 inches widescreen VIERA Plasma 1080p HDTV that featured increased Native Contrast Ratio, THX® mode, PC input, Anti-Reflective Filter, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot, 4 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link® HDAVI Control.
Features
The TH-42PZ800 is designed in glossy black rectangle. It is also THX Display certified, which it features special THX picture preset that, when engaged, causes the TV’s picture to comply with the certification. Besides that, this HDTV also has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, or 1080p that features high definition image display. Game Mode featured enables the user to switch the TV programme to game input, such as game console like PlayStation or Xbox. Moreover, the TH-42PZ800 offers five aspect ratio and also HD Size 2 setting that lets the TV display every pixel of 1080i and 1080p sources without over scan or scaling. Plus, the 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio creates deep, robust blacks and reproduces scenes that balanced both light and shadow. It also enables high moving resolution via its 480 Hz Sub-Field Drive self-illuminating plasma display. In addition, 24p Cinematic Playback film to be watched at its correct shot rate. Furthermore, the user also can control the TV and other connected devices such as DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theatre sound system and HD camcorder with a single remote via its VIERA Link technology featured. The Auto Preset Download function featured in VIERA Link also automatically sets DVD recorder.
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Reviewer: howstuffworks.com / Consumer Guide9 June 2008
- Overall 8
- Value for money 6
- Features 10
- Ease of use 8
- Performance 8
A few short years ago, 42-inches was about the only size possible for a plasma HDTV set; today, these are considered the introductory size. Yet there are still plenty of potential viewers who would consider these sets to be "large." Of course, other than a very few limited models, there are few options for going smaller than 42-inches with a plasma set. As one of the leaders in the plasma HDTV category, Panasonic opts to remain faithful to this standard--although the... Read more
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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800 42in Plasma TV
Reviewer: TrustedReviews6 January 2009When I first lined this TV up for review, I have to hold my hands up and admit that I'd kind of made my mind up about it before it even arrived. Read more
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Reviewer: Gadget Guy17 December 2008
- Overall 9
- Value for money 9
- Features 9
- Ease of use 9
- Performance 10
If the TH-42PZ800A is representative of Panasonic's entire new range of plasma HDTVs, I would have to say that they are on a winner. Despite the seeming dominance of LCD TVs, this TV shows that plasma is still the best. Read more
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Reviewer: TechRadar UK16 May 2010
- Overall 8
We didn't feel that the 42PZ800's presentation of standard-def sources was quite as good as that of the 42PX80. This is presumably because of the extra difficulties involved in upscaling standard definition to the 42PZ800's higher native resolution. Read more
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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800 Review
Reviewer: CNET5 January 2009- Overall 8
The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800 is a mighty fine plasma TV. In fact, with no 42-inch Pioneer Kuro sets around now, it's the best 42-inch plasma TV that money can buy. If money's no object, bag yourself a 42PZ800 with impunity. If money is an object, though, we're not totally sure that the 42PZ800 is so much better than Panasonic's entry-level 42PX80 that it justifies a price that's twice as high Read more
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Can't afford Kuro? Get an 800U or 850U
Reviewer: OneCall6 September 2008- Overall 10
A little more expensive than other 42" plasmas, but worlds apart. Uses a Matsushita manufactured panel, which is the same company that is used by the Pioneer Kuro, so the picture quality is incredible. Read more
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Do judge a book by its cover.
Reviewer: ARNIE the tweeker, J&R23 September 2008- Overall 8
This set looks great off (the bezel and screen are on the same plane) and on (THX mode activated and very few additional adjustments). The screen is somewhat reflective but this is to be expected. Unit comes with stand detached. Read more
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Brilliant picture, easy set-up
Reviewer: B&H Photo8 July 2008- Overall 10
We use our television screen almost exclusively for viewing movies. The Panasonic 1080p has a sharp picture, brilliant color, true blacks, and the picture does not suffer from ambient light on the screen. No glare or washout. We've not yet checked out the HD properties, so can't really comment on that. Read more
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Great television for the price
Reviewer: gdgt17 December 2008When I was first looking for an HD TV, I had my heart set on one of the Pioneer Kuro plasma displays. However, the Kuro's cost around $3,000 - $4,000 when I was in the market for a new tv and were out of my price range. This Panasonic turned out to be a great substitute at an incredible value ($1,500 from 6ave.com). The set looks nice and sleek with no real bells and whistles. I like the plain, inconspicuous bezel a lot. Out of the box, the set takes early no... Read more
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The pick of the Panasonic's
Reviewer: Ciao26 March 2010- Overall 10
After watching this television many times at my friend's house I am more than a little envious. This was one one of the top of the range plasma televisions offered by Panasonic and it definitely fits the billing. This television displays full HD which basically means it does not have to upscale to 1080p which in theory will make for a sharper picture. In addition it is 100 hz which is meant to provide a smoother picture. At this screen size it is imposing but by the same... Read more
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