Panasonic TC-PG10: A Review

Here I am with a review of yet another HDTV; the Panasonic TC-PG10. Though a bit expensive, the TV renders great picture quality and shadow details, along with consuming less power than the previous 1080p plasma televisions. Let us have a look at the specs of this very nice box.

Specs:

• Product type: 49.9 in Plasma TV
• Video interface: HDMI , S-Video , Component , Composite
• Dimensions with stand: 48” x 15.8” x 32.1”
• Weight: 75 lbs
• Display diagonal size: 49.9 in – Widescreen
• Technology: Plasma PDP
• Resolution: 1920×1080
• Display format: 1080p full HD
• Image aspect ratio: 16:9
• Image contrast ratio: 40000:1
• Total pixels: 2,073,600
• Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen modes: Full,  Just,  Zoom,  Normal
• Display menu languages: French,  English,  Spanish
• Comb filter: 3D-Y/C digital
• Additional features: Game mode , x.v.Color , Deep Color , VIERA Cast , VIERA Link , VIERA Tools , Pixel Orbiter , VIERA Image Viewer , 1080 24p Real Movie , Video Picture Memory , Anti-reflective filter
• Digital TV tuner: QAM , ATSC
• HDTV ready
• Input video formats: 480p , 720p , 1080i , 1080p
• Parental channel lock, closed caption capability
• Supported flash memory cards: SD Memory Card
• Standard remote control – Infrared
• Sound output mode: stereo
• Audio controls: Balance , Bass , Treble
• 2 speakers included
• Multimedia functionality: Digital photo playback , Digital video playback
• Connections: 3 x HDMI, 2 x Composite video input, 1 x S-Video input, 2 x Audio line-in, 1 x VGA input, 2 x Component video input, 1 x Digital audio output, 1 x Network
• Provided slot: 1 x SD Memory Card
• Compliant standard: EPA Energy Star , UL6500/C-UL
• Greenpeace policy rating Mar 2009 (from 1 – 10, 10 being the best): 4.3
• Price: $1,399.00 – $1,799.95 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

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The sleek TV has a glossy black look with a tint of silver at the bottom. Fresh circular stand makes it look distinct form other models. Both the speakers are well hidden, thus enhancing the smooth appearance. Remote control, in general, is also a nice thing to hold.

THX Display Certification and VieraCast together take the TV at heights of quality performance. With VieraCast, you will be able to access YouTube videos, photos stored on your Picasa account, local weather and Bloomberg stocks and headlines. There are few ways defined in the TV to defend against burn-in, e.g. a pixel orbiter and scrolling bar function.

Picture in picture cannot be found in this model; neither there is an option to pause the picture. As far as picture quality is concerned, it can only be termed as excellent. The black levels and color accuracy is awesome.

Pros:

• Great performance
• Remarkable shadow details
• Wonderful accuracy of primary colors
• Uses less power than previous 1080p plasmas

Cons:

• Less-accurate green color decoding and secondary colors of magenta and cyan
• Expensive
• Limited light output in THX mode
• Insufficient picture controls

Final Words:

Though there are few flaws in the performance level of this TV; it is a very nice choice in general. Deep blacks, color accuracy and nice video performance are indeed what we all are looking for in a plasma TV. Nonetheless, price factor cannot be overlooked.

Source: content.zdnet