Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U: A Review

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U is a 50 inch model of Panasonic’s high end plasma television line, with 1080p resolution and very fine picture quality. Deep black levels and profound shadows beautify the picture further.

Specs:

• Dimensions: 15.2” x  49.9” x 33.3”
• Weight: 99.2 lbs
• Energy star compliant
• 1 year limited warranty
• panel: G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel
• General features: Digital Media Playback, Multi-Language Menu, Picture Viewer, Progressive Scan
• Broadcast format supported: 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
• Broadcast format displayed: 1080p (HDTV)
• HDTV built in tuner
• Screen coating (filter): New AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
• Max resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Viewable display size: 49.9 in
• Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Aspect control: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill for TV/AV modes 4:3, Full for PC mode
• Display type: Plasma
• Static contrast ratio: 30,000:1
• Diagonal screen size: 50 in
• Output interface: A/V (RCA Composite), Audio – Digital Optical, Variable/Fixed Audio
• Input interface: A/V (Composite), Audio – Line In (1/8" Mini), Coaxial (RF), Component Video, Front/Side RCA Composite, S-Video, HDMI, VGA
• Interface connection: Ethernet – RJ45 Twisted-Pair (XBaseT), Serial – 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)
• Speakers: 4 Passive radiator, Woofer x 2 (L, R) / 23 mm-slim Speaker x 2 (L, R)
• Audio output: 31 W (10% THD) (Woofer: 6 ohms, 55Hz – 200Hz, Speaker: 8 ohms, 200Hz – 17kHz)
• BBE VIVA HD3D Sound
• Surround sound
• SD/SDHC memory card slot
• Price: $1,557.39 – $2,095.00 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

Credit: pcworld

It’s not simply any TV; it is a Plasma TV with 50” display screen that can play media from your SD/SDHC memory cards as well as stream media directly from the internet through the Ethernet port. With nice features and satisfying performance, the price tag is not a huge one.One can access the online content that is delivered through Panasonic’s Viera Cast service. It includes YouTube, weather reports, Picasa, and Bloomberg. You must be thinking about YouTube videos; as a matter of fact these videos are displayed in a small screen rather than full screen, and this is nice as on larger screen the YouTube videos will be pixilated. Remote is programmable though not backlit. Picture and sound are pretty nice, but not great.

Pros:

• Internet and content via ethernet port
• Well designed programmable remote
• Great black levels and nice detail in dark areas
• Very good contrast
• Good anti-glare screen
• SD card reader

Cons:

• Doesn’t outperform its predecessor (TH-50PZ800U)
• Color reproduction doesn’t match the HDTV standard
• Average picture quality
• Remote not backlit

Final Words:

This 50” Plasma does not have the finest picture indeed, but it surely is worth the price. High def picture and internet streaming are two tasks that are very nicely done, so consider this TV while shopping for a television with big screen and HD option.

Source: pcworld