This is a cut down, and slightly biased review on the absolute monster Plasma Television, made by Panasonic. Although I am not one for the latest technology, I am in lust with this beauty!
I do not actually own one of these outright, but I have the use of one on a regular basis. I feel I am well qualified to review, and recommend this brilliant product. Still over the moon with it, and it really is a doddle to dust.
The size of the screen is an amazing FIFTY INCHES!!!
Picture quality is fantastic, to be honest, when I heard what size it was, I did expect a poor picture, but this is brilliant. You can fine tune the picture to your eyes, and the list of options in the menu goes on and on. The screen resolution is a massive 1366 x 768. Aspect Ratio is 16:9. It has Auto setup, and a 1500 Page Teletext Memory.
Made
by Panasonic Panasonic (also Technics) are both brand names of Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd. of Japan, one of the World's largest consumer electronics manufacturers, and ranked third on the Fortune 500 Electronics & Electrical Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd, also established a number of manufacturing plants and the company now employs around 4,000 people in the UK.
Size matters - 50 inches remember, the screen is measured diagonally. It is of course HD ready. The average sized remote control is a doddle to use. (I was half expecting it to be as big as a keyboard)
The weight is just under 40 Kgs,
Panasonic UK was established in 1972.
Website is http://www.panasonic.co.uk/
You can even phone them direct on 0870 535 7357
The Company headquarters are at :- Panasonic House Willoughby Road Bracknell Berkshire RG12 8FP United Kingdom
They also have a national Logistics Centre in Northampton,
Viera link - never heard of it? Neither had I, it is simply a piece of software, which will enable you to use just one single remote control, to operate anything connected to your TV, all equipment has of course to be made by Panasonic!
Connectivity is everything, This includes Scart, Component, PC and HDMI terminals to allow connection to all technology we have now, as well as for the foreseeable future. The list of things I have not even started to understand, includes advanced 3D colour management, digital optimiser, motion pattern noise reduction and sub-pixel controller, everything but a teasmade then!
Sound. OK the sound is very very much up to you, there are so many different settings you would need to read up before even attempting to alter the sound. The actual sound & power output is Nicam Digital Stereo, 2 x 10 W (RMS) Output Power.
Mounting, you have a couple of options here, you can put it on the stand, (actually they call it a pedestal) or you can mount it on the wall, either flat or using the optional angled bracket. This type of TV looks at it's best flat to a wall I think, but if you need it across a corner, then you will be looking for a suitable piece of furniture to stand it on.
The size of the screen only is: 1210 x 793 x 97 mm and the pedestal or bracket, whichever you use, are both very compact.
Warranty is three years as standard, but can be extended by up to five years.
Cleaning is an absolute doddle, it attracts dust like any other piece of electrical equipment, but there is not much surface area apart from the screen.
Heat. Yes this set does give off a lot of heat, more than a "normal" TV set, not a problem, just something to be aware of.
Instructions, included is a very well written manual, giving all the information you need to set up and operate this piece of kit. The quick start guide is very good.
Colour, I will ignore the temptation to say "Well of course it's in colour, not Black & White" - I am of course talking about the case, as far as I know you can only get these in black, but to be honest there is very little to see but the screen.
Price - Amazon offer this model at a massive £1500, you will of course find these at a lot lower price. At this time of year, when money is tight, you can find bargains, and if you do not have the cash, shops are bending over backwards to give you finance, just make sure of the figures before you sign.
Apparently this set received five stars from What Hi-Fimagazine last month, and What Plasma & LCD TV gave it a Highly Commended (2007-2008)
I intended to write a paragraph explaining how Plasma TVs work, but after reading up on the subject I have decided it is just too boring. If you are interested, try going on http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/plasma-display1.htm you will see some smashing pictures, and the description is very good. All I know is, it is a brilliant TV to watch, has more technical features than NASA, takes up no room when wall mounted, and it is like going to the Cinema, but with better sound and picture.
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