Panasonic VIERA TC-P42X3 42-Inch 720p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Great TV for the most part. Panasonics do the important thing right in this price range. They get you a decent picture.But they are a bit short on features. And this may come back to bite you in the longer run. So check carefully.One big feature missing is no analog stereo (normal rca cable) output.For those that are thinking of just hooking up a some simple powered speakers to this tV to enhance the sound you might want to think twice.If you have a big AV receiver already (a newer one) or a sound bar or sound system with optical input then most likely no worries.But personally I wanted to add a nice sounding & simple yet inexpensive Harman Kardon SoundSticks system to mine, but was thwarted…
This is the first plasma that I have purchased and I must say I am impressed. I own a few LCD's for the other rooms of the house, and immediately the vibrant color renderings and refresh rate become an obvious difference. I have always read that plasma televisions were ideal for sports and movies with fast moving sequences and now owning one i see why. The deeper black levels, the 600hz refresh rate, internet connectivity, and oh yes, the price point, make this Panasonic a bargain well worth looking at. The display does reflect surfaces more than the LCD screen so glare is an issue if placed facing a window, however that is a minimal issue that dark curtains or blinds can resolve. Plasma televisions…