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Panasonic 50" VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV with Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner (Model #TH-50PZ85U)

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★★★★★
4.6

$1,779.00

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Pros

  • Attractive design (59)
  • Great picture quality (56)
  • Fast setup (55)
  • Simple controls (52)
  • Good connection options (9)
  • High resolution (9)
  • Bright image (8)
  • Reduced glare (7)
  • Good value (3)
  • High quality (3)
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  • Controls (1)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Don't like sound (1)
  • Found non (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • No backlit remote (1)
  • Remote does not perform a (1)
  • Screen glare (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (59)
  • Movies (53)
  • Wall mounting (12)
  • Video (10)
  • Home theater (6)
  • Professional (5)
  • Office (4)
  • Sports (4)
  • 3d movie presentation (1)
  • Childrens programming (1)
 
 
 

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Panasonic 50" VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV with Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner (Model #TH-50PZ85U)

$1,779.00

 

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Last update: Jun 22, 2009

Panasonic 50" VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV with Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner (Model #TH-50PZ85U) Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Big, bold and beautiful

"Full Disclosure: This TV was purchased for home use by two people who enjoy movies, a few programs, looking at really big digipics and because one of us wanted a near lifelike rendering of Rodney Yee during morning yoga. Though one spousal unit is an avowed, lifelong A/V geek, he received absolutely no remuneration from Panasonic for the review. Fuller Disclosure: This TV was purchased to replace a two-year-ol..." Read Full Review »

Feb 26, 2009 by nearprairie

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
TV broken within minutes of first use...

"I was very excited to get this TV. When I finally did, I powered it up and within 3 minutes it died and would not turn back on. Panasonic's customer service is horrible, and when they finally set up a service call, I was told that 3 seperate components are damaged and will take 2 more weeks to get parts. Basically I cant watch my new TV for almost a month after recieving it... NOT happy at all. I hope the pictur..." Read Full Review »

Jan 21, 2009 by Martin

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Panasonic 50" VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV with Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner (Model #TH-50PZ85U) Review

Big, bold and beautiful

★★★★☆
4.0

"Full Disclosure: This TV was purchased for home use by two people who enjoy movies, a few programs, looking at really big digipics and because one of us wanted a near lifelike rendering of Rodney Yee during morning yoga. Though one spousal unit is an avowed, lifelong A/V geek, he received absolutely …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 26 2009
nearprairie
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 50" VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV with Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner (Model #TH-50PZ85U) Review

Great Television

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Great Picture

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"Even though I am on the cutting edge with may tech gadgets, I held off for years on buying a big screen because I have always been a huge fan of my 35" tube television, was concerned that LCD or DLP would disappoint, and worried about the issues with plasma (cost, burn-in, reflections, etc.). After …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 14 2008
Wounded Knee
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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  • Gearhead
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 50" VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV with Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner (Model #TH-50PZ85U) Review

A Great Product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"This is the primary entertainment TV in the "Great Room" and is coupled with a 5.1 surround sound system. Setup was a breeze and accomplished quickly; almost like "plug and play" computer equipment. I like the menu and the information display. And the picture quality is great. I receive HD programmi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 5 2008
Country Dan
Lake Carroll, IL
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  • Tech Savvy
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Panasonic 50" VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV with Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner (Model #TH-50PZ85U) Review

Best "bang for your buck"

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Bright Image
  • Fast Setup
  • Good Connection Options
  • Good Resolution
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Movies
 

"This TV is used in a Home Theater environment for HD cable, Xbox 360 games and photo viewing.



The design is pretty standard for Plasmas but is quite pleasing. The good...HD channels and DVD's look outstanding with extremely deep, dark blacks and vivid colorful images. My Xbox games are absolutely …"  Read Full Review »

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Dec 31 2008
Andy
New York
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  • Power User
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 50" VIERA 1080p Plasma HDTV with Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner (Model #TH-50PZ85U) Review

Theater Excitement

★★★★★
5.0

"Just can't say enough about how I love this entertainment super-star. I have researched and waited now for four years. When I finally took the plunge to a big HD screen there were many more choices out there, than when I first started dreaming. All I can say, is no regrets here! Even DH who kept mak …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 21 2008
Txcowgirl
AR/TX
 
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