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Panasonic TH-42PZ800U VIERA Plasma TV 42" Class (41.6" diagonal)

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★★★★★
4.7

based on 475 reviews  

 

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★★★★★
4.6

$681.00 - $1,099.99

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Pros

  • Great picture quality (156)
  • Fast setup (144)
  • Attractive design (140)
  • Simple controls (131)
  • Good value (2)
  • High quality (2)
  • Pricey (2)
  • "tier-1" quality (1)
  • 3 hdmi inputs (1)
  • Accurate out of the box p (1)
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Cons

  • Audio quality (1)
  • Bad picture quality (1)
  • Chrome strip (1)
  • Design is very basic (1)
  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Gets hot (1)
  • Limited picture controls (1)
  • Need strong stand (1)
  • Needs computer inputs (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (151)
  • Movies (111)
  • Wall mounting (20)
  • Video (17)
  • Office (13)
  • Professional (7)
  • Sports (2)
  • Blu ray is awesome (1)
  • Darkened areas (1)
  • Easy connections (1)
 
 
 

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Panasonic TH-42PZ800U VIERA Plasma TV 42" Class (41.6" diagonal)

$681.00

 

$859.00

 

$1,099.99

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Last update: Jun 18, 2009

Panasonic TH-42PZ800U VIERA Plasma TV 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Panasonic TH-42PX80U VIERA Plasma Review

"Cannot dis-agree with any of the reviews on-line. Cannot get a better picture at this price. As the experts attest to, LCD's are great but do not compare to plasma. This "entry-level" plasma will out-perform many other higher end plasmas and one can venture to say all LCD displays at this 42" size level. The deep, deep contrast especially with dark movies such as sci-fi materials in outer space, romantic ..." Read Full Review »

Sep 09, 2008 by High Tech Lover / "Educated" Consumer

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1.0
Do NOT buy Panasonic Plasmas

"I now own 2 Panasonic Plasma T.V.s, both of which are broken. They are manufactured with defective power boards. This problem is widespread (check the net) and Panasonic REFUSES to acknowledge it. The defective power converter issue causes the TVs to shut off and not come back on, resulting in blinking power lights to tell you what component failed (7 led flashes is the most common) I bought the Panasonic extend..." Read Full Review »

Sep 06, 2008 by NYConsumer

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[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic TH-42PZ800U VIERA Plasma TV 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) Review

Panasonic TH-42PX80U VIERA Plasma Review

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • "Tier-1" Quality
  • Attractive Design
  • Deep Contrast
  • Ditto Picture Quality
  • Fast Setup
  • More »

    Cons

  • Chrome Strip

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"Cannot dis-agree with any of the reviews on-line. Cannot get a better picture at this price. As the experts attest to, LCD's are great but do not compare to plasma. This "entry-level" plasma will out-perform many other higher end plasmas and one can venture to say all LCD displays at this 42" s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 9 2008
High Tech Lover / "Educated" Consumer
Michigan
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  • Enthusiast
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic TH-42PZ800U VIERA Plasma TV 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) Review

Stellar picture, low power consumption

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
  • Office
  • Professional
  • Video
 

"We bought this as an upgrade from a Sharp Aquos 32" LCD HDTV --- an excellent television, but a bit too small for our new, larger living space. I first looked at 46" and 50" sets, but they use a lot more power, and after looking at units in the store decided the 42" was quite large enough (70% more …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 14 2008
Mitsu
New York, NY
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  • Gearhead
  • Tech Savvy
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[8 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic TH-42PZ800U VIERA Plasma TV 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) Review

Outstanding Picture and TV Value

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Great Picture
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None noteworthy

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"This Panasonic Plasma Television set provides outstanding value for the money!! Just got HD from Comcast and picture is outstanding. No motion blurring noted, with excellent contrast, color and clarity. Even on SD picture quality is very good. Was concerned about plasma burn in, etc,but no problems …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 8 2008
Pansonically Impressed
Woodstock, IL
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  • Skeptical researcher
  • Technically Challenged
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic TH-42PZ800U VIERA Plasma TV 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) Review

VERY Happy

★★★★★
5.0

"First off let me say that since purchasing this television I have put it through the closest scrutiny known to man, watching it very closely for ANY faults or weaknesses.

So that being said, this is a great TV.

I researched into televisions for months debating which one to get. After long discussion …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 21 2008
RD1162000
Cleveland, Ohio
 

Panasonic TH-42PZ800U VIERA Plasma TV 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) Review

AWESOME PRODUCT WITH GREAT SERVICE!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Value
  • High Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Play Nitendo Wii on it
  • Watch DVD movies on it
  • Watch HDcable on it
 

"It's the absolute best TV I have ever owned, don't have any complaints what so ever. "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 2 2008
The Great Dane
Minneapolis, MN
 
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