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Panasonic Viera S1 Series TC-P42S1 42 in. 1080p Plasma HDTV

Panasonic Viera S1 Series TC-P42S1 42 in. 1080p Plasma HDTV

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Reviews Summary

Pros:

build quality (1)

  • ...settings - Very decent sound from the hidden speakers - Overall build quality seems outstanding - Delivery perfect (on time, polite, unpacked, tested, offered...[0.8]

color (2)

  • ...much. I have Dish Network and in HD these work really well. The color is really great . A swivel stand would be great, but other than that no complaints...[1.0]
  • ...service to HD). In short, this TV exceeded all our expectations. PRO: - Blacks very deep and dark - High contrast - Extra sharp - Depth of field very good...[0.6400000000000001]

color quality (3)

  • ...I have made in many years. I am very happy with the TV, the colors look amazing , the controls are easy, and it's easy to set up. Does everything...[0.9]
  • ...picture, good color, does fine in a well lit room or a dark one. Great black levels . Anti-glare feature works great. Sound quality is good. Enjoyed...[0.8]
  • ...cable. I told my wife to get the 46, but she wanted the 42. The colors and clarity are so good , the 46 would have even been better and seeing my neighbor's...[0.7200000000000001]

construction (2)

  • ...Both the included stand and the TV itself appear and feel very sturdy and of good construction by my measure. The remote control also works with...[0.9]
  • ...included stand and the TV itself appear and feel very sturdy and of good construction by my measure. The remote control also works with my VCR/DVD...[0.8]

feature set (3)

  • ...well lit room or a dark one. Great black levels. Anti-glare feature works great . Sound quality is good. Enjoyed watching the game on a Sunday...[0.9]
  • ...I wanted it to do, with a good name brand to back it. One of my favorite features of the TV is that there are volume controls, channel controls...[0.8]
  • ...I had it out of the box and running in minutes. The advnaced features are intuitive and simple to use. The SD card slot is a great bonus! We looked...[0.6]

general (7)

  • ...TV is the first big purchase I have made in many years. I am very happy with the TV, the colors look amazing, the controls are easy, and...[1.0]
  • ...absolutely impressed with the TV and can highly recommend it as an outstanding choice to anyone considering a fine addition for their home entertainment...[1.0]
  • ...television occupying my living room. I still believe this set is a superior product , once it gets up and running. The service tech convinced me...[1.0]
  • ...upgraded digital service offered by my cable supplier. You will not be disappointed with this set even with normal cable. I told my wife to get the 46, but...[1.0]

high def signals (1)

  • ...which does not look good on this particular television, but the High Def signals are amazing . ...[1.0]

picture quality (14)

  • ...a difference. This tv is amazing. Has everything I need and the picture is great ....[1.0]
  • ...may argue too simple), looks great, etc. Most importantly, the picture is phenomenal and there is no motion blur to speak of! I agonized over the...[1.0]
  • ... EDTV (480p) to the TC-P42S1 and the difference is drastic. The picture is awesome , the black levels are amazing. Overall this was a great purchase...[1.0]
  • ...price at amazon it was too good to pass up. Great television, crystal clear picture and a great price. I would go with plasma over LCD any day and this is the...[0.9]

picture/color/clarity (1)

  • ...about the purchase now that I retracted the cancellation. Now, the picture/color/clarity is perfect (for a $[...] set anyway), but especially when the room is dark...[1.0]

plasma (3)

  • ... This Plasma is really good . I looked at different TVs at Best Buy and Plasmas look as good...[1.0]
  • ...Plasma is really good. I looked at different TVs at Best Buy and Plasmas look as good as the LCDs and don't cost as much. I have Dish Network and...[0.9]
  • ... Great Plasma . Awesome picture when connected to the XBOX 360, whether a game...[0.8]

price (6)

  • ...perfect compliment to my Viera Panasonic Plasma with Viera Link. Great deal on that one too, they even threw in the blu ray Disney Movie...[1.0]
  • ...purchase, and sure enough I feel the same. All in all, a great tv at a great price ! ...[1.0]
  • ...the best picture for what I'll be using it for. And it was a great buy (only $799). Setup was a breeze right out of the box. I had...[1.0]
  • ...I was searching for a HDTV that was affordable and had a great picture. At first I was looking for a LCD TV...[1.0]

sound quality (3)

  • ...picture appearance) - Excellent standard color settings - Very decent sound from the hidden speakers - Overall build quality seems outstanding...[1.0]
  • ...dark one. Great black levels. Anti-glare feature works great. Sound quality is good . Enjoyed watching the game on a Sunday afternoon. 42 inch...[0.9]
  • ...picture. No glare. Good view from all angles. Audio is fine ( good sound, but not as high quality as picture) I had got the 42" due to space...[0.4]

usability (4)

  • ...color setting tweaks), is brighter than I anticipated, is very easy to use and is just a good looking unit! For those of you interested...[1.0]
  • ...This is a great TV for the price. Easy setup - very surprised by the clarity of non-HD shows....[1.0]
  • ...even more convenient. The initial TV set-up menus were also easy to navigate and the Viera link automatically recognized and configured the...[1.0]
  • ...this TV on Amazon and I was not disappointed. The TV is great! Intuitive user controls, simple remote (some may argue too simple), looks...[1.0]

viewing quality (1)

  • ...purchase. Easy assembly. Great crisp, clear, picture. No glare. Good view from all angles. Audio is fine (good sound, but not as high...[0.8]

Cons:

reliability (4)

  • ...always an edge all the way around the picture (this may be a problem with the MacBook and PC though). Notes: Lack of a DVI input means...[-1.0]
  • ...shopper and this is my first bad experience. I cannot really fault Amazon, the problem lies solely with Panasonic, yet I am surprised...[-1.0]
  • ...whatsoever. Upon googling the problem I realized this has been a major problem with Panasonic sets for some time. My complaints were channeled...[-1.0]
  • ...WE paid four times as much for a Pioneer that doesn't work near as good....[-1.0]
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