Reviews of the Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ700U
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CNET Review
The Good: Produces a deep level of black; highly accurate initial color temperature; clean, sharp image; sleek design.
The Bad: Expensive; less impressive connectivity than other high-end HDTVs; subpar standard-def performance; less-effective glare-reducing screen.
The Bottom Line: While it costs more than just about any rear-projection big-screen, the 58-inch Panasonic TH-58PZ700U plasma offers superb image quality.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 108127 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: There are also three Scarts, but considering that the sheer magnitude of the screen-size amplifies any picture foible, you might want to consider upgrading your kit if Scart's the only option
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The Panasonic TH-42PZ700U isn't cheap, and you don't get a lot of neat extra features for your money, but it does have an excellent picture.
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hdtv-news.co.uk
Review Summary: With the 50-inch TH50PZ700U plasma HDTV, Panasonic has achieved picture quality that takes your breath away. This full HD 1080p native resolution set displays a maximum of 29 billion colors and 4,096 shades of gradation. A high contrast ratio of up to 5,0
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: The Panasonic TH-58PZ700 is very large TV at a very reasonable price. Yes, almost -3,000 is a lot for a TV, but value for money isn't about a price tag, it's about what you're getting for that price, and here you're getting a lot. The picture quality from
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: TH-58PZ700U
General
- Product Type 58 in Plasma TV
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- Width 57.5 in
- Depth 5.6 in
- Height 36.1 in
- Weight 165.3 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 58 in - Widescreen
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 5000:1
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features JPEG photo playback, Video noise reduction
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Reception System QAM, ATSC, NTSC
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
- Input Video Formats 1080p, 480p, 1080i, 720p
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Memory Card Reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects BBE ViVA HD3D
- Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
- Output Power / Total 31 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Audio input ( RCA phono ) - Front, 1 x Audio output - Rear, 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio input - Rear, 2 x Audio input ( RCA phono ) - Rear
- Slot Provided 1 x SD Memory Card
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Battery None
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User Opinions
Buying Choices
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