Reviews of the Panasonic Viera TC-P50X1
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CNET Review
The Good: Relatively inexpensive; excellent black-level performance; solid connectivity with three HDMI and two component-video inputs.
The Bad: Inaccurate primary colors of green and red; faint diagonal lines visible in lighter areas; sparse picture controls; less efficient than similar LCDs.
The Bottom Line: Although it requires more than a few picture quality trade-offs, the Panasonic TC-P50X1 delivers the best black-levels-to-dollars ratio of any HDTV we've tested.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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electronicsme.com
Review Summary: This Plasma HDTV delivers high-quality crisp images for sports, movies...
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No Rating
washingtonpost.com
Review Summary: The Panasonic TC-P42X1 had some interesting test results. It was capable of a very low black level, but we noticed that it had trouble displaying details in dark areas. Most plasmas have trouble with brightness, but in the case of the TC-P42X1 this ...
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televisioninfo.com
Review Summary: The Panasonic TC-P42X1 is a 42-inch, entry-level plasma TV that can be found for somewhere around $750 if you shop around, making it a very inexpensive option. With only a 720p resolution and lacking any fancy advanced features like internet access it ...
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: TC-P50X1
General
- Series VIERA
- Product type Plasma panel
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48 in x 3.7 in x 30.3 in x 75 lbs, Panel with stand - 48 in x 15.2 in x 32.4 in x 79.4 lbs
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1366 x 398
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- Widescreen Modes 16:9, Full, Just, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
- Backlight Life 100,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features Viera image viewer, Anti-image retention
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Balance control, Bass & treble control
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side
- Slot Provided 1 x SD Memory Card
Memory Card Reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.3 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 399 Watt
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star, UL6500/C-UL
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 217.95 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.2 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 47.11 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9
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Buying Choices
VIERA TC-P50X1 50" Plasma TV from 7 online stores: Lowest Price: $755.00
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B&H Photo-Video
$819.95 |
In stock: yes
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Abe's of Maine
$838.18 |
In stock: yes
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Buydig.com
$758.95 |
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Vanns.com
$799.98 |
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Crutchfield.com
$799.99 |
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