Audiovox Electronics VE727 7-inch LCD drop-down TV with built-in slot load DVD player is the perfect addition to your kitchen, bedroom, or den. The VE727 conveniently mounts beneath a cabinet to enable counter-free TV viewing and DVD playback. It also includes a built-in AM/FM radio tuner, allowing you to keep things hot with your favorite tunes and radio programs. It mounts under a cabinet to keep counter space clear, and the swivel screen makes it simple to get a great view from anywhere in the room. It has a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, built-in NTSC analog and ATSC digital TV tuners, front panel operation, built-in speakers, A/V output and a wireless remote control. Cooking Timer Screen format - Wide/Normal Plays DVD, CD, CDR, CDRW disc Selectable Repeat, Program and Resume Playback Language, Sub-Title, Multi-Angle Selection where applicable AV Output port

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars LCD Viewing in the Kitchen
For years I had a Sony CRT under cabinet TV for the kitchen. alas it died. The AudioVox 7″ LCD has some advantages and some deficiencies compared with the Sony.

First of all the picture isn’t as good. LCDs have limited viewing angles. Off axis they are dark and/or lack contrast. Viewed from a fixed position like on your desk or on your living room wall this isn’t much of a problem. You set it up once for your viewing location and all’s well. But a kitchen TV is not really watched that way. You leave it on the Fox News or CNN and look at the screen only when you hear some story come on. You tend to stand up and move about in the kitchen so when you watch it you are usually in some position for which the picture was not aimed.

So with a CRT TV I could just look at the little bright sharp screen from wherever I was at the time. But with an LCD screen I have to adjust it in order to watch it - every time. Even when optimally adjusted the LCD isn’t as good as the CRT was. I should have gotten the 9″ model.

The AudioVox however has a couple other excellent features. It has an AM-FM radio. This is handy. It has a digital clock. Also handy. It has a timer - very, very handy in the kitchen. The DVD player is less useful but its ability to play CDs is nice.

I have it set up with NTSC (analog) cable and I miss the program guide available on ATSC (digital) cable. I don’t suppose that’s a fault of the unit but of my cable configuration.

It was a bit difficult to install because unlike a a regular TV that you just set on a table, this one you have to mount under a cabinet. This requires a little woodworking skill. The paper template is meant to be placed on the bottom shelf of your cabinet, but most electric drills are too tall to be used inside a kitchen cabinet. This means you will have to drill from underneath. This isn’t an insoluable problem but it does take a bit of figuring. The default configuration expects precise alignment. If the bolts came up from the bottom rather than down from the top it would be lot easier to install - but that would leave nuts on the floor of the cabinet instead of just nearly flat bolt heads.

1 Star Preliminary Review
I’m having problems with the picture quality on this VE727 LCD TV. It is a 2007 model and I constantly have to adjust the angle of the picture to get a fairly recognizable picture or fool with the controls excessivly. Neither of which do I like to have to do. I’m calling the number reference on my installation instructions for initial help. Results will follow.

5 Stars Fully Satisfied
We had to return the first one we received from another vendor because it failed after a couple of hours. We ordered this one from Amazon because the other vendor, although less expensive, had no more in stock. We’ve never been disappointed with Amazon. The TV has been working and is convenient and of high quality, consistent with the price. We’re completely pleased with the purchase.

5 Stars Very pleased.
This item was just what I needed. I have a built in desk in my kitchen where I have my computer. I had a bigger TV on the counter top next to the computer taking up lots of room. This small, under the counter drop down screen is just perfect for me. I still have my TV right there where I need it, next to my computer but now hanging under the cabinet and freeing up counter space. Wish I had known of such a TV years ago.

4 Stars Where’s the antenna jack?
Outstanding performance except for apparently low AM radio sensitivity. Could use an external antenna jack. I owned the previous version and it had jacks for external antennae.

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Enter the next generation of Pioneer KURO, where a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Awake your senses and discover there is more to this television than meets the eye. Deeper black levels that pave the way to breathtaking detail, added dimension and more vibrant color are just the beginning. Optimum Mode automatically analyzes and adjusts audio and video settings according to specific room light conditions and type of light and color. Program content is also monitored and finely adjusted so movies, sports and news are all faithfully reproduced. Smooth Film mode eliminates motion jitter in 3:2 Pulldown (60Hz), providing natural even playback of film content. Detachable bottom speaker with fully integrated digital amplifier for pristine clarity and accuracy of sound 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 inputs with HDMI-CEC control and the ability to accept 1080p 24/60Hz signal Room Light Sensor for automatic picture adjustment Standard 3 - 2 (60Hz) and Advanced PureCinema with 3 - 3 Pulldown (72Hz) for accurate playback of film content Fully Integrated ATSC and NTSC Tuner with Clear QAM Supported Formats - Video - WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, MPEG4 (SP/ASP), and MPEG4 (H.264/AVC) Audio - WMA9, MP3, Linear PCM (WAV), HE-AAC, and MPEG-4 AAC Photos - JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and BMP 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 (1 side, 3 rear) with PC support, 2 with analog audio, 1 Component, 3x Composite, 1 S-Video Antenna, USB (Mass Storage Class), LAN (10/100 Base-T –Ethernet), and PC input Optical Digital Audio (Dolby Digital/PCM), Audio LR, Subwoofer, SR, and Headphone output Dimensions - Width 48-17/32 x Height 28-15/32 x Depth 3-21/32 / 48-17/32 x 31-5/8 x 3-21/32 with speaker Weight - 74 pounds 1 ounces / 86 pounds with speaker and stand

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Pioneer PDP-5020FD
This TV can only be described as awesome. I’ve now had the TV a little over a month. It was delivered in 4 days via CEVA white glove delivery which was great. All I had to do was plug in the HDMI lead from my cable DVR and the power lead and turn it on. The setup menu is really easy to use to customize the settings to one’s liking in a short time. I looked at many brands and models of TV’s for around 3 months before I finally decided on this one. The picture on the Pioneer was the best I saw by far in side by side comparisons that I observed in big box stores. The picture looks even more awesome in my family room entertainment center. My old DVD movies are like watching the original movie in a theater.

5 Stars I’ve started watching too much TV
The quality of this Pioneer plasma is so astounding that I find myself watching too much television - if for nothing else than to gaze at the glorious images produced by this HD plasma. Even though I work in the television industry and spend my days staring at a TV, I find myself watching even more at night.

The images are clean, the colors are true, and motion replicates that pleasant blur found in film. And it seems to smooth out that crunchy “video feel” one can find on many LED or lower end plasmas.

If you can stomach the price, it’s well worth the money. Then beware of your free time …

5 Stars Kuro 5020 Review after 1 week
I purchased this TV along with a Pioneer BDP-51 Blu-Ray player and couldn’t be happier. First off, I think the Blu-ray player and TV work well communicating together since even old dvd movies such as the Godfather look fantastic on this tv. In regards to the TV, I am impressed with the picture quality. It is even better than how it looked at my local Best Buy store. I have the setting on what Pioneer calls ‘Optimum.’ This has basically taken any errors out of my hand. It adjusts the picture based on the format of the input, lighting of the room and content on screen. Every channel I watch looks great (even the non-high def channels). Another mentionable item is glare - simply this tv doesn’t have any. I was worried about plasmas when I was shopping tv’s due to the supposed glare. The Pioneer has some sort of anti-glare coating that virtually elimiates any room glare (my tube tv had much more glare). The best LCD out there, Samsung, has signifantly more glare. Additionally, this tv has the best black level of any tv I have seen. Often times the tv’s you see in the store will have these great bold colors, but anywhere it is supposed to be black, the tv has a grey color. The Pioneer has a perfect black level. I am guessing that is why they call it KURO - Japenese = Black.

5 Stars Great TV
Pro: Very black contrast. Sharp picture. Great for PS3 gaming.

Con: Slight glare you wouldnt get from most LCD’s.

Overall very happy with the purchase.

5 Stars Super tv
This tv is great! I am so happy with it I don’t even look at tv’s when I am shopping any more. I already have “the top of the line”. The picture is perfect. My son recommended this tv and I am so thankful that he “Knows his stuff”. I would advise anyone to purchase it.

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Antique Black distressed finishFramed doors to conceal componentsMolded top and shaped skirt gives this stand an elegant appearance

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Beautiful TV Stand
We just received the TV stand today. The package is excellent and my husband loved the facts that all the parts were packaged and labeled individually. The directions were o.k., weren’t great. When finished, it looks beautiful and it is sturdy. The doors were a bit annoying to align. Overall, we like it a lot.

5 Stars Perfect
Quick and easy assembly. Very sturdy and looks good. Goes perfectly with my 40 inch flat panel.

4 Stars tv stand
wasn’t hard to put together, but took long. Looks good, get alot of compliments on it.

4 Stars Veneto Series Stand
This is a heavy piece of furniture and is the perfect size for my 55 inch Sony Rear Projection TV. The picture makes the stand look like it has a cherry finish, but it is closer to black. The center compartments are open (no doors) and that is very good for my receiver, as it generates a lot of heat.

The unit was shipped on time with no damage, and all hardware was in the box.

I would go 5 stars, but the right door hangs a little crooked (slants down 1/8 inch on the top from right to left)…not enough to bother me, but drives the wife crazy.

I would buy it again.

4 Stars Great Stand
I just bought this stand the other day and completed the assembly in about 2 hours. It is an absolute sturdy stand if it is assembled properly. The directions to assemble it are really vague and do not provide and verbage for putting it together. It just includes pictures of what pieces need to get put together with other pieces. The stand is pretty heavy once it is fully assembled. The color of the stand is very unique. It has this antique black feel to it, so it is totally black with spots of brown on it. I personally liked the way it looks. One of the pieces of wood had a piece of laminate come off, so I had to use touch-up paint to correct it. I think its a great stand, and the assembly was fairly easy.

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Progressive Scan DVD Player / Compatible to NTSC & PAL System / Plays DVD, MP3, CD, CD-R, CD-RW Disks / Various audio and video connects Zoom Operation Parental Lock Control Convenient On Screen Display 110-220 Automatic Power Adjustable Input Dolby Digital Audio Coaxial Digital Audio Out Analog Audio Output Component Video Out (Progressive Scan) RCA Video Out S-Video Out FCC Approved & UL Listed FDA Approved

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars It’s a fine $28 DVD player
It’s cute and compact, easy to set up, and works fine. Don’t expect something really high-tech and fancy and you won’t be disappointed. The remote control is overly complex, but is easy to figure out.

1 Star Stay away! Scratches DVDs!
We bought this dvd because it was the cheapest multizone dvd. Indeed, sometimes when you try to save money you end up losing money. It took me some time to find the code for removing the zone limitations, but I finally managed it. However, after a while I noticed scratches on some dvds. I was unsure for a while until I put in a brand new dvd and took it out scratched!

Stay away from this dvd player!

5 Stars Coby DV Player

It works Great And easy to install IN 80 years old and put in by my seft. It well worth the money/

1 Star Worked for 6 Months– Now it Won’t Power Up
Worst purchase of my life. Bought the thing thinking I got a great deal, and boy that taught me a lesson: You get what you pay for. It worked for about 6 months, and now won’t even power up. I’ve lost the DVD that was in there…so now I have to break the thing open, just to “eject” the movie. It started making a strange sound towards the end, almost loud enough to disturb the peace. Definitely loud enough to ruin the movie. If I could do it over again, (and I now have to do it over again), I’d spend a little extra and get a proper DVD player, from a legitimate manufacturer (with a good warranty).

5 Stars Super little machine for the price
We bought this DVD about 18months back to watch DVDs from UK and Asia and its been magic! we dont expect it to last indefinitely given the price but it was easy to install and set up and plays perfectly. No complaints at all! excellent value and well worth it even if it does only last a couple of years

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Once again, Sharp, a leader in LCD technology, establishes a new design standard for LCD TVs. With a screen size class of 42″, the AQUOS LC-42D64U raises the bar by fitting large screen sizes into incredibly small footprints. By changing the layout of circuits inside the LCD panel and by reducing the number of parts, Sharp engineers developed the Slim-line design which reduces depth by 25%, allowing placement of the LC-42D64U in virtually any setting. The LC-42D64U utilizes Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View / Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology and 4ms response time. The LC-42D64U features built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and includes 3 HDMI (version 1.3) inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, a PC input and 2 HD component video inputs. Side terminals are included for wall-mounting convenience as well as RS-232C input for control.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great HDTV…
We purchased this TV for $1400 (with an extended warranty) about a year ago and have been more than happy with it. 42″ is just right for a small apartment or condo, and coupled with the wall attachment, looks great above our fireplace. HD cable television looks awesome with the television, as does our PS3 blu-ray player. For the price, this is definitely one of the better televisions out there. Granted, there are better, but you will have to spend more for them.

1 Star Thin Grey Line Through Center of TV 3 months after warranty expired
My original LC42D64U experienced a thin grey line through the center of the tv screen. It is not a banding issue as its vertical in nature. This issue was experienced by many buyers as evidenced by a simple google search. It apparently is a join issue between the panels.

The only reason I would recommend this tv and sharp is that Sharps customer service was excellent. Emails were replied to within hours, English was spoken clearly and I was given a brand new model minus shipping costs within 2 days of reporting this issue, even though I was our of warranty.

As for the television itself, the picture is excellent, and the amount of inputs are perfect.

1 Star 30 Mins out off the box it broke
TV broke in first half hour of use, Sharp sent some guy who buckled it in to the backseat of his mini-van to fix it. Would not replace the set, I’m pretty upset becuase the NEW tv I bought lasted a couple mins and now I own a refurb that has been cracked open and repaired. Don’t buy a TV from this company, crappy products and horrible customer service.

1 Star Bad design, bad Sharp customer service
This TV has no channel search function. Also, there is no way to get it to save a channel so you can flip through the channels. I called Sharp who said that it was set in “store” mode (as in a display model in a store). They indicated that it was a common problem, but the only way to fix it was to contact their “dispatch” department who would talk me through a factory reset. Not the reset that is on the menu of course, some special reset. Problem is, they are only open weekdays. I am one of those rare people who actually works on weekdays. Since the dispatch people are obviously going to read a script anyway, Sharp should either have them available on weekends when people need them, or give the script to their weekend customer service reps. Either way, this is a brand to avoid.

Also, I bought from Amazon.com directly, not from their affiliated merchants, I don’t know why this TV would be in store mode.

1 Star what a piece of overpriced junk
Ater setting t.v. up and turning it on, a big puff of smoke came out from behind the back, and then nothing. Had to return for refund. Bought a polaroid 37 in. and it is wonderful.

Buy/More Info

Black finish
Designed for Plasma/LCD TVs up to 60 inches
Brushed metal legs and handles
Legs adjust in height to compensate for uneven floors
Rear panel slides open & closed for easy access
Rear panel cable management
Two large adjustable shelves for components
Six adjustable shelves for media storage
Made of environmentally-aware, durable fiberboard

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Take your home entertainment experience to the next level with the Samsung PN58A550 plasma HDTV. The Samsung PN58A550 58″ Widescreen Plasma HDTV with 1080p resolution is big enough to transform any space into the ultimate home theater. Advanced features like a FilterBright to protect against glare and 1,000,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio will simply amaze you and your guests. 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixel resolution presents video and text with outstanding clarity and resolution. Select Game mode with the touch of a button for advanced video-game action. The ACE silhouette editor eliminates visual noise from the deepest dark tones. SRS TruSurround XT offers natural, lifelike HD sound. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through the two speaker internal playback system. Samsung Digital Natural Image engine dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance. WiseLink plays MP3 and JPEG files through USB 2.0 connection. Entertainment Mode allows customized picture settings, optimized for different content. Universal Anynet Plus HDMI-CEC allows peripheral devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by TV remote control. Side A/V ports provide easy connections so you can connect a camcorder, digital camera, or any other digital device with no hassles. V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content. 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution 175-degrees viewing angle Natural True Color with 18 bit color processing NTSC/ATSC tuners with Clear QAM Sports/Game/Movie modes via hot key 10-watt per channel built-in audio amplifier Direct down-firing speaker system Auto pixel shift (user programmable) Signal pattern processing function Ports - 3 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (2 rear/1 side), 2 component video inputs, Side and rear A/V inputs, WiseLink (USB 2.0), He

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Very happy with this TV
I’m very happy with this 58″ plasma tv. After 3 months of researching, I am glad so say this is a great plasma tv for the price. The colors and the tv itself look great. I was worried about the glare on the tv, since I’ve read some negative responses with glare and plasma tv’s. I have not had any glare issues at this point, as long as the blinds are closed. The HD channels look incredible, so does the blue ray movies. I highly recommend this anyone looking for a plasma tv. I also got $150 credited after I bought the tv, because the price went down. I was also worried about the delivery of the tv. The whole delivery was good.

5 Stars Review of Delivery and Initial Impression
We just had this TV delivered today so I can’t give the all important review on longevity, but we are so pleased with Amazon and CEVA that I had to write an initial review for anyone shopping for the holidays. Like us you may have doubts about ordering something this big online and having it delivered. Trust me, this was easier (and cheaper) than dealing with the sales people in the stores and then trying to load it in your car or paying to have it delivered. Note: This was sold by Amazon, not a 3rd party.

We ordered late Thursday night and it was delivered early Tuesday morning by CEVA. I did use the tracking information that was sent to me and as soon as I saw on Monday that it had arrived in Dallas I called CEVA to set up a delivery. They are supposed to call, but with Thanksgiving this week I didn’t want to wait even a day. They said they could come the next day and gave me a time frame.

The White Glove delivery was perfect and 10 minutes after they left we were watching a gorgeous picture complete with the cable, TIVO and sound system set up. They don’t connect all that, but the TV is that easy. We’ve had the TV on all day and can’t get over how much better the picture is than our[...] 52″ Mit DLP. I’ll try to remember to update this review in a few months with more info on the actual TV.

1 Star Terrible Terrible Terrible Experience - READ THIS!!
Please beware - it is NOT amazon that is selling this TV, it is OneCall, they DO NOT have white glove delivery as Amazon claims to have! Also, they have a return policy that states that they cannot take return of TVs over 20 inches. So they drop it off literally on the curb and claim you damaged it getting it in the house and they will not take returns! I am still fighting this one with my bank; they tried to warn me (apparently they have had numerous complaints about OneCall). Amazon is becoming like eBay, with unscrupulous merchants who they claim no responsibility for. I never got to see what this TV was like I spent $2,400 for nothing and it has not been returned yet.

5 Stars Amazing!
This tv is amazing. The picture quality is very good. When we turned the tv on we were blown away. We have our own mini movie theater now! :)Blu ray makes a big difference. We’ve had no problems with it being too hot or having any problems with glare.

5 Stars So Clear, I even watch commercials
This TV is absolutely amazing. I did my due dilligence on this one. I shopped over 6 months before I pulled the trigger. Panny was nice, bit overpriced. Same with Sony. Looked at the lower cost Vizio, but I just couldn’t get past the name. Also, they did not have a 58″ model. Got the Samsung and have zero regrets. Also, I was a little nervous about buying something this large on line especially given the mixed reviews about Ceva as a shipping company. All I can say is everything worked out perfectly. Ceva was one day early and communicated well. TV was set up in my living room. They even offered to take away the box if I wanted. I was skeptical of this whole thing going in, but as you can probably gather, I am a true believer. By the way, this is my first review as I usually don’t take the time to compliment. However, this one deserves it.

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PRODUCT FEATURES:42″ class (41.6″ diagonal) widescreen VIERA Plasma 1080p HDTV with increased native contrast ratioPC inputAnti-reflective filterDeep color technologyGame modeBuilt-in SD card slotGalleryPlayer ready to view3 HDMI inputsVIERA Link HDAVI control

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Highly recommended
As always, I looked over the low ratings and two mention motion blur. Quite honestly, I have no idea what these people are talking about. Plasma by nature handles fast refreshing and motion blur is a problem with LCD. That is exactly why I did not by an LCD and bought a plasma (not to mention fabulous blacks and contrast). It’s too bad these people didn’t investigate other much more likely sources for this problem - cable or satellite feeds, connections, cables… I am 100% sure there problem has nothing to do with the set.

For two months I have had this TV and it has met all my expectations and alleviated any fears or worries. Plunking down so much for a TV is a big gamble. I hesitated for some time on so many sets, but now that I did it I am very happy.

Advantages: price, contrast, colors, better picture than any LCD under $2500

Disadvantages: electrical consumption, worrying about burn in even though it is no longer anything to worry about!

5 Stars Impressive so far
I’ve only had this set for about a day, but I am very impressed. (Hope I don’t “jinx” myself too early.) I spent a good 2-3 months researching flat screens, and this one seems to be almost universally hailed as a great product. Amazon dropped the price nearly $80 in one night so I placed my order, even though I was sure they would lower it again. And they did, but no big deal. The free delivery was nearly flawless and setup was easier than I anticipated. The delivery guys set up the set and were out of here in about 10 minutes. The picture quality is great, and I am astounded at how much more I enjoy even older movies. My only complaint at this point is that it seems the extended warranty from Panasonic costs a lot more and offers much less than the plan offered by Amazon. I opted for the four year plan offered here, and hope I don’t have to use it.

5 Stars Merry Christmas!!! 2008
I’m not a TV geek, but after researching as much as I could on line, and stopping in a couple of stores to make some comparisons, I couldn’t be happier with the choice I made. The color is excellent, the blacks are defining, the size is perfect for the space. But what caught my attention the most was listening. With the TV on in the other room while preparing dinner I was listening to what my husband was watching. The sound was different than the antiquated set we had and reminded me of being at the movies. High def makes football games feel like you’re in the stands. My son loves it! We’re all extremely pleased.

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4 Stars Great TV here are the lows.
The glass panel creates a double image from some angles, and it might be the quality of the video but some pixalization is still visible. newer stuff on blu-ray looks phenomenal.

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When it comes to Color depth, the Plasma screen offers the most vivid color and contrast than virtually any flat-panel TV. Panasonic 1080p capable plasmas match the most advanced Pixel Resolution and image-processing technology with an ability to beautifully reproduce fast-moving images. So every detail is rendered with amazing clarity, and all the action is delivered with unbelievable fluidity. 1080p also delivers amazing color reproduction resulting in impressive contrast and beautiful, natural colors. What you get is warm, accurate skin tones, deep blacks, gorgeous greens, breathtaking blues and vivid reds for color that’s as rich and bold as life itself. GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world’s finest High Definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer Software to purchase and Download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office. Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix or any SD-compatible Digital-Camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo Viewer. For added convenience, EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your Home Theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control. 16 - 9 (Widescreen) Aspect Ratio G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel Type Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C Digital Comb Filter Two Full-range (L,R) Speakers, 20Watt (10% THD)(8ohms, 70Hz-17kHz) Integrated ATSC Tuners ATSC / QAM / NTSC Receiving System SD Card Slot, Photo Viewer Input Ports - 3 x HDMI (1 Front), Analog 2 x Audio Input (for HDMI), 3x Composite Video (1 Front), 2 x S-Video (1 Front), Audio Input (1 Front) (for Video), 1

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent TV With a Stunning Picture
I recently bought the 42PZ80U for $899 and I’ve been using it for about 2 months. I think it’s an excellent buy even around $1000.

Picture:

I was a little skeptical of the virtue of plasma’s over LCD’s because, in those white-washed, warehouse stores, the difference in contrast looks to be negligable. I was wrong. This set produces outstanding blacks. I have another LCD in the house and I didn’t know what I was missing. Contrast ratio on this set is very, very good. Blu-Rays on my PS3 look amazing. I just watched “The Incredible Hulk” and I was SHOCKED at how good it looked. It is unbelievable what this 1080p set can do with the right content. There is far more detail in 1080p than there is in 720p. In the short amount of time I’ve had the Viera, I’ve viewed almost everything I could: sports, news, sit-coms, dramas, HD, SD, Blu-rays, DVD’s, video games, computer games, PC use. It crushes almost everything you throw at it with ease. (I say almost because of problems using it as a computer monitor, see below) Also, the screen itself is glossy, not matte like some LCD’s. Personally, I’ve always prefered the deeper color and slightly more glarey picture of glossy screens over the more-washed out, less reflective matte screens. The Viera has an anti-reflictive coating (aparently) and it does help with glare a lot, at least compared to glossy laptop screens, and TV’s I’ve seen. I have a window behind my seat and I really can’t say I’ve been bothered by reflections at all.

Sound:

First of all, I didn’t expect much of anything from a flat-screen. I have a (rather modest) home theater system and I know better than to expect built-in speakers to compete with a sound system. That said… the speakers are terrific! The sound is full (plenty of bass) and it gets LOUD without distorting. In “Hulk” explosions were booming, ricocheting bullets were crystal clear, and it wasn’t even at half-volume. I won’t be giving up my dedicated surround system for movies and parties and such, but most of the time I’ll be comfortably relying on the Panasonic’s speakers.

Features:

Well, the on screen menu is very good. Not exceptionally pretty or groundbreaking, but it’s better than any of the TV’s I’ve had in the past (except that the useless “Vierra Link” is first up on the menu). The remote, functionally, is not bad, but it is pretty ugly, and a TV at this level should have a universal remote. I would have liked picture-in-picture, but no-one in this class has PIP, so I won’t fault it there. SD card slot is a nice feature, but it doesn’t pan or fade or anything, so I’ll stick to Windows Media Center if I want a slide-show. I also give points for including an input button on the front of the TV with the standard CH, VOL, so you don’t have to find the remote every time you want to switch between cable and Playstation. Also, a front HDMI input is nice but I have major problems with the back inputs (again, see below).

Other:

I bought this TV partially for use as a computer monitor, since I’m paying for a 1920×1080 screen. It doesn’t have a VGA input, which is a bummer for most people who want to use it with their laptop. I don’t mind since my desktop will work with a DVI-HDMI cable. Kinda. First of all, this set isn’t exactly pixel-perfect. I assume this is an issue generic to plasmas of any brand, but small text is slightly blurred and difficult to read. It’s not that big of a deal since color is more accurate than an LCD for programs like Photoshop. The bigger and more unforgivable problem is with the inputs. The second day I had the TV, it wouldn’t turn on and the power LED kept blinking. I thought it was broken. A little internet research told me that the back two HDMI ports don’t work with computers: if you try to power-on the TV while the computer is already on and plugged in, something in the TV keeps it from turning on. You have to a: plug it in the front port (obnoxious and unsightly) or b: buy an HDMI repeater/extender. (This information was gathered from an internet forum). I’m probably going to buy the repeater, as I currently have it plugged in on the front of the TV and I hate it. This is absurd and inexcusable. Just be warned about these issues if you want to use it as a monitor.

Also, plasmas are generally more power hungry than LCD’s. I don’t have a wattage meter or anything but according to tests I’ve read, this set is on par with most 42″ LCD’s and has a very low standby power rating. Excellent work, Panasonic.

I know I went into great detail over the flaws, but overall, I’m extremely happy with my purchase and continually impressed by the picture I get. Excluding those really needing a computer monitor, I would recommend the Panasonic 42PZ80U to anyone.

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5 Stars great tv fun to watch the movie cars on with grandson
i bought this tv when my husband went hunting . he had no idea and when he came home he could not believe how wonderful this set is. it had great picture sound everything. highly recommend to all

5 Stars Glad I held out for Black Friday & a Plasma
I like many other first time buyers of a flat panel tv, was thinking of buying something in the 32-37″ size and lowest price. Then I read some reviews & settled on either Samsung, Sony Or Toshiba in this size range because of the reviews.. I checked out the stores on several trips & could not decide, except on staying with the three brands in that size. On Black Friday, I almost decided on a 32″ Toshiba for $449.00, but I waited til Sat. so my sons could go with me. I had discovered that for @ $800.00 I could get a 40″ 1080, or for $900.00 I could get a 42″ plasma 1080. After I showed them my choices, I got a go ahead for the Panasonic plasma. I really like the on-set controls at the bottom in the front under a door like the tv I already am used to. I liked the SD slot, and the many connection options. LCD was brighter on a side by side comparason, but the great color of plasma won out. These are back up to @ $1100.00 & I am so glad I got mine that weekend. My new U-verse is hooked up & I am very happy with this set. One thing I did not know about plasma was that you could not lay it on it’s side to take it home. Luckily , my son had an SUV that would carry it upright. I highly recommend this set.

5 Stars This, is the tv that made me convert from LCD
This is my third HDTV I had in the past year and a half. I bought a Olevia 232v lcd last summer and decided to upgrade the brand and size and got the Samsung a530 40 inch lcd tv. It was great tv but then I saw this go on sale for the same price $900 and since it was 2 inches bigger I figured I would take a look at it….WOW. Once I saw the picture it had I was surprised it was being sold below $1500 and returned my Samsung after owning it for 2 weeks (where it was calibrated).

This tv has amazing black levels (mainly because its a plasma) and the colors and black levels look much better and realistic than the Samsung did. The tv tuner pics up the channels with stunning quality when compared to most tvs. Playing shooting games and Rock Band on this is amazing with no lag whatsoever and watching blu-rays on it makes me know every penny was well spent. If you want the best tv out there when it comes to picture and reliability get this tv! The only reason to not get this tv is if you cant lift 70lbs.

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50″ widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars VieraTH 50″ 1080p 50PZ85U
You don’t know me from Adam but I will tell you that this TV is the best plasma ever manufactured and Amazon has the best price ANYWHERE!! I researched televisions for almost 3 years before making an HD TV purchase. Panasonic plasmas have what the industry refers to as, “True Mirror Image.” LCDs are good televisions but they can’t touch the way in which the visual picture is represented with life-like tones and ultimate clarity on this plasma.

The highlights from my research are as follows:

1. This television has a viewing life of 100,000 hours. This is the highest rating among all televisions (LCD and Plasma alike). Samsung and Sony only rate their televisions at approximately 65,000 viewing hours

2. Panasonic has the lowest return rate as well as maintenance issues (for the past 5 years) - As listed in 3 out of the 4 major Consumer Electronics reporting guides

3. There is no major glare issue and I have it in a well lit room. When the tv is on there is no more glare than my old tube television

I could go on an on about this television but have to get back to work ASAP. Bottom-line is that this tv is so FRIGGIN’ amazing that I just purchased the 42″ of the same model series from Amazon for my upstairs bedroom and I’ve only had my 50″ for over a month now.

GO BUY THE TV from Amazon (but make sure it’s through their “White Glove Delivery” service because it comes straight from them.

Best electronics purchase I’ve made in the past 10 years.

Merry Christmas everyone!

5 Stars Picture Quality & Value Make this TV a Winner!
I ordered this TV on 11/26 and it was delivered on 12/1! The white glove delivery went off without a hitch via Pilot delivery. Two men were on time, set it up and waited to make sure it worked, they then removed the packaging materials and left the TV in pristine condition.

As for the 85u itself, it is nothing short of movie nirvana. I admit that I am not a major A/V guy, but I do know a little and this set delivers.

I started my search for a big screen TV thinking that LCD was the only way to go. I own a 32″ Samsung LCD and it is a wonderful set. I was nearly going to get the Samsung 46″ 650 TOC because of the 120 Hz response feature when I read an article on another site comparing the new LCD’s with the new plasmas. When it comes to motion blur, or lack of blur, nothing beats a plasma which typically has something like a 480 Hz response! A thorough checking of plasma’s led me to the Pioneer’s and the Panasonic’s. The very competitive price on the Panasonic made my choice fairly clear.

I have HD cable and the Panasonic BD35 Blu-ray player and I can say, without fear of hyberbole, that the 85U is breathtaking. Sure movies look utterly fantastic on the Blu-ray, but the real pleasure comes from watching good old regular programs. The deep blacks (and yes that is important) and bold colors make shows seem more vibrant (though it does nothing for the writing) and just flat out fun to watch.

The only negative I can find is that watching on the 85u spoils you to the point that I find it difficult to watch on standard definition. The Panasonic provides a top notch television experience that you would need to spend at least $1000 more to move up slightly in quality.

Highly recommended.

5 Stars top pick for a reason
I researched HDTV’s before deciding on this one and I was not disappointed. I could not be happier. Friends who also have HDTV’s comment that my picture is better than theirs! I like this TV so much I also bought the Panasonic Blu-ray DVD player.

5 Stars GREAT PICTURE! GREAT PRICE! GREAT DELIVERY!
I just got my new panni plasma yesterday and I have to say it is a great plasma for the money! I’ve done enough research over the past couple of months, you’d think I was searching for the lost Ark! But, it helped alot in picking the right set. I watched ” the incredible hulk” last night on blue ray and it was awsome! Picture quality is really good and its not even calibrated yet. Standard tv is ok, but after watching HD its hard to go back! The sound is pretty good also, except for high volume. All in all, I am very pleased with this plasma and with the service with Amazon!

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Go to gifts4xmas.info and sign up. Complete ONE offer - I would recommend Netflix

All companies are well known so there is no risk involved- give it a go! I got my Panasonic HDTV and many other things this way, so don’t miss out.

I was a skeptic once but now I am SO glad I gave it a chance.

Many items to choose from: TVs, DVD players, Hi-Fi and many more.

They send your gift Free of charge

Enjoy!

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