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Panasonic TH-50PX60U

Manufacturer: Panasonic   Part number: TH-50PX60U
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Reviewed by CNET staff
Review date: 3/23/06

Panasonic's 2006 line of consumer plasmas is the TH-PX60U series, an update to the popular TH-PX50U series. The two smaller sets--the 42-inch TH-42PX60U and the 37-inch TH-37PX60U--have a native resolution of 1,024x768, and the two larger sets, the 50-inch TH-50PX60U and the 58-inch TH-58PX60U, have a native resolution of 1,366x768. This means they all qualify as high-resolution models, as opposed to lower-resolution EDTVs. Other than the differences in screen size and native resolution, all four sets are virtually identical and should offer similar performance. The 37-inch TH-37PX60U ($2,200), the 42-inch TH-42PX60U ($2,500), the 50-inch TH-50PX60U ($3,500), and the 58-inch TH-58PX60U ($5,500) are all available now. For further information beyond what's presented here, please refer to the full review of the TH-42PX60U.

Upside: Different sized models in the same series of televisions from a major brand usually perform similarly to one another, so the excellent picture quality exhibited by the 42-inch model is a good indication that the 37-, 50-, and 58-inch versions will also perform well. In terms of features, the TH-PX60U series is nearly identical to last year's TH-PX50U series, the major exception being that they no longer have a CableCard slot. This means that you'll need an external set-top box to receive digital cable. They do, however, have a built-in ATSC tuner, which means they will receive over-the-air HDTV signals without any additional hardware. Connectivity is highlighted by two HDMI inputs and three component-video inputs, as well as an SD memory card reader to show digital photos onscreen. That's one more of each type of high-quality input than last year's PX50U series had, which also lacked the reader.

Downside: Digital cable subscribers will lament the loss of the CableCard slot, but since first-generation CableCards can't handle EPG or pay-per-view services, it's really not a big deal (more info on CableCard's shortcomings). There is also no PC input, which could be a drawback for those looking to surf the Web on their new big screen.

Outlook: As usual, we expect Panasonic's plasmas to be very popular, due to their competitive price and historically good performance. However, if you're looking to save even more money, be sure to check out Panasonic's line of "industrial" plasmas. They offer excellent picture quality but lack some extras such as speakers and numerous inputs--although you can add more. Panasonic 2006 lineup also includes the step-up TH-PX600U series (available later in the year) as well as the 42-inch EDTV, model TH-42PD42U.

Product brief - Panasonic TH-50PX60U
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Description: The Panasonic TH-50PX60U is a 50-inch, plasma television. Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,400. In general, a liquid plasma display can provide more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: This TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when connected to a high definition signal. The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Designed for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.

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User opinions - Panasonic TH-50PX60U
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
The best 50-inch 720p plasma on the market, and maybe the best 50-inch HDTV...
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Let me be clear: This TV is excellent. As long as you don't need 1080p, this is THE... Read more
by applky (see profile) - May 29, 2006

95 out of 95 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
The best television out of many I considered
I spent roughly the last year researching big-screen TVs, spending time on CNET, AVSforum, and... Read more
by jcress96 (see profile) - March 31, 2006

205 out of 210 users found this user opinion helpful.
12 comments posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Superb Picture and Quality....
Complete Satisfaction from the minute I turned the TV on. Before I made a purchase of this... Read more
by Mach4 (see profile) - March 30, 2006

75 out of 75 users found this user opinion helpful.
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10 out of 10 - Perfect
Simply the best bang for the buck
I literally shopped for 2 years for a flat panel HDTV and finally bit the bullet on Friday after... Read more
by ajacobson (see profile) - April 3, 2006

45 out of 45 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Great! Been researching plasmas for 3 months!
Definately recommend! Cannot go wrong with this purchase if you are stuck on deciding between... Read more
by sdw70 (see profile) - April 20, 2006

20 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Awesome TV Picture and Sound!!!
First thing - The Hi-Def on this Baby looks like you're really there. I found that there was... Read more
by rcc7 (see profile) - March 26, 2006

20 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Excellent T.V. All Around
I've Been extremely pleased with this t.v. since I got it about 2 weeks ago after reading about... Read more
by DENIZVARAN1 (see profile) - April 12, 2006

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
This Picture is so good I am not getting any sleep!
I will not go thru a long research history, but as this is a BIG TICKET item I did my home work. I... Read more
by frankreid (see profile) - April 7, 2006

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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3 out of 10 - Poor
Doesn't perform as these reviews suggest
This replaced a Vizio P50 due to a problem that happened after one year of use. The color is quite... Read more
by ht12345 (see profile) - January 7, 2007

15 out of 21 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great TV at a Great Price
This review is actually for a TH-50PX6U, which is the Costco/Sam's Club model that is almost... Read more
by nikenjeru (see profile) - December 6, 2006

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.





Full specifications - Panasonic TH-50PX60U
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: TH-50PX60U
General
Product Type 50 in Plasma TV
Digital Television Certification HDTV
Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
Width 47.6 in
Depth 3.7 in
Height 32.2 in
Weight 89.5 lbs
Display
Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Resolution 1366 x 768
Display Format 720p
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Color Depth Up to 29 billion colors
Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes Full, Just, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
V-Chip Control Yes
Additional Features On-screen menu, JPEG photo playback, Built-in card reader, Video noise reduction
TV Tuner
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Digital TV Tuner
Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
HDTV Ready Yes
Input Video Formats 480p, 720p, 1080i
Closed Caption Capability Yes
Memory Card Reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
Remote Control
Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
Audio System
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Effects Virtual Surround Mode
Audio Controls Sound mode
Speakers Included 2 speakers
Response Bandwidth 70 - 17000 Hz
Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt - 70 - 17000 Hz
Connections
Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Front, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Front, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
Slot Provided 1 x SD Memory Card
Miscellaneous
Antenna None
Included Accessories Plasma TV stand
Power
Power Device Power supply - Internal
Power AC 120 V
Power Consumption Operational 515 Watt
Battery None
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Product series - Panasonic TH-50PX60U
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Panasonic TH-42PX60U
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 10000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9
Panasonic TH-50PX60U
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9
Panasonic TH-58PX60U
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9
Panasonic TH-37PX60U
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV, 37 in, 10000:1, 1024 x 720, 16:9
Manufacturer Info - Panasonic TH-50PX60U
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