CNET editors' take

While we did not review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PZ700U, we did review two other Panasonic 1080p plasmas, the 42-inch TH-42PZ700U and the 58-inch TH-58PZ700U, which are identical but for screen size. We were quite impressed by their performance, and awarded them both the same rating: 8.0 (Excellent). We expect the TH-50PZ700U to perform just as well as the two sizes we did review. For further details, check out the respective reviews linked above, and for alternate choices, check out our list of top plasma HDTVs.

Basic Specs

Product Specifications:
Product Description: Panasonic TH 50PZ700U - 50 in Plasma TV
Product Type: Plasma TV
Diagonal Size: 50 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH): 50 in x 5.5 in x 31.6 in
Weight: 105.8 lbs
Digital Television Certification: HDTV
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
Input Video Formats: 480p , 720p , 1080i , 1080p
PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
Technology: Plasma (PDP)
Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
TV Tuner: 1x analog , 1x digital
Digital TV Tuner: QAM , ATSC
Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
Analog Video Format: NTSC
Additional Features: JPEG photo playback , Video noise reduction
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Sound Effects: BBE ViVA HD3D
VCR: None
DVD: None
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card
Remote Control: Remote control - Infrared
Power: AC 120 V
Battery: None