Panasonic TH-65PF9UK

Description: The Panasonic TH-65PF9UK is a 65-inch, plasma television. Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is expensive at around $7,105. In general, a liquid plasma display can provide more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a 65-inch screen size. This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price. This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated to a high definition signal. The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a rear connector location.

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

Value: Overall, this TV's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features. In terms of viewable size, plasma TVs with similar viewable size have an average cost of around $5,245.

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