Product type:
Plasma panel
Diagonal size:
65 in
Image contrast ratio:
5000:1
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Image aspect ratio:
16:9
Color:
Black
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.
Suggestions:
(1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read CNET editors' <ref type="link" url="http://cnet.com/hdtv-world/?tag=arw">Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.
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(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.
Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area
Electronics Take Back Coalition
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