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The editors liked
Good anti-glare screen
Good black levels
Built-in gallery player
Four HDMI inputs
Excellent black levels and color saturation
Eyepopping 1080p detail
THX mode gets the set very close to optimum image quality
48 Hz mode gives you a smooth cinematic feel for compatible sources
Flexible input/output options
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4 color support makes...
Superior sound
With THX certification
SD Card slot for multimedia
Great value for the money
Perfect colors thanks to THX mode
No need for calibration
Offering a great experience outofthebox
Very good black levels and great detail in dark areas of the picture
Sufficient connectivity options
The THX mode may not be perfect in every respect
But it creates a very pleasing image natural color
Great detail
And minimal digital noise with no or minimal setup effort required on the user's part
This plasma produces a respectably deep black not the deepest we've seen but still quite good so the image has nice saturation in a dark room
The connection options are thorough
And the SD c
Reproduces deep black levels and highly accurate color
Excellent uniformity compared with rear-projection models
THX mode delivers accurate settings without calibration
Relatively effective anti-reflective screen
Solid connectivity with four HDMI a...
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Weak native speakers
48 Hz mode produces some flicker which can be distracting
Wide bezel makes the set larger than it needs to be for its screen size
Not optimized for home use
Black levels not as good as those of Pioneer Kuro models
No fancy features like network connectivity or access to internet services
No advanced picture controls
Albeit it doesn’t really need them.
The new 48Hz mode reduces judder
But it adds noticeable flicker that some people will find even more distracting
This TV isn't as good at upconverting SD content as the best panels we've seen
Although it is solid in this respect
Plasma TVs generally aren't as bright as LCDs and therefore aren't the best choice for a really bright room with lots of potential light reflections.
Abstract: This Panasonic plasma scores big points for its highly detailed pictures, both from its tuner and via Scart. The contrast-rich HDTV picture impresses in Blu-ray movies, but the TV struggles..
Abstract: The Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the first HDTVs to earn THX certification. But you might ask, “Isn’t THX mainly into audio?” I can see where you’re coming from, but THX isn’t exactly new to the home video business. It has...
Excellent black levels and color saturation, Eyepopping 1080p detail, THX mode gets the set very close to optimum image quality, 48 Hz mode gives you a smooth cinematic feel for compatible sources, Flexible input/output options, 4:4:4 color support makes...
48 Hz mode produces some flicker which can be distracting, Wide bezel makes the set larger than it needs to be for its screen size
The TH-46PZ800U gets the important stuff right, producing outstanding image quality, including excellent color saturation and deep black levels that give the picture an almost three-dimensional quality. The 48 Hz Cinema Mode does eliminate judder but ...
The THX mode may not be perfect in every respect, but it creates a very pleasing image natural color, great detail, and minimal digital noise with no or minimal setup effort required on the user's part, This plasma produces a respectably deep black not the deepest we've seen but still quite good so the image has nice saturation in a dark room, The connection options are thorough, and the SD c
The new 48Hz mode reduces judder, but it adds noticeable flicker that some people will find even more distracting, This TV isn't as good at upconverting SD content as the best panels we've seen, although it is solid in this respect, Plasma TVs generally aren't as bright as LCDs and therefore aren't the best choice for a really bright room with lots of potential light reflections.
The Panasonic/THX collaboration proves to be a good one. The TH-50PZ800U is an excellent performer that rivals the best panels on the market but comes in at a slightly lower price point.Additional Resources• Read more plasma HDTV reviews from HomeTheat...
Abstract: In my review of the LG 50PG60 plasma, I identified its product line as one of only two with THX video certification. The other is Panasonics PZ800 line, which includes a 58-incher as well as the 50-inch TH-50PZ800 reviewed here. Is its THX performan...
Abstract: Panasonic builds from its 2007 plasma TV acclaim by offering up a worthy 2008 successor with the Viera TH-50PZ800U. The amazingly rich and deep Panasonic black levels are back, and new for this model is a THX mode, which further enhances the picture qu...
Great value for the money, Perfect colors thanks to THX mode, No need for calibration, offering a great experience outofthebox, Very good black levels and great detail in dark areas of the picture, Sufficient connectivity options,
Black levels not as good as those of Pioneer Kuro models, No fancy features like network connectivity or access to internet services, No advanced picture controls, albeit it doesn’t really need them.
Abstract: THX, as a company, has an interesting "job" so to speak: work with companies to help them design better performing products. Their work with audio is well known, but home video is a new realm for them, which you can read about in Seal of Approval.Panas...
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Published: 2008-10-03, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Reproduces deep black levels and highly accurate color; excellent uniformity compared with rear-projection models; THX mode delivers accurate settings without calibration; relatively effective anti-reflective screen; solid connectivity with four HDMI a...
Expensive; blacks not quite as deep as the best plasmas; optional 24p mode introduces flicker; fewer picture controls than most HDTVs.
The 58-inch TH-58PZ800U carries a big price tag compared with rear-projection alternatives, but its superb picture quality heightens its appeal. Specifications: Product type: Plasma TV; Diagonal size: 58 in; Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1; See full ...
