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The Panasonic TCP54VT25 displays incredibly vibrant and realistic 3D and 2D images
The TCP54VT25 supports 3D playback. It has an integrated sync transmitter and comes with one pair of 3D glasses
This TV has a 1080p resolution and will accept 24p sources via its HDMI inputs
The TV has plenty of connection options and picture adjustments
The TCP54VT25 will support a wired or (optional) wireless network connection
And it supports the VIERA CAST Web platform
The 24p Dire
Amazing black levels
Great color accuracy
Very good 3D performance
Reliable antireflective screen
Picture quality
3D picture quality
Black and shadow detailing
Phosphor trailing reduced a lot
THX mode and color accuracy
Excellent 2D performance - best black levels of any 2010 model TV we've tested
Very good 3D performance with minimal cross-talk
Enough picture tweaks to satisfy die-hard hobbyists and professional calibrators
Player/glasses bundles bring down the price
Amazing image clarity and depth of detail.
Superior black-level performance and excellent shadow detail
Accurate primary colors in THX mode
Great color saturation
Effective antireflective screen
Reproduces 1080p/24 cadence properly
VieraCast provides access to select Internet services and imp
The editors didn't like
There is no 2D to 3D conversion.
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
This 3D TV does not offer 2Dto3D conversion
And you'll have to pay $150 for each additional pair of 3D glasses
The TCP54VT25 does not have integrated WiFi
And it does not support DLNA media streaming.
Power hog
No built in WiFi (but wireless capabilities are present)
Some artifacts showing in 1080p/24 mode
DLNA and Internet not complete
Inputs facing backwards
Energy consumption
Included pair of 3D glasses is heavy and can be uncomfortable
Husky size. Could use even better IPTV integration.
Relatively expensive
Last year's Panasonic plasmas lost black-level performance over relatively short periods of time
Non-adjustable grayscale in THX mode
Some artifacts in 1080p/24 mode
Fewer streaming services and apps than the competition
Amazing black levels, Great color accuracy, Very good 3D performance, Reliable antireflective screen,
Power hog, No built in WiFi (but wireless capabilities are present), Some artifacts showing in 1080p/24 mode
Although Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT25 is mainly advertised as a 3D plasma TV, its performance in the 2D area is what truly recommends it. With ink like blacks, great accurate colors right out of the box, and video processing that can handle all kinds of ...
Excellent 2D performance - best black levels of any 2010 model TV we've tested, Very good 3D performance with minimal cross-talk, Enough picture tweaks to satisfy die-hard hobbyists and professional calibrators, Player/glasses bundles bring down the price
Included pair of 3D glasses is heavy and can be uncomfortable
The TC-P50VT25 is quite simply the finest TV we have reviewed in 2010 for both 2D and 3D viewing. It's a bit pricy but worth it. Seek out a player/glasses/movie bundle so you can watch Avatar in 3D at home and with the improved rechargeable eyewear. T...
Abstract: Along with Samsung, Panasonic has been pushing hard to bring 3D TV to both early adopters and regular folks who happened to catch Avatar, Alice in Wonderland, Toy Story 3, or one of the other recent 3D blockbusters at their local multiplex. But whereas S...
The TCP54VT25 supports 3D playback. It has an integrated sync transmitter and comes with one pair of 3D glasses, This TV has a 1080p resolution and will accept 24p sources via its HDMI inputs, The TV has plenty of connection options and picture adjustments, The TCP54VT25 will support a wired or (optional) wireless network connection, and it supports the VIERA CAST Web platform, The 24p Dire
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, This 3D TV does not offer 2Dto3D conversion, and you'll have to pay $150 for each additional pair of 3D glasses, The TCP54VT25 does not have integrated WiFi, and it does not support DLNA media streaming.
The TC-P54VT25's selling price of about $3,000 is slightly higher than that of similarly equipped LCD models from Samsung, LG and Sony. Remember, though, that the package includes one pair of $150 3D glasses, whereas the others do not. The overall cost...
Published: 2010-06-16, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Superior black-level performance and excellent shadow detail; accurate primary colors in THX mode; great color saturation; effective antireflective screen; reproduces 1080p/24 cadence properly; VieraCast provides access to select Internet services and imp
Relatively expensive, last year's Panasonic plasmas lost black-level performance over relatively short periods of time, non-adjustable grayscale in THX mode, some artifacts in 1080p/24 mode, fewer streaming services and apps than the competition, uses mor
With both 2D and 3D sources, Panasonic's flagship TC-PVT20/25 series plasma TV delivers outstanding overall picture quality.
The Panasonic TCP54VT25 displays incredibly vibrant and realistic 3D and 2D images,
There is no 2D to 3D conversion.
This is an excellent TV with an excellent 3D effect....
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Published: 2010-05-12, Author: Tim , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: We can see a time in the future, the very near future, where reviews of 3D HDTVs will lose their novelty. But, for now, they're still rare enough to warrant some attention, and so let's take a look at TechRadar's take on Panasonic's first 3D entry, the Vi...
Abstract: Video Review: 3D televisions are on their way, and Panasonic may be ahead of the curve with their 3D plasma TV. Kevin Pereira and Olivia Munn take a look its special features like the included LCD shutter glasses, Viera Cast and 600 Hz refresh rate, al...
