| Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 20 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2097
Category: CE
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic
Brand: Panasonic
Label: Panasonic
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: 1
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 79.5
Dimensions (in): 47.6 x 3.7 x 31.1
MPN: TH-50PX80U
Model: TH-50PX80U
UPC: 037988241798
EAN: 0037988241798
ASIN: B00142MUDI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1366 x 768 Resolution | | • | 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks | | • | 4096 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction | | • | Viera LinK™ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control | | • | GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world's finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV |
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Product Description
Treat yourself with the new Panasonic Viera Plasma 50" HDTV, you'll enjoy watching your favorite shows and sporting events on the large 50" screen TV in high-definition. The Panasonic Viera Plasma gives you intense colors and the sharpest images with 1 million dynamic contrast ratio. You can use this to display all your favorite photos from your Digital camera with the built-in SD card slot, giving you your own photo galley inside your living room. Pixel Pitch - Horizontal 0.81 x Vertical 0.81 mm Panel Type - G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes - 4 - 3 Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill 720 lines or more Moving Picture Resolution Progressive Scan Video Noise Reduction Digital Comb Filter - Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management) Sub-Pixel Controller Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Digital Cinema Reality 480 Hz Sub-field Drive 24p Playback (2 - 3) Deep Color x.v.Color 2x Full-range (L,R) Speakers Audio Output - 20W (10% THD) (8 ohms, 70Hz-17kHz) VIERA Link Game Mode Pixel Shifter (Anti-Image Retention) Video Picture Memory On-Screen Display Languages - English/Spanish/French V-Chip Program Lockout Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Timers - Sleep/On/Off Video Input Labeling Inputs and Outputs - ATSC Integrated Tuners, Photo Viewer, SD Card Slot, 3x HDMI Input (1 front), 2x Analog Audio Input (for HDMI), 2x Composite Video Input (1 front), 2x S-Video Input (1 front), 2x Audio Input for Video (1 front), 2x Component Video Input, 2x Audio Input for Component Video, 1x Composite Video Output, 1x Audio Output, and 1x Digital Audio Out Dimensions - Height 31.1 x Width 47.6 x Depth 3.7 / 33.1 x 47.6 x 15.2 with stand Weight - 76.8 pounds / 82.7 pounds with stand
Amazon.com Product Description--March 10, 2008
With its 2008 Panasonic Viera Plasmas, Panasonic brings an astonishing 1,000,000:1 contrast ration to the table. advanced pixel resolution and image-processing technology with the plasma TV's natural ability to beautifully reproduce fast moving images, so every detail is rendered with amazing clarity, and all the action is delivered with a high degree of fluidity.
What's New This Year?
- Super Contrast--native contrast ratios on the PZ85, PZ800 and PX 850 series are 30,000:1, double last year's 15,000:1. Dynamic contrast ratios are up to 1,000,000:1.
- new anti-reflective filter; lead-free "Tough Under Force" panel is resistant to impacts and scratches
- Built-in SD card slot with Photo Viewer/Gallery Player software
- x.v. Color and Deep Color (HDMI 1.3 features)
- 24p native reproduction
- Game Mode auto-adjusts image quality suitable to games and includes anti-image retention
- Viera Link is now compatible with Onkyo and Yamaha home theater systems
- At least 3 HDMI inputs on all models (4 on PZ800 and PZ850 series)
- THX Certification on PZ800 and PZ850 series
Which Viera is Right For You?
Click here to see a comparison of step up features on each Viera series.
| | Amazing color reproduction The incredible black reproduction of a Panasonic High-Definition Plasma TV results in impressive contrast and beautiful, natural colors. So you'll get warm, accurate skin tones, gorgeous greens, breathtaking blues and vivid reds. For color that's as rich and bold as life itself, look to a Panasonic Plasma TV. |
| | Consistent brightness from any angle A Panasonic Plasma combines anti-glare and anti-reflection technology with the natural light-emitting properties of plasma, to give you a super-wide viewing range with a crisp, beautiful image from almost any angle. |
 | Smooth, graceful motion When you're watching sports or movies with fast-motion graphics, you want a TV that can keep up with the action. With over 900 lines of moving picture, self-illuminating plasma displays eliminate afterimages in fast-action scenes. So whether you're watching a sporting event or an action-packed movie, you'll always get the most impressive viewing experience possible. |
 | 1,000,000:1 Contrast The Panasonic's Real Black system (a pre-discharge suppression system) and improved panel production processes combine to reproduce outstanding blacks with superb contrast. Each image is richly expressive, from bright scense, like scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Compare the image produced by conventional HDTV on the left to the Real Black image produced on the right |
 | More Colors Viera HDTVs support the xvYCC color profile (Extended YCC Colorimetry for Video Applications), or "x.v. color" for short. Standard RGB color space allows the display of a portion of the colors that are viewable to the human eye. The next generation "xvYCC" color space actually offers an available range of colors that exceeds what human eyes can recognize. - Next-generation "xvYCC" color space supports 1.8 times as many colors as existing HDTV signals
- Lets HDTVs display colors more accurately
- Enables displays with more natural and vivid colors
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 | Deep Color Where x.v. color expands the available range of colors your HDTV can display, Deep Color increases the number of colors your HDTV can display within that range, for smoother transitions from color to color.
- Lets HDTVs and other displays go from millions of colors to billions of colors
- Eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between colors
- Enables increased contrast ratio
- Can represent many times more shades of gray between black and white.
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Connectivity Viera flat panel HDTVs interact with an array of high-definition devices and services, making it easy for consumers to access and enjoy content as never before. As of 2008, Viera Link is compatible with Onkyo and Yamaha home theater systems.
 | Videos and stills recorded on SD cards can easily be viewed via the SD slots on Panasonic Blu-Ray Disc players and Viera HDTVs. |  | Viera Link means easy connectivity via HDMI cables. Finally, consumers can easily operate their Blu-Ray Disc players, DVD recorders and home theater systems with a single remote control device. |
 | Long Life Panasonic plasma panels are rated to last 100,000 hours, which is about 30 years of regular or 11 years of non-stop usage before the brightness of the display is halved. |
 | Panasonic High Definition (HD) Image Gallery -- powered by GalleryPlayer GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world's finest high definition (HD) art and photography on your Panasonic high definition TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer software to purchase and download the images you like, then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office.
Download GalleryPlayer absolutely FREE and get a collection of ten high definition images to enjoy immediately. Buy additional images for as little as $0.99 each.
Examples of some of the many images available through the Panasonic HD Image Gallery
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 | Get Full HD with Blu-Ray Disc Players A Panasonic 1080p plasma television is able to render 1920x1080 pixels, but standard DVDs have a resolution of just 720x480. Blu-ray discs output true 1080p High-Definition resolution and have a storage capacity ten times greater than standard DVDs, so no pixel gos to waste. |
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| PC Input
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| One Sheet
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| Swivel
Base
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Gradation
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Cinema Color
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Reference
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Menu
| Serial
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| Standard Features | TH-42PX80U
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| - 480 Hz Sub-field Drive Technology
- Anti-Reflective Filter
- Viera Link HDAVI Control
- Built-in SD Card Slot w/Photo Viewer and Gallery Player
- Deep Color Technology
- x.v. Color
- 3D Color Mangement
- Sub-Pixel Controller
- Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
- Anti-Image Retention Mode
- Game Mode
- Scratch and Impact Rsistant Panel
- 100,000 Hours to Panel Half-Brightness (>30 years @ 8 hours/day)
- Lead-free Panel
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| 46 inches | | 20,000:1 |
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| 42 inches | | 30,000:1 | |
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| 46 inches | | 30,000:1
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| 42 inches | | 30,000:1 | | | | 4
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| | TH-50PZ800U | 50 inches | | 30,000:1 | | | | 4
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| | TH-58PZ800U | 58 inches | | 30,000:1 | | | | 4
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| | TH-46PZ850U | 46 inches | | 30,000:1 | | | | 4
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
Absolutely brilliant - stunning picture with uncompressed HD content July 15, 2008
I've been thinking about getting a HDTV for some time now, but have been price-watching and comparing, afraid to make a commitment - confounded by the same worry that accompanies all large electronics purchases : What if the price drops immediately after I buy the TV? What if it's not so great as everyone else describes? Can I trust an online "deal"?
Because I consider myself as very picky about what I buy in terms of quality - but also frugal to some extent, I would endlessly walk around stores, to see if I could spot a winner at a reasonable price. One note of caution: Be wary about picking a TV merely based on its performance in a store. The lighting is rarely similar to that in your living room and the color, contrast and brightness are turned way up to grab your attention. The LCD TVs show better in brightly lit stores because their bright vivid displays attract but blow out the finer details. What drew my eye on two separate occasions (without first noticing the brand) was the Panasonic plasma TVs. The black level and the sheer clarity for a 720p TV, even up close, seemed superior to the other more expensive and 1080p TVs surrounding it. The color and brightness didn't seem like it was turned up, but the picture was stunning nonetheless.
When I came back home and plugged the model number into Google, I was amazed at the positive reviews about the Th-50PX80U from everyone who had bought it. When I price checked on Froogle, I was amazed to see the price was at around $1,198 at Amazon including shipping (but not white glove service). There were only 2 left at that price so I bit the bullet and bought it. Electronics Expo (the actual seller) was very pleasant to deal with and saw that the TV was delivered within 4-5 days - I upgraded to the white glove service and the delivery men unpacked the TV and installed it on the stand.
To be honest, when I first turned it on, I had it connected to the Std Definition (480p) content, and of course that is always unimpressive on a 50 inch screen (imagine your current TV stretched to that big and that wide) - however when I switched to the HD content from the Comcast DVR, it was like night and day.
I'll say this - the TH-50PX80U looks best when connected to an uncompressed 720p HD source like a DVD player. Most of the content that comes in on cable HD especially Comcast is somewhat compressed to maximize bandwidth and as a result you will see blocky patches and artifacts where the signal has compromised on detail and averaged those pixels. For a plasma screen this size, it also looks best in a fairly dark room and about 8 to 9 feet away - though even if you walk up close, it's incredibly clear and tack sharp. What's amusing about the HD signal is that it's so sharp and detailed that what I thought was patchy skintones is actually the texture of the actual make-up - yes it's that clear!
I would definitely recommend this TV for those who want a large clear plasma TV with great color and picture quality.
Awesome TV July 8, 2008
I've upgraded this TV from a Samsung 42inch Plasma EDTV I had purchased bout 3-4 years ago, which cost me $2500. I have been shopping and doing tons of research on a HDTV and decided to purchase this particular model over the Samsung. All the experts are saying it was a waste of money to spend that extra $600-1000 on a 1080P, if you have TV 50inch or smaller. I couldn't believe the picture on this thing, the picture difference from ED to HD is like night and day.
I ordered this TV on 6/22/08 for $1239.00/no tax or shipping charges. I was expecting to prolly have this TV in about 2 weeks, but did not expect to have it delivered in 3 days only. I also found out that the price of the TV has dropped $40 since I purchased it. So I called Amazon for a $40.00 price adjustment and to my surprise, the cust rep. told me that I would be getting a $206.00 credit to my card. Amazon is awesome and I try to buy everything through them.
Worth the effort June 19, 2008
We put a home theater in our basement and had all the components in place except one... the TV. We researched online, then went to the stores to see them in person, back to online, talking to friends and acquaintances until we were nearly dizzy. The one thing that kept coming up was Panasonic for plasma. Everyone was on the same page-Panasonic.
We love this TV! The picture is amazing and the control is easy. We haven't played with calabrating it too much but who needs to? We got a PS3 to watch Blu-Rays and each time we put one in, we are blown away. The details and the textures are so beyond amazing! We didn't shell out the bucks for a 1080 and don't regret it for a minute. We are constantly asking ourselves "how could it look any better?".
This was my first big ticket item bought online and I was really nervous about it but I have to say Amazon didn't disappoint. The White Glove service was great. He set it up and made sure everything worked before he left, checked it all over for any damage well beyond the normal delivery. I even got a price adjustment when the price dropped $111 about 3 weeks after I bought mine. We couldn't be more pleased! I would recommend buying this awesome TV from Amazon (amazing customer service!) to anyone and everyone!
HD: I didn't know what I was missing! June 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My previous TV was a 20 year old 30" Toshiba CRT; like so many previous reviewers, this is my first HDTV. All I can say is "WOW"! My DVD player is a 5 yr. old Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai, running 480i via component; and this is the best my DVD collection has ever looked. And as good as DVD is, the 7 HD channels I get through basic/classic cable (local HD channels) look phenominal! My next purchases will definitely be a PS3 for Blu-ray movies/HD games, and the Xbox 360. Kudos also to Eagle Shipping, whose deliveryman was a great help with unpacking/setup. Very highly recommended!
Great Purchase June 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was initially was going to get a 42" or 46" 1080p tv, but after a couple tv returns I decided to go for the bigger set, even if it was "only" 768p (720p), and I am extremely happy I did. I watch blu-ray, hd cable, and xbox 360 and PS3 from 9 feet away and don't notice the detail difference between 1080p and 720p at my viewing distance. I was also worried about green fringing while gaming but it turns out this really isn't an issue at all (only notice it once in a blue moon, and it doesn't bother me at all), so for anyone who's heard of fringing, don't worry about it. The blacks and shading are top in it's class; if you need absolute black go for a Pioneer or the pz85u, but for a modestly priced set you won't get better blacks. The colors are great too; the most accurate mode with no video noise is "cinema". My settings are as follows: Picture: 85, Brightness: 49, Color: 39, Tint: +1, Sharpness 50, Color Management: Off, Black Level: light, Video NR: off, MPEG NR: off, Picture Mode: warm. Highly recommend this tv.
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