Panasonic Viera TC-P42S1 1080p Plasma HDTV Got CNET Editor’s 3.5 Stars (Very Good)

Lower-priced TV brands such as the Vizio may have an advantage as consumers look for values. “Consumers might be going for some of the cheaper alternatives out there,” Frost & Sullivan’s Krishna said.
Talk about value: The affordable ($1,499.99 MSRP) 50-inch Vizio VP505XVT plasma features full 1080p screen resolution and it also has Choosen as PC MAG Editors’ Choice Plasma

Apparently Panasonic also expand their business by provide inexpensive Plasma HDTV line up.

The 2009 Panasonic Viera TC-PS1 series is available in six screen sizes. CNET performed a hands-on evaluation of the 42-inch model, TC-P42S1 ($1,199 street), but CNET remarks on picture quality also apply to at least two other models in the series, the 46-inch TC-P46S1 ($1,499) and the 50-inch TC-P50S1 ($1,799)–all three share identical specs but for screen size.

The three larger models in the series, at 54, 58, and 65 inches, also share similar specs, but the screen size differences are great enough to warrant another hands-on evaluation of a larger model when it becomes available.

CNET’s Product Summary :
The good: Reproduces deep black levels and excellent shadow detail; solid color saturation; uses less power than previous 1080p plasmas; adequate connectivity with three HDMI and two component-video inputs.

The bad The bad: Less accurate primary colors and color temperature; skimpy picture controls; still less efficient than comparable LCDs.

The bottom line: With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance.

Customer Review :
Pros : Easy to use,Inexpensive,Compact,Durable,Exceeded expectations
Cons : No analog audio output,Remote

Specifications :

Model Type : Plasma
Screen Size : 42″ Class (41.6″ diagonal)
1080p Full-HD Resolution
Neo PDP
- Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution
- Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 Native; Infinite Black Panel
- Brighter Panel
600Hz Sub-field Drive
VIERA Image Viewer™
VIERA Link™
AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
Game Mode
3 HDMI Inputs
100,000 Hour Panel Life
Progressive Scan : Yes
Rated Power Consumption : 485 W
Standby Power Consumption : 0.3 W
On Mode Average Power Consumption : 173 W
Energy Star : Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand : 28.0″ x 40.6″ x 12.9″
Weight (lbs.) w/Stand : 59.6 lbs

Now you can own Panasonic Viera TC-P42S1 on sale for $1,199.95 $1,128.66. The larger models in the series also available 50-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P50S1 on sale for $1,799.95 $1,558.54.

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