Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

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Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

50" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) *

Panasonic's 720p plasma sets offer incredible value in an HDTV with the unbeatable contrast ratios and fluid motion of plasma technology.  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?

• 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?

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

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.

Connectivity

	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.

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.

Which is the Right Viera for You?

	Screen Size Measured Diagonally	1080p Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels	Native Contrast Ratio	PC Input	THX Certification	24p Native Reproduction	Speakers	HDMI Inputs	One Sheet of Glass Design	Swivel Base	Shades of Gradation	H.624 Codec	Digital Cinema Color	Studio Reference Mode	Pro Setting Menu	Serial Port	Standard Features
TH-42PX80U	42 inches		15,000:1				2	3			4,096						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
TH-50PX80U	50 inches		15,000:1				2	3			4,096
TH-42PZ80U	42 inches		20,000:1				2	3			4,096
TH-46PZ80U	46 inches		20,000:1				2	3			4,096
TH-50PZ80U	50 inches		20,000:1				2	3			4,096
TH-42PZ85U	42 inches		30,000:1				2	3			4,096
TH-46PZ85U	46 inches		30,000:1				2	3			4,096
TH-50PZ85U	50 inches		30,000:1				2	3			4,096
TH-42PZ800U	42 inches		30,000:1				4	4			5,120
TH-46PZ800U	46 inches		30,000:1				4	4			5,120
TH-50PZ800U	50 inches		30,000:1				4	4			5,120
TH-58PZ800U	58 inches		30,000:1				4	4			5,120
TH-46PZ850U	46 inches		30,000:1				4	4			5,120
TH-50PZ850U	50 inches		30,000:1				4	4			5,120
TH-58PZ850U	58 inches		30,000:1				4	4			5,120
TH-65PZ850U	65 inches		30,000:1				4	4			5,120

 

Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV Accessories

HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
Peerless ST650P Tilting Wall Mount for 32" to 50" Flat Panel Displays (Black)
Peerless SF660 Flat Wall Mount for 32-60IN Flat Panel Screens
Fiber Optical Toslink Digital Audio Optic Interface 6 Foot Cable
Peerless Universal Tilt Wall Mount for 37"- 60" Flat Panel Screen with one Touch Tilt
Panasonic TH-42Px80U 42-Inch TH Series 720P Plasma Television
HDMI 6FT / 2M Super High Resolution Male to Male Cable
Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord

Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV Reviews

We purchased a Panasonic 50" plasma from Amazon. The set arrived the day it was scheduled and in perfect condition. The transaction was simple and straight forward and the delivery came on time. We researched the set on line and at stores and found Amazon very competitive in price and they lived up to their reputation on delivery. When I contacted them, there was no hesitation and I received over $120 refund. With that and the savings originally, we purchased a Wii and now we are having some fun. I checked back with Amazon after the purchase and the price dropped.

I just received my TH-50PX80U and the delivery went very smoothly. I already had a bunch of non blue-ray dvd's and I simply didn't value the improvement that blue-ray dvd's offer to either buy or even rent them. I planned on plugging in my cable, dvd player, and apple tv via hdmi but I don't' want any wires out front. Combined with the $250 in Amazon certificates I already had, I got an awesome 50in Panasonic plasma for $750.

While comparing how the picture quality in person looked, the price of this 50in Pioneer TH-50PX80U caught my eye at $1300. I went in shopping for a 58in Panasonic or 60in Pioneer plasma with a $3000-4000 budget that I'd keep for at least five years like our last tv. I almost still went for the newest 58in Panasonic just because the exterior design is a lot slicker with it's large continuous flat surface. If I really want a larger screen in the future, the $2000+ I saved now should be about what the 58in Panasonics will cost next year. Picture is incredible and all thoughts of 720p vs 1080p and black levels are gone. However, when Amazon randomly dropped the price to just below $1000 with free shipping, I couldn't resist.

Sure it's 720p, but we're at least another year or two out for content in 1080p to be more available especially via cable. Yes, the blacks looked better on the Pioneer, but only when you're comparing side by side. . So for now my apple tv is plugged in via component cords which isn't bad actually. Only surprise is the location of the 3rd hdmi port which is in the front.

Picked this up as a second TV for the game room. Installation is a breeze. Hard to believe how much these have come down in price. Very happy with the clarity, and ease of use. It has an excellent picture at almost any angle that you are viewing from.

Unfortunately for me I was a good hour from my house. Philly and I have to say it was the BEST viewing experience I ever had. The company never did call me to arrange shipping, however their database said they had contacted me. Of course as luck would have it once I made the purchase on Amazon the price at the Best Buy dropped. I was VERY satisfied. TV seems to come out of the box calibrated very well.

I just cannot get over how stunning the picture is on this set. TV arrived in PERFECT condition and I cannot say enough about the delivery crew (2 Guys). I was concerned about getting such a large ticket item from Amazon becuse of the return hassle that one could encounter but to my surprise it all went off without a hitch. Also the info button is very helpful in determining what a channel is being broadcast in: i.e 480i, 720p or 1080i.

Highly recommended. The driver called me on my cell and they waited at my home for me to arrive. Would I do it over again, YES I would, very pleased with Amazon, the shipping and setup and finally the TV. I watched the Sunday Night Football in America game Cowboys vs. HD at 1080i is absolutely stunning. Could have been an issue but just to be sure on the day of the delivery I actually called the shipper to confirm and to my surprise they said the truck was on its way.

Once there they took the unit in the house, unboxed it and completely set it up to insure I was satisfied with the entire process. As far as the set goes.I was concerned about the sound capability but the built in speakers get REALLY LOUD, in fact I have not had them over a 1/4 of the capability since my initial tests. Remote comes with a Format button that makes it very easy to adjust the picture setting on the fly for whatever looks best for that channel: i.e: 4:3, Zoom, Full, HD-Full or Just. Works really well. I purchased this on Amazon because it was a littler pricer at my local Best Buy by about $100.00 after shipping.

There are plenty of hdmi, component, and other inputs so no worries there. The picture is vivid, crisp, and satisfying.

I don't use blueray discs so 720p is fine. I have no complaints. Free delivery and no sales tax were a bonus. Very pleased with this tv so far. Hint: Use a premium credit card that doubles the warranty from 1 year to 2.

Panasonic warranty service is in-home or mail in, your choice. The unit was easy to assemble (4 screws to the base) the online menus are easy to use, and the price here at amazon was better than at any store. And they all work, unlike my westinghouse unit. This is my 3rd flat panel tv, and by far the best in terms of picture clarity and features.

The $400 premium for 1080p wasn't worth it to me. .