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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs LG 37LH55
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13.Vs Sony KDL 40S5100
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14.Vs Panasonic TC P42X1
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
Panasonic Viera TC-P42S1
This review is organized into 18 pages
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Tour & Design
Introduction
Available for about $840, the TC-P42S1 is well priced for a 42-inch Plasma. But it has some problems that make it a less than stellar pick, with problems rendering blacks and whites together and trailing on fast-moving images.
Comparisons
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Editorial Note: This is a review of the Panasonic Viera TC-P42S1. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the TC-PxxS1 series. The TC-PxxS1 series includes the following models: TC-P42S1, TC-P46S1, TC-P50S1, TC-P54S1, TC-P58S1 and TC-P65S1. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Tour & Design
Photos of the Panasonic Viera TC-P42S1 Read More... |
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Blacks & Whites
Good black level. Blacks don't stay dark when there is white on screen. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Good color accuracy. Color gamut is inaccurate. Read More... |
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Motion
Motion is smooth. Some trailing and other issues. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Very wide viewing angle. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Panasonic Viera TC-P42S1 Read More... |
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Remote Control
Big, friendly buttons. Can't control non-Panasonic devices. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Plenty of analog inputs. Only 3 HDMI ports, no VGA port. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Speakers are loud. High frequencies aren't well reproduced. Read More... |
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Formats & Media
Can handle all HDMI signal types. Can't play back music or videos from SD cards. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Costs about $34 a year to run. More expensive than LCDs. Read More... |
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Vs LG 37LH55
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Vs Sony KDL 40S5100
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Vs Panasonic TC P42X1
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Panasonic Viera TC-P42S1. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the TC-PxxS1 series Read More... |
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Ratings & Specs
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Part 18
Comments
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