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Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST30

Television Review

March 25, 2011 By David Kender 10 Comments (add your own)

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Introduction

The Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST30 ($1499 MSRP) is a 50-inch plasma, and a second-gen 3D TV. Panasonic managed several improvements this time around, and once again, we’re convinced that plasmas are far superior to LCDs for active shutter 3D. Unfortunately, this TV had some issues with other performance aspects that keep it from being as good as it could have been.

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Editorial Note: This is a review of the Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST30. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the TC-PxxST30 series. The TC-PxxST30 series includes the following models: TC-P42ST30, TC-P46ST30, TC-P50ST30, TC-P55ST30, TC-P60ST30 and TC-P65ST30.

This review is organized into 18 pages
Page 1 Tour & Design A much improved, slicker design than last year. Read More...	Page 2 Blacks & Whites Outstanding black level, but the screen is dim compared to an LCD. Read More...	Page 3 Color Accuracy Good performance, overall. Read More...
Page 4 Motion Terrible problems with motion artifacting and certain patterns. Read More...	Page 5 3D Improved 3D performance in this second-gen plasma. Read More...	Page 6 Viewing Effects The TV has a fantastic viewing angle. Read More...
Page 7 Calibration Learn about the calibration settings for the Panasonic TC-P50ST30. Read More...	Page 8 Connectivity Lots of ports for new devices, but legacy devices are left with scant options. Read More...	Page 9 Audio & Menus Good audio performance, but the same old menus. Read More...
Page 10 Multimedia & Internet Panasonic needs to step up their game on streaming content. Read More...	Page 11 Power Consumption High power consumption, like most plasma TVs. Read More...	Page 12 Vs Sony KDL-55EX720 See how the Sony KDL-55EX720 stacked up. Read More...
Page 13 Vs Samsung UN46C7100 See how the Samsung UN46C7100 stacked up. Read More...	Page 14 Vs Panasonic TC-P50VT20 See how the Panasonic TC-P50ST30 stacked up. Read More...	Page 15 Conclusion Read our final conclusions on the Panasonic TC-P50ST30. Read More...
Page 16 Series Comparison Read about the difference in the TC-PxxST30 series. Read More...	Page 17 Ratings & Specs See all the score for the Panasonic TC-P50ST30. Read More...	Part 18 Comments Read what people are saying about the Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST30 Add Your Comments

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