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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 Samsung PN50B430
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13.Vs Vizio SV471XVT
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14.Vs Sony KDL-52XBR9
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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-P50U1
This review is organized into 18 pages
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Tour & Design
Introduction
The Panasonic TC-P50U1 is a pretty basic model, at least as basic as they come in the 50-inch plasma category (that’s a lot of screen real estate, mind you). Skipping the fancy, and frequently pointless, special processing features, Panasonic has made a TV that delivers acceptable performance for a decent price.
Comparisons
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Editorial Note: This is a review of the Panasonic Viera TC-P50U1. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the TC-PxxU1 series. The TC-PxxU1 series includes the following models: TC-P42U1, TC-P46U1 and TC-P50U1. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Tour & Design
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Blacks & Whites
Great, deep black levels. Unsatisfactory peak brightness. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Acceptable color performance. Instances of color banding. Read More... |
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Motion
Decent performance. Definite presence of motion artifacting. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Superior wide angle. Highly reflective screen. Read More... |
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Calibration
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Remote Control
Poor design and construction, overall. Read More... |
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Connectivity
All the necessary ports are present. No internet, no USB. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Easy to use menus. Lackluster audio performance. Read More... |
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Formats & Media
Plays JPEG photos from SD cards. Does not play music or video clips. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Modest power draw. Read More... |
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Vs Samsung PN50B430
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Vs Vizio SV471XVT
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Vs Sony KDL-52XBR9
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Conclusion
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Series Comparison
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Ratings & Specs
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Part 18
Comments
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