Panasonic TH-50PZ77U 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

The Panasonic TH-50PZ77U is the 50" class 1080p plasma HDTV with anti-glare filter, EZ sync HDAVI control and built-in GalleryPlayer-capable SD card memory slot.
Customer Review: Great Deal for the $$ as newer models come out the price drops!
I have had ours since July of this year, I have a bunch of kids & was leary of the track record of some of these other manufacturers, in regards to warranty assistance SHOULD the need arrive! I tried (I repaeat TRIED!!) to contact several manufacturer's that were in the running for my consideration, in regards to their warranties, WHO, WHERE HOW...etc would I send/take my humongous plasma to? I am VERY rural (in the hills of TN!) MOST of them required I SHIP it to them!Do you know how big those boxes are that they come in? & the logistics of repacking it.........NOPE! "It aint a-happenin'!" Anyhow.... after MUCH deliberation & research I went with Panasonic (as their warranty is into your home should you need a repair, WOW!! :-) I bought this an older model with GREAT comsumer reviews,& a good value as the newermodels come out the price continues to fall! I have been EXTREMELY pleased, & nothings happened so far to need any warranty work! The TV is crisp & clear, plays beautifully!
Customer Review: delighted
I jumped to get mine during a one day sale for a rediculously lower price than here. No dead pixels. Very bright picture. Video reproduction on this plasma is SO much better than most LCDs I've seen. Using the HDMI ports from a BluRay player and a HD-DVD player I fine tuned mine to the following settings: Picture Mode: Standard Picture: -6 Bright: +15 Color: -6 Tint: -3 Sharp: +5 Color Temp: Normal Color Management: Off All Filters: Off Those settings are for when 1080 is filling up the whole picture; but I have to lower the Picture and raise the Brightness for 4:3 or video with black bars at the top & bottom. Blacks are better on Standard-Def tube monitors; but black on Plasma's are much much better than the LCD's I've seen. I've attempted to help a few friends set up their LCD's for best black, but resolution deteriorates on most LCD's when blacks look good. On the other hand the Picture and Brightness tuning on this plasma behaves very similar to a Tube monitor. Blacks are still a bit too milky for my taste, but I guess I'll have to raise the room lighting to trick out my eyes. I like this plasma for the price I paid for it.

If affordability is a major concern to you, refurbished projector might be the best way to go.

While it would be nice if everybody could afford to buy the top-of-the-line home projection theater, it is understood that not everybody can.

There are many viable alternatives when considering the components of a home projection theater.

One of the best ways to do this is with a factory refurbished home projector. You can get all the quality of a brand new projection unit without the high cost often associated with them.

Frequently, people will have a minor problem with any product when enough of them are sold. Given the wide spectrum available in home projection theater components, home projectors are being sold in record numbers.

When a projector or one of its components is not functioning exactly right, it is returned to the factory where it is refurbished. This does not mean the consumer is getting a damaged projector. In fact, the truth is quite the opposite. The quality of a factory refurbished home theater projector is every bit as good as a brand new projector.

Factory refurbished means that the home projector or whatever component of the home projection theater system, has been returned to the factory for one reason or another. This is usually for a very minor problem. Perhaps a lamp was not working properly, or a cooling fan or some other small component of the projector was not functioning at one hundred percent. When the home projector is returned to factory for refurbishing, qualified technicians will test every component of the now refurbished projector to make sure it is operating as well as (or in this case better than) a brand new home theater projector.

After the projector is refurbished from top to bottom, inside and out, it is sold again at a substantially discounted price. This means that the product has been completely tested at the factory it was made in, by the people who made it, and they have now guaranteed that the refurbished projector is as good as a new projection unit.

Any of the brand name producers of home projection theater systems will have the occasional factory refurbished projector. If you are looking for a certain type of projector you will need to check that company's web site to obtain the information about their refurbished home projection theater components.

If you do not see any information regarding factory refurbished projectors, or the specific home theater projection unit you are looking for, the company will still list contact information on their site. It may be necessary to contact them in order to find the exact refurbished projector model you are looking for.

If you are in the market for a new home theater projection system, factory refurbished projectors are a very good way to start. This will allow the consumer to purchase brand new home theater product from brand name companies and make sure that they get the home theater projector that is right for their needs.

While the refurbished product lines are not commonly available and you have to search to find them, buying a refurbished video projector from whatever brand name company can save the consumer a lot of money.

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Clifford Tan, a Home Theater enthusiast and owner of the website Home Projector Advisor offering projector reviews, advice and many useful tips and hints to business and home consumers looking to purchase a home projectors. He is a System Administrator by profession with more than 10 years experience in the IT industry. He is very passionate about Trends & Technology, especially when comes to mobile gadgets.

He is also an internet marketer, having several websites on various computer niches. The most recent website he own was designed to help anyone who needs help on computer problems caused by registry errors. Go and check the website on http://www.registryrepairinfo.com/best-registry-cleaner.html

Panasonic Plasma TV 58 inch

Panasonic TH-42PX25U/P 42" High-Definition Plasma TV with Matching-Base Installation

Flat-panel, big-screen luxury is yours with Panasonic's 42-inch VIERA series TH-42PX25U/P. This 1,024 x 768-pixel gas-plasma TV offers a 16:9 widescreen dimension, photo-viewing SD and PC Card slots, and an HDMI input for direct-digital connection with high-definition sources. Its ATSC tuner pulls HD signals (480p/1080i) right out of the airwaves, however, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming, and 2-tuner/split-screen picture-in-picture gives you unparalleled viewing convenience with scalable image sizes.

The set's authorized CableCARD ability means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box.

The Benefits of HDTV Standard TVs (SDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the interlaced scan method, which creates a picture with alternating lines of information. Enhanced-definition TVs (EDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the progressive-scan method, which creates an image using consecutive lines of information for a crisp, flicker-free picture. High-definition TVs (HDTVs) display a maximum of either 1,080 interlaced lines or 720 progressively scanned lines for the sharpest possible image.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the TH-42PX25U/P is a mere 5.5 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.

The TH-42PX25U/P's contrast ratio is rated at an extraordinarily lifelike 3,000:1, and the TV is capable of producing over 1 billion colors. Picture-enhancing technologies include the Mach Band Effect Enhancer, a Gamma Enhancement System, and Panasonic's New Real Black Drive System.

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) offers uncompressed digital data transmission between compatible devices, as between the TH-42PX25U/P and a DTV satellite receiver. Other connections include dual HD component-video inputs, 3 each composite- and S-video inputs, and front-panel A/V jacks for easy hookup with external devices, including an RGB PC input (15-pin mini D-Sub) offering up to 720p resolution. A set of composite-video-based A/V outputs simplifies hookup with an external A/V receiver and speaker system.

The TV's internal 2-way, biamplified stereo speakers are powered by 13 watts total per channel and use 5 separate drivers per speaker for extra richness and clarity. BBE ViVA HD3D surround processing creates authentic-sounding 3D effects from stereo speakers and exceptional sound-stage imaging, helping to ensure optimal clarity for centrally staged audio material such as dialogue. Artificial intelligence sound automatically adjusts the volume level on your TV to prevent wide variations in sound between different TV stations and types of programming.

Other features include V-Chip Program lockout, on/off sleep timers, a remote control, and closed-caption decoding.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), a pedestal base, an AC power cord, F-type coaxial antenna adapters, ferrite cores, 2 clampers, a warranty card, a customer card, and a service-center list.
Customer Review: Two years later and still going strong.
I realize this particular model is not anymore available, I only post this to illustrate the staying power of the Panasonic design which was lambasted 2 years ago as having a very short projected lifespan. Actually, this model was rated at 60,000 hours, so I wont need to replace it anytime soon. The newer 8UK HD Panasonics are a drastic improvement over this model with higher contrast levels, deeper blacks, and richer colors. But you may end up paying for all the inputs you need. They were all standard features on this old model with the exception of DVI.

For the home theater enthusiast, there are different types of acoustic treatment that you can use to create a great sounding acoustic environment. Not only are you limited to thousand-dollar products that are being used in the world's top notch home theaters and studios, you can also use less expensive ones available online and even make DIY solutions.

Categories of acoustic treatment

There are three types of acoustic treatment that you could use in the treatment of your home theater: absorbers, diffusers and reflectors. Reflectors are surfaces that allow sound to bounce off of it relatively untouched. Absorbers are materials that trap sound (or particular frequencies of that sound), which are useful in creating a dead sounding space. Diffusers are surfaces that serve to scatter sound in a variety of directions according to its surface pattern.

Choosing what sound treatment to use in your home theater

Your home theater might be located in your den, the living room, or even in your own bedroom! You may or may not use a carpet for your floor (especially if you've got beautiful wooden floors), but don't skimp on the wall absorbers; these panel absorbers (usually made of fiberglass inside a wooden frame) are the bread and butter of your theater acoustic treatment.

For the corners of your room, don't forget to invest in some bass traps, either the wedge type or the tube shaped one. Although earth-shattering bass is great for action flicks and chase scenes, an inaccurate bass response in your theater causes some bass frequencies to be louder than others, resulting in an inconsistent bass sound that will leave you puzzled.

You can opt to place a single large diffuser at the rear end of your home theater if you wish. These diffusers have a staggered surface that throws sound that bounces off of it in different directions. Having one at the wall behind your seating position is a great place to start.

Shopping for acoustic treatment products

There are many sites online that specialize in making absorbers, traps and reflectors. Companies such as GIK Acoustics and RealTraps have sites where you can order their products online and even customize them. They offer individual panel absorbers, bass traps and diffusers, or even entire room treatment packages that deal with all the nuances of your home theater. It also helps that these two companies are among the most respected in their field and are constantly recommended by enthusiasts the world over.

Do it yourself acoustic treatment

If you don't have the cash to set up your home theater, don't fret; you could get along pretty well using some DIY treatment. Although they may not look as professional or be as accurate as the high end ones out in the market, they'll serve as grunts that tame the brunt of the acoustic work for you.

Since, in principle, they use the same materials and construction, you should be able to come up with some nifty theater treatment by downloading plans and schematics online. Once you've placed the bare amount of panels and traps in your theater, that's when you can perhaps splurge on a quality piece of treatment or two for your home theater.

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Panasonic Plasma TV 58 inch

Panasonic TH-50PH9UK 50" Plasma Display

This 50" plasma display with the size and the exceptional image quality is equally at home in the broadcast studio, a corporate boardroom, or on the set. Panasonic combines the very best in image quality, customization and size selection in its new Professional Series plasma family. With industry-leading 16-bit processing, 3,072 shades of gradation and an up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio, the TH-50PH9UK provides significant image quality improvements to produce an unforgettable visual experience. With Panasonic's multi-function input slot system, this large-screen panel offers seamless integration in virtually any AV, PC or interactive environment, so it can be used in the widest range of vertical or horizontal display applications. This 50" panel is more lightweight and energy efficient, and its ultra-stylish design looks ultra sleek even when the panel is turned off. The TH-50PH9UK comes standard with PC Input, Audio Input (for PC), Serial Control (RS-232C) Input, BNC Component Video/RGB Input and Audio Input, BNC Composite Video Input, S-Video Input, and Audio Input (for Video). There is an available slot for an optional terminal board. Or, you can remove the standard boards and mount up to three optional boards.
Customer Review: Over a year running with this product, never a regret
I purchased this product over a year ago. I have never regretted it. For those that use a cable box as their TV tuner and run their audio through an audio tuner, this is the way to go HD. For the same price and same amount of space as a 42 inch plasma television, I was able to buy and install this 50 inch plasma monitor. My only caveat: you should also buy either a HDMI or a DVI blade (sold separately) at the time of purchase. If you have more than one HDMI source you may want to buy 2 HDMI blades or a switching system. Another piece of advice is my set shipped with BNC (British Naval Connectors) for the component inputs. These can be converted to the more common RCA inputs with converters that sell for about a dollar each at an electronics store. Have a friend help you install the TV, it is heavy! That being said the installation and set up is pretty straightforward. The set itself is wonderful. Overall appearance is very clean. It almost disappears when it is off. Many visitors have walked past it and asked where our television is. The viewing angle is very good, and we have had no issues with glare. There is a screen saver option that will create random small white squares to prevent burn in, surprisingly not distracting. It also has a display mode that minimizes distortion to the center of the screen when the picture is stretched and will crop out tickers that run across the bottom of the screen to further prevent burn in. After a year I have not been able to find a hint of burn in. The picture is beautiful. The blacks are very dark, colors are bright. It is able to produce a brilliant red with no bleeding. Both SD and HD look great. Overall this is a great set. If it somehow became damaged, I would replace it with the same model.
Customer Review: Great monitor
I won't add to what's already been said about a great display. However, I would simply warn anyone that the HDMI board sold separately for this display only supports up to 1080i. If you are using a 1080p source, use the DVI input.

Home Theaters are becoming more affordable for everyone. You no longer have to be of the elite to have a home theater room. You don't have to sacrifice quality or just plain coolness. You can have a great sounding home theater room for under $5,000.

Here is a list of the items we listing when we planned our theater room.

PROJECTOR:
Projectors provide the ultimate home theater experience. Nothing else comes as close to truly re-creating the viewing experience of a movie theater. Front-projection TV delivers all that and more - images bursting with cinematic detail and color across a larger-than-life screen measured in feet, not inches. The projector will need a bracket to hang on. They can usually be found where you get the projector.

SCREEN:
With front projection you can go BIG! Shop around for screen you can get very good screens for a lot less than the retail stores would have you believe. We found really great deals on ebay.

RECEIVER:
We went with Sony all the way, but that's just us. Shop for something you trust and feel comfortable spending you dollars on.

DVD PLAYER/CHANGER:
We went with a single DVD recorder and a 400 disc changer. We use the single player for movies we rent or ones we get from family and friends to return and we load our collection in the disc changer.

SPEAKERS:
Speakers can be as simple or as high end as you desire. We went with a 7:1 arrangement. Two in front; two on the sides and two in the back plus a center channel and a sub-woofer.

SEATING:
Seating should be arranged so everyone has a good view of the screen. However, if more seating is needed throw some fun big pillows on the floor - the more the merrier.

You'll need a good power supply that is designed to take the load of all your components. These can be a little pricey, but are well worth it.

Set the mood with movie posters, collectibles! You can have a lot of fun putting these together. We threw in an old fashioned stand up pop corn machine.

Get started on your home theater room today! It's great fun!

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PLASMA LCD TV TILT WALL MOUNT fits Panasonic TH-42PX60U

Mount your LCD/Plasma TV near the wall with a low profile mount. This wall mount features a simple to install design that will accomidate most TV's from 34" to 65" and up to 165 Lbs reliably. The Mount offers one touch tilt allowing you to acheive the best viewing angle for your area. The horizontal position of the TV can be adjusted once TV is mounted. The mount can be installed in concrete or wood studs. Easy Installation; Adjustable Distance From Ceiling VESA Compatible Upto 800mm 20 Degree Tilting Fits most 34?-70? screens Loading Capacity 165 Lbs Five Year Limited Warranty Dimensions : 31.5" x 16"

To some entrepreneurs and business owners, the answer to this question might be, "it doesn't matter - publicity is publicity and I'll take all I can get." True to a degree, but the smart entrepreneur knows that there is a strong difference between product and business publicity and their respective effects on your bottom line.

Sure, the bottom line is to create consumer/industry awareness of the product or business and increase sales. But how you go about increasing that awareness, that brand recognition, can mean the difference between publicity and obscurity. Determining which type of publicity campaign you need is really all about timing.

What I recommend to my clients is what I call "Diversified Publicity". Just as stockbrokers tell their clients to diversify their portfolios, the same holds true for publicity. A diversified publicity portfolio is a vibrant and active portfolio. What I mean by Diversified Publicity is creating different publicity angles based on your business' life cycle and timing those pitches to the media for optimum exposure.

In a typical business plan, I would recommend PR campaigns/pitches in the following order:

1) Product Publicity - described below in A
2) Business Publicity - described below in B
3) Advertising - described below in C

(I strongly suggest exhausting all "free" publicity angles before jumping into a more expensive ad campaign.)

* This cycle can be repeated over and over based on product improvements, additional product launches, business development and expansion, etc..

A) Diversified Publicity typically begins with a nationwide "new product publicity" campaign designed to create multiple media placements and subsequent consumer/industry interest. Many media outlets are seeking the latest in new products and will give you solid product profiles/reviews in their publications or on their shows.

B) A few months after the product campaign, we would launch a "business publicity" campaign or what I would consider a "corporate campaign". This is a people-behind-the-product campaign, which of course indirectly plays up the product again, further generating sales.

In this instance, I like to highlight new developments that have occurred since the product was first launched - product acceptance, sales milestones, the product's impact on the industry or an individual customer, strategic alliances with other businesses, etc. This is also a great opportunity to play up newsworthy stories that may have occurred during the development of the product or business.

C) Now that the new product and business/corporate campaigns have generated some brand recognition and increased sales, your budget may allow for advertising. The publicity campaigns you just launched have gone a long way in helping your customers/industry to understand the product/business. Now you won't have to waste valuable advertising space describing who/what you are.

It should be noted that many times, especially in startup businesses, new product publicity IS business publicity - the business for all intensive purposes IS the product. You've all read the stories in the media describing an innovative new product. Even though the product is the main focus of the story, invariably the company behind the product is mentioned as well.

If a well-known company, say Panasonic, Schwinn, or Kellogg's launches the product, the reporter won't go into a whole lot of detail about the company - at least in this story. But if the company or business is new, the reporter or producer will most likely include more information to introduce the company behind this innovative new product. However, a brief mention about the company in any new product stories does not qualify as a corporate campaign. You should still follow up a few months down the road with a quality corporate campaign that will detail the success of the recent product launch.

Many businesses that have launched product campaigns over the past few months or even years have never followed up with the corporate campaigns. They only rolled one of their publicity bowling balls and there are still pins standing in this frame. Perhaps the business simply tried to ride out the product publicity as long as the media would allow and now are just hoping for continued sales. As good as the product may be, it must be understood that product publicity has a shelf life - meaning you can only take advantage of new product publicity angles for a limited amount of time.

Once that shelf life is over, it is time for the next step in you Diversified Publicity campaign. As a former TV reporter and producer, I can tell you from a media standpoint - I always wanted fresh meat, different stories and new angles. Whether a reporter/editor/producer used your new product pitch or passed on it, hit them again with how the product is now impacting the industry - a newsworthy angle that has developed since the product was launched a few months back. Ideally, you'll get coverage from both pitches.

The media targets for these campaigns differ greatly as well. The new product campaign is going to have a strong consumer and general interest editorial base. The corporate campaign will have a much stronger business/industry slant and will therefore be focused toward completely different editors or producers. Researching the expansive media markets and outlets to find the most applicable media targets is the key to your publicity success.

Whether you are at the new product publicity stage or the business publicity stage, use these tips of diversified publicity to take advantage of the ever-increasing media market - keeping you, your product and your business in the equally diversified public eye.

Todd Brabender is the President of Spread The News Public Relations, Inc.

His business specializes in generating media exposure and publicity for innovative products, businesses, experts and inventions.

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Panasonic Plasma TV 37 inch

Panasonic TH-42PC77U 42" 720p Plasma HDTV with ATSC and Anti-Glare

Customer Review: WOW is right!
TCRAWFORDS post was spot on. Amazing quality all the way around. Now to address the 1080p bit (Wrong Description, Good TV, Not 1080p)...yes while a true 1080p is 1920x1080 pixels, and will no doubt be stunning on anything larger than 42"...this plasma is set to receive that signal and display 1080p/1080i/720p/480p (clearly stated on the Panasonic Website under technical specs). Yes, its display resolution is 720p, but not being a techie, the following test put my 1080p worries to rest.... My real world test: we have a Sony PS3 (configured to display at 1080p), which as you may or may not know features a built-in Blu-Ray player (that will handle Blu-Ray 2.0 spec when it comes out)...all the Blu-Ray titles are simply stunning.
Customer Review: Happy
This TV has been great the picture quality and its options have been wonderful 42" is perfect size and HD looks great in the last two months ive bought a Toshiba 37" and a Samsung 37" LCD i returned them both to costco because for the same exact frice i bought the Pasnosonic 42" plasma

Installing the home theater system scares some people to death with just the thought of it. But we need to remember the best system in the world is only half as good as the set-up. Once we open the box, we are in it for the count - installation that we are preparing to do can provide us with the highest quality results, but only if it is done right. But, can we do the work ourself? Some "real good" projects have been done when a floor plan is drawn-out on grid paper, with small pieces of paper representing each piece of furniture. It works better than putting our back out because of moving the whole system across the floor half a dozen times.

There are many questions to think about when preparing to install our home theater. Will we be installing just a new high definition television and surround sound? Or, will you be installing an actual working theater with projectors, receivers, and screens? If desperate, home installation services are available to those that cannot do the work themselves, no matter what type it is. Myself, I would either consider this or bring a knowledgeable family member or friend over who makes it look easy and can put it all together in half the time.

If we have decided to be brave and put it together without any assistance, maybe purchasing a system already set-up would be a good idea. Installation of the home theater is extremely difficult and confusing when it comes to attaching and running the wires and cables of the speakers, television, DVDs, etc throughout the house. The home theater that is wireless can cut down on this if it within the budget. And don't forget by adding projectors, wide wall mounted televisions, and extra speakers make it even more difficult. Most people give up, needing to have a professional come in and install the system accurately. This will keep the installation process quite simple on your end (and you can be sure it is done correctly).

Installation of a home theater can be difficult if you do not have the right skills or tools once the physical installation is done and out of the way. What if it doesn't work or nothing is working correctly? Not everyone wants to be bothered with handling these problems or has the knowledge, after spending all day putting the system together. Purchasing a calibration DVD for about $40 is one way to professionally optimize the new system, by providing standardized, industrial test signals that will help us set the TV and receiver for their best quality output. The advantage of the DVD is the calibration can be redone on a regular basis, as the settings have been know to drift. The recalibrations can be done every six months, such as in the spring and fall, as changes in temperature can alter the settings.

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Panasonic Plasma TV

Panasonic TH-42PZ77U 42" 1080p Plasma HDTV

When it comes to color depth, the plasma screen offers the most vivid color and contrast than virtually any flat-panel TV. Panasonic 1080p capable plasmas match the most advanced pixel resolution and image-processing technology with an ability to beautifully reproduce fast-moving images. So every detail is rendered with amazing clarity, and all the action is delivered with unbelievable fluidity. 1080p also delivers amazing color reproduction resulting in impressive contrast and beautiful, natural colors. What you get is warm, accurate skin tones, deep blacks, gorgeous greens, breathtaking blues and vivid reds for color that's as rich and bold as life itself. GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world's finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office. Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix or any SD-compatible digital-camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo Viewer. For added convenience, EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control. Pixel Pitch (H x V) 0.480 x 0.480 mm Panel Type G10 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes 4 - 3, Zoom, Full, Just Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 1920 x 1080 Contrast Ratio Up to 10,000 - 1 ATSC - NTSC - QAM TV tuning 20-Watt Audio System Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) with pedestal stand 27.1 x 44.7 x 13; Weight with pedestal stand 92.6 lbs Current HDTV programming is at 720p a
Customer Review: Great picture, not so great quality
Like a few of the other reviewers, we enjoyed this television for only a few months before it refused to turn on and displayed the dreaded blinking red light. Panasonic is going to send someone to our house in a few days. I wish that I didn't have to worry about how long this set will last.
Customer Review: blank after a few months
I bought this TV from Sears with extended warranty . I loved it until couple months later, It went blank after I turned the power on . I called Sears and the tech came 5 times to fix and he finally couldn't fix it . The problem has been going on for two months now and the broken TV is still at my house ... Panasonic used to be a really good branch but not any more . I am very disappointed with the TV, Panasonic 1 year warranty service and specially Sears's 3 three years warranty service. Will not recommend to any one .

The new HDTV technology is amazing, and has vastly improved the appearance of our favorite TV shows and movies. But, there is still one small problem: much of the stuff that's on TV is still awful! A stupid sit-com will insult your intelligence in high-def just as easily as it will in standard def, if not more. This is where DVRs come in.

A DVR is a digital video recorder, and is also known as a personal video recorder, or PVR. Its basic function is the same as an old VCR, to record content from broadcast TV. But the DVR is much more than a VCR. Rather than a glorified tape recorder, it is a machine that can cut the fat from your media diet and add hours of free time to your busy week, a few minutes at a time, by making the TV watching experience more efficient. And the DVR is always recording what you are watching, so you'll be able to pause a live broadcast as if it were a recording, then come back to it later without missing a thing.

Regular DVRs have been around since about 1999, but in the past few years they have had to be modified to handle high-def content. A modern HD-DVR (High-Definition DVR) has a hard drive bigger than the one in your desktop computer and uses it to store up to 35 hours of HD content, or 300 hours of standard content. And the new HD-DVRs have improved in other areas, too. The TiVo Series 3, for example, can upscale standard definition content to give it better quality, and can record two channels at the same time while you watch a third.

The easiest way to get an HD-DVR is by leasing one from your cable company, for about $6-$10 a month. Most people who do this, though, complain about the small amount of storage (8-10 hours of HD content) and the user-unfriendliness of the typical hardware they get. The best solution to this problem right now is the TiVo Series 3 HD-DVR, which costs about $600 but is vastly superior to the typical cable company boxes in transmission quality, storage, and ease of use.

The positive effects of using a DVR are huge. They can easily be programmed to record shows of interest, even if you aren't aware that they exist: for example, the TiVo can be set to record any movie, on any channel, that has John Wayne in it. No more mindless channel-surfing. And of course, the DVR can be used to skip over commercials, which can eliminate several hours of wasted time per week.

This effect is so significant that 70 percent of TV advertisers, in a recent survey, said that DVR proliferation will "reduce or destroy" the effectiveness of 30 second spots. And about a quarter of advertisers said they would respond by reducing the amount of money spent on TV ads and focusing their energy elsewhere. With a Blu-Ray DVD player and an HD-DVR connected to your HDTV, you can finally fight the good fight against the tyranny of mindless TV ads.

About the Author

Tom Webster is a researcher and copywriter who writes for FlatHDTV.net, a guide to the HDTV revolution.

Panasonic Plasma TV 58 inch

42" Plasma EDTV (Silver)-TH-42PD60

Thanks to the latest developments in technology, today LCD TVs are not only famous shopping items but have become more affordable too. However, many consumers are not sure which brand or model to go for.

The choice isn't easy but if you are thinking of buying a new LCD TV, the following checklist might help:

Plasma TV or LCD TV?

LCD TVs have a liquid crystal display technology which provides a brighter and higher contrast picture. In general, LCD TVs have a higher resolution than Plasma TVs and are flicker free which makes them easy and comfortable to watch. In regard to the screen size Plasma TVs offer the advantage of a bigger size and are therefore ideal for business solutions and advertising purpose.
One can state that LCD TVs are much more common than Plasma TVs and most retailers offer a wider range.

A further advantage is the energy consumption. Test results showed that LCD TVs use less power than Plasma TVs which makes the LCD TV more attractive in times of rising energy bills.

Which size is best?

The size of the LCD TV screen has a major impact on the viewing experience. If the desired LCD TV is meant to replace the old TV in the living room, the screen size should be at least 32'' screen or even better up to 50''. This is simply because of the distance between the audience and the TV itself. On the other hand, LCD TVs for the kitchen or smaller bedrooms don't need to be as big.

Which brand to buy?

LCD TVs are offered by major manufacturers of electronics. However, generally speaking Sony, Panasonic and Samsung are leading LCD TV brands and have a wide product range. They differ in terms of the screen size and technical features so it's worth having a look at the different models once you have selected the screen size.

Where to buy?

LCD TVs are available in electronic shops on the high street and over the internet. As the purchase price is still an investment for most buyers it's only reasonable that the consumer does a little homework first. Price comparison sites offer not only an easy way to find out the minimum price but also offer advice for the selection of a new LCD TV. Customer reviews are a good tool to decide which LCD TV is the most suitable one.

Choosing which type of LCD TV to go for can be tricky because there is a wide range of choice for all customers. One of the most popular is the Samsung LCD TV and many people opt for this but search for LCD TV's online and find the best deals around.

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