Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: TH-50PZ850U
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
How we rate-
Design: 9.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U
price range: $1,649.00
The Panasonic TH-50PZ850U's color accuracy issues prevent it from topping the high-end plasma TV heap, but excellent picture quality and unique interactive features maintain its appeal.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews
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21 out of 21 people found this review helpful
"Increased Colour Gamut+Studio Reference = PZ800TXH KILLER"
by Megaloma on July 6, 2008
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
"Exceptional Plasma - best picture ever!"
by ssuther1 on November 17, 2008
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
by rickallen81 on September 19, 2008
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by johnnydk on March 29, 2009
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by txpackerfan on January 1, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part Number: TH-50PZ850U
General
- Series VIERA
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
- Additional Features Viera Cast technology, SD memory card slot, Digital Cinema Color Re-Mastering technology
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
Connections
- Connector Type 4 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) )
- Slot Provided 1 x SD Memory Card
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
- Supported Video Formats H.264
Memory Card Reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.2
- Power Consumption Operational 307
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 163.8 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 284.36 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.46 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 35.78 US Dollars
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9
Product series
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Price: $944.00 - $1,199.99
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV, 46 in, 1000000:1, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
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Price: $1,649.00
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1000000:1, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 1000000:1, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Manufacturer info
- Panasonic
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
- Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
- Phone: 800/662-3537
