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Panasonic Viera TC-P42C1

CNET Editors' Take

November 23, 2009 8:59 AM PST

CNET has not reviewed the Panasonic TC-PC1 series, but we have reviewed a similar plasma TV.

Panasonic's TC-PC1 series is available in two screen sizes: the 42-inch TC-P42C1 and the 50-inch TC-P50C1.

While CNET has not reviewed the Panasonic TC-PC1 series, we have reviewed the company's slightly more expensive TC-PX1 series. The two series of 720p plasma HDTVs are very similar similar aside from a few key differences. The X1 series has a higher native contrast ratio spec (30,000:1 vs. 15,000:1) so we expect it to exhibit slightly better black levels than the C1. The X1 also has an additional HDMI input (for a total of three, while the C1 has two) and a Game mode designed to provide easy access to gaming devices connected to the TV.

Check out the full review of the Panasonic TC-P50X1 for more information.

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Quick Specifications

  • TV type Plasma TV
  • Screen size 42 in
  • Display format 720p

Senior Editor David Katzmaier has reviewed TVs at CNET since 2002. He is an ISF certified calibrator and developed CNET's TV test procedure himself. Previously David wrote reviews and features for Sound & Vision magazine and eTown.com. Full Bio

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