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"Great Picture! But Consider a Calibration!" on by DarenSherwood
Pros: + Anti-Glare Screen
+ Deep Black Colors
+ Plasma Picture Quality
+ Good Angle Viewing
+ THX Certification
+ Internet Functionality
+ 3D
+ Lots of HDMI InputsCons: - Expensive 3D Glasses Required
- Flat Screen Sound
- Bad SD PictureSummary: This Panasonic is the first incorporating Pioneer's KURO technology. This tech was sold to Panasonic when Pioneer decided to get out of the flat panel business after 2009. Pioneer made only plasmas but they were, and are still regarded as the best TV period! That is a fact and a depressing one for some (including me <:-/ because a Pioneer TV generally cost approximately $5,000-$8,000, give or take 1K and where it was sold - you get what you pay for is an often repeated line by those who own them or just simply viewed them. Now, Panasonic in its first year with KURO technology (they incorporated only SOME of that tech in their 2010 plasma line) made a TV that while wasn't quite in the same league as Pioneer, sure raised a few eyebrows among HDTV consumers and videophiles alike.
Now to get to my point. As nice as the TC-PxxVT20/25 is out of the box, which is impressive, I would firmly, firmly suggest you have yours calibrated. You've already spent somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,800. Now have it calibrated by an ISF-certified Pro (~$300, and AVOID having it done by a big box store). After having this particular TV calibrated, your black levels will have better detail, your colors will appear spot-on accurate and have great contrast, the life of your panel will be considerably extended and many save on energy costs. The difference is startling. It's really that good. For that matter, I recommend a calibration for any display system, even valued older CRT models). Once you have this TV properly calibrated it still won't look like a Pioneer KURO but it will be much, much closer. It will look so good you will just marvel at the picture - 2D or 3D.
Calibrations are recommended for plasmas after 100-150 hrs of use. This is referred to as the break-in period. In the mean time watch your TV using it's standard or theater type settings. Don't use the torch-like settings because phosphor lifespan is accelerated during the first hundred hours or so. You can have it calibrated at any time in its life after that point and it only needs to be done once.
Why don't TV manufacturers ship their TVs calibrated? Simple. When people shop for a TV they go to a store and look at all different models to narrow down their selection of which to buy. Which TVs appear to be best are the ones that have bright, exaggerated colors and contrast all in an effort to get your attention. LCDs are more popular simply because they produce the brightest and most vivid colors. Especially in a brightly lit room where plasmas perform their poorest.
If you do or don't what matters most is your happiness. I'm just passing on some info that will get your set to give you the most of that. Good Luck!
*** If you will buy this TV I suggest you have a compare price before you decide at: http://*******.com/cheap-TC-P50VT25 -
"The best Plasma I have ever seen (2-D & 3-D)." on by sickjohnson
Pros: Picture is the best I have seen and the colors seem endless!
I like how the 3-D goes in and does not come out at you and the glasses are the best to date that I have used. The Plasma gives off very little heat, front or back / top.Cons: Price could be better always but for what you are getting I'm honestly asking too much.
3-D still needs more work of course, there will always be some issues because 30% of the population can't even use it.
We will have to see about burn in?Summary: First the picture is really the best I have seen, or at least as good as I have ever seen. Usually computer monitors are better because of the higher resolutions ect...but this is not the case here. Picture is super sharp. I have always disliked plasma because of the screen-door effect as well as reflection; now I am a fan. Not sure how good panasonic's burn in prevention is on this TV, that will take time to descover. The colors on this TV seem endless, I just loved the colors!
@hakim100 - Burn in is still a factor, and you are right to have reservations about it. The manufactures have made changes to deal with it, it is night and day from before. The problem still exists because the hardware is essentially the same, it is prone to burn in, but the software knows what is going on and it is working to prevent it now. Even though you are at higher risk, I still don't think it will be a problem unless you leave a game paused on it all night. Also there is a program in most menus to clean burn in, basically you just reburn the entire screen and you are pretty much back at 0 again. The Samsung 8000 is pretty sweet, but I am a bigger fan of older 950 series myself, the background seemed less grainy then the newer ones, and also speed was an issue even at 240Hz.
The 3-D is the best I have seen so far. Sony is not out yet but I would suspect they will be as good since they make the cameras for 3-D. The cool thing on the 3-D on the Pansonic is the image goes into the tv and is not coming out at you like the Samsung. I really liked that. The glasses are the best out so far also, a very smart design. If you wear glasses already you should be happy how they are designed to fit over. The down side of the glasses may be their no charge-able watch battery; we will see, but I think it could also be a plus.
I also like that there is almost no heat coming out of this plasma, very nice! Panasonc should be able to say with ease that their plasma is the most advanced by holding all of Pioneers and their own patents. It shows.
If you think you are a very visual person this is your TV.
Panasonic you have saved the plasma. LED LCDs, you have work to do (white / yellow & image sharpness and speed)!
Updated on Oct 15, 2010
Did you go check out the new Sony 3-D TV? I was impressed a bit by it too.
It all comes down to personal preference I believe. I'm a projector guy. (PT-AE4000 or HD-20)
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"Dazzling black, vivid color, and oh yeah, 3D's ok." on by theoworld
Pros: - subtle colors are done well, and the blacks look great (ok, I don't have a Kuro next to it, but still)
- plenty of inputs (HDMI, etc)
- comes with one pair of 3d glassCons: - price
- no wifi included
- 2D to 3D switch should be on remote
- flat panel speakers for 54'' are difficult to match in sizeSummary: I took a risk and bought this 54' baby six weeks ago and have nothing to complain about. I compared the 3D with the Samsung and the VT25 had much less crosstalk.
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"The Best Money Can Buy" on by IanM197
Pros: The best picture I've seen.
Easy to set up.
THX mode offers a brilliant picture out-of-the-box.
Excellent blacks.
3D looks great.
Great SD-quality.Cons: Slight black increase (not enough to hurt the picture though).
Price.
Image retention is a problem on my set, but only if you look closely.
Initial 3D glasses are horrible, but others are available.Summary: After months of searching for my perfect TV I came across this and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The picture is amazing, simple as that. The blacks, colours, contrast, brightness are all near-perfect in THX mode, meaning calibration is not needed. The 3D works well, although the launch glasses are terrible. There isn't really much else to say that hasn't been said, this TV is about as close to perfection as you're going to get. If you're like me and searching for the perfect TV, don't hesitate, this is your best bet.
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"Outstanding performance" on by mehdino1
Pros: Best possible picture quality
Exceptional black level performance
Extremely accuracy color and grayscaleCons: 2D to 3D conversion not here
Summary: If you're looking for an HDTV on the current market that delivers the best possible picture quality, the Panasonic TC-P50VT25 should be at the top of your list.
The TC-P50VT25 also offers an extremely enjoyable 3D experience. While crosstalk (doubled images) is a common complaint with some other 2010 3D TVs, it?s nearly a non-issue with the Panasonic.
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