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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U

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on 07/02/2008

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Quick specs
Product type: Plasma TV
Diagonal size: 46 in
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1
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CNET did not review the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U, but we did review a larger model in the series.

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Reviewed on: 07/02/2008

Although CNET did not review the 46-inch Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U, we did review the 50-inch Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are basically identical but for screen size, so we expect that the review of the 50-incher will give a good indication of how the 46-inch model will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U.

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"AMAZING PLASMA"

by kennypc on April 15, 2009
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"BOOMCHAKALAKA GREAT PICTURE"

by julezgonzo on February 23, 2009
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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 89

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 116 reviews of Panasonic PZ850 Series HDTV( 46",50",58",65" ) from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 222235 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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thebestplasmatv.com

Summary: It is one of the top-of-the-line Panasonic models so it offers very good picture quality. As with any plasma TV, a great deal of this quality comes from having deep black levels. Pioneer is still visibly above any Panasonic model in terms of black ...

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pcworld.com

Editors' rating: 81

Summary: The sound quality is acceptable, but no better than that. It emulates surround sound reasonably well and becomes only slightly strained when things get loud. But you won't want to depend on your TV's speakers if sound is important to you

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thebestplasmatv.com

Summary: It is one of the top-of-the-line Panasonic models so it offers very good picture quality. As with any plasma TV, a great deal of this quality comes from having deep black levels. Pioneer is still visibly above any Panasonic model in terms of black ...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Editors' rating: 75

Summary: The Panasonic TH-50PZ850A is pretty good value, especially in view of its generous array of extra features.

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