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 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
New (17)
Avg. Customer Rating:  68 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 99.2
Dimensions (in): 13.1 x 55.2 x 36.5
MPN: TH-50PZ800U
Model: TH-50PZ800U
UPC: 037988241422
EAN: 0037988241422
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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 Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U KURO KILLER May 13, 2008
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
I had high expectations when I bought this Panasonic. After reading about every possible candidate plasma & LCD, I took the plunge on this newly released 800U. It exceeded my expectations and they were pretty high expectations. This has a great picture, great color and is totally adjustable - both with preset options or manually. I can't imagine ANYONE not being impressed by this set and its reasonable pricing compared to the Pioneer Kuro (the only other plasma that is even close to this performance). I can't say enough good things about it...
Amazon and Panasonic Deliver! June 17, 2008
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I was one of the folks who jumped on the "pre-order" sale back in early spring, before Panny was actually shipping product. I had narrowly missed the amazing Panasonic Plasma/Blu-Ray deal a few weeks earlier, so I was determined not to miss out. As soon as I saw the price I jumped.
First things first: as many others have reported it was not until late May before Amazon received units from Panasonic. Nonethless, I am happy to report that after "confirming" my order and agreeing to the slight delay, I was surprised in early June with a shipping notice. My unit arrived within a week - well ahead of estimated schedule.
The delivery itself was fantastic. A very pleasant young lady called me one evening to schedule delivery. I picked the day I wanted and she told me it would arrive between 10 and 2. They called me about 30 minutes out and arrived right in the middle of their delivery window at about noon. After a quick check for damage I was assembling the pedestal stand. I can't recommend the delivery and service enough.
Oh yeah - the TV! What can I say, the Panny delivers the goods and far exceeds expectations. You know the specs, so I won't bother repeating them here. I do want to mention how nice it is to look on the back and see 3 HDMI ports (the 4th is up front). It also has a digital out for sound, which is both convenient and necessary IMO. My one disappointment is with the built in speakers. Not enough oomph for me, but I may just be spoiled by my own surround setup.
I have seen this very unit in the store and I was blown away when I hooked it up to DirecTV and began sampling. I have at this point seen all the HD channels that D*TV provides and the only way I can describe it is breathtaking. Literally. I found myself watching some of the programming with my mouth wide open. The colors are amazing. I was slightly concerned that even a latest generation plasma would lack the punch that I had seen from some of the nicer LCDs in stores. No need to worry - the improvements in this year's model will blow you away. I was lucky enough to watch the Stanley Cup (game 7), the NBA Finals, and The U.S. Open all in HD, and I can attest to the superb quality for live sports. Movies and other programming will never be the same after watching them on this TV. I caught a repeat of SNL the other night and it was almost creepy how crisp and realistic the picture was.
The unit itself is gorgeous. I might have to get a new house to match my TV. :-) I started with a pedestal and have since moved on to wall mounting. Both were a breeze, although the unit is heavy enough to require two people to lift.
SD programming is good, although I have developed a very strong bias for HD content, so I find myself watching a lot less of that. I also hooked up my 480p DVD player and I am pleasantly surprised with the performance. I can't wait to get my hands on a Blu-Ray to see what 1080P and 24p playback will look like.
I have to get back to my TV now...
5 stars out of 100 for their poor customer service. Amazon, not Vanns. May 2, 2008
13 out of 27 found this review helpful
Long time customer here. I ordered this television on the 1st of April for 2499. I was ok with the delay because it would coincide with the end of escrow on my new place. A few days ago I saw that though it was in stock, it was not shipped so I changed the shipping address to my new condo. Today they email me saying my account was closed because their investigators thought a third party may have used my account to purchase the tv. They couldn't call me before closing my account? I replied saying that I authorized the purchase and they tell me to order it again. Well I did, except now it costs 2799. Call me crazy but I think they should have just reinstated my original order at 2499.
 Did anyone who purchased this TV on "Pre sale" get it yet? May 22, 2008
11 out of 104 found this review helpful
With my experience the same as the other reviewers, I'm beginning to wonder if anyone got their TV yet (from Amazon). No reviews about how they ordered their set on April 1st and they got it in a timely fashion or at all? While I'm waiting for my set, I'm searching for other retailers who are near the price I was promised from Amazon, and it looks like BB is going to be it (surprisingly). I was singing the praises of Amazon to my friends and family, but after this, I won't be buying from them ever again.
Finally have one! Worth the wait!!! April 8, 2008
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
Finally recieved this TV this week, and man was it worth the wait.
But let me make this simple. Lets ignore that it is rating the one of the top 2 plasmas in the world (yet again), and lets ignore all the other TV's with different bragging rights for whatever features for the moment and call it all equal.
What truely sets this unit aside is its new frame design. No other TV on the market (YET) has an all glass front surface and is nearly FRAMELESS.
Thats right, the entire front viewing area, and the black portion that other TV's have as high gloss raised plastic frame, the Panasonic has painted the glass from behind and uses a thin strip of bent steel to frame the glass. Whats left is the whole front being ANTI-REFLECTIVE.
There is no glossy frame to catch various light from various angles. Its the most impressive design IMO, and thats the #1 reason why I recommend this TV. Because the other features once in your home are great, but they arent what drastically sets this one apart from the group.
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