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 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
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Avg. Customer Rating:  84 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 104
Dimensions (in): 54.5 x 351.7 x 12.7
MPN: TH-50PZ85U
Model: TH-50PZ85U
UPC: 037988241811
EAN: 0037988241811
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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 One of the best deals on one of the best TV's April 25, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I had to write.. one guy said that the TV had stuck pixels, you can't have a stuck pixel on a plasma TV, that's an LCD thing.
Also, I have no problem with refelection. I bought this as a replacement for an LCD Projection Sony Wega 50" 720p, and while yes, you can see reflections when the TV is off, It has NEVER bothered me or been noticable with the TV on. And glare(not reflection) bothered me on the LCD display I had in the exact same location.
Oh, and I'm very picky!
My only complaint with this TV is the lack of 'fine tuning' that can be done by the user from the menu for calibrationf. I understand you can still get into the sevice menu to do this. But to me, this isn't a big deal for the price. The details are increadable, the black levels are fantastic.
Best deal available, especially at the price offered on this site!
 Initial Impressions; "White Glove Shipping" May 9, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Initial impressions of the set are very positive - great blacks, contrast, viewing angle. 1080i OTA broadcast is spectacular, 480i is good, and analog is fine. Will definitely require image tweaking after break-in, probably with ISF's high-definition disc. Menu structure is straightforward and easy to use. I will need to provide an update regarding imaging performance at a later time after I have experimented with more sources.
In our viewing area, which is not especially "light controlled", reflections are not an issue at all with this set.
Interestingly, Panasonic's online 'Plasma FAQ' mentions a 100-hour break-in period... and nothing I find in the documents provided with the set itself mention this. The FAQ site is:
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/FAQs/details-FAQs+for+Plasma+TVs-UCM_PRD_CNT_001993
Now about that "white glove shipping"... I guess I read more into it than it actually says. The sentence...
"At your home delivery experts will place the carton in a room of your choice on the ground floor, unpack the product, and remove all packing materials from the residence."
...means just that. It does NOT mean that the delivery personnel (experts?) will in any way help set up the television... including putting it on the fairly simple stand. The result was that the unit was set on the floor, propped against my television stand, and powered on to show that it indeed worked. Again, it is true that the delivery process was exactly as specified; probably better than having the carton left at the door! Just manage your expectations. And, by the way, the "delivery experts" were a couple of guys from a local general delivery company. Nice enough, but certainly not _A/V_ delivery experts ;-)
Super Nice !!! July 2, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Finally it's my turn to add my two cents in about this TV. I'm not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said so I'll basically echo all the kudos that others have given this set. First off the set is sleek and good looking even when off. A lot of people have mentioned the glare issue. If you place this set in a room with a lot of direct sunlight or surround it with lamps and ambient light I could see how it could be a factor but in a room with that much light any set would have a problem.
Now on to performance. The picture is clear, crisp, vibrant and all the other brochure type adjectives included. The most impressive thing about this set is its black levels, they are AMAZING. Whether in the daytime or night nighttime scenes in movies look great. Colors are very vibrant. Watching the Planet Earth series Blu Ray on my PS3 I sat in amazement. I won't even mention how ridiculously good Ratatouille looked on Blu Ray. This set was an upgrade from my 42" Panasonic EDTV and I couldn't be happier. Regular cable looks good, DVD's look great and of course the ultimate is Blu Ray movies. Sound is above average when watching regular TV but of course the home theater comes on when it's movie or game time. Playing games on this set is awesome and not a hint of any burn in or motion blur.
Panasonic has outdone themselves with this line. This is definitely top tier quality for second or even third tier price. The only competition this set honestly has is a Pioneer. But even Cnet.com stated that the difference in black levels between this line and a Pioneer had to be measured with equipment to be noticed. To me that's not worth an extra grand or more. So if you're on the fence about this set don't think about it anymore. Click "Buy" or head to your local retailer, get it home then invite all your friends over and try not to rip your shirt while you poke your chest out.
P.S. Like I stated in my review of the Yamaha RX-V663 receiver I paired with this set, you do not need $100 Monster Cables. I have 3 HDMI cables total and the most expensive one was about $20. I get a full 1080p signal and full PCM recognition from my PS3.
Fantastic TV April 18, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this set for my parents through Amazon. They are extremely pleased in all respects. Everything from the white glove service through amazon to the picture quality has been exceptional. The price vs. quality ratio is probably impossible to beat, so I would suggest not hesitating. If you look at some of the early reviews they are a bit alarmist. No set is perfect, but this one is as good as it gets for $2,000 or less.
In terms of Amazon itself, they have been great. Even made a prompt refund when the price dropped.
GOOD BUT NOT THE BEST!!! July 1, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Ok, here is my break down of this plasma. Hope you find it useful.
Plasma vs. Plasma:
Even though this is a good plasma, it is still inferior to the Pioneer. Not by much, but you can tell the difference. With Pioneer plasma, there is little to no noise when watching up close. With Panasonic TH-50PZ85U, you can see the noise within 6 feet. But then again, you might not want to watch it that close. You may probably wonder why I bought this plasma instead of the Pioneer. Very simple, the price! If I had the money, no doubt in my mind the Pioneer would be my first choice: better picture and better quality. Don't get me wrong, I still love this Panasonic. The color is much more real and vibrant compare to my LCD. I just don't have that kind of money to drop on a Pioneer. I also thought about buying a Samsung plasma, but it is too plasticky made. The glare is slightly worst than the Panasonic too.
Plasma vs. LCD:
In my personal opinion, I think plasma is more for night viewing and LCD is more for day viewing. With this TH-50PZ85U, I can see my own reflection when watching movies in the day time. I have a few windows in my living room, so it doesn't help much either. If you don't mind about the glare/reflection, or if you do most of your viewing at night, then this plasma is perfect for you. For the price, I think it is an excellent buy.
Happy shopping!!!
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