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Panasonic TC-L37S1: Review

Posted to Televisions 2009-06-13

The Panasonic TC-L37S1 is a 37 inch VIERA S1 Series LCD HDTV that delivers 1080p high-quality images for sports and TV shows with extensive motion; thanks to a motion focus technology that provides improved moving resolution on areas of the screen with significant motion or scrolling text. The TC-L37S1 has IPS Alpha Panel that delivers a 178° wide viewing angle; so you can see bright, clear images from any location in your room. It has a fine black panel coating filter for comfortable viewing. Using the VIERA Image Viewer, you can share your digital photos with your friends and family on the 37 inch diagonal screen. Just insert your SD memory card into the handy slot, and instantly display your digital photos for friends and family to enjoy.

You can enjoy high-quality, including simulated surround sound, audio from its two speakers. In addition, it has VIERA Link to network your compatible audio and video devices with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus. For your convenience, you can also mount this TV on the wall (use VESA compatible optional wall mounting bracket) and it has several inputs and jacks that you can use to connect your other electronic devices (such as a digital camera or a DVD player).

Rating:

4.6 out of 5

Features

Panasonic's TC-L37S1 LCD television is a good model to consider as it is feature-rich. The Motion Focus Technology provides improved resolution for fast moving images. This will improve those action scenes while other LCD panels may have some triling of pixels. In addition, TC-L37S1 is equipped with the IPS Alpha Panel that will provide a crisp, bright image almost anywhere in the room. For connection convenience, it provides several inputs including three HDMI inputs, a PC input and it also has a digital audio output.

Performance

Panasonic TC-L37S1 37-" LCD TV is designed to conform today's Energy Star rating, so you can enjoy high-quality images without an excessive electricity bill. It also delivers several performance enhancing techniques such as 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter, 3D color management and Intelligent Scene Controller. You can change the aspect control to suit your choice such as Just, 4:3 or Zoom for 480 i/p and Full, Hi-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom for 1080i/p (interlaced/progressive).

Summary

Overall, the Panasonic TC-L37S1 is a VIERA S1 Series 37-" LCD HDTV that brings high-quality viewing enjoyment to your home. This HDTV provides both high-quality television pictures and movies from a DVD player. It is equipped with VIERA Image Viewer that allows you to share your digital photos. In addition, TC-L37S1 is equipped with VIERA Link for controlling multiple AV (audio video devices) by using its VIERA remote controller. Mount this TV on the wall (you need optional wall mounting bracket) for saving space in your home.

Pros

IPS Alpha panel
VIERA Image Viewer
VIERA Link
Energy-star rating
3 HDMI Inputs

Cons

There are no cons for this product