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Panasonic TH-42PX75U: Review

Posted to Televisions 2008-02-08

The Panasonic TH-42PX75U plasma flat-panel television provides a great looking image at a price that is reasonable. While Panasonic plasma TVs are generally priced higher than most other manufacturers, the TH-42PX75U sacrifices a few features to give you the best quality without breaking the bank. The G10 Progressive HD series plasma panel provides 29 Billion displayable colors and excellent contrasts that looks great.

Rating:

3.4 out of 5

Quality

As many Panasonic plasma TVs are known for providing high quality, the TH-42PX75U doesn't disappoint. One thing that kept it from a perfect score in the Quality category was the out-of-the-box factory settings. You will want to set the temperature to warm and increase the Picture, Color and Brightness while decreasing the sharpness and tint.

Features

As this television is the starting model, don't expect a lot of frills (compared to higher models or similar-priced competitors). A basic remote and limited on screen menus can be a bit frustrating. While it isn't overflowing in features, it does boast a SD card slot.

Ergonomics

The polished piano-black look is sleek and clean-looking. While finger prints and reflections can be a minor distraction, the TH-42PX75U looks great.

Summary

The Panasonic TH-42PX75U (and Canadian model TH-42PX75) is quality at a lower price.

Pros

1080p Digital processing
1024 x 768 Resolution
HDMI with EZsync (2 inputs)
Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C comb filter
Energy star qualified

Cons

There are no cons for this product