Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U 46" Plasma TV

A VERY HAPPY OWNER

Strengths: I doubt any other mid-priced 46” can compete. The outstanding picture quality, deep blacks, & audio are unsurpassed. While it may not have as many user adjustments as some models, there are a enough

Weakness: I really haven’t found any weaknesses; however, I would have preferred this model have the picture-in-picture (pip) feature which it lacks.

It was time to replace my 32” Panasonic CRT even though it was still working great, it was looking more and more like a dinosaur. I decided to stay with Panasonic but was not sure whether to go with a LCD or Plasma even though I already possessed two smaller LCD HDTV sets. After a few months of observing the differences at several retailers, and reading as many reviews as available, I finally...

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Best Purchase of my life

Strengths: Clarity with Blu-ray, this is unbelievable the 46 Inch is a super plus..as i havent found any in Plasma and this is the first in Panasonic

Weakness: nothing i can find yet. the TV mount (OmniMount), that i am using is interfering with the exact cable spot..but not a panasonic problem.

the frame is lovely unlike the previous PZ 700's which looks great...bcos the previous one looked very plasticky...I am using the OmniMount G3PR which is a stand that looks like the picture frame... overall the picture quality is unbelivable. the laptop to tv connection just happened in a second. i am using the PS3 as my blu-ray and the games are amazing. i am happy that i invested in this...

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One completely satisfied owner.

Strengths: Unbelievable black levels - on par with top rated Pioneer models; 5 aspect controls; solid styling; decent anti-reflective screen; easy to use universal remote; Panasonic Viera Concierge service

Weakness: Picture controls lacking - can't adjust color temp beyond presets; stand doesn't swivel; right side ports and SD slot hard to access when used within entertainment center

I spent months debating with myself about buying a Sony XBR LCD TV because of my somewhat irrational fear over of plasma screen reflections. Fortunately, my wife pointed out one day that we've always had reflection issues with our tube TVs. If the anti-reflective screen did anything at all to reduce reflections, our viewing quality would improve. With that revelation, I started reading...

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Not Impressed

Strengths: Great Price

Weakness: Contrast and few picture controls/adjustments. Not as bright as other plasmas and whites not as white.

The reviews for this set were all very impressive- how could I go wrong? My old CRT Zenith had a beautiful life-like picture and I have Satellite service, not cable. OK got the Panasonic and had to wait about 5 days for the new HD Sat box, which is arriving today. Maybe I will update this review after that although I think I will have the same issues. With Standard Definition signal the picture...

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Excellent Set. Will not disappoint.

Strengths: Superb picture on factory settings. I tried to make some adjustments just to see if I could improve the picture but settled back on the factory settings. I have it in my finished basement.

Weakness: None so far.

Unbelievable picture. Truly a great TV. According to CR, very reliable product from Panasonic. No issues at all so far. I went with a Plasma because the set would be placed in my finished basement with no issues from glare. I am very happy with my choice. The HD channels are incredible. You cannot go wrong buying this product.

good television

Strengths: price, appearance, good functions and easy to set up and use

Weakness: black picture - not the best or deepest (like my pioneer kuro 50HD80)

overall good television at a reasonable price. very easy to set up and use. excellent outer appearance with a glossy black frame. the picture quality is about a 7 out of 10. i also have a pioneer kuro 50HD80 which has a picture quality of a 9 out of 10. the biggest difference is in the black background. all the standard features are available on this television - sleep, auto shut off (protects...

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