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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Monday, December 28, 2009
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Building upon the market and critical success of Panasonic's previous Plasma models, the PZ850 series includes a number of step-up features that will further strengthen Panasonic's leadership position.
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Technical Details
- The VieraCast system lets you enjoy web-based entertainment right on your TV- 46" screen (measured diagonally)
- widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
- built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
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By Horace'sWorld (California)
When this model first came out over a year ago I dreamed about owning it. At the time it was selling for nearly three thousand dollars, which was significantly more than I wanted to pay for "another TV". The feature set was amazing and the spec were literally second to none - That includes Pioneer. After a year of continuous shopping the price for this TV dropped to twelve-hundred dollars on Amazon. that was less than the average Vizio. Looking at what they did to the newer models I doubt the good times will ever be back again.
1. The 850U model includes a Studio reference mode which is infinitely configurable. Few Plasma TV's have this capability accept for the highest end models. To get this capability on the latest Panasonic models cost thousands more.
2. The 850U comes with an SDHC video card reader. This is huge. I plan on buying one of the latest HD camcorders which all output to the latest AVCHD format. Panasonic is the only manufacturer doing this, and the new models don't offer this feature until you pay thousands more.
3. The 850U may be an energy hog, but i think all things are relative here. For me it may amount to another 1-2 dollars per month, despite being half as efficient as the newer models. On the up side, the older models look richer and can be turned up as bright as necessary. This is very important in bright rooms that have alot of reflection. The over-heating discussion is bogus. My TV is in an enclosed cabinet (with venting slits in the back) and it barely gets warm. Absolutely no big deal at all. In fact it emits less heat than my Pioneer that's only 42".
4. The picture quality on this set is much better than my Samsung that is also 46" (LN-T4665F). The off angle viewing on the Panasonic is fantastic. There is no fading or distortion at all on the Panasonic. The screen is perfectly uniform. The samsung is way too faded from the same off-angle viewing positions. I will say that the blacks are about the same, but the overall color saturation on the Panasonic is much better.
5. All the little things like quickly getting to the proper input mode, back lighting for the remote, and saving settings are all much better on the Panasonic. Also, I LOVE THE FACT THAT PANASONIC HAS A FRONT PANEL SLOT FOR INPUTS AND ATTACHMENTS AND NOT THE SIDE OR BACK OF THE SET. my cabinet is 47 inches wide. I can't insert anything on the Pioneer or Samsung because of this problem. twisting the sets all the way around to reach the back (in darkness) is too problematic. panasonic reolved this problem (huge benefit). I now have wall mounted the Samsung and the problem still exist. By the time you swing the TV 2.5 feet away from the wall the power chord and HDMI chord diconnect, because they are not long enough.
6. The Viera Cast is cool, particularly if they beef up the content in the future. Watching UTube on full screen is different. better to have it than not have it.
7. The single pane of glass makes this one of the nicest looking TVs on the market - no joke. I actually don't think I noticed how thin the facing bezel is until I hung it on the wall. It looks great off - like a work of art.
8. Its now discontinued, but for the feature set and price, it has all the bells and whistles of the plasma's that cost much more money. panasonics vision now is to find a way to make the energy efficient models look as rich as the energy hogs, which is going to drive the price much highr. No need to pay for their R&D when the set is not going to look any better on the screen. The other thing Panasonic wants you to pay for is the side thickness (from 4 inches to 1 inch). Admittedly it looks cool (only from the side), but you will pay more money to get the same features in a smaller case. The picture is not better, but the thickness is thinner. Again the cost is much higher.
I love this set. I now own the Panasonic, Pioneer and Samsung. My life is complete.
By Eric L. Erickson (Columbia, SC USA)
After much research & pondering about "justifying the expense", I decided on the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U. I really love this TV -- it was easy to setup, & I "calibrated" it myself using the THX program on one of my "Star Wars" DVD's. The picture is unreal with any sort of HD input. I'm a bit disappointed in the "standard TV reception", even though I was warned to expect that. If I had to do it again, I might have waited until the new Panasonic TV's were available because they actually have a THX Mode (so do the Panasonic PZ800U's, but they also lack some of the features that the 850's have).
The delivery from Amazon was exceptionally prompt -- only took about 5 days from the time I placed my order (about 5 days ahead of schedule). The guy that delivered it assisted me in the un-boxing & getting it positioned. He didn't leave until we were both satisfied that the TV was in good working order.
By F. Dailey (Wooster, Ohio United States)
great tv for the price, easy to set up on your own,using the xtras such as the viera cast requires some expertise
By Kyle R. Schafer (Tampa, FL)
I was initially skeptical about buying Plasma because of the things I had read about them (e.g. high power consumption, short lifespan). I can't speak of the lifespan of this tv (100,000 hours to 1/2 brightness according to Panasonic) since I have had it for only 2 months, but I have been monitoring the electrical consumption. There are 5 preset picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Studio Reference, Game, and Custom. Respectively, at widescreen and on factory settings, they consume approximately 400, 175, 250, 375, and 325 Watts. Thankfully, the picture modes are saved for whichever input you use; I keep the tv and game inputs set on Game, and the Blu-ray player set to Studio Reference. You can adjust each of these modes individually by picture, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness. The stock speakers were surprisingly good with coverage even to deeper bass however, it is extremely directional. After initial setup, I brought a pair of bookshelves on each side of the tv only to find that the audio sounded as if it were coming through a tunnel. This has no bearing on me since I have built a pair of external speakers for surround sound, though if you intend to use the standard speakers, just be sure to leave enough room on either side of the tv. Blu-ray playback is absolutely gorgeous! It is crisp and clear, contrasty, and quite bright. There is no ghosting, and the supposed 480 Hz technology is worlds better than the 120 Hz you see on LCDs, it looks natural and cinematic, and I am extremely pleased. On a final note, my Harmony remote has some trouble switching between the video inputs, so I keep the standard remote out just in case.
By Maryann (East Greenwich, RI USA)
I bought this TV at Best Buy and paid quite a bit more for it than what you see here. I am thrilled with this TV and is quite a bargain on Amazon. I have cable and a DVD with HDMI and it was a snap to connect and start watching from the get-go.
It is a beautiful TV, and now I am addicted to the larger size widescreen HDTV's. The 800 series of this TV is excellent, and has the best sound ever. No need for a home theatre, DVD and Blu Ray plays BEAUTIFULLY. I bought the expensive calibration service which I think was a waste of money, as the TV is easy to adjust right out of the box. I have my own perferences, and after it was calibrated, I never even used the Custom setting (that is where they put the "calibrated" settings) and went back to my own "Standard" settings after the calibration. I turned off the NR setting, put the black level to "light" and turned off the C.A.T.S. settings on the "Picture" menu. Keeping the black level to "light" and turning off C.A.T.S setting makes a big difference in the clarity of the picture, and makes the adjustment of brightness and contrast more accurate. It takes a bit of fussing, but you can get a perfect picture, all by yourself. I love this TV, and plan to buy a 800 series in the 50 inch, also. Both these series are pretty future proof, and will probably be the last TV's I buy.
I have read that keeping the Contrast and Brightness down to 50 for about 30 days before revving it up any higher will "prime" the TV and actually make it last longer. The 800 series of the Panasonic Plasma has my highest recommendation.
P.S. Be aware that there is some reflection issues with the larger TV, just because they are able to reflect things like lamps over a broader space. This is the nature of big screen TV's I am afraid. However, I have a Sony LCD (the best) and I still prefer the Plasma..far better picture.
Just wanted to give an (May 28, 2009)update on my opinion of this TV. It has stayed the same. I still love it. I have changed my mind about getting a calibration done, and I think it is worth the extra bucks to get a professional calibration. I was wrong about that, the TV does play better after a calibration. I bought a second Panasonic Plasma the TH 50PZ800U through Amazon, which was a great buy, and excellent white glove delivery. I wanted the 800U in the 50 inch for my living room and the reviews for the 800U (with THX) was higher than the 850U. However, I prefer the 850U model over the "certified THX" 800U, and I also prefer the 46" over the 50" size. The 850U has special professional adjustment features, and I think the picture is sharper on the 46". So if you think bigger is better, that is not always so, but it always comes down to your own personal needs and preferences. I also bought a Panasonic BMP BD50 model of Blu Ray disk players. Blu Ray is excellent on both Panasonic models. The Panasonic Blu Ray player is very good, but I plan to replace it with a Oppo Blu Ray player when it is released. The Panasonic Blu Ray 1080p upscaling for standard DVD's could be better, so I plan to replace with an Oppo brand.
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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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PRODUCT FEATURES:46" class (46.0 " diagonal) widescreen VIERA plasma 1080p HDTV with anti-reflective filterDeep Color technologyGame modeBuilt-in SD card slot/GalleryPlayer ready to view3 HDMI inputs and VIERA link HDAVI control
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Technical Details
- 1920 x 1080 Resolution- 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks
- 4096 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction
- Viera LinK™ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control
- GalleryPlayer® allows you to enjoy the world's finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV
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By Mitchel L. Gentry
It got here on time, works great, and I love it. The only thing that really surprises me is how well the sound works. I have a system, but I almost never use it because the built in speakers are sooooo much better than the other panasonic I have.
By Jeremy D. Marcum (Indianapolis, IN)
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I originally bought the TH-50PZ80U 50-Inch model but 3 days after I got it mounted on my wall I heard a loud pop sound, the picture went black and the red light started flashing a code on the front. Plasma TVs consume a huge amount of power - I think the 50 inch was running around 750 Watts. I did some research and discovered that the power supplies and internal power switching are extremely sensitive to power fluxuations. I had a surge protector in place, but that was not enough to save it. Ya need something like a Monster A/V Power Center / Filter (MP PRO 3500) or I just bought an industrial APC power filter rated for 800 Watts and only plugged my TV into it. I recommend this model: "APC BR1500LCD 1500VA 865 Watts 8 Outlets BACK-UPS" and make sure you plug your TV into the plug that says "surge & battery backup" and not "surge only" - ya gotta have a filter to give a clean 60hz 110VAC out to your TV because your power from the power company is "dirty" and that can damage your TV.
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By Denise L. Bennett
Wow,i recently purchased this panasonic plasma and all i can say is perfect.I actually have 3 other HD TVs i have a PHILLIPS 47" LCD A 52" samsung 720p(my daughter has that one good deal black friday) and a SONY 50"SXRD DLP 4 yrs now.This is my first plasma and by far is my favorite,i did alot of research on alot of tvs..aand although price was and is always a factor this panasonic is pound for pound awesome.The picture is clean and crisp,i am a huge sports fan(football!!) and the motion is beautiful.Also not alot a glare(if any),i have to say i actually got this plasma for $900.00 !! what value huh.It was the last one (display).All in all great tv it has been perfect for me you will not be dissapointed.
By SP (Albany, NY)
In my personal opinion, plasma beats best LCD models like Sony and Samsung. So, if you are still shopping, simply go to the store, and devote some time to comparing TVs and chose the one YOU like.
Like many other consumers, I was hesitating choosing between plasma and LCD TVs. Initially, I was inclined to LCD (Sony 120HZ), but after spending quite a time in one of the electronic giant stores comparing different brands, I chose Panasonic plasma (I liked Pioneer KURO even better - but it costs 3 grand more:)
If you prefer unnaturally bright, "computer" like images, go with LCD TV (but get 120HZ model or wait for 240HZ to come to the market soon).But again, even 120HZ is twice less of what plasma offers.
If you like "movie" like picture and absolutely fantastic, sharp quality of this plasma TV (420HZ, 1 million contrast ratio to 1), I'd recommend this Panasonic. Just don't forget to buy decent HDMI cable and Blue Ray player - and you'll be blown away. Even SD (regular TV channels look great). It's amazing.Period.
By L. Kelley (Elkhart, IN United States)
Love the TV. Just the right size for my room and the picture and colors are very clear and sharp.
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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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PRODUCT FEATURES:46" class (46.0" diagonal) widescreen VIERA Plasma 1080p HDTV with increased native contrast ratioPC inputAnti-reflective filter, deep color technologyGame modeBuilt-in SD card slotGalleryPlayer ready to view3 HDMI inputsVIERA Link HDAVI control
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Technical Details
- 1920 x 1080 Resolution- 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks
- 4096 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction
- Viera LinK™ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control
- GalleryPlayer® allows you to enjoy the world's finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV
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By Ria Mascolino
Bought this tv about a month agao and love everything about it EXCEPT the white dust that accumulates on the screen everyday.It goes from a nice shiny black frame to a white one that looks like someone threw powder all over it.Does anyone know what causes this and how I can get rid of it.We have other TV's in the house that this does not happen to
By Jarred L. Mumphrey (San Diego, CA)
This product has been great. I am still learning how to use the full potential of the HD but otherwise the picture quality is great and the sound as well. I wish i would have known what a HDMI cable was and what it is used.
By David E. Quast (East Hampton, CT)
I researched this purchase at length before buying. I read all of the rules, checked our budget then consulted with a family member who owned one. I couldn't be more happy with our purchase. It was exactly what I needed. The seller was great and the product was exactly as advertised. Super easy to hook up, even for a novice like me. Would highly recommend this product.
By D. Beijer
Thought I would comment on Standard Definition (480i) source feeds. Had myself in a tizzy thinking the whole house audio/visual distribution system I designed in 1998 would have to be overhauled.
Composite (Yellow video, R/W audio RCA plugs) 480i feeds are upconverted by this unit nicely and produce a much richer picture compared to the 2003 Panasonic 42" SDTV plasma it replaced. While the "right" way to do the setup would be HDMI cables from the DVD players to the TV, I am very satisfied with the picture and saved myself a pile of work.
While of little interest to most, I am disappointed by Panasonic's lack of discrete IR codes for ON and FORMAT (ASPECT) in this unit. The Panasonic 42" has codes for Full, Just and Zoom I use in the Pronto universal remotes. Having to toggle my way to Zoom is a bother. OK, not important but this unit doesn't do something the old one does and that is not progress. Minus 1 Star.
If you have HD sources, do the HDMI work. If you don't, let the TV do the work and just enjoy your DVDs.
BTW - I bought this from TigerDirect, their customer service and shipping to Hawaii was terrible.
By R. Dumais (Portsmouth,NH)
I've had this for about 6 months. While regular TV may not be quite as sharp as LCD, overall this is great TV especially with blu-ray movies.
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