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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Review


Manufacturer: Panasonic
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Model#: TH-46PZ8.5U

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Retail Price: $1,899.99
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Features:
  • 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 LinKâ„¢ 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
User Submitted Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Reviews (cont...)
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Date: 2009-04-04
great visuals for my new system
I never had a flat screen anything until a year ago, when I replaced an old CRT monitor with a basic 19" LCD, so when we needed to replace a 1988-vintage 32" tube TV, we spent some time looking at and reading about HDTVs. Undecided about LCD vs plasma,we ultimately went for a great value in the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U.

I realize we have just begun to explore it's capabilities, but an up-converted signal from our new receiver (Onkyo TX-SR706) or a feed from the Playstation3's Blu-Ray player is simply wonderful to behold. Bright, crisp, and utterly clean visuals. The old CRT TV didn't die, just retired to our bedroom, and I can hardly watch the fuzzy old thing anymore, and in our opinion, nothing compares to the 46" plasma we now enjoy so much in the living room.

Date: 2009-03-30
Great TV
This TV is better than I ever expected. The picture is almost infinately ajustable. I am very fussy about picture quality, especially skin tones. With all the ajustments available it is possible to get that perfect picture. After about 3 days of watching and fine tuning I got it. Don't get the cheaper model. They don't have as many ajustments. The picture is just fine during the day without having to close blinds, shades or curtains. Reflectivity of the screen is not a problem. The sound is fine, no need for a sound system. The only minor thing is, the auto volume leveler,[quiets loud commercials], it doesn't seem to work. I'll call panisonic tech one of these days. Maybe there's something that has to be turned on or something, no biggie. I,ve heard that you have to change formats every time when going from HD to regular. In HD, I set the format at full. In regular [non HD] I set the format at 4:3 and the TV remembers those settings so you don't have to keep changing them. Sure hope they have the exact same model available when this one wears out, 'cause I'll buy it again. If you can't get a perfect picture with this TV, you're doing something wrong. Another big plus; no sales tax and free delivery and set up.

Date: 2009-03-27
panasonic viera plasma
This television is all that I hoped it would be. I did my homework before buying and it paid off. All the reviews I had read while trying to decide on which t v to buy said how clear the picture was etc... I really am happy with the price I paid through Amazon $700.00 cheaper than BestBuy and the quality of the television is great.

Date: 2009-03-24
Disappointment - Order Canceled from Abt Electronics
After spending weeks researching what TV to buy, I ordered the Panasonic TH 46PZ85U Plasma 46" through Amazon from Abt Electronics. In addition, I purchased a wall mount, two cables, and a Blue Ray DVD player. The next day I get notices that the accessories had been shipped and then another notice that the Plasma TV order was canceled, with no explanation. I tried calling and emailing Abt and Amazon, but in this digital world, there is no personal contact and, of course, very impersonal service. I would be very wary of ordering from Ebt, in fact I would never order from them again.

Date: 2009-03-23
Price too good.....Order Cancelled by Seller
Amazon truly disappointed me in this case. Abt Electronics advertised the TH-46PZ85U at a price of $1095 with free shipping, which seemed pretty good to me. I cashed in 19 Amazon credit card reward certificates and made plans to re-arrange the TV room. The following day, I get a cancellation notice from Amazon that offers no explanation and refers me to Abt electronics if I want additional info. Strange, no one wants to tell me what happened to the $475 in credit card rewards.

So, no TV and, potentially, $475 in the hole. This was great.




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