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Panasonic TH-50PZ700U 50" Plasma TV

Panasonic - TH50PZ700URelease Date: Jun 2007

The extremely high 1920 x 1080 pixel count of the Panasonic TH-50PZ700U plasma TV allows for its incredible 1080p HD display capability, which provides twice the number of pixels as 720p HDTV displays for superior detail and extraordinary HDTV reproduction. EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all... Read Moreof your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control. Minimize

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Number of Reviews: 16
Positive Reviews: 94%
Negative Reviews: 6%
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Positive Review

Reviewed by: gophers on 12-May-08

Strengths: Picture, sound, ease of setup, clarity

Weaknesses: Only 2 HDMI slots. No DVI for high-resolution computer hookup.

Summary: Very satisfied!Was in absolutely no rush to spend the money, so passively looked at tv's if we were at the mall or near BB, etc, over a year or so.Items I looked for when reviewing tv's - dark scenes, fast moving sports, water (waves, splashing, etc), animals running. Wanted to make sure the black-levels that everyone talks about and the smoothness of motion were ok. Family is very impressed with the tv.The newer models will have additional HDMI slots and DVI hookups I'm sure, but it was not a requirement for me at this time. Nice to have in the future...Happy shopping.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: tboss86 on 29-Mar-08

Strengths: 2 HDMI, HDTY, SD and 3 video imputs

Weaknesses: Gets Hot, and that makes me worry but im sure it just me being me

Summary: I would really recommend this set to anyone who is looking for a big t.v. for games, or just a movie go-er. its not rediculously huge and fits perfectly in my living room.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: sundevil_97 on 04-Jan-08

Strengths: Picture, Sound Excellent for PS3.

Weaknesses: No cable card slot. No PIP.

Summary: I bought this TV 4 months ago and really have no major complaints. Blu-Ray looks amazing on it. PS3 games also look great. The sound on this TV is a great supplement to your home theater system, or sometimes I just use it alone. The blacks on this TV are excellent, sporting events in HD look great. The only minor complaint is that it does not have PIP or a card slot. But, I knew this before I bought it and would buy it again. Excellent TV for the money.

Negative Review

Reviewed by: kkoning on 04-Dec-07

Strengths: It's a good value on paper...

Weaknesses: ...unless yours has a problem.

Summary: This TV looks good on paper, but watch out if you have a problem! Mine worked great, for the first few hours, before it developed severe problems- two large blocks (2inx8in) on opposite sides of the TV burned out. That's obviously a problem, but things do go wrong sometimes... I called Panasonic service to set up the repair, and that's when things went downhill. We waited around all day for the scheduled in-home repair, but the tech didn't show up until late in the evening. He came to move the 123 lbs. set alone, then threw it in the back of his pickup. Two weeks after this, the latest information is that they're waiting for authorization from Panasonic to replace the entire screen, and after that happens it will take at least a week for shipping before repairs can begin.Working with Panasonic's customer support has been a painful experience. After four calls and two failed promises to call me back, they want me to go through a week long process to even get the case escalated to management. For a $2,200 TV, this is totally unacceptable. Panasonic's TVs may look like a good deal on paper, but my experience has shown buying one is taking a big risk on a company that doesn't stand by it's products. If I were you, I would seriously consider a different option.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: 05-Nov-07

Strengths: Amazing picture, great sound

Weaknesses: none

Summary: This set has an amazing picture. It will look best when picture mode is customized, not at VIVID as it comes out of box.The sound is better than I thought.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: ncjonesta11 on 01-Nov-07

Strengths: 1080P!!!!! Beautifally clear pitcure, SD still looks good, Briliant colors... Build Quality

Weaknesses: Heavy, one more HDMI and a DVI would be nice

Summary: A little glare in certain instances, not a true weakness though. Sometimes when switching channels and between the guide (comcast) the TV will switch to green screen, then have to power off to get picture back, probably the box though... I did a lot of research and found that this TV fit me the best and have never been happier!!!! I recommend this TV very highly.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: junmil on 21-Oct-07

Strengths: Excellent sound and pictures/set-up is a breeze/looks outstanding

Weaknesses: no cable card and lack of PIP

Summary: Been using this tv for 2 weeks now and very satisfied with its performance. Got the tv from 6thAve from their latest sale and I think it is worth every penny I paid for it. The picture is so crisp and real. The speaker system is excellent. You probably wont even use your surround system on this tv. I have been on the market for plasma tv for years now with this tv, I am not disappointed. Panasonic you did it again. Will buy another one for the bedroom.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: allanm11 on 01-Oct-07

Strengths: Just beautiful to watch. Impressive quality. A lot of TV for the money.

Weaknesses: Feels like it runs hot. Heavy for its size. Does not have RGB level adjustment.

Summary: This plasma TV has the best picture I have ever seen. I love the detail and bright color representation that has standout detail. The 50 inch screen is mesmerizing. Panasonic has a good reliability rating which was a selling point for me. At the time I bought this TV there was a Panasonic rebate which was a deal maker for me.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: baafro on 01-Oct-07

Strengths: excellent colors, sharp details

Weaknesses: reflection on screen during day-time

Summary: fantastic picture, recommended watching standard dvds through upscaling/hdmi. I'm using a PS3, and it's colors cut like a razor. very surprised by the quality of the speakers as well, good surround effects for tv speakers.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: amansour on 19-Sep-07

Strengths: Colors, Picture quality

Weaknesses: Remote Control, Heavy

Summary: This is one of the best 1080p plasma TV?s I have seen so far. I have shopped around for good plasma for several weeks and actually bought the 50PX75U (720P), and when I got it at home I did not like the Standard definition picture, it was fuzzy, and then I been told the picture will be the same for the 1080P and no hope, and been told also to try other technology if I like to watch SD, and I started again to study the DLP and LCD, and then I decided to stop that and return the 720P and to try that Panasonic (TH-50PZ700U), man, that is really good, big difference in the colors and the picture quality even for the SD, as for the HD, it?s amazing. Also I tried to show the pictures from my Camera SD Card and it was really fantastic.I?m happy with the extra 1,300 I paid (include taxes and extended warranty difference), I recommend this TV, it has a very good price in compare to the comparators.Now, as we know nothing is perfect, what I don?t like about the TV is it?s a little heavy (more than 100 LB) also it takes a little long to turn on. One more thing is the remote control, they should have done a better job the three grand TV, it should be lighted and more function. And the last thing is so far I cannot find a way to store the JUST setting to start the TV with, always, when we turn it on, we have to press that button to change it to just.Other than that, the TV is excellent; I give it 5/5 for the picture and sound, and 4/5 for the functionality and accessories.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: lamppag on 14-Sep-07

Strengths: 1080p, Great Picture, Great Design (Sleek and Modern), Easy to Set-Up

Weaknesses: 2 HDMI InputsSpeakers could sound better

Summary: This is my second Panasonic Plasma Television and it is everything that I could have asked for. I purchased from ElectronicsShowplace.com and the transaction went very smooth. They called me within an hour after the purchase to verify legitimacy and confirm details. I received it within the alloted time frame and in excellent condition. I have used it with my PS3 for some full 1080P. 300 the movie was a great experience and the picture will knock your socks right off!!

Positive Review

Reviewed by: drojan on 03-Sep-07

Strengths: Picture quality, contrast levels

Weaknesses: No PIP, no cable box

Summary: I felt that a plasma would give me a picture closest to what I am used to on my tube set. And the plasma that impressed me the most was the Panasonic TH-58PZ750U 1. It has superior blacks I hate gray blacks.2. Better detail in the shadows.3. Accurate color so many displays fail terribly in their reproduction of greens.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: mkshapiro on 02-Aug-07

Strengths: Picture clarity

Weaknesses: Lack of picture in picture capability and cable card slot.

Summary: This is truly an amazing piece of equipment. The HD image off the cable and from DVD's is incredible. I'm also very impressed with the quality of the audio coming from speakers that are invisible as part of the frame. The stand is sturdy and even thought it is suggested that the unit be secured with brackets or wire, I found that unecessary. The remote is also capable of controlling most of my other AV equipment including the DVR box.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: slum5150 on 18-Jul-07

Strengths: Picture quality, sound, easy to set up

Weaknesses: Lack of PIP

Summary: I purchased the tv yesterday and am extremely pleased with it. The picture in 1080p is outstanding! It makes viewing in standard definition disappointing. I do not have surround sound speakers yet however the tv speakers sound pretty good. Very happy with this tv. I could not justify spending $1000 more for the Pioneer Elite PRO-FHD1.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: manfredw on 25-Jun-07

Strengths: picture, connectors, SD slot, great to view pictures from your camera,

Weaknesses: none so far

Summary: I bought the tv directly from Panasonic due to the fact that I got a really good deal. The shipping was prompt and the TV was delivered without a scratch. The setup is easy and requires to assemble the stand, but it was not a big deal. The design is great, the speakers blend with the rest of the frame and look really cool. The picture is outstanding (1080p), the TV has plenty connectors for DVD, HD DVR and any other toy such as xbox. It does not require much setup work but the menu is easy to use anyway so you can figure things out without reading the manual (in case you don't like to do that). Overall, totally great TV, I can only recommend it.

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