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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U

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on 04/18/2008

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Quick specs
Product type: Plasma TV
Diagonal size: 50 in
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1
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CNET did not review the Panasonic TH-50PZ85U, but we did review a smaller model in the series.

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Reviewed on: 04/18/2008

Although CNET did not review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PZ85U, we did review the 46-inch Panasonic TH-46PZ85U. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 46-inch model to provide a good indication of how the 50-incher will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U.

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"Very nice, but..."

by peanut1015 on March 15, 2008
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"Stunning picture clarity."

by luvinplasma on April 27, 2008
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"Great colors and picture quality"

by cllisanti on April 10, 2008
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Editors' rating: 90

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 251 reviews of Panasonic TH-PZ85U Series TV (42",46",50") from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

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Editors' rating: 80

Summary: This latest-generation plasma TV offers upgraded video processing and significantly improved picture contrast over previous 1080p Panasonic plasmas.

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