Plasma TVs

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  • Top 5 plasma TVs

    Looking to buy a flat-screen TV for Christmas? If so, then the smart money is on plasma: excellent picture quality, large sizes, and capable of displaying high-definition content. We look at five of the best.

  • Panasonic optimistic about 3D TV

    Panasonic is hoping to capitalise on James Cameron's new 3D film Avatar by launching its own 3D technology for the home at CEATEC in Japan this week.

  • Panasonic readies 3D plasma display

    Panasonic has developed a full-HD 3D plasma panel and high-precision active shutter glasses for the consumer market. The 50-inch prototype will be unveiled at the Ceatec Japan 2009 trade show next week.

  • OLED TV makers look to shift out of neutral

    Samsung and LG say they intend to increase production of bigger TVs using the new technology, though that is still years away.

  • Ask Us: How do I get my channel Nine back?

    It's great that there are new digital channels becoming available, but what do you have to do to get the new ones and keep the old?

  • Panasonic tech support through Facebook, Twitter

    Customers can contact Panasonic support reps through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to get help with fixes, further information and links to product how-to videos.

  • Best 1080p televisions

    Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing the best 1080p televisions — all featuring the highest consumer resolution there is.

  • Panasonic's 2009 TVs are leaner and greener

    Panasonic unveiled its newest television line-up which is thinner, "greener" and better performing at Cockatoo Island in Sydney yesterday.

  • TiVo coming to a Blu-ray player near you?

    Hybrid TV (makers of TiVo in Australia) has been in talks with local manufacturers to co-brand products such as TVs and Blu-ray players with the TiVo logo.

  • 720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?

    Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.

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Reviews

  • Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A

    For a budget plasma, the Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A certainly doesn't perform like one and boasts a significant improvement on last year's models.

    Specs: Plasma , 42 inch, 100 Hz, 1920 x 1080 pixels

  • LG 50PS70FD

    The LG 50PS70FD with "Time Machine Link" is an even better deal than its more expensive sibling, and is just as capable as a television.

    Specs: Plasma , 50 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 4

  • Panasonic Viera TH-P46G10A

    The Panasonic Viera TH-P46G10A is the best plasma we've seen in the past 12 months, and is perhaps the best TV on the market.

    Specs: Plasma , 46 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 3

  • Samsung PS50B850

    The Samsung PS50B850 is an attractively slim plasma TV that offers all the latest bells and whistles with good picture quality to boot.

    Specs: Plasma , 50 inch, 100 Hz, 1920 x 1080 pixels

  • LG 50PS80FD

    The LG 50PS80FD "Time Machine" plasma is a very good all-rounder, which also doubles as a useful DVR — as long as you don't expect too much from it.

    Specs: Plasma , 50 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 4

  • LG 42PQ60D

    The LG 42PQ60D is a budget plasma that also performs like one. While design and picture quality are mostly good, we'd spend a little bit more on a Panasonic instead.

    Specs: Plasma , 42 inch, 1024 x 768 pixels, 3

  • Panasonic Viera TH-P54Z1A

    The Panasonic Viera TH-P54Z1A is an impressive-looking plasma that features a thickness of just one inch and full-1080p wireless.

    Specs: Plasma , 54 inch, 100 Hz, 1920 x 1080 pixels

  • Pioneer PDP-LX609A

    Pioneer leaves the market with a shining example of what plasma is truly capable of with the PDP-LX609A — a TV which will remain the one to beat.

    Specs: Plasma , 60 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 3

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