Panasonic TH-50PX80A

By Ty Pendlebury on 30/05/2008

More Panasonic reviews , RRP: AU$2399.00

Description:

The Panasonic TH-50PX80A is a 50-inch plasma which features a resolution of 1366x768, support for the 24p standard and 3 HDMI ports.

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Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX80A 50 Inch (127cm) HD Digital Plasma TV | $1795.00
Panasonic New Release VIERA 50'' HD Digital Plasma | $1999.00

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8.7/10

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jwm
31/07/2008, 05:54 PM

rating
8/10

Been trying to make a decison on a new TV for about aweek now and finally went with the Panasonic TH50PX80A. I couldn't justify the extra $1000.00 asking price for the Full HD 800A model. Couldn't see any difference in the picture quality of either set and as no Free to Air or Foxtel Broadcsts are in 1080p I just could see the point in it all.
Picked it up at the local Retravision Store for $1676.00, plus 4 yr extended warranty, Belkin Surge Protector, Visual LCD cleaning kit, delivery and installation. All up $2154.00
Nobody, including online stores, Hardly Normal, Good Guys, Domayne, JB Hi Fi or Bing Lee could get within $150.00 of this price.

Pros: It's a Panasonic

Cons: Still to be deliovered

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jomal
28/07/2008, 10:06 PM

rating
9/10

Will you be reviewing this tv? I have one and think its great. Wondering what the experts say.

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emben
09/07/2008, 12:56 PM

rating
9/10

Excellent picture. I live in a poor reception area and my analogue reception was poor. With the digital tuner I get perfect digital and HD picures.

Pros: Value for money. Excellent picture quality. Easy installation.

Cons: None yet.

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Redargo
21/06/2008, 07:18 PM

rating
9/10

For a smidge under $2000 you can't beat this TV. Great picture quality and the screen doesn't reflect background lighting like some plasma screens I've seen.

Pros: 50" for under $2k. Excellent picture quality.

Cons: Inbuilt speakers are ok for sports and news but if you're into movies or gaming - hook it up to a external sound system.

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Happy Camper
10/06/2008, 08:06 AM

rating
9/10

In terms of $$ for value it doesnt come any better. I got mine delivered for $1900 and am a very happy boy.

Pros: Price
Picture quality
Very quiet machine

Cons: Not the most modern looking TV
Not FULL HD (but I cant even tell)

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twitch
05/06/2008, 09:50 AM

rating
8/10

Fantastic set: bright picture, stunning colours, quiet operation

Pros: Terrific picture, quiet operation, nice EPG feature, good connectivity.

Cons: Internal speakers are just adequate. Ideally use a separate sound system for movie viewing.

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