Panasonic VIERA C1 Series TC-P42C1 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

October 11th, 2009 | Posted in HDTV Reviews

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Panasonic VIERA C1 Series TC-P42C1 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
 
Panasonic VIERA C1 Series TC P42C1 42 Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
Manufacturer: Panasonic
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List Price: $699.95
Sale Price: $499.44
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Product Description
42" Plasma, 720p, 2 HDMI, Native contrast ratio 15,000:1, Infinite Black Dynamic contrast, 600 Hz Subfield Drive

Product Details
  • 1024 x 768
  • Native contrast 15,000:1, Dynamic contrast Infinite black for the brightest whites and darkest blacks
  • 2 HDMI; 600 Hz Sub-Field drive for razor sharp moving images
  • Viera Image Viewer, enjoy your photos on the big screen via SD card

Customer Reviews
Panasonic VIERA C1 Series TC P42C1 42 Inch 720p Plasma HDTV Great lower-end hdtv
 
Review Date: July 10, 2009
Reviewer: Joe Camper,
I've had this t.v. for a week now and I love it. I bought this Panny to replace a Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD that I returned. The LCD was terrible, any fast movement across the screen would cause mass pixilation. Also, blue-ray movies with heavy contrasting scenes looked grainy. I was so disgusted with the picture I returned it. Anyway this Panasonic Plasma is sooo much better it's like night and day. Even though this t.v. is only 720p, it looks much clearer and sharper than the LCD. No pixilation whatsoever. No graininess. Dark blacks and bright whites. The only con for this t.v., which I think goes for most plasma t.v.'s is that the screen is so glossy that it's hard to watch in bright rooms. I think that is the one and only advantage the LCD Aquos had over this t.v. Hope this was helpful and oh p.s. when you're comparing hdtv's in a store make sure whatever you're watching on there isn't a cartoon because cartoons make any hdtv look good. I learned that the hard way.
Panasonic VIERA C1 Series TC P42C1 42 Inch 720p Plasma HDTV Great set!
 
Review Date: April 27, 2009
Reviewer: Timothy M. Smalley, Apple Valley, MN USA
Picked the Panasonic TC-P42C1 42" plasma TV set a few days ago at Target so I haven't had it very long. So far I am VERY pleased. I have always had great luck with Panasonic TVs in the past, so I was pretty confident with my selection.

The Target guys helped me get it loaded and I was able to move it by myself from my van to the house with a small dolly. Setup couldn't have been easier. I decided to go with plasma since my living room has very low light most of the day and everything I have read said that plasma was better than LCD under those conditions.

The picture is stunning! There are several different picture settings, including the ability for custom setups. Sound is better than average for TV speakers, but I will be getting a home theater setup soon for full enjoyment.

I love this TV!!!
Panasonic VIERA C1 Series TC P42C1 42 Inch 720p Plasma HDTV Excellent All Around...
 
Review Date: November 5, 2009
Reviewer: Seller,
I have had this tv for more than 6 months now and am extremely pleased. The color is very sharp and very well detailed. No problem with refresh rates at all, and you won't be able to tell this is not a 1080 tv.

One issue I do have is the sound. The speaker is fine with broadcast tv or with cable; however, when playing a blu-ray disk or PS3 game the sound needs to be cranked up. I don't know if it is the nature of the tv itself or if the hardware is defective. I should note I returned this tv once after purchasing because the speaker gave off a hissing noise. Replacement model had no such problem...it just seems strange that my only issue has been the speakers (which have caused me problems in the past). Perhaps it is just my own experience and not reflective of this model as a whole...but I thought it worth mentioning.

Regardless...this tv is a great value.
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