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Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK 50 in Flat Panel Plasma TV

User Rating:

(7 reviews)

Price Range: $2,879 to $3,892

Bizrate User Review.

Make sure you know what you are getting

by Oddisbun , May. 18, 2006

Comments:
I bought this as a gift for my father but did not realize that this model is really just a monitor better suited for office presentations. It only has 2 inputs whereas the other model for home use has 7 and you have to buy extra equipment such as speake

QuickTake:

Pros: Same quality as standard one, cheaper and easier to get but.

Cons: It is the "professional" version not suited for home use

Recommended: No

Has Owned Product: 1 month

cnet.com Professional Review.

Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK

by David Katzmaier

Comments:

Review Verdict: Although it's missing a couple of inputs, the Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK surpasses any 50-inch plasma we've reviewed in terms of image quality and overall value.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Relatively inexpensive; excellent black-level performance; accurate color decoding; solid video processing with 2:3 pull-down; independent memory per input; versatile PIP function; extensive picture adjustments; customizable inputs.

Cons: Does not include a stand, a tuner, or speakers; sparse input selection; doesn't include a digital input; cannot change aspect ratios with HDTV sources; floats blacks.

cnet.com Professional Review.

Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK

by David Katzmaier

Comments:

Review Verdict: Although it's missing a couple of inputs, the Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK surpasses any 50-inch plasma we've reviewed in terms of image quality and overall value.

Read full review at cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Relatively inexpensive ; excellent black-level performance ; accurate color decoding ; solid video processing with 2:3 pull-down ; independent memory per input ; versatile PIP function ; extensive picture adjustments ; customizable inputs ;

Cons: Does not include a stand, a tuner, or speakers ; sparse input selection ; doesn't include a digital input ; cannot change aspect ratios with HDTV sources ; floats blacks ;

digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK

by Online Shopper

Comments:
The Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK plasma display delivers brilliant, high-contrast images with rich gradation and remarkable depth. Behind this total picture quality is the powerful synergetic effect bet...

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Review summary of Panasonic TH-PHD8 Series Plasma TV (37",42",50",65")

by alaTest

Comments:
alaTest has collected and analyzed 294 reviews of Panasonic TH-PHD8 Series Plasma TV (37",42",50",65") from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 178837 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.

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newbie.org Professional Review.

Panasonic TH-37PHD8UK 37 in. Plasma TV

by Harry Vernola

Comments:
The Panasonic TH-37PHD8UK 37 in. Plasma TV features: Up to 3,000:1 contrast ratio - Real Black Drive System and Deep Black Filter provide deeper, richer blacks and enhances image clarity and realism. It has up to 2,048 shades of gradation (4,096 shades vi

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QuickTake:

Pros: Great color, sound and performance

Cons: Not enough inputs.

zdnet.com Professional Review.

Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK

by Philip Ryan

Comments:
Leading up to Christmas 2005, pedestal stands for Panasonic's 42- and 50-inch professional plasmas, including the TH-42PHD8UK ($3,000 list) reviewed here, were back-ordered at almost all reputable retailers. That might be a testament to our positive revie

Review Verdict: The 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK is a great deal for the money, but only if you're comfortable adding inputs, you don't need a tuner, and you remember to buy a stand.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Relatively inexpensive ; reproduces deep blacks ; solid video processing with 2:3 pull-down ; independent memory per input ; numerous picture controls ; customizable inputs ;

Cons: Doesn't include stand, speakers, or tuner ; few included inputs ; digital video input not standard ; no aspect-ratio control with digital inputs ; floating blacks ;