The Panasonic 1080p Plasma - Overview
By Tubagus
The most popular lines of plasma TVs on the market today is Panasonic 1080p plasma series.
In addition these Panasonic 1080p plasma models offer a smooth picture and vivid colors movie lovers, sports fans an HDTV viewers alike. In the market for a new plasma then you have probably looked at several models and may very well be confused by all of the different models and makes.
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The Panasonic 1080p plasma viera series, I will try to break down the basic differences models. There are several things to look at in order. A typical Panasonic Viera plasma model is TH-xxPZ80U look at the models numbers
First: TH-xxPZ80U. Sizes range from as small as 42 inches and go up to 65 inches in the top of the line model. The xx is measure of TV
Second: TH-xxPZ80U Panasonic does also offer a 720p model, the PZ indicates that this a 1080p model, but that would be indicated by a PX
Third : TH-xxPZ8U. These indicate the individual attributes and feature sets of each model with a good 80U, better 85U, better 800U, and best 850U
The attributes and features of the different models, so lets dig in a little deeper and check
80U- The models and include all the basics that give the Panasonic 1080p plasma TVs such a great reputation. They come with a 20,000:1 contrast ratio, 2 speakers an 3 HDMI inputs
85U - The next step up in the model lines add an input for PC connection and adds additional contrast ratio taking it up to 30,000:1
800U - The next step up makes several additional HDMI input as well as THX certification and additions as 24p support. Although if you connect your TV through an audio video receiver then you more then likely will not even use your TVs speaker.
850U - The 850U represents the top of the line model by adding additional shades of color gradation as well as pro setting menus and a studio reference mode.
So if you are looking at a new TV for the holiday season or for the digital changeover, a Panasonic plasma may be the right choice for you.
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