Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
April 25, 2010
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Product Description
Panasonic TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTVAmazon.com Product Description
Building on its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, Panasonic’s 50-inch VIERA TC-P50G25 Plasma HDTV features a new panel with NeoPDP technologies that provide the best balance of black and white under brighter environments while also offering higher energy efficiency. The new NeoPDP Plasma panel also further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brigh… More >>
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Tags: 1080p, 50Inch, HDTV, Panasonic, Plasma, TCP50G25, VIERA
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I am the owner of a 2009 Panasonic G10 and I wanted to write a warning to all potential buyers of this product.
2008, 2009, and 2010 Panasonic plasma TVs have a ‘feature’ that increases voltage after predetermined amounts of viewing. This feature is causing 2009 plasma screens to have significantly increase black levels (~3 times brighter) after approximately 1000 hours of use. Panasonic has responded to this incredible revelation by saying that this is a standard ‘feature’ and that the TVs are operating ‘normally’.
From CNET, who tested sets at different hours of usage: “According to our measurements, the models with 1,500 hours both reproduced black at 0.023 footlamberts; the 500-hour models measured 0.008″. If you do the math, this represents almost a threefold increase.
People who purchased these sets are realizing that they purchased a ‘lemon’, as one of the main benefits (deep black levels) is a lie, or at least a ‘temporary feature’.
As far as the 2010 models go, Panasonic has indicated that the same ‘technology’ is being used (ie voltage increases) but that these increases will occur more gradually. It is too early to tell what exactly the company means by ‘more gradually’, but what is certain is that Panasonic had shown utter disregard for those that purchased 2009 sets.
Please head over to the professional review site CNET for more information:
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Or search for ‘panasonic black level problem’ on Google. Another option would be to search for the name of the CNET editor who is covering this issue, David Katzmaier.
Buyer beware!
Rating: 1 / 5
I just purchased this TV and blew my mind up .
A total Hardcore Entertainment Station. FulL SCORE.
A ecclectic Blend of Style , Technology and Aesthetics.
Not to forget the Picture Quality .
Great is an Understatment.
Rating: 5 / 5
Definitely worth the wait. I was pondering to buy the G10, but then saw all the hype on the internet, and decided to wait for 3 more weeks for it. Awesome picture, and it is so light (compared to G10) I carried it into the house all by my self. that 10 lbs difference was just enough reason to get the G10.
Regarding LEDs, I still think it is premature. until you have an LED in each pixel, I do not think it is worth getting. Although bright it is just another LCD.
Only negative thing is I could not figure out where I can buy the dongle to make it wireless.
Rating: 5 / 5
This tv is one hundred percent dead on. This is my sixth hdtv and let me tell you the g25 blows them all away. Easy to set up put this on thx mode, sit back and you wont believe your eyes. The picture is jaw dropping. I could babble all day about why you should get it. Simply look at the price ,look at the specs, look at the picture, look at who makes it and it equals a no-brainer. Thank you tv gods I believe !!!! April 10. I have had this tv for a couple of weeks now. The most important thing I have noticed is that in standard definition it is fantastic, yup fantastic. Last night my wife way watching tv and I noticed it wasnt in hd by using the controller info and I couldnt believe my eyes. I’m telling you, you will be making a HUGE mistake if you buy another tv. Everyone who has seen it can’t believe the picture, they all want to come over with movies and watch it on the g25 (im not kidding). Stop reading buy one and I promise you will see that you have made the right choice. This is the best electronic purchase I have ever made!!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I was the proud owner of a panasonic 42 PZ 700, the high-end of Pana. I got to move across the ocean, and I had to buy a new one. As I needed a larger screen for a limited budget, I decided to try the newest G25. It’s a really good choice, with just minor problems.
Pros:
- convincing picture quality. I was actually very impressed for a TV at this price. Black levels and even colors greatly improved since the PZ700
- easy to use, enough setup possibilities
- good upscaling
- “light and cool” design, at least compared to my heavy and hot PZ700.
Cons:
- sound is awful. It’s even hard to distinguish words sometimes. I have to turn on my home theater almost all the time. I don’t know if it’s below or above standard for this price range, but it’s absolutely nothing like the PZ, which had a very nice 2+1 sound system integrated.
- “skype ready” is… only ready in the hardware. For the moment I have a nice “will be available soon” message.
- media player plays only local (that is, SD card) files. It’s not possible (at least for the moment) to make it play content from the ethernet plug
Overall, I’m very happy with this product, I recommend it. But you need an external sound system.
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Rating: 4 / 5