Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK 50" Plasma Display Review
Summary
- Product Name: TH-50PHD8UK 50" Plasma Display
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: June 27, 2006 20:00
- MSRP: $ 3995
- Specifications
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Screen Size (inches): 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Native Resolution: 1366 x 768
Displayable Colors (billions): 3.62 (full time), 8.58 (maximum)
Contrast Ratio: Up to 3000:1
Viewing Angle (degrees): More than 160
Real MACH System: Yes
Real Black Drive System: Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D): 28.5'' x 47.6'' x 3.7''
Weight: 94.8 lbs
Pros
- Beautiful picture
- Easy menus with lots of control
- Great user manual
- Attractive price
Cons
- No internal tuner
- Extremely limited number of inputs
- Optional HDMI/DVI-D inputs are additional
Introduction
Bragging rights. You want them, you know you do. We all do. Some small (or large as the case may be) part of our mind wants people to be impressed with our purchases, abilities, etc. Nothing is more depressing than showing someone something that they should be impressed by just to have them respond, “So, what is that again?” Case in point, reviewing home theater equipment is full of interesting items… to other Audioholics. What does Joe Average say when you tell him you are reviewing a new set of speakers, HTPC, media server, or receiver? “Oh, that’s nice.” What does he say when you tell him you are reviewing a 50” plasma display? “I hate you, man!” Now, THAT is respect!
