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| Magazine |
Region |
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Evaluation |
| AudioVideoFotoBild |
GER |
11/2005 |
Total result: good (2,5), Testwinner |
Some Comments
from the Editor
The Panasonic model 42PV500 delivers TV PAL signals and DVD-movies
in brilliant colors. Skin color, which often appears reddish,
had a very natural appearance. Conventional Plasma TV models
of older generation often have irritating color noise. The
42PV500 makes it much better: This negative effect appears
only marginally and only if you look very detailed. The Panasonic
model is fulfilling the HD-ready specifications. You can connect
HD-Signals via Analogue YUV-Component Input or Digital HDMI-Interface.
The 768 lines screen reproduced 720 and 1080 signals very
crisp and sharp. At the front cabinet you can find headphone
jacket and good accessible Video and Audio terminals - so
ideally for connecting a digital camcorder. You can also enjoy
your photos without a camera, you only need to put your memory
card in the Slot (1 x SD-Format, 1 x PCMCIA for other cards
with additional adaptor), then your personal slide show can
start. You can even record your TV-Programs on your memory
card, what a great function.
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| Magazine |
Region |
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Evaluation |
| audiovision |
GER |
7+8/2005 |
Total result: good (71 points) |
The Conclusion
of the Testing Team Is:
For a Plasma with XGA-resolution this model is surprising
cheap. In points of brightness and contrast several LCD and
Rear Projection TV are better than the 42PV500 (especially
in rooms with bright condition), however in points of colors
and homogeneity the 42PV500 is convincing even more. Movies
are being reproduced absolutely credible (natural) - and this
is what we expect from Home Cinema. A little bit less Overscan
and a less nervous De-Interlacer would valorize this model
even more.
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| Magazine |
Region |
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Evaluation |
| Video |
GER |
7/2005 |
Test Winner;
price-quality ratio: very good |
Panasonic deserves specially this test winner
award
– no other Plasma model has ever come so close to a
similar good picture quality of a conventional CRT.
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| Magazine |
Region |
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Evaluation |
| Video |
GER |
7/2005 |
Total result:
good price-quality ratio: very good |
Some Comments
from the Editor
Panasonic enters now at the HD resolution-age. The new flagship
(the500-series) is "HD Ready". On the front side
you can find PC- and SD card slots - the slide show can start
easily.
TH-42PV500 did a good job on HDTV via YUV-component
and also on PAL via HDMI. Panasonic achieved test winner
status well deserved "no other Plasma could get closer
to CTV-picture quality than this PDP."
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| Magazine |
Region |
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Evaluation |
| audiovision |
GER |
|
Test Winner |
| A such natural picture no other Plasma has
ever provided before. For a XGA-Plasma Panel this model is
additionally amazing cheap.
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| Magazine |
Region |
|
Evaluation |
| PLUS X AWARD |
GER |
|
Innovation Design |
| TH-42PV500 won Plus X - Award in the categories
"Innovation and Design". This Award is being given
by a jury consisting of one dealer (Electronic Partner), two
major trade magazines (CE Markt, POS Mail) and two broadcasters
(ZDV, 3sat).
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| Magazine |
Region |
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Evaluation |
| What Vide |
UK |
8/2005 |
5-Star |
Some Comments
from the Editor
The TH-37PV500's pictures are quite possibly the best and
most consistent we've seen on any plasma TV. Ever. For starters,
there's the TV's absolute best point, its contrast. TH-37PV500
serving up stunningly profound black levels. These immaculate
black levels have profound impact on the picture as a whole.
For instance, they make the picture look exceptionally solid,
thanks to the deep foundation they provide to the rest of
the color spectrum...... There really isn't anything seriously
bad to say about the TH-37PV500.
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| Magazine |
Region |
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Evaluation |
| asbyon.com |
GER |
|
BEST BUY |
With the 500 VIERA Plasma series Panasonic
made a direct hit. The design, picture quality and even sound
quality set new standards in this class. The specification
including SD-Recording is satisfying all wishes.
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| Magazine |
Region |
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Evaluation |
| eLife Awards |
HK |
2/2006 |
Best Plasma TV |
The VIERA Plasma TV (PV500 series) was elected
as the "Best Plasma TV" in eLife Awards 2005/06
co-organized by e-zone (IT magazine) and ESDlife (HK government
public service's portal web site).
Altogether 20 awards were presented, 50% of the total score
was from a professional panel of judges (11 persons), another
50% was determined by public (17,500 persons) via voting on
the online platform ESDlife.
Mr. Johnny Wu attended the prizes presentation which was held
at Inter-continental Hotel Kowloon on 23 Feb 06.
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| Magazine |
Region |
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Evaluation |
| Consumer Reports |
US |
11/2005 |
Overall Score: Very Good |
Consumer Reports described the present situation
of the plasma TVs as follows. Panasonic’s TH-50PX50U
and 42PX50U won the first and second prizes in the best choice
for HDTVs.
"Their brilliant images on a big-screen plasma TV are
eye-catchin, especially in HD. With screens growing and prices
shrinking even for the largest sizes, these sleek flat panels
look more attractive than ever."
"Panasonic wa
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