Panasonic VIERA U1 Series TC-P42U1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Jan 29, 2010 in
Electronics
- 42-inch plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution
- Three HDMI inputs
- 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes
- VIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cards
- VIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, with one remote
Product Description
42″ Plasma, 1080p, 3 HDMI, Native contrast ratio 30,000:1, Infinite Black Dynamic contrast, 600 Hz Subfield Drive… More >>
Panasonic VIERA U1 Series TC-P42U1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
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5 comments
Mr. Efficiency on January 29, 2010 at 5:29 pm
I’m only going to comment on the rear connections. Only one set of component in, which is fine because anyone who wants to use this great TV, should have updated equipment. But my cablebox ONLY has component, so I can’t use any other outdated systems…everything else must be HDMI to take advantage of TV. Since this is a bedroom tv, not a big deal.
Next…audio quality is poor. Which is fine because most ppl who have a nice TV will support it with extra speakers. I bought the TVee Soundbar because it’s simple and doesn’t need a receiver. Well…the TV only has ONE audio out. and it’s a digital (Toslink) audio out. Website says TWO audio out. I guess they’re counting the headphone jack. Looks like panasonic got a little lazy and didn’t bother to include support for older devices. Now I’m up a creek because I’ll either need to buy a toslink to rca converter or take the dive and get a receiver….but who the heck has a receiver in the bedroom?!
Mark E. Greene on January 29, 2010 at 5:33 pm
The Panasonic brand seems to continue to set the industry standard for Plasma HD. Couldn’t ask for better performance at a very economical price.
MegBeid on January 29, 2010 at 7:21 pm
When I originally saw this TV with a free shipping offer from Amazon, I decided to purchase it. Big mistake. The original TV I purchased arrived approximately 3 days later and, to my surprise, was only packaged in the original Panasonic box. There was no additional packaging provided by Amazon to protect a delicate piece of equipment like this from the rough handling that take place during shipping. When I opened the box, there were four small pieces of styrofoam contoured to each corner of the TV. That was the only insulation protecting it – nothing over the screen. I took the screen out of the box, and it was shattered, looking like a spider web of broken glass. Disappointed, I immediately called Amazon and requested a replacement, which they were happy to arrange for me. I specifically requested that the replacement be insulated better and marked ‘fragile,’ and the representative assured me that management looks at all products damaged from packaging/shipping to make sure the situation did not repeat itself. This was a load of BS. The replacement TV arrived about 3 days later and in the exact same condition as the first one. Same packaging, same shattered screen. I found this whole situation to be absurd, because I can hardly believe this is the first TV Amazon ever shipped; they should know what they’re doing by now. I cannot believe anyone expected this TV to arrive in one piece based on the packaging. This isn’t rocket science; it was laziness. Amazon was too lazy to spend a few extra dollars properly packaging the TV, and as a result, destroyed $1600 worth of electronics. Wouldn’t it have been more cost effective for everyone if Amazon just did it right the first time? And to let it happen twice is completely unacceptable and shows me that Amazon does not really care about customer satisfaction. I finally received a credit back on my credit card about 10 business days after they received the package, but the total time it took to receive my refund from the time I shipped it was about 21 calendar days. Bottom line: I would not recommend having an electronic like this shipped, period. Lesson learned and I went to Best Buy instead.
Madison Shops on January 29, 2010 at 8:32 pm
My last Panasonic 42″ was stolen in a home robbery.I bought it 4 years ago because it was the one of the highest rated by Consumer Reports at the time. This is supposed to be the upgraded model and still highly rated by CR. The picture is great, big difference with the 1080p. It was simple to set up and offers lots of screen options. I was not happy with the delivery. I paid $99 for 1-3 day delivery and did not receive for over a week (7 days). I am still requesting the refund which was promised.
Ryan on January 29, 2010 at 9:50 pm
I previously owned a bulky 46″ DLP but decided I needed a new and smaller TV due to moving into a smaller place. I researched for a while and decided on this television, the deciding factors being 1080p, contrast, and refresh rate. I have to say, I’m very pleased.
This is the first full HD television I’ve ever owned. After tweaking with the picture I stuck in Wall-E on Blu-Ray and was amazed by the clarity. I realized just how much I’d been missing out on HD with my other TV.
I wish it has a PC input, but you can get HDMI adapters for that. The picture quality of an HDMI connected device looks awesome, but I’ve noticed it’s a little dark with component devices like game consoles as well as cable and HD signal channels. Games look good though, even the Wii looks pretty good. I wish I could have tested out my XBox360 more on this set but it unfortunately broke two days after getting the TV. Figures…
I bought this TV with hopes of getting the best Blu-Ray picture at this price range and I think I got it. At under $900 this TV is a steal.