panasonic p50g10 review

If you demand the best from your viewing experience, the new G10 Series of Plasma HDTVs was created just for you. They boast cinema-quality movie reproduction, clear, smooth sports and gaming action, even Web entertainment. All made possible by our Neo PDP technology, which delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption.1080p HDTVViera Cast - Exciting web content.No PC required!THX® Certified Display - Movie images as the movie creators' intended themViera Image Viewer - Makes photo sharing easy.VIERA CASTEnjoy the Internet contents* right on your TV. With VIERA CAST technology, you can enjoy online content such as videos, photos, weather and stock information through an easy-to-use Web interface that's built into the TV. No extra equipment required.* Available only in USTHX Certified DisplayTHX reproduces movie images exactly as the movie's creators intended them. In the early 1980's, Lucasfilm, established the THX Standard to stipulate the audio and video quality criteria for cinema environments. The overall aim was to improve the experience of cinema-goers and faithfully recreate the audio and visual ambience that film makers intended. VIERA meets the high standards set by the THX Certified Display Program.* THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some Jurisdiction. All rights reserved.VIERA Image ViewerIt's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos and motion images right after you take them. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos and full-HD videos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920 x 1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio.600Hz Sub-field Drive*600Hz techn

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This TV is a 46" Panasonic Plasma and so far we love it. The picture quality is wonderful. They brought it in, set it up and the rest is history. We had a 52" Hitachi plasma that bit the dust after 2 years and I did not buy an extended warranty and the store where we bought it basically said sorry about your luck so we went to Amazon at our son's insistence and bought this TV. Great experience and will buy again when necessary. Thanks Amazon

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There is problem with the black level on G10 and V10 series TV sets from Panasonic. Black level is no where near what they advertise. After only 1000 hrs of running, Black level drops considerably. The worse part is Panasonic knows about this problrm and they have not done anything to correct it. I have all my major electronics(Camcoder, DVD player, etc) from Panasonic, but now I feel this TV was the last thing I'm ever gonna buy from them.. Panasonic... Just own up to your mistakes.

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After viewing several makes and models of televisions at different stores this is one of the best ones I have seen, if not the best. The picture is outstanding. Colors are bright and vivid while the depth of the black level is really good. The contrast, sharpness, and color all seemed perfect right out of the box. The naturally higher refresh rate of the plasma set is an added plus. Being able to go directly to the internet for streaming movies through Amazon.com, viewing weather, stocks, or watching You-Tube is also a nice feature. After viewing the new LED and LCD pictures, they appeared to be be overly bright and so sharp that the picture on the screen seems to be a series of pasted snapshots. The plasma set is more lifelike with a more three dimensional look. Sound quality is pretty good even when turned up to a loud level. The G-series line of plasmas by Panasonic is noticeably better than the other lines. The price from Amazon with shipping included was the best price I could find anywhere at the time. Delivery was quick and handled very well. The deliverymen unboxed the set after it was brought into the house and stayed until it was inspected. All in all a fantastic plasma picture at a great price.

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Read many reviews and talked to friends who know more than I do....in the end, decided on Panasonic 46" viera G-10 series. I have had another older 50 " panasonic for over 10 years without a single problem.And that tv gets used by a big family, for hours on end. So, like other reviewers, I trust panasonic. The quality of this new tv is superb. Highly recommend it to anyone wanting an upgrade.

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After reading many reviews and seeing in stores, we selected based on reviews, and the TV has lived up to the reviews. The only thing I wish was better, is that it turn on a little faster.

If you demand the best from your viewing experience, the new G10 Series of Plasma HDTVs was created just for you. They boast cinema-quality movie reproduction, clear, smooth sports and gaming actioneven Web entertainment. All made possible by our Neo PDP technology, which delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption.VIERA CASTEnjoy the Internet contents* right on your TV. With VIERA CAST technology, you can enjoy online content such as videos, photos, weather and stock information through an easy-to-use Web interface that's built into the TV. No extra equipment required.VIERA CAST home screen is subject to change without notice.The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers. Therefore, Panasonic will assume no responsibility for the content or the continuity of the services.Not all features of websites may be available.Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.Amazon, Amazon Video On Demand, and the Amazon Video on Demand logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.Google, Picasa, Picasa Web Albums, and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.Bloomberg is a registered trademark of Bloomberg L.P.THX Certified DisplayTHX reproduces movie images exactly as the movie's creators intended them. In the early 1980's, Lucasfilm, established the THX Standard to stipulate the audio and video quality criteria for cinema environments. The overall aim was to improve the experience of cinema-goers and faithfully recreate the audio and visual ambience that film makers intended. VIERA meets the high standards set by the THX Certified Display Program.* THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some Jurisdiction. All rights re

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Panasonic leads the way in picture quality with deep blacks, great colors and a picture that pops. I have done a lot of research in both plasma vs. lcd and brands. Many reviews state that the 2009 G10 line of Panny's is the top of the line and even comes at a reasonable price. For my money and tv viewing habits the model has been excellent. As the months go by, the tv ages and the picture only gets better. The THX mode creates a great setting for movie watching at night and I switch to my user mode for sports. Don't let old reviews of plasma's deter you. Burn-in is a thing of the past and there is no problems with light reflection on the screen. I love this tv and feel I have the best thing available. The only thing better is the 2010 line of Panny's (VT25). Not only is the 2010 line 3D capable, but also the best 2D tv ever! On top of the tv, Amazon had a great price and they even threw in a free Tivo HD. This also came with (in total) about $130 worth of Amazon VOD credits. Which equals lots of free movie watching. Free shipping on everything and quick delivery to boot. It was a great deal that I couldn't pass up. Almost a year later and I am still loving my set up! 5 stars all the way!

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Won't turn on, got the "one blink" sign of death. Still under warranty but avoid to avoid the hassle of getting it fixed until it dies again.

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I purchased mine on April 3, 2009. This morning, the wife turned it on, watched some French Open, then turned it off from the master switch. Later, I tried turning it on and noticed that the red power light was still illuminated and wondered why she hadn't turned it off. The remote wouldn't do anything and the master switch, when held in for ten seconds, would turn the light off and then it would come back on; but still no picture or sound. After reading several posts here, sounds like I too got a lemon. I was on the phone with Panasonic tech support and then concierge service for over an hour, only to be told that since my set was two months out of warranty, they could do nothing but recommend a service provider in my area. Since they know this is a common problem, I think they should have made an exception. Then, luckily, I remembered I bought it with my AMEX Gold Card, which doubles the manufacture's warranty. Called AMEX and they were so helpful and kind. The service dude is coming out on Monday. Hopefully, if it is the power board that is broken, there won't be a long wait time like some have reported. My mom and sister have Panasonic Plasmas, but this is the last Panasonic product I will ever buy! I'll update this post as soon as I hear something. Buyer beware!

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This starts out as a great TV. Everything looks good. The sound isn't great, but I'm using a stereo for everything so I don't mind. There are two big problems with this TV. The first is that despite Panasonic's claim that their VieraCast service is future-proof and upgradeable to the latest and greatest, it turns out it's not. While 2010 models will get Netflix Watch Instantly capabilities, the 2009 models reportedly don't have sufficient DRM protection and will not get this upgrade. I'm not sure I buy this explanation, since Amazon on Demand doesn't seem to fear Panasonic's customers will be somehow recording their streams. Given the fact that Netflix isn't pay-per-view, I'm guessing they would care even less than Amazon would. Panasonic appears to be merely giving their new toys more features than their old toys while placating those of us who gave them $1000 four months ago by blaming someone else. By far the biggest problem with this set, however, is that Panasonic is effectively running a bait-and-switch operation. You know that great picture their plasmas come with? Those dark blacks and great contrast? Well, by this time next year your expensive new HDTV will look worse than sets that sell for half the price at WalMart. Panasonic, you see, has programmed their tv to "gradually" increase their black levels. ([...]) They didn't let us know before we ponied up all this cash that they had irrevocably programmed our expensive TVs to degrade in quality. There is no fix in sight and they're now being sued. ([...]) CNET says: I were buying a plasma TV right now, I would avoid the 2009 line of Panasonic plasmas. I agree. It's too late for me, but for all you out there doing your pre-purchase research...consider yourself warned. And don't buy used Panasonic sets, obviously.

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Appearance: The T.V is very aesthetically pleasing. It has a superb black glossy finish. Ease of Use: The T.V is very easy to use, especially the Viera Cast. You can also figure out the T.V if you so chose to do, without reading the owners manual, although, I would still suggest reading up. Picture quality: So far the picture quality is amazing, I have read forums claiming that the black levels "brighten" after sometime. We shall see. Sound Quality: The speakers could be better, but who uses just the T.V speakers now a days anyway? Other thoughts: 42 inch T.V is a perfect size for me. Also the T.V sits very firmly in the stand (you actually have to screw it in)

If you demand the best from your viewing experience, the new G10 Series of Plasma HDTVs was created just for you. They boast cinema-quality movie reproduction, clear, smooth sports and gaming actioneven Web entertainment. All made possible by our Neo PDP technology, which delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption.VIERA CASTEnjoy the Internet contents* right on your TV. With VIERA CAST technology, you can enjoy online content such as videos, photos, weather and stock information through an easy-to-use Web interface that's built into the TV. No extra equipment required.VIERA CAST home screen is subject to change without notice.The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers. Therefore, Panasonic will assume no responsibility for the content or the continuity of the services.Not all features of websites may be available.Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.Amazon, Amazon Video On Demand, and the Amazon Video on Demand logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.Google, Picasa, Picasa Web Albums, and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.Bloomberg is a registered trademark of Bloomberg L.P.THX® Certified DisplayTHX reproduces movie images exactly as the movie's creators intended them. In the early 1980's, Lucasfilm, established the THX Standard to stipulate the audio and video quality criteria for cinema environments. The overall aim was to improve the experience of cinema-goers and faithfully recreate the audio and visual ambience that film makers intended. VIERA meets the high standards set by the THX Certified Display Program.* THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some Jurisdiction. All rig

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This huge TV was delivered on time and installed by two very competent and knowledgeable gentlemen who took the time to explain all the functions to me, and removed all the packaging (and there is a lot). We just love the huge screen, bright enough in our south facing room. Have had it over 7 months now and the acid test was the world cup from South Africa. Superb picture, no motion artifacts and a perfect view from any angle in the room. Blu-Ray discs give a true cinema experience, especially with the THX setting. Saw some sports at a friend's four month old 46 inch Sony Bravia LCD and was surprised at how often fast motion artifacts occurred. Plasma beats LCD, I'm afraid. Don't do gaming, so cannot rate it for that, but for Blu-Ray, live HD TV and even old-fashioned DVD - I don't think that one can do better than Panasonic' Plasma sets, especially the ones with THX certification.

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I purchased this TV almost a year ago. It has had some disappointments but it was in my expatiation of the reviews and specs. My biggest concern now is that Panasonic is going to disappoint all of us that had paid a quite of bit of money for their products that has Viera Cast the last two years. Well I am talking about the our TV's and other products are not upgradable for Netflix and most likely every new streaming feture that they are adding to their Viera Cast, (That's going to be in the 2010+ models only). So we are not able to steam Netflix on this TV or any pre-2010 models of all their products. So we have to stream by other means, unless you have and 360 or the new PS3 (the fat PS3 requires a disk that gets a little irritating when I have to get up and change it back to my game) or add a $100 device to stream Netflix. It would be nice to just use the TV and not have to turn another device on to use power and what not. There is no telling what Panasonic is going to add to their Viera Cast lineup in the future that they are not going to add the pre-2010 models (or even the pre-2011 models later on.) This is for all devices including DVD players TV's etc. So I would not buy another Panasonic product ever again in my life I will not allow any friend to get screwed either. This is a good time to boycott Panasonic until they fixed there false advisement about Viera Cast on there old products, or even a good time to start a class action maybe. Keep in mind Panasonic that Viera Cast was one of the reasons I had purchased this TV. If i had known you were going to pull this then I would had never had purchased this TV.

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With new found riches of my tax return in my pockets, I performed an extensive search for a new television. At first I favored LCD, however, I chose plasma based upon reviews indicating the excellence of the picture. I purchased a 50" Panasonic TC-P50G10 plasma television along with a Panasonic SC-BT300 home theater system and I am very impressed with the picture and sound quality. The colors are strong and natural. The blacks are deep and the contrast very good. The audio is strong with blu ray, standard dvd, and regular televsion. I have an extensive library of black and white movies which play well on this television. I watch a great deal of older movies on TCM and I am very happy with the picture and audio. My stress levels have now eased with the knowledge I made the right purchase.

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The TV arrived with a little confusion by the dispatcher communications, but was received on the day promised by a very polite and helpful driver. The picture clarity is very good, but the controls need a little getting used to by experimentation. The guide book is a little confusing and the remote instructions are a bit lacking. The look is sleek and the value is good.

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After a couple of mnoths with this TV, I couldn't be happier. I did months of research and this was definitely the best TV for the money. I hooked up to a PS3 and Yamaha 7.1 receiver so my son is in seventh heaven. I'm even amazed at how good non-HD channels look on it.