subject: Panasonic Viera TXP46G20 Freeview Plasma Television Reviewed [print this page] At 46 inches, the Panasonic Viera TXP46G20B is a member of the innovative line of high-definition plasma TVs with the latest in NeoPDP technology. NeoPDP is what's driving higher standards as the product offers greatly improved viewing enjoyment and Internet connectivity.
NeoPDP technology makes it possible to derive excellent viewing pleasure in a slimmer, more energy efficient box. Delivering very good colour and contrast, the 46-inch Viera with NeoPDP will surely attract a lot of attention in the UK consumer market.
In the TXP46G20B is an in-built Freeview-HD tuner for receiving United Kingdom-specific high definition channels broadcast for free. There is no more need for a satellite dish or any other piece of equipment to watch hi-def Freeview programming.
There is, likewise, a tuner for Freesat, which now has HD broadcasts. However, Freesat does require a satellite dish. However, this is a minor issue because Freeview has a lot of content that is not available in Freesat.
The excellent performance of the Viera TXP46G20B is driven by a powerful 600 Hz processor for dealing with such issues as smearing or blurring, and artifacts that are most noticeable in fast action scenes. Panasonic refers to its technology as Intelligent Frame Creation Pro, but whatever name it is given, the thing that counts is that it works almost flawlessly, including showing still images at 1080-pixel resolution.
The Panasonic Viera TXP46G20B's contrast ratio reaches 5,000,000 to 1, thus yielding gorgeous blacks and bright whites. Panasonic estimates the Viera plasma screen's life span at 100,000 hours, which gives users great peace of mind on its durability.
The Panasonic Viera TXP46G20B's great online connectivity is a big contributing factor to user satisfaction, with WiFi and Skype modules ready to go upon addition of a USB adapter as well as a dongle (optional).
These TVs have four built-in HDMI input ports, two USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet connectivity and multiple audio outs. It's easy to hook these television sets to a laptop or personal computer. With Dolby THS surround sound and the SD memory card slot as part of the standard equipment, there's not much more to ask for.
Actually, there is more.
VIERA televisions are built to yield efficient luminosity for improved display quality while achieving greater energy savings. With built-in THX capability, video is displayed the way film creators wanted them to be shown, especially now that the cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio has caught on widely. All VIERA G20 TVs meet the high standards of the THX Certified Display Program.
The VIERA CAST feature, in turn, is the gateway to a wide vista of Internet content, online photos, audio and videos accessed right on your TV. The user-friendly interface to the web connects users to popular online applications like Skype and Twitter, thus optimizing the convenience factor.
The SD memory card slot is a great convenience for pulling data and viewing images and HD videos after they have been recorded, either as thumbnail arrays or in full-screen mode. On the Panasonic Viera TXP46G20B, the user can even apply transition effects to go with slideshow presentations.
Unlike previous, older models, the TX-P46G20 has greater flexibility in allowing user tweaks for detailed settings and adjustments. Most users, though, should discover that the THX presets are quite satisfactory as they are.
With voucher offers bundled with most deals, UK consumers will surely find the Panasonic Viera TXP46G20B a great find. Recommendation: A great buy, without a doubt.
Panasonic Viera TXP46G20 Freeview Plasma Television Reviewed
