subject: Review Of The Panasonic Viera Tx-p42v10 [print this page] Boasting a slim, sleep design, the Panasonic TX-P42V10 makes great use of the NeoPDP plasma panels bringing about a compact display. The top of the screen measures only 5. 5 cm, widening out a little at the chassis portion for a low 8. 5 cm while still housing all of the design features.
Thin and frameless, the screen design on the Panasonic TX-P42V10 is a very compact 42in, great for reduction in energy consumption as well as low weight. The overall design is sleek, smooth and very compact. There are classy silver accents across the top of the screen, and a polish, buffed silver pedestal for stability and appearance at the bottom of the screen itself.
A very plentiful options screen shows all the standard viewing modes. You'll find Cinema, Dynamic, Game and Normal there. Also, the Panasonic TX-P42V10 offers up the THX view, for a crisp, sharp picture, great clarity, and conforming to the THX standard. Using the Ethernet port, you can also utilize many networking features, and there are four HDMI ports as well.
Using the SD card reader, one can read multimedia files but also, Freeview and Freesat are available with the Panasonic TX-P42V10, as well as tuners for analogue, and a digital audio output. A sleek, organized remote control design makes it easy to find options. The Freesat function, a satellite service, allows for viewing of high definition programs for no charge, and the screen offers a remarkable clarity for both of those options.
Viera Tools and Viera Cast options make the Panasonic TX-P42V10 even better then previous plasmas that did not include these features. There are buttons directly on the remote for ease in calling up the functions. Viera Cast also makes it possible to access internet content via the plasma tv itself, utilizing a broadband connection. More options may become available, but at present, users can access local weather, Eurosport, Picasa Web Albums, Youtube, Bloomberg and Tagesschau. These are two functions that certainly enhance the overall viewing experience.
Using your SD card, or DivX files, you can easily access a direct playback option for use with AVC-HD. There is a media server function, which not only enables users to access the content from the sites listed, but to share it, as well. There is a reason that many have said that the Panasonic TX-P42V10 is the best "web TV" function to date.
Another function allows for videos to be expanded full screen, quality dependent on the actual video format itself. One of the biggest problem that people have found with most tvs, is that screen burn is a problem with gaming. However, this plasma shows true, and has great resistance to screen burn. In addition, it is also getting some great reviews because it has very little input lag, and no matter which setting is used, provides a tremendous gaming function.
On the whole, the Panasonic TX-P42V10 shows to be a better way to HDTV plasma. There are many functions, clear sound, and a well defined, sharp and crisp picture. The design is slick, powerful and loaded with options. With the addition of THX mode, the additional ports and other benefits, this is a sound investment.
