| Panasonic is one of the leading producers of | | | | the flicker effect. |
| televisions on the market. One type that is only | | | | Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ800U 58-Inch 1080p Plasma |
| replicated by only one other manufacturer, Samsung, is | | | | HDTV |
| the Panasonic 58 Inch Plasma TV. Only two | | | | The Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera is one of the |
| manufacturers actually produce the 58 inch models. | | | | earlier models of Viera and has really become |
| This article will take a peek at the top of the line | | | | affordable in the last year. This particular model of |
| newest models of Plasma Televisions, specifically | | | | Panasonic plasma tv has a high rating as it earned a |
| Panasonic Plasma 58 inch models. I will also review an | | | | CNET Editor's Choice Award in October of 2008 for |
| older model as well. | | | | one of the best plasma tvs out on the market. |
| Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P58S1 58-Inch 1080p | | | | Normally I would just focus on the newer models, but |
| Plasma HDTV | | | | this plasma deserved mention. Great features at a |
| Highlights: Perfect for sports and movies, the | | | | great price. Originally this TV would have cost around |
| Panasonic Viera S1 also comes with a game mode | | | | $3,800, and only after a year on the market it is |
| that enhances the picture when connected to a | | | | available for half that price, sometimes even lower. I |
| gaming system such as a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. | | | | found several new in the box on Amazon for around |
| Panasonic introduced a new technology called Neo | | | | $1500. |
| PDP which allows for 1080 lines of resolution even | | | | Highlights: Native contrast ratio 30,000:1, and a Dynamic |
| during fast motion sequences. There is an SD Card | | | | contrast ratio up to 1,000,000:1. Anti-reflective filter for |
| slot for viewing photos right on the Plasma TV. 1080p | | | | greater viewing angle in different lighting. This plasma |
| Full HD video, 40,000:1 contrast ratio, 16:9 viewing and it | | | | also has the built in SD card slot for viewing photos |
| weighs 112 pounds. It has a digital audio output, and also | | | | and more just like the newer models of Panasonic. |
| comes with Viera Link which allows you to easily | | | | HDMI 1.3, and 24p reduction of the flicker effect when |
| connect your devices like video cameras and other | | | | playing cinematic features. This TV is also THX |
| peripherals directly to your Panasonic Plasma TV. | | | | certified like the newer high end Panasonic, and also |
| Panasonic TC P58V10 - 58" plasma TV - widescreen | | | | comes with Game Mode. You are really getting a lot |
| - 1080p (FullHD) | | | | for your money at this point, without sacrificing too |
| Highlights: The Panasonic TC P58V10 is a 58 inch | | | | much. |
| Panasonic model plasma television that comes with full | | | | Accessory - Digital Media Player |
| hd 1080p video playback. One of the neatest features | | | | As a side note, one of the most exciting groups of |
| is that the plasma TV itself comes internet ready. So | | | | accessories to come out this year and a great addition |
| you can have access to internet media through a | | | | to any home theater or Plasma TV are Digital Media |
| feature called Viera Cast. You can play video from | | | | Players. These devices allow you to hard wire, or |
| services such as videos, photos, weather and stock | | | | stream wirelessly from your home computer to your |
| information through the internet web interface that is | | | | high definition television. This gives you access to your |
| built into the TV. Now enjoy services like YouTube, | | | | entire media collection right in your living room or media |
| Amazon Video, and Picasa without having to access | | | | room. As an example, there is a digital media player |
| or log on to your home computer. 40,000:1 Native | | | | called the Patriot Media Player, that comes with |
| contrast ratio, this is a THX certified TV so it will | | | | wireless that lets you install an internal hard drive on it |
| reproduce cinematic images exactly as the film was | | | | to digitally store your home DVD collection, giving you |
| originally produced. It will also display cinematic images | | | | access anywhere you go. You can also stream |
| at 24 frames per second, and has a filter to eliminate | | | | services like YouTube and other online content. |