Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P50S1 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
- 50-inch plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution and three HDMI inputs
- Neo PDP screen provides brighter panel, Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution, and Contrast Ratio of 40,000:1
- 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, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, with a single remote
- 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes
Product Description
50″ Plasma, 1080p, NEO PDP Panel which is brighter, Full-time 1080p TV lines of moving picture resolution, 3 HDMI, Native contrast ratio 40,000:1, Dynamic contrast infinite black 2,000,000:1, Game Mode, Anti Reflective Filter, 600 Hz Subfield Drive… More >>
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P50S1 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
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I have had a plasma since before it became so affordable, my first TV was a Pioneer Elite, which is now 3 years old. I bought the 50″ Panny as a basement TV, I am satisfied with it, and unless there is a way to tweak the colors on it satisfied is about all I will ever be with it. It’s not as great as a 5 star review would have you believe. The TV has virutually no adjustability of the picture, no gamma, no greyscale which stinks because the factory settings aren’t natural looking, too green and too red. I have literally A/B’d this TV next two my 3 year old 720P capable Pioneer Elite Plasma technology and there is no comparison, NONE. I would have thought the newer technology would look better. But alas even the 3 year old Pioneer (with much lower refresh rates) looks much better, way more natural, flesh tones are the best example. Even my wife clearly notices it.
I would say this about this TV, and this is coming from someone who has quite a few years with Plasma technology. This is a good mid-range Plasma TV at best with appropriate features, and represents a decent value. It is by NO means even in the same ball park as the higher end Plasmas that it is being compared to today or as I discovered the plasmas of yesteryear, the picture tweakability leaves ALOT to be desired and the sound from the downfiring speakers is not very good.
For me it serves the purpose it should, a second TV, to me this is not worthy of being the centerpiece.
Rating: 3 / 5
Short and sweet, It is simply the best quality TV that I have ever owned !!
Rating: 5 / 5
Very nice colors and deep true picture. for the price this is a great television.
Rating: 4 / 5
The picture is terrific. The colors were great even out of the box. The TV itself looks very stylish, though the stand is very basic. There are 7 input ports, which should be more than enough for anybody, especially if you use a receiver to process your signals.
I would’ve liked audio out ports – since I have my digital TV signals coming in straight to the TV, I have no easy way to pipe the audio to the receiver or the external speakers. The TV’s own speakers are decent, but far from overwhelming.
There are few extras and the remote is very basic. No PIP or anything like that. For the size, picture quality, and the price, it’s a very good buy.
Rating: 4 / 5
This set has an utterly fantastic picture. I compared it to many other TVs, including the top of the line Sony LCD, and this TV still came out on top. For the moderate price, this TV is an outstanding buy, and you can’t get a BETTER picture at any price.
Rating: 5 / 5