Plasma TV Buying Guide Comments

The TC-P50G25 is Panasonic's next to highest end offering for 2010. The only features lacking in this model from the highest end VT25 series is 3D capability. It does contain the new Skype enabled feature, has all the current Internet connectivity options and has THX certifications for picture calibrations and settings. How does it stack up against the competition? Read here to find out.

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Infinite Black Panel

A new panel and improvements to the cell discharge area dramatically increase contrast when viewing in brightly lit locations. And reducing the electrical pre-discharge that causes graying has greatly enhanced black gradation. As a result, deep, rich blacks are displayed in virtually any viewing area, from living rooms to bedrooms. Even in dark film scenes, fine textures such as on clothing, are clearly reproduced.

Internet Connectivity

VIERA Cast's brings online content direct to your TV - in addition to the popular contents such as YouTube and Picasa Web Albums, it now offers Pandora® Internet Radio, movies streamed from Netflix, exciting sports from FOX Sports, and even web communications with Twitter. It also provides USB terminals for a keyboard and Wireless LAN Adaptor. No PC required.

THX

THX reproduces film images as the filmmakers intended them. The overall aim was to improve the experience of cinema-goers and faithfully recreate the audio and visual ambience that filmmakers intended. To receive THX certification, TVs undergo stringent tests to determine, for example, whether the exact same brightness and color are displayed at all screen locations, and whether black levels satisfy standard criteria.

VIERA Cast's addition of Skype makes it possible for people around the world to connect and communicate through voice and video calls from the comfort of their own living room on VIERA's large screen.

Viera Image Viewer

It'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 Memory Card into your VIERA HDTV to display photos and full-HD videos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 5 types of background music and 5 display effects. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large screen HDTV with family and friends.

Key Features

• 50" Screen
• 1080p Resolution
• 600Hz Sub-field Drive
• 24P Cinematic Playback
• Infinite Black Pro Panel
• Digital Cinema Color
• THX Certified Display
• 4 HDMI Inputs
• PC Input
• Two USB ports
• RS232C and ISFccc
• VIERA CAST allows instant access to content such as:
  • Amazon Video on Demand
  • YouTube
  • Picasa
  • Bloomberg
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Pandora
  • Twitter
  • Fox Sports
• 100,000 Hour Lifespan
• VIERA Image Viewer with AVCHD Playback
• VIERA Link communicates with other VIERA Link equipped devices
• Lead and Mecury Free Construction
• Energy Star 4.0