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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By nicjaytee
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With the rapidly increasing numbers of "true HD" TVs now out there, which one do you choose for your main living room set up? Well, here's a great contender for your money. In either its 42" or 46" iteration the picture quality from this latest "mid range" Panasonic plasma TV is absolutely superb and still maintains a visible lead over the best top end LCD TVs for sheer depth of colour and "realism" - check it out in store with a fast moving Blu-ray movie if you need convincing. And, if you've got a satellite dish, the built in Freesat delivers BBC HD and ITV1 HD in all their stunning glory... even standard definition programmes look better than you've seen them before.
Downsides? None really, although you really do need a full home cinema system and a blu-ray player to go with it and, to make life easier and to avoid multiple hand controllers, you'll need to stick with Panasonic's offerings here - which could be a problem if you already already own other manufacturers' products. Also, to get more HD content than just BBC HD and the, at present, extremely limited broadcasts on ITV1 HD you need a SKY HD box, not just Freesat - but that's a generic problem with HD broadcasting in the UK at present.
However, marry this TV to Panasonic's equally superb SC-BT100 Blu-ray disc Home Cinema system (in its full 5.1, five speaker configuration) and you'll be knocked out by what you get... incredible, cinema quality pictures & sound at a price that, even a year ago, was unthinkably cheap.
Downsides? None really, although you really do need a full home cinema system and a blu-ray player to go with it and, to make life easier and to avoid multiple hand controllers, you'll need to stick with Panasonic's offerings here - which could be a problem if you already already own other manufacturers' products. Also, to get more HD content than just BBC HD and the, at present, extremely limited broadcasts on ITV1 HD you need a SKY HD box, not just Freesat - but that's a generic problem with HD broadcasting in the UK at present.
However, marry this TV to Panasonic's equally superb SC-BT100 Blu-ray disc Home Cinema system (in its full 5.1, five speaker configuration) and you'll be knocked out by what you get... incredible, cinema quality pictures & sound at a price that, even a year ago, was unthinkably cheap.
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By NeilR
Having bought the TX-P42G10 over a week ago I am very impressed with the standard definition picture via a Sky box. This is better than the Sony CRT we previously owned and has me wondering whether it is worth upgrading to Sky HD. I haven't been able to test Freesat as the connection into the standard Sky box does not fit the Freesat connection. Picture via Blue ray is stunning and the sound is better than I expected, having read some other reviews.
The only downside is the constant noise of the fans which can't be heard when watching action movies but at normal listening levels is distracting. Although it is not loud I am regularly aware of it and had I known this, I may have had second thoughts about buying.
Update:
After running in the TV for a short while, the fans are now much less intrusive and I have been able to connect the sky cable to the Freesat input - the HD quality is first rate.
The only downside is the constant noise of the fans which can't be heard when watching action movies but at normal listening levels is distracting. Although it is not loud I am regularly aware of it and had I known this, I may have had second thoughts about buying.
Update:
After running in the TV for a short while, the fans are now much less intrusive and I have been able to connect the sky cable to the Freesat input - the HD quality is first rate.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
I can definately recommend this TV, the picture and ease of use is fantastic. It does exactly what it says on the tin, has a freeview tuner, an analogue one (if you still need it), and a Freesat tuner. All housed in a fairly slim unit. There are others that are a lot more svelt from Philips and LG, but I can't tell how thick it is when I'm watching from the other side so I don't care.
If you need more features, or indeed want a slimmer TV, there are new higher up the range TV's due out from Panasonic in the next month apparently. I didn't and bought the G10. When would I use the PIP or need THX certification on a TV this size when the picture is already fantastic compared to many LCD's.
If you need the push to click add to basket, do it you wont be disappointed.
If you need more features, or indeed want a slimmer TV, there are new higher up the range TV's due out from Panasonic in the next month apparently. I didn't and bought the G10. When would I use the PIP or need THX certification on a TV this size when the picture is already fantastic compared to many LCD's.
If you need the push to click add to basket, do it you wont be disappointed.
50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By Farai
I bought this television to replace an LCD model whose motion handling jitters had driven me to distraction. But I got a whole lot more than I bargained for. Apart from its legendary handling of fast moving objects the Panasonic also delivers the most gorgeous palette of colours. It's a 42 inch kaleidoscope. The blacks are deep and the contrast is stunning. These are the very ingredients required to make a picture look natural. I confess that the screen does give something away to the best LCD's in terms of image sharpness and detail. For my money that is an acceptable price to pay in order to get pictures that are so lifelike that you literally get sucked into the drama.
The television does have another drawback though. I found the sound quality to be distinctly ordinary. It's perfectly fine for watching Sky News or GMTV, but I doubt many movie watchers would consider the built-in speakers to be serviceable. I bit the bullet and bought a home cinema system to go with it. Problem solved.
In short it is easily a five star performer in my book, especially for those already sold on plasma.
The television does have another drawback though. I found the sound quality to be distinctly ordinary. It's perfectly fine for watching Sky News or GMTV, but I doubt many movie watchers would consider the built-in speakers to be serviceable. I bit the bullet and bought a home cinema system to go with it. Problem solved.
In short it is easily a five star performer in my book, especially for those already sold on plasma.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
After buying a small Samsung LCD for the kitchen, and being thoroughly disappointed with the picture quality and at the same time wondering why everyone was swapping from their excellent picture quality CRTs to Flat Screens, I spent a long time visiting various retailers and comparing picture quality when I decided to upgrade our aging SONY CRT.
Like a lot of people, I knew my main feed would be via Freeview, so my priority was to get to see the TV with Freeview and not an HD feed which all shops obviously have their panels hooked up to, in order to show them in their best light.
This particular model has not been out for long and Panasonic have really come up trumps this time. I have always in the past bought SONY and it was a wrench to even think of not buying a brand that has given us years of uninterrupted service with our various CRTs. But, once I had seen the TX-P42G-10 in two shops, it didnt take long to know that this was the one to buy.
All I can say is that even with a Freeview feed the picture quality is excellent. Yes, it's not quite the same as a 28" CRT but its not far short and at the viewing distance we/you would be sitting at, its very very impressive.
The TV comes with built in "FREESAT" and although there are only a few free HD channels being broadcast at the present time, I can't wait to see what they are going to look like once I hook my dish up to the TV.
DVD playback, even on a normal player is excellent. What its going to look like on a upscaling DVD or Blue Ray player, well.........
Seriously though, if your looking for a flat panel TV that gives a good picture even with Freeview, this is one comes more than highly recommended.... Read more ›
Like a lot of people, I knew my main feed would be via Freeview, so my priority was to get to see the TV with Freeview and not an HD feed which all shops obviously have their panels hooked up to, in order to show them in their best light.
This particular model has not been out for long and Panasonic have really come up trumps this time. I have always in the past bought SONY and it was a wrench to even think of not buying a brand that has given us years of uninterrupted service with our various CRTs. But, once I had seen the TX-P42G-10 in two shops, it didnt take long to know that this was the one to buy.
All I can say is that even with a Freeview feed the picture quality is excellent. Yes, it's not quite the same as a 28" CRT but its not far short and at the viewing distance we/you would be sitting at, its very very impressive.
The TV comes with built in "FREESAT" and although there are only a few free HD channels being broadcast at the present time, I can't wait to see what they are going to look like once I hook my dish up to the TV.
DVD playback, even on a normal player is excellent. What its going to look like on a upscaling DVD or Blue Ray player, well.........
Seriously though, if your looking for a flat panel TV that gives a good picture even with Freeview, this is one comes more than highly recommended.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very happy with TV even after over a year of use
Bought this TV just over a year ago. It took me a while to decide on which one to buy i.e. Plasma/LED/LCD and size. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2011 by J Suttling
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is worth money I paid
I bought tv for 475 pound and I am very impressed with set up and picture. I have connected freesat and realy like the colours. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2010 by Michael24
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brill straight out of the box. Recomended
Ordered the Panasonic TX-P42G10B after my 2 month old TX-P42U20B went pop and got a refund from a different supplier. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2010 by MR T
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Short review
Anyone who has done any research into purchasing a TV should know this product by now as its set the standard after Kuro's in terms of black levels. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2010 by Vic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great t.v.
I am delighted with this television. Great picture and sound and very easy to set up by following the instructions on screen. Great value for money
Published on 22 Aug 2010 by Everlasting-Allsorts
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best TV I've ever had! Always bought Sony in the past.
This TV is superb, I am chuffed to bits with it. I was very happily surprised to discover the fact that it has freesat and freeview built in, as when I bought it I thought it only... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2010 by Stazi
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this screen
I have been watching the price of these screens fluctuate since they came out in 2009. I had read all the brilliant reviews from many audiovisual magazines and all couldn't praise... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2010 by Mr. Lee James Butterwick
5.0 out of 5 stars
ron's review
Dynamite TV, outstanding service from Amazon, the best problem solvers in the business, and great work from Sky. Read more
Published on 28 July 2010 by Ronald Schwartz
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is how i like my HD.
I will keep this review short as others have covered everything superbly already. Basically this is an excellent tv. Read more
Published on 22 July 2010 by S. Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Panasonic TX-P42G10B 42-INCH WIDESCREEN TV
I have recently upgraded my home cinema surround sound system after my old one become unworkable after 13 years and I was looking to get a good full 1080 HD tv to go with it. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2010 by I. Vincent
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