| Panasonic TCP50VT25 / TC-P50VT25 / TC-P50VT25 TCP50VT25 50 1080p Plasma 3D TV |  | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
Buy New: $2,188.00
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 12,474
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 67.2
MPN: TC-P50VT25
Model: tcp50vt25
UPC: 885170005327
EAN: 0885170005327
ASIN: B003NA1AGM
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1920 X 1080 (Full HD) Pixel Resolution | | • | VIERA Cast WiFi W/ VideoPhone Capabilities | | • | Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 Component, 2 RCA, 2 USB 2.0, 1 PC | | • | Dimensions W/Stand (WHD): 48.2" X 31.9" X13.2" In. |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
First was color, then HD.
Now get ready for the third wave Full HD 3D. Tremendous developments have driven TV technologies from the 20th century until today. Among them, color TV and high definition (HD) TV were two major advances. Progress was achieved in recording media as well, from tape to DVD, and then to Blu-ray Disc, with Panasonic constantly leading the way in both TV technologies and recording media. Now, Panasonic presents a third breakthrough in the form of Full HD 3D and totally redefines image realism with advanced image technologies that aim to bring more lifelike viewing experiences to us all Frame Sequential Technology
Full HD Signals for Each Eye. The technology in which the left-eye and right-eye 3D images are sent to the viewer is key to the 3D image quality. For this, Full HD 3D uses something called Frame Sequential technology. First, the plasma display panel, which has a number of inherent advantages for moving picture resolution, was furth
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| Customer Reviews:
 Panasonic TC-P50VT25 3D Plasma Review by Plasma TV Buying Guide August 19, 2010
LCDTVBuyingGuide (Atlanta, GA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The TC-P50VT25 is the highest end top tier offering from Panasonic for 2010. The TV is 3D ready, has THX certifications, is Skype enabled (camera sold seperately), and contains Panasonic's new NEO PDP (plasma display panel). How do all of these new features and the accompanying picture quality add up?
PICTURE QUALITY RATING 91.5/100
Calibration Notes: The VT25 was difficult to calibrate and get balanced and obtain a pure D6500K color measurement. This plasma TV calibrated more accurately with the Panel light at the medium setting. However, the medium setting reduced the measured contrast ration to below 1700:1 so we felt it necessary to go through an extensive calibration with the panel light on high.
Panansonic VT25 Series Post-Calibration Picture Settings
Picture Mode: Custom
Contrast +85
Brightness +72
Color +48
Tint 0
Sharpness 0
Color Temp WARM2
Processor Testing: For a top tier TV we expected a better processing chip set. There was significant background motion artifacts and noise as well as significant judder jerky effects with objects moving side to side. Though the VT25 scored well in a few categories, we were disappointed overall by what we saw. The artifacts and background noise also came through in the picture as noted below.
Picture Quality and Performance: With both HD sources and standard definition content the VT25 produced a very vibrant, colorful, vivid image even after being toned down during our calibration. This TV is like a difficult to control race horse, that doesn't know when and where to focus its energy. The panel light on the VT25 is extremely powerful. The plasma 3D TV has a tendency toward over saturation with tons of light flowing through color information - providing a bright picture. Motion artifacts and background noise are present, more with standard definition programming than with HD.
With a standard definition picture we were impressed with how vivid colors were displayed. Darker scenes show up very well due to the exceeding brightness of the light throughput. However, there were visible motion artifacts, flicker and judder effects with much programming and we were not impressed by the processing quality.
If you love ramped up oversaturated color reminiscent of movies like The Fifth Element, 300, Kill Bill, Fox Sports Football in your TV picture even sacrificing accuracy and realism, then the VT25 may be the TV for you. Or if you have a large standard definition DVD collection and want to bring some pop to the old movies (and you don't mind extraneous motion artifacts), the VT25 may also be for you.
3D TV Viewing: It took us about 20 minutes to get used to wearing the 3D glasses. For one reviewer that wears prescription glasses it took longer and was never really comfortable. In the negative category, we experienced flashing from the glasses when there was room or ambient light present. This was apparently caused by the ambient light interfering with the infrared receiver on the glasses. Turning your head away from the TV can also cuase the glasses to shut off and turn back on again when you look back to the TV. Without other light sources in the room we didn't experience the issue. I enjoyed the experience and the movie (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs). The big question: Did the 3D movie, TV, and glasses enhance the experience? For me the answer is yes, it did, I felt that it enveloped me in the movie more. 3D TV is all about making the viewer feel more involved in the content and I would agree that it succeeded in that.
FEATURES RATING 89.5/100
Features: The Viera Cast feature enables Internet options which are a bit limited at the moment to Pandora, Bloomberg, Amazon Video on Demand, Skype, and Picasa. Fox Sports and twitter are supposedly coming soon. Notably, there is no Netflix feature. Skype is a highlight. When we hooked up the Internet options there had already been a software update, so it's good that Panasonic is actively supporting the Internet options feature.
There is an important new aspect ratio feature on the VT25 located in the Picture Options section of the menu called HD Size. Setting 1 scans and displays 95% of the input image. Setting 2does the same for 100%. Set to HD size 1 if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.
Aesthetic Considerations: Panasonic doesn't appear to have entered the contest when it comes to 2010's TV aesthetics. They answered, "not present," even with their top end entries. The VT25's looks hearken back to yesteryear. The bezel framing is black gloss plastic at 2" on top and 2.25" on the sides giving the TV a large frame with no real design quality. The dark teal color of the screen (when off) contrasts with the black gloss frame in an unappealing manner.
Picture Mode Options: There are plenty of preset picture mode options: THX, Game, Custom, Vivid, Standard. We believe our calibrated picture settings above will serve you better than any of these. The THX options serves as the movie mode option but we found it too dark and weak.
See the full review, picture settings and test reaults at Plasma TV Buying Guide or the Panasonic vs Samsung 3D TV Shootout at 3D TV Buying Guide
Amazing. August 5, 2010
hank (UpState NY)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I did not think it would be as good as the movies we have went to see. It is better! My kids say it is better! My Grandkids say it is better! We have Directv so I can watch 3D any time of the day. There still is limited shows but I am hoping for more. I love this TV!! I bought it for the 1080p not the 3D. but the wife said get a HDTV with 3D it is the way to go. She reads Consumer Reports, so I checked all the reviews and this Panasonic was listed as top line! Something about Panasonic is the only 3D to use 1080p in both eyes? Directv also listed it as one of their advised 3D TV's to buy, it was the first on their list BTW! Now I am no techie, but my daughter told me after watching for 5 minutes that this 3D was so good I could sell seats in my house! LOL. I wish 2 sets of glasses came with the TV but hey if you can afford this set you can afford the glasses. I just hated giving them back and forth to the whole family all night. I bought my Pana here on AMAZON @ World Wide Stereo and they used CEVA to ship the TV the truckers came with the TV early (3days) and helped me get the box off too. Very nice delivery men BTW! The whole process from order to turning this TV was 5 Star for me. This is my second Panasonic HDTV the first is a 720p in our bedroom that I have had over a year and we are very happy with.
Perfection August 2, 2010
Robert J. Nolan
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This TV is awesome. You don't have to be blown away by the 3D feature when the 2D looks this good. It's so clear with near perfect color that the 2D looks almost 3D. I ran a video test of the calibration of it and it didn't need any adjustment. This was a first for me. No red push. The only thing I can find fault with is only one pair of 3D glasses comes with it. Also, if you want to hang it on an already purchased wall mount it does not come with the screws that fit the four holes in the back. Other than that, WOW!
2D review August 2, 2010
RICK
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have yet to view a 3d movie. Everyone seems to be out of stock. The 2d picture is impressive. I had a Mitsubishi dlp set but the Panasonic, quality picture just blows it away. I'M LOVE'N IT.
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