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Out of stock | | | | | | 42" Plasma, 1080p, 3 HDMI, Native contrast ratio 30,000:1, Infinite Black Dynamic contrast, 600 Hz Subfield Drive | | | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 4.2 inches | | Product Width: | 40.6 inches | | Product Height: | 26.1 inches | | Product Weight: | 55.2 pounds | | Package Length: | 45.0 inches | | Package Width: | 30.0 inches | | Package Height: | 11.3 inches | | Package Weight: | 69.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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| | Features | 42-inch plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolutionThree HDMI inputs600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenesVIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cardsVIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player
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I LOVE this TV!! May 31, 2010
This was my first HD tv, going from a 20 inch CRT. I expected the picture to be better, but I was not prepared for the sharpness, beauty and detail I got from this television!! Set up with my cable box and DVR (blu ray is coming soon) was quite simple. As it happened, the first thing I found when I turned on the tv was the Erroll Flynn Robin Hood movie on TCMHD. Every color (and there are a lot in the movie) popped so brilliantly it took my breath away. I can not say enough about how gorgeous movies look on this set.
This particular set does not have the anit-glare screen, and that it the only negative I have found. It reflects a great deal of light, and it probably doesn't help that the tv is opposite a southern facing window. I have purchased light reducing drapes which help some, and in the evening, I turn on the room light beside the tv, rather than in front of it. The unit also has a cinema mode which makes the picture brighter. On those occasions when I have turned off all the lights however...it's heaven!
I'd recommend this to anyone looking for an excellent tv at a good price. I specifially bought the U1 (2009 model) for the cost savings over the U2 and I'm glad I did.
Panasonic Viera P42U1 Mar 03, 2010
Overall very happy after a month with the appearance, ease of setup and picture quality. I knew I wanted a plasma for under $1000 because I will use it only for TV and DVD/Blue Ray. Did extensive research beforehand with Consumer Reports and online reviews. My one concern based on the reviews was the frequency of the power supply blowing and service issues, so I did buy a service contract along with the set. I don't have it wall mounted and was pleased with how sturdy and easy to assemble the TV on the stand turned out to be (unlike my Sony of 5 years ago). I did have to call tech support once for setup help...was on hold for about 10 minutes but the person who came on the line was friendly and quickly guided me to one step that I had omitted (manual not crystal clear on everything).
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Panasonic VIERA 42" Plasma TV Feb 19, 2010
We looked at all kinds of TVs and priced them at several different locations. After carefully reviewing and looking into all the different TVs, we liked this one and were really thrilled to find it at such a low cost in comparison to all the other places we had looked. The TV arrived in perfect condition and it was easy to set up. We love the picture quality. We are really thrilled with this purchase and would recommend it to everyone looking to buy a plasma TV. One of the main reasons we wanted a TV like this was for the 1080p so we could play video games at that high resolution. Our games look awesome on this TV!
10 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Nice Set While it Lasted Oct 12, 2009
Loved the TV for the first 90 days. Beautiful picture, decent sound, plenty of connectivity options. Today it wouldn't turn on; the power LED blinked 7 times, then paused, then blinked 7 times repeatedly.
I called Panasonic Customer Service, the guy had me unplug it, wait 2 minutes, plug it back in. Same result. He had me remove it from AC line conditioner and plug directly into wall socket, still dead. He tried to transfer our call to another department but no one answered. He said someone will return our call within 24 hours. Still waiting.
Searching the Internet leads me to believe this problem is fairly common, and that Panasonic Customer Service is not terribly responsive.
Considering my previous Panasonic Viera LCD only lasted about 3 years before developing cloudy gray areas (also common according to my Internet research), I should have thought twice about buying another Panasonic.
11 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent product, inferior packaging...would not recommend having this item shipped Oct 11, 2009
My satisfaction with the TV itself has been very high. I would say that the manufactur's product description is mostly accurate. This product has a great picture quality, which isn't compromised even if you're viewing it at an angle. However, I have the TV positioned so that it is directly facing a window that receives considerable sunlight in the morning hours. During this time I have to close the blinds to reduce the glare and even then it is still noticeable. Fortunately, I don't watch much TV during these hours, and if I really wanted to, I'm sure that repositioning the TV would solve the issue. I enjoy the SD card slot, as it's great a great party accessory to be able to display photos while hosting events.
That being said, I believe these customer reviews are beneficial in two ways - the review the quality of the product as well as the entire purchasing experience. Therefore, I feel compelled to share my experience and heed a warning to other consumers who are contemplating ordering this item online.
When I originally saw this TV with a free shipping offer from Amazon, I decided to purchase it. Big mistake. The original TV I purchased arrived approximately 3 days later and, to my surprise, was only packaged in the original Panasonic box. No attempt had been made to protect this delicate piece of equipment from the rough handling that take place during shipping. When I opened the box, there were four small pieces of styrofoam contoured to each corner of the TV. There was also a superficial piece of foam roll over the screen, but that was it. I removed the unit out of the box only to discover that the screen was shattered, looking like a spider web of broken glass. Disappointed, I immediately called Amazon and requested a replacement, which they were happy to arrange for me. I specifically requested that the replacement be insulated better and marked 'fragile,' and the representative assured me that management looks at all products damaged from packaging/shipping to make sure the incident would not be repeated. Nevertheless, the replacement TV arrived about 3 days later and in the exact same condition as the first one. Same packaging, same shattered screen. It's absurd to think anyone in their right mind expected this TV to arrive in one piece with that kind of packaging. And to let it happen twice is completely unacceptable - over $1,600 of merchandise was ruined out of neglect. I received a credit back on my credit card about 10 business days after they received the second TV, but the total time it took to receive my refund from the time I shipped it was about 21 calendar days. The bottom line is that I would highly discourage anyone interested in purchasing this TV to do so online. After this experience I gave up and went to Best Buy instead. I paid more then Amazon's listed price, but it arrived at my home in one piece and I have been enjoying it ever since.
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