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Panasonic U1 Series Plasma


$1,399.00 Released January, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:1080p, 600Hz. Affordable prices. Available in 3 distinct sizes (42", 46", 50").

The Cons:Only in sizes up to 50". Ugly aesthetics. Does not include an energy efficiency NEO PDP panel - previous generation plasmas use considerably more electricity than LCD screens.

The Panasonic U1 Series of Plasma HDTVs is a part of Panasonics 2009 VIERA line of sets. This series is ideal for sport or movies with the ability to provide crisp images during fast-moving scenes thanks to their 600Hz sub-field drive.

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These sets are have full-HD 1080p resolution with a 30,000:1 native contrast ratio. The VIERA link allows them to be connected to a compatible Panasonic DVD or blue-ray player, home theater sound system or HD camcorder allowing them to be controlled with one remote.  The VIERA image viewer provides a convenient way to share photos from an SD card reader built into the set. There are several connectivity options on these TV's including HDMI, composite, s-video and component inputs. There are 2 built in 20W speakers, an integrated ATSC tuner and included remote control. The Panasonic U1 Series is available in 3 sizes; 42", 46" and 50".

Specifications

  • Resolution: 1080p
  • Contrast ratio (native) 30,000:1
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic: infinite black/over): 2,000,000:1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Integrated ATSC Tuner 
  • SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible, JPEG playback) 
  • HDMI Input:  3 (1 side) 
  • Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)
  • Composite Video Input:  2 (1 side) 
  • S-Video Input : 1 
  • Audio Input (for Video:)  2 (1 side) 
  • Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR):  2 
  • Audio Input (for Component Video):  2 
  • Digital Audio Output:  1 
  • VIERA Link
  • VIERA Image Viewer
  • Speakers: 2 x 20W

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Pros
  • 4

    1080p, 600Hz

  • 2

    affordable prices

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    available in 3 distinct sizes (42", 46", 50")

  • 2

    provides a great picture next to similarly priced LCDs

  • 1

    VIERA link allows for streamlined use with other Panasonic devices

Cons
  • 0

    only in sizes up to 50"

  • 0

    ugly aesthetics

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    does not include an energy efficiency NEO PDP panel - previous generation plasmas use considerably more electricity than LCD screens

  • 0

    only 900 lines of motion resolution

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    No Anti-Reflective screen?

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    No Game mode

  • -1

    Very Poor Audio

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