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Tek Guides to Help Choose a Plasma HDTV
 Panasonic has an extensive range of plasma HDTV models with varying features. Our pick for Best Plasma HDTV is not the premium TC-P54Z1 which includes Wireless HD connectivity but the larger 65 inch Panasonic TC-P65V10 which is also available in 3 smaller sizes down to 50 inches. The TC-PV10 series has Panasonic’s new NeoPDP technology which has delivered brighter displays, doubled luminance efficiency, deeper blacks, improved contrast ratios and reduced power consumptions (1/3 of 2007 models for the same brightness). With plasma HDTVs genuinely wide viewing angles ensure all viewers will enjoy the same image quality.
 LED are taking over from conventional fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlighting of LCD HDTVs. Find out how the performance benefits have changed the comparative standing of LCD and plasma HDTV. We compare four premium LED LCD and plasma HDTVs.
 LCD vs Plasma is often the next decision facing consumers who have decided that a flat panel display best suits their needs. Both display technologies have strengths and weakness and selection of plasma or LCD is dependent upon the individual consumer’s needs and preferences. Presently, LCD HDTV have a significant sales lead over plasma HDTV.
 Plasma displays are emissive (self illuminating) displays and do not require a backlight. Each pixel contains three sub-pixels (or cells) of microscopic, gas filled, fluorescent lamps in the primary colors red, green and blue (RGB).
 There are a many factors which can be considered in determining the optimum viewing distance including pixel size and limits of the human vision system.
 The contrast ratio is the ratio of the luminance of the brightest color (white) to that of the darkest color (black). Contrast ratio is an important factor in producing a high quality image and definitely a point of consideration in the selection of any kind of display device. Generally a picture with a higher contrast ratio is perceived as being sharper. However, contrast ratio should not be your primary criteria.
Recent Plasma HDTV Reviews
 Panasonic’s VIERA C2 plasma HDTV series is a more affordable HD (720p) plasma HDTV offering which, although not having Panasonic’s new Neo PDP display, still offers a HDTV with an excellent picture backed by an impressive 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Smart HDTV purchasers realize that unless their viewing distance is within a certain range a Full HD (1080p) display looks no different from a HD (720p). Notable features of the C2 series include; a 600 Hz Sub-field Drive, VIERA Image Viewer for viewing digital still JPEG images, three HDMI for the convenience of one cable video and audio connections and VIERA Link. The Panasonic VIERA U2 is available in three screen sizes; the 50 inch TC-P50C2, 46 inch TC-P46C2 and the 42 inch TC-P42C2.
 Panasonic’s VIERA S2 series of 1080p, Full HD, plasma HDTVs has headline features including; VIERA Link, VIERA Image Viewer, 600Hz Sub-field Drive, 3 HDMI inputs and a PC input. The VIERA S2 series consists of six models from 42 to 65 inches and includes; a 65 inch TC-P65S2, 58 inch TC-P58S2, 54 inch TC-P54S2, 50 inch TC-P50S2, 46 inch TC-P46S2 and a 42-inch TC-P42S2. The S2 has the brilliant colors, deep blacks and a large dynamic contrast ratio (2 million : 1) associated with plasma HDTVs. Notably, this plasma HDTV has Panasonic’s latest NeoPDP plasma display design which is very energy efficient compared to other plasma HDTVs and even some LCD HDTVs.
 Panasonic’s G20 series of 1080p, Full HD, plasma HDTVs is identical to Panasonic’s G25 apart from the capability to support a network camera. The G20 series has only two models; the 54 inch (diagonal) TC-P54GT20 and the 50 inch TC-P50G20. Headline features include; an expanded VIERA CAST service, Wireless LAN Adaptor Ready, Skype video call facilities, THX certification, THX Movie Mode, ISFccc capability, twin USB ports, VIERA Image Viewer, 600Hz Sub-field Drive, 3 HDMI inputs and a PC input.
Panasonic’s G25 series of 1080p, Full HD, plasma HDTVs is a near match to the VT25 flagship 3D series which CNET Editors awarded “Best of Show” and “Best in Television” at CES 2010. Some of the headline features include; an expanded VIERA CAST service, Wireless LAN Adaptor Ready, Skype video call facilities, THX certification, THX Movie Mode, ISFccc capability, twin USB ports, VIERA Image Viewer, 600Hz Sub-field Drive, 3 HDMI inputs and a PC input.
 Toshiba’s REGAZA ZV648U series models are all Full HD (1080p) includes the 52 inch 52XV648U, 46 inch 46ZV648U and the 40 inch 40ZV648U. Being a conventional CCFL florescent backlit LCD HDTV the REGAZA ZV648U models have a contrast ratio of 50,000:1 rather millions to one as delivered by LED backlighting and local dimming for Toshiba’s premium LED backlit REGAZA SV670U series.
 The PS80 series (60 inch 60PS80 and 50 inch 50PS80) Full HD 1080p plasma HDTV offers the sharp detail of Full HD along with the assurance of quality provided by THX Certification. It’s prime distinguishing features however, focus around multimedia and Ethernet (Internet) access.
 The Panasonic X1 Series Plasma HDTVs combine all the detail of HD (720p), the inherent fast moving action sharpness of plasma displays and the optimization provided by a game mode functionality. Contrast ratio is one of the most important factors in image quality and the X1 plasma HDTV has a large 30,000:1 native contrast ratio (2,000,000:1 dynamic).
 Panasonic’s X14 Plasma HDTV models offer the all the detail of high definition (720p) along with sharp images for the fast moving on-screen action typical of sports, action movies and gaming. The X14 model features a game mode and 3x HDMI inputs. The X14 models have an an excellent contrast ratio of 12,000:1 (native)for good [...]
 Panasonic’s C1 Plasma HDTV models offer the all the detail of high definition (720p) along with sharp images during fast-moving action scenes as inherent to plasma displays. The C1 models have an an excellent contrast ratio of 15,000:1 (native)for good detail reproduction particularly during darker scenes.
 Panasonic’s VIERA U1 series (TC-P42U1 TC-P46U1 TC-P50U1)plasma HDTVs bring all the exceptional detail provided by Full HD (1080p) to your lounge room.
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