Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black

 Brand Panasonic | Model: TX-P42X50B

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Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black

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• 1024 x 768 Pixel Resolution
• 600Hz - Sub Field Drive
• 42" Plasma TV
• Freeview HD

Product Overview

42" HD Ready Plasma TV with Freeview HD Tuner, 2x HMDI Sockets, SD/SDHC Card Reader, 600Hz & USB Media Player.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wanted one for ages, 20 Jan 2013

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Phillip Harman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

We had been thinking of a new TV for the living room for the last couple of years, this model was the right price and size and as it is a panasonic was surprised at the low price. Delivery was quick but when I opened the box found that the screen was shattered, I returned it, which was a very easy procedure and I was relieved the replacement arrived two days later. The TV looks and sounds great, which is helped by the compatible panasonic sound bar I purchased at the same time, which is great if you watch movies or want to play on the XBOX etc. Don't get me wrong the standard speakers and sound are very good but it does give it an extra punch if needed. I would not hesitate in recommending this TV to anyone.

5.0 out of 5 stars excelllent buy, 20 Jan 2013

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Richard Smithson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic TX-P50X50B 50-inch Widescreen HD Ready Plasma TV with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

well worth the money. exceeded my expectations. you get a lot for the money. good purchase. recommend this to friends

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely pleased with this, 19 Jan 2013

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RAY (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

I've had this TV for over a week now and have been very impressed.

I'm not going to repeat what a lot of reviewers have already stated but in a nutshell:-

1. Fantastic picture, even at 720p it looks stunning. Very smooth motion, no blurring. Nice deep blacks.
2. Very easy to set up and tunes in to channels within 6 minutes.
3. I was expecting to fiddle around with settings for hours but was very pleasantly surprised to find that the factory settings are very good, I have only made a few minor tweaks.
4. Works very well with my old Sky+ box, Roku streamer and my new Blu Ray player. (I know I can't get blu ray quality on this TV but my player upscales my DVD's very efficiently and still provides a cracking picture).
5. Firmware updates easy to do but how difficult would it have been to provide onboard wireless rather than expect people to be overcharged for a wireless adapter? (Cat 5 cable worked just fine for me, unplugged and stowed once my firmware had been checked)

All in all, very pleased with my purchase. At the price this quality of kit is hard to beat. I have seen it at under £300 but try to find one left in stock!

5.0 out of 5 stars Under 300 quid for a quality HD ready TV with FreeviewHD., 17 Jan 2013

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S. Andrews - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

Perfect for casual viewing. Even detects 24Hz/1080p material properly so Blu-rays run smoothly without ghastly frame interpolation gimmickery. Only 2 HDMI inputs but AVR users won't mind this. Bargain Marvin!

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent tv without all the bells & whistles, 16 Jan 2013

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e w barnes - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

bought this tv as it had good reviews and did not have the criticisms some other makes had namely motion blur. whilst it is not state of the art i did not need the features found on more expensive tv's typically costing £200 more.

and what about the price. £297 for a 42" plasma from the leading brand, quality wise, unbelieivable.

if you want a top quality tv just to watch tv then you will be hard pressed to find a better deal.

free delivery in 3 days as an added bonus.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely clear picture., 14 Jan 2013

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Mrs.khan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

Good make. Clear, clarity in picture screen. Lovely telly. Was recommended Panasonic plasma tv for this. Love the slimlines of the tv.

4.0 out of 5 stars I like!, 13 Jan 2013

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Blakey - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

When my prehistoric telly finally conked out, I had no idea what TV to buy (there's way too much choice out there), but this ticked all the boxes: good picture, good size, looks attractive in my living room. I won't pretend to know anything about pixels, or HD and all that stuff, but it's a great telly for the price and I'm happy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every feature is beautiful and easy to use!, 10 Jan 2013

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James - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

Now, before I start, you may think I work for Panasonic, but I don't. I do work with televisions so I have been exposed to a variety of makes and models, but I assure you, I am simply in love with this Television!

I had been shopping around for quite a while as I wanted to buy a new TV in the post-Christmas sales. At first, I was going to settle for a 32" LED, simply because of the price. With plenty of choice for around £300, there was little to be sniffed at! Close to purchasing a reasonable sized Samsung, I thought, I would have a last minute check to see if there were any better offers. Not particularly wanting to buy something above 37", I was reluctant to consider a plasma screen, but 37" televisions are hard to come by, for whatever reason. But anyway, after opening the 'Plasma' category on Amazon, one of the first results was this beauty. I was aware that plasma screens came at a minimum of 42" which, when taking into account the size of my living room, was a little worrying. This brings me to one of the most important factors which I was taking into consideration:

1) Design
This TV is beautifully designed. The bezel is not the slimmest around but it also makes the screen feel a little less bulky than some of the other plasma and LCD models of the same size. The actual depth of the TV also helps it look a lot more appealing (They could have made it thinner if it didn't need space for ventilation). The stand is very sleek and the screen sits relatively close to it so there's no worry about wobbly stands! It actually fixes into the TV via a couple of sturdy metal bolts that looked around 9 inches long. Overall, this TV will blend nicely into your living room without dominating the space like many other models can. I genuinely didn't think a plasma could be this nice to look at.

2) Build Quality
As I already mentioned, the stand is very sturdy and fixed into place really well (you'll have to screw it together but it's nothing major, as long as you can use a screwdriver). When stood up, it doesn't rock or wobble which can also be a problem with a lot of TV's I've had in the past, namely an LG which always managed to end up pointing at the floor. One of the nicest parts of this model is that the back panel is made out of metal. Again, this makes you feel like this is a top of the range model. The bezel isn't made of metal but it is a solid black plastic which doesn't bend under force. I don't know if this was to do with the strength of the screen or the cautiousness of the courier but, I was terrified the screen would be cracked when it arrived. Fortunately, I was wrong!

3) Features
When I was looking for a TV, I wasn't really bothered about Smart features as I have an Xbox for watching Netflix, YouTube etc. I also didn't really want a 3D TV as it's a bit of a novelty for me and I also don't like the thought of watching TV with a pair of ruddy great sunglasses on! The absence of these features also helps to keep the price down, which is a win for me!

Not having the 1080p resolution isn't a big worry as, apart from BluRay, I don't think there is anything that takes full advantage of this resolution. The Freeview HD isn't broadcast in 1080p but, you wouldn't be able to tell, put side by side. So far there is BBC HD, BBC1 HD, ITV HD, Channel4 HD and Channel 5 HD. I'm sure more will be added in the future but that's the lot for now! Watching programs in HD is a joy and the picture is so crisp and clear. The settings will need a little tweaking but some people will probably be happy with the default settings. Even the standard Freeview channels aren't exactly poor quality. They're a damn sight better than I've seen on some LCD screens. I've not really seen any motion blur with this TV, either through films, games or sports so this TV does a really good job of erasing that all too common problem. Colour is sharp and clear and blacks are deep. The picture could easily rival some of the £1000+ TV's that are out there.

The USB playback is a nice feature which allows for your music, videos and pictures to be viewed on the big screen. I'm not entirely sure which file formats it supports but I haven't run into any problems, so far. The menu system which you use to access these is simple to follow, much like the rest of the settings menu. The TV is responsive to button presses and scrolling and all the font is nice and clear so you can see it from a distance. Even the EPG is easy to follow and shows you the next 7 days of programming. One thing that might bug some people, but certainly isn't a deal breaker, is the fact that the EPG fills the whole screen and also cuts off the audio when you're looking at it. For myself and others, this won't be a problem because most of the EPG-ing occurs during ad breaks. You'll enjoy using the remote, as silly as it sounds because the buttons are big and memorable so you're not fumbling around for them in low light to try and see which is which.

The sound, unlike any LED is quite good. Obviously with the slim and neat size of this, the speakers weren't going to be brilliant but they are most definitely better than expected. What a lot of people don't realise is that, with especially films, it's usually the way in which the sound has been recorded that causes voices to be quiet and music/explosions louder than average. Look it up online! The sound is definitely above par with this unit.

All in all, this TV has been one of the best I've purchased or had the joy of using. If you want a TV that is brilliantly built and with chopped down features, this is most definitely for you. If you're honestly expecting to get 1080p and Smart features for (when I bought it) £289.99 you're living in a dream world. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with this purchase because I certainly wasn't. After just graduating from University and finding my first real job, I wanted my first months pay to go on something I wouldn't regret and I am glad I chose this. Being a Computer Science student, I've always been picky over technology but this fits the bill and is brilliant value for money. Don't miss out!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, 10 Jan 2013

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P McMichael - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

At £300 this was an excellent buy. Also got a 50" Panasonic plasma and had Panasonic before that for years. Excellent quality and picture at a bargain price. Well recommended

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably good picture. Sound ok too., 7 Jan 2013

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P. N. Jones "first_addition" (Lincolnshire, UK.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic TX-P42X50B 42-inch Widescreen Plasma TV HD ready with Freeview HD - Black (Electronics)

Bought this from a competitor of Amazon who are "never knowingly undersold" and include a five year guarantee in the price (42" £329.95, 28/12/12). We had no intention of buying a slimline tv to replace our 36" CRT Sony Wega as we'd never seen an lcd that came close to having an acceptable quality of picture. All we ever saw was pixelating picture breakup, blurry deconstruction every time something moved, horrendously poor & un-natural colour representation (paint box red) and 'white-out' whenever there was a bright white on the screen. So when we were wandering round critiquing the damnably bad lcd's in John Lewis we were quite taken aback to see this stunningly realistic entirely watchable plasma sat there for under £330, next to a much worse picture on a £1400 Sony. So we bought the Panasonic on the spot.
I'm no expert so cannot say whether it should have more than its two HDMI sockets, more than its digital and analogue audio outputs or another scart input. We don't like surround sound and can like live the worse sound from this tv compared to the subwoofer wielding Sony of old. All I can say is my wife and me love this telly and can't really fault it. So we give it five stars without any qualms and suggest you see one in the flesh (as it were) if you still think all modern sets are unwatchable trash.
Our old Sony was the £2000 top of the range job from around 2001, the Panasonic has a picture as good if not better for just over 15% of the price.......

A very strong recommendation and a big thumbs up.

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