Panasonic TH42PX600

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Posted on 06 / 06 / 2007

It's a panasonic for all those brands snobs.
Natural screen resolution and contrast ratio are far from class leading.

For me picture quality is key, that's why I went for a plasma screen over an lcd. If you are looking for low energy consumption and durability then an lcd is well worth your time considering. I am a snob when it comes to the brands I buy, I simple will not consider anything lower than a Panasonic or a Sony. Yes you pay a premium for these brands, but when you compare the reliability and durability ratings of these brands it soon becomes clear it makes sense if your frugal minded. I also feel good about owning a quality brand, and when it's switched off it's not an embarrassment when friends and family visit.

I spent a good deal of time studying magazines, specification details on official sites, and finally comparing the pictures in Curry's showroom. The likes of Samsung seem very competitive when you look at stats of resolution and contrast ration. But when the compare the picture quality side by side it does not show. And I do not trust the likes of Sanyo and Samsuny when it comes to build quality.

Having got the television set home 2 weeks ago I had soon managed to refuse the box and packaging. I was careful not to rip the box incase the set needed returning to Currys under warranty. The setup process was very easy and automatic, the controls on the remote become intuitive in a short space of time and the picture is way better than our 20 inch Hitachi lcd in the bedroom. Watching it for prolonged periods does not strain the eye either, the glare from the screen is gentle and not too bright, which especially worried me when viewing a Samsung model I was interested in. I've owned many TV's over the years and I have not owned a better TV for the money yet. I even managed a discount from a Currys salesman after a long period of haggling.

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