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Product Feature 1. 42-inch plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution and three HDMI inputs 2. Neo PDP screen provides brighter panel, Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution 3. VIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cards 4. VIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder.Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system 5. 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes Editorial Reviews Product Description 42" Plasma, 1080p, NEO PDP Panel which is brighter, Full-time 1080p TV lines of moving picture resolution, 3 HDMI, Native contrast ratio 40,000:1, Dynamic contrast infinite black 2,000,000:1, Game Mode, Anti Reflective Filter, 600 Hz Subfield Drive User Reviews "THE TRUTH"    I can start off with if you read any of these reviews at all read this one first so that when you see some bad ones you wont think about changing your mind. If you click below there is some pictures that say allot. Ok #1 there are some complaints about a humming noise coming from this Plasma tv and yes there is if you dont have any sound on @ all. This is because "there are COOLING FANS IN THE BACK" and to be honest my HP DV6 is about the same. #2 yes it does get warm but no more than a Ps3/X box. #3 I was reading and going to all sores I mean stores in a 30 min drive for 2 weeks before I made this buy and seen 2 reviews that really got my attention, pc screen does not fit and bright rooms dont work with this tv @ all. Well look @ the photo's they say it all!!Ok screen did not fit when I hooked it up via HDMI but I tryd something that I guess the others did not do,"I read the pop up that ask if you would like to fit screen to new HD tv, Who would of thought that something as easy as reading could help? Brite rooms dont work-LIE or one of those people that find a complaint in everything. There can be a slight glar if you sit all the way to the side op of the light blazing in.#4 Sound as on any tv sucks and i must say Id rather watch a 7" with big sound than a 42" with stock speakers any day.I meen whats the point if your OH NO! hold on need more coffee..............ok and were back sorry about that were was I? Oh if your going to get a big screen, high deff with all options for a great mix why not do it rite. Im going swimming but only going to put my feet in? What the heck is that. So back to truth and maybe a bit more wise cracks, I got all my stuff from Amazon because I hate going into stores with sales men that think Ive not done my research or have there own opinion of whats good and whats not and you have people blocking your path asking a bunch of questions that the sales man is going to tell you what it is he thinks you want to here just to get the sale. I cant stress enough about doing research on some thing or all things that are going to be part of you having any regret's or not + warranty price alot better hope we dont need it. I found what i was willing to spend then added 1k on top. (seem to work out well)42" panasonic s1 of course, sony str-dn1000,polk mon 30's mon center and Bic america surrounds and 1 Bose a5 sub and 1 yamaha 10" powered sub (not here yet) all hooked to my ps3 and or laptop.You may need to fool with the settings the colors are of the chart brite and the sync works great.Make sure you go through the instruction well it was not that hard for me but Im still finding things new that did not worked they way i thought they do. So with that said let me close this out with "things We never watched before well HD who cares what its about LOOK AT THAT PICTURE!" My wife said before it came we dont need that! Oh YHA? she has fell asleep in front every night this week lol. IF IT HAD BLUETOOTH OH MY,AND WOULD I RECO THIS TO A FRIEND? Thats a BIG HECK NO!! They would never come here for the games and i hate when friends have something as good or better than me. Not that i need to be better but like to have nice things that i can shear with others.My shopping started off with going to get a 32"LCD and that was it. "AND 1 MORE THING IMPORTANT ! you will read that 720p and 1080p are very hard to tell apart on 42" or smaller. Thats some what true on this tv because it ups signal to 1080p if able to, But on all the other tvs i looked at and im talking 3 1/2 hrs @ best buy and who knows how long @ C City, and ABC wearhouse if you cant tell the dif....On the next trash day go around and look for the big box of a flat screen and come back next week and they should have thrown out there old tv, then you can grab that up and save some money. There was one in front of my house but someone got it." And people if your going to post a photo of your HD tv You need a Hd camera be fair to the product please. :2011-12-09 18:35:41 ryan0    We really do like this TV, the only drawback to the TV is it lacks a digital tooner. we are not able to receive the free (local) HD channels. Other than that everything about the TV is great. We had no issues with Amazon, the TV we delivered on time and without dammage. :2011-12-09 18:35:21 Panasonic TC-P42S1,    Great Plasma. Awesome picture when connected to the XBOX 360, whether a game or movie is being played. I really enjoy this product. Sometimes, I have to use a standard def signal, which does not look good on this particular television, but the High Def signals are amazing. :2011-12-09 18:35:09 Finally a HDTV    TV did not arrive at my house as promised. When I called the day it was to be delivered, the delivery company did not have my phone number to call me. I had to drive to the warehouse to pick up the TV, as they were to booked at that point to deliver and set up. My son and I picked up the TV and set it up, it was very easy to get up and going, but the components and my digital box did not talk to one another-the next few days the cable company came out and fixed the problem. TV is beautiful in living room, and everyone that sees the picture, says it is beautiful..I like the big screen and I feel that I got a great deal for the TV and "bonus" dvd player. I would recommend Amazon to anyone, but make sure they have your number or you could be waiting at home for a long time. :2011-12-09 18:34:56 Really enjoying our 42" plasma Panasonic VIERA S1 Series,    This has been a good second TV for us. We're very happy with the picture quality. :2011-12-09 18:34:45 Great 'bang for your buck' TV    This TV has provided a great bang for my buck. The picture is great, the inputs are plenty, the remote is nicely designed, and the menu is easy and intuitive enough to use. I think this TV really hit the sweet spot between price and features when bought it two years ago, and no new features in today's TVs really compel to look to upgrade. I didn't really feel the need to spend extra for 1080p24 and other sound features, but if those float your boat, you can look to the Panasonic G series:Panasonic VIERA G10 Series TC-P54G10 54-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, Black I did have some problems. At one point, the TV would not turn on. Panasonic Customer Service was excellent however, and someone was around to fix the problem shortly. Turned out just to be a loose power connector inside the set. Some things that annoy me about the TV are its lack of VGA input, and the SD card reader is so slow that it's practically unusable. :2011-12-09 18:34:28 Excellent TV    This is a great TV for the sale price (480$). Good quality picture! I was able to mount this TV to the wall and it looks beautiful! Would definitely recommend this TV in the sub $500 range. :2011-12-09 18:34:15 antastic television, only one glaring fault.    I purchased this TV to replace a 26" Samsung Tube HDTV, which was a bit small for my living room. It has met my expectations, which were to be as good as the TV I purchased for my parents, a Panasonic 42" Plasma (TH42 PX80.) The only feature I wish that the TC-P42S1 had, that the PX80 TV had, is a matte finish. Any light source in front of the TV is reflected off the bezel of the TV. Their is minimal glare off the screen itself, but the reflections aren't annoying compared to the glare reflected off the glossy bezel. If I'm being really nit picky, the PX80 also has a much better quality remote control than the S1. Regardless, this produces beautiful colors (I highly suggest taking a gander at AVSforums for calibration and color setting tweaks), is brighter than I anticipated, is very easy to use and is just a good looking unit! For those of you interested in purchasing this TV, I only suggest that you do NOT put a light source in front of the viewing area of the television. :2011-12-09 18:33:56 Great value for price.,    his is a very good plasma tv. It has many inputs (except usb) and picture is great. But there is one catch, if you have sunlit room the picture will be faded. If you can keep the sun out then get this one. :2011-12-09 18:33:29 pretty good tv for the money    The Panasonic S1 series is a pretty good overall tv. the only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the anti-glare screen. the anti-glare is definatly noticably less reflective then your standard gloss plasma screen but the standard high gloss screen gives a little better picture. I have this tv in a basement and it would have been better with the gloss screen. If you have a moderatley lit room but want a plasma then this would be perfect for you. I cant coment on the sound as i've never herd the tv's speakers I have evything run straight to a hometheater system. I would recomend this tv to a friend looking for a 40+'' tv under $1000. :2011-12-09 18:33:13 Great HDTV!    I was looking for a bare bones but great picture HDTV. I reviewed all the pros and cons of plasma vs. LCD and decided to stick with Plasma. Price/performance of the screen is still in plasma's favor IMHO. I didn't want Internet connectivity and extra software. I also wanted a TV that was straight forward to connect devices with easy access. The first TV I received was dead on arrival, just got a buzz when I turned it on. I highly recommend when you receive any large electronics you test it prior to letting the delivery person go. I had to refuse the shipment and immediately called Amazon to have another one sent...great service! The picture quality is crisp and the colors jump out at you. Keep in mind that if you have TV that is still in SD then you won't see the benefits of the HDTVs. I am using over the air HD and it's been impressive so far. I have watched bluray off my PS3 and played games at 1080p, you will not be disappointed, especially in game mode. The viewing angles are impressive and great for any size room. A slight knock is that sound is not going to impress you. I have heard other HDTV's with better sound but you won't complain about it either. Just medium quality. The remote's button arrangement can be improved. I find myself having to adjust the remote in my had to use various buttons. Only wish I have is that for digital channels it had a guide to select the channel you want to switch to rather than either entering the channel number or surfing through them. :2011-12-09 18:32:59 Great Tv, Audio is a problem.    So the TV itself is amazing. Fantastic picture, Easy to use, self explanatory menu, and all the connection you could ever want. I cannot praise this TV more for the TV itself. The problem: There is no analog audio out. If you have an older receiver and want to use surround sound, you'll need a new receiver or an optical to analog audio converter, which will run you $100 for 5.1 surround. VERY disappointed with this fact. The deal on the TV is pretty much negated by the fact I need a $100 little box or spend $200+ on a new receiver. [...] :2011-12-09 18:32:44 good quality for the money    The tv/monitor is easy to set up and easy to use. Price for quality is good. The only complaint is that I was not able to use the screen as a TV monitor at the highest resolution 1920 by 1080. I am running windows 7 and it is too large for the screen and I unable to re-size. However it does work as a computer monitor at 1776 by 1000 which is still pretty sharp.....just slightly annoying when I run movies off my PC at the highest resolution and they slightly spill off the screen. :2011-12-09 18:32:32 Pretty good TV overall, some reservations,    The Panasonic TC-P42S1 offers a decent picture and sound in a attractive package. The big pluses for me are a side connection for game inputs and convenient picture presets. I have not noticed any any picture or sound flaws other than the big one mentioned below. The biggest issue it that this TV comes with a default aspect ration of 16:9. Although it offers a 4:3 aspect ratio option, the owner's manual warns of potential burn-in if that option is used for a significant amount of time. That means watching distorted, horizontally-stretched pictures. The P42S1 does offer a "justified" setting that minimizes the deleterious effects, but an LCD where burn-in is not an issue would have a big advantage here. Unfortunately, I needed a wide viewing angle and so went with the plasma technology. The TC-P42S1 also offers only a single front control, a simple on/off switch. That means if you want to change the volume or the input source, (or even the channel if you're watching on-air,) you have to have the remote. That's not always readily available in a house with young kids. Overall, I recommend this unit (4 stars) compared to what else is out there. :2011-12-09 18:32:19 Panasonic VIERA S1 42 inch Plasma,    Great tv. excellent picture, good color, does fine in a well lit room or a dark one. Great black levels. Anti-glare feature works great. Sound quality is good. Enjoyed watching the game on a Sunday afternoon. 42 inch is a good size for a living room. :2011-12-09 18:32:07 Panasonic Is Good But Could Be Better    It has been about 4 months since I purchased this TV. I also have a Samsung LN46A650 LCD TV that I purchased from Amazon a year ago. Delivery on both was very good although the delivery person for the Panasonic didn't know too much about setting up and connecting the set. The jack marking was confusing but togeather we worked it out. The Panasonic has vivid deep colors and I think the picture is a little sharper than the Samsung. The colors on the Samsung are however more true to life. The Samsung has more color adjustments available including flesh tone which allows better color reproduction. Maybe I am too picky but the Panasonic tends to reproduce flesh tones with a slight green tint on darker scenes and a rose tent on some others. Most scenes are OK however. The Samsung has much better sound. The Panasonic sound has a hollow characteristic. This may be due to the angle of the speakers and I have it a few inches from a flat wall. The viewing angle of course is better on the Panasonic plasma. The Samsung starts to wash out if you get over 30 degrees away from straight on viewing. A word of coution when shopping for a TV. In stores the LCD sets are usually set on vivid. This greatly helps the viewing angle. When you adjust it for normal in home viewing wash out is more apparent. Standard def. programing seems to be somewhat better on the Panasonic. Both are good on HD with the Panasonic maybe a slight bit sharper. Both are good TVs and when I am watching either one I think that it is the best. :2011-12-09 18:31:52 Compared carefully to a Samsung LCD    I couldn't decide between a plasma and an LCD, so I bought both (with the intention of returning one) and set them up side by side, my cable hookup going to both. The plasma was a Panasonic TC-P42S1, the LCD was a Samsung LN40B630. I did my comparison channel-by-channel with lots of different programming, ranging from talk shows to cartoons to action movies to football games, in both high def and standard def. Both are very good 40-42 inch TVs, in my opinion. Once I had adjusted the settings to my liking, I was hard-pressed to say that one looked notably better or worse than the other, though each had its strengths and weaknesses. The Panasonic plasma had slightly more vibrant colors than the Samsung LCD. Blacks were noticably blacker and dark blues and purples looked deeper. The off-angle viewing was fantastic on the plasma, too. With the LCD, a smidge of color was lost when you shifted from 0 to 45 degrees. From deeper side angles, the picture was still watchable, but definitely shifted towards gray. However, the Samsung LCD had a brighter, crisper image. In a dark room, details stood out better, and any programming that wasn't dark looked a little sharper. During the day, with the sun shining in, the LCD's image held up a bit better, too. Motion is supposedly better on plasmas, but I couldn't really tell when comparing to a 120Hz LCD. Both TVs did equally well with typical television, and what blurs I saw seemed to be in the source material. I watched a football game for a while, but if the plasma gave a better viewing experience, it wasn't terribly obvious to me. Then again, I'm not a big sports fan, so maybe my eye isn't discerning enough. Color accuracy seemed great on both TVs, but the Panasonic needed some adjusting to get there. The picture is too green with the default settings. Both TVs did a near-equal job with standard def programming (aside from the differences above). Sound: adequate on both. I have a surround-sound system, so I didn't really care. Hardware failures: I've read complaints about both brands -- seems like it's a roll of the dice either way. I went with a 4 year warranty. Other stuff: the Samsung had a better remote, a nicer menu system, and more fine adjustments available. I also like the swivel stand and the fact it's a lot lighter than the Panasonic. I didn't try the internet features on either TV. Overall, both are very good TVs, and all but the most picky videophiles would be happy with either. In 2009, both plasma and LCD have come a long way and which technology is "better" really boils down to your wallet, viewing conditions, and personal preference. It was a tough choice for me, but, in the end, the bright, crisp picture of the Samsung won out. I can live with marginally less vibrant colors, weaker blacks, and imperfect off-angle viewing (if I watch from the other room, I'll swivel the screen). :2011-12-09 18:31:36 Plazma-Tv    best picture I have similar size LCD but there is nothing like the quality of the Plazma TV.... :2011-12-09 18:31:17 Plasma Perfect!!    I bought this Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV for my birthday- I couldnt be happier. I researched LCD vs LED vs Plasma and found Im a convert to Panasonic Viera Plasma. All of the fears about owning a Plasma are gone, no more need to fear burn in, it doesnt heat up a room, no glare from windows with the mat screen, turn on isnt any longer than my 32 Panasonic LCD and oh my goodness the picture--so very true to life, its incredible!! LED's way over priced, LCD even at 240hz at more $$$ why bother, when this unit gives you 600hz!!!! Delivery free thru Amazon plus I have 12 months to pay it off!! I also purchased the Panasonic Blu Ray BD60 player perfect compliment to my Viera Panasonic Plasma with Viera Link. Great deal on that one too, they even threw in the blu ray Disney Movie of Snow White for free!!.... So, to sum up Panasonic Plasma gooooood... paying more for an equal to in options for a LCD or LED baaaaad... :2011-12-09 18:29:40 RL GREGORY JR - BARTLETT, TN,    REVIEWED CONSUMER REPORTS EVALUATIONS BEFORE PURCHASE. PRODUCT MEETS EXPECTIONS - EXCELLENT PICTURE, GOOD PRICE & PROMPT SHIPMENT BY AMAZON.COM :2011-12-09 18:29:26 Great TV Great Price    I bought this TV when it was 850 dollars and I love it. The picture is great and you just can't beat the price for a 42" TV. I highly recommend this TV. :2011-12-09 18:29:12 Great Picture    This Plasma is really good. I looked at different TVs at Best Buy and Plasmas look as good as the LCDs and don't cost as much. I have Dish Network and in HD these work really well. The color is really great. A swivel stand would be great, but other than that no complaints. :2011-12-09 18:28:58 very good    I'm very happy with this TV. Even SD looks great, which was my big concern. Highly recommended. :2011-12-09 18:28:42 Very Satisfied,    Extrememly satisfied with purchase. Easy assembly. Great crisp, clear, picture. No glare. Good view from all angles. Audio is fine (good sound, but not as high quality as picture) I had got the 42" due to space limitations, but now realize that I could have fit a larger TV in my rooms corner. This was the most common regret I read about in reviews before my purchase, and sure enough I feel the same. All in all, a great tv at a great price! :2011-12-09 18:28:21 Excellent Tv choice    Purchased to replace my 40-inch samsung lcd. My lcd got a black line down the screen after the warranty was up so I went with plasma this time and what a difference. This tv is amazing. Has everything I need and the picture is great. :2011-12-09 18:28:06 6 stars    I recently ordered this TV for my non-tech-savvy 70-year-old mother (I simultaneously upgraded her DishNetwork service to HD). In short, this TV exceeded all our expectations. PRO: - Blacks very deep and dark - High contrast - Extra sharp - Depth of field very good (unlike `flat' LCD picture appearance) - Excellent standard color settings - Very decent sound from the hidden speakers - Overall build quality seems outstanding - Delivery perfect (on time, polite, unpacked, tested, offered to hook-up the set, and cleaned-up) - No charge for delivery (with Amazon as the seller) - Much lower price than any TV with comparable picture quality CON: - Takes a few extra seconds to turn-on the set (verses an LCD start up time)... that's is the only downside I am picky about video picture quality, and assumed my next set would be a high-end LCD-LED. After the experience with this TV I have totally changed my thinking... I am now a total convert to Panasonic plasma! The real proof: The evening after I installed the TV at my mother's house, she called me to say how "remarkable" the picture looked ... she was right. :2011-12-09 18:27:53 Fantastic TV for the price    I'll be honest and say I absolutely hated this TV when I first got it. Thought broadcast television and gaming was just awful--to the point that I had scheduled a return. I came from an lcd so I might have been biased against plasmas. But I decided to do some research and tweaked the picture, and also I think it takes a couple of days for the plasma colors to set or whatever the technical jargon is. Whatever it was, I couldn't be happier about the purchase now that I retracted the cancellation. Now, the picture/color/clarity is perfect (for a $[...] set anyway), but especially when the room is dark or darker. So if you are on the fence, I say take a look at your neighborhood store and give it a try if you like it there. Just give the tv about a week to set and go to [...] and search to see what settings are best for the TV. :2011-12-09 18:27:36 Great HDTV!    Just watched my first movie 'Reign of Fire' on this HDTV, great picture! It's a steal for the price plus its 600Hz, can't beat that. Crystal clear picture, no complaints! :2011-12-09 18:27:20 Everything I wanted    Positive- This TV is the first big purchase I have made in many years. I am very happy with the TV, the colors look amazing, the controls are easy, and it's easy to set up. Does everything I wanted it to do, with a good name brand to back it. One of my favorite features of the TV is that there are volume controls, channel controls, Menu, and Input all on the side of the TV. That means when you loose your remote, and all you want to do is play some playstation with your friends, instead of wasting your life looking for it you can just walk up to the tv and hit the input button. This was glorious to me because I loose my remote allot and all of the previous TV's I have had you need a remote to use the input button. Negative- Sometimes things look a little green when the TV tries to go in cinema mode. I think its supposed to make things look darker or something. I dont know I dont like it, I usually turn the colors on cool and turn the contrast up so I dont even notice it. If your going to be watching some hockey on this baby, put the color temperature on Cool, the ice looks way way better. :2011-12-09 18:26:00 Great TV    I am really please with the Panasonic. I rated the sound 5 stars, but i have to point out that i have it connected to my sound system and not using the TV's sound. I didn't try it with direct hookup. With this hookup, i have theatre type sound. :2011-12-09 18:25:48 Thoroughly satisfied    We aimed to buy a TV that offered the latest technology of interest to us and wouldn't be obsoleted anytime soon. This Panasonic is giving us just what we wanted. The picture quality is outstanding, it's viewable from the side, light from our sliding door doesn't create glare, etc. It can access Internet video, including Netflix. :2011-12-09 18:25:34 more than surprised,    I bought the Panasonic after much research & comparison. I was waiting for the earlier issues of plasma TV's to be resolved. I knew that the color was more vibrant than any LCD I had ever seen, but was worried about all the things that would sour my eventual purchase. Price, viewing angle, power consumption, screen burn-in, heat, weight, contrast ratio, ease of operation, etc. As time passed one by one every concern I had about plasma was resolved to a more than acceptable level. The TV has the easiest set-up menu I have ever seen and within 20 minutes of dragging the box in the door I had assigned the TV inputs to my SAT HDMI, my Blu-Ray to another input, my outside antenna to but another, and was watching HDTV. If you are someone who isn't real handy with technical babel I highly recommend this TV. The picture is amazing, and I was very surprised to how well the 'on-board' speakers sound. It was a great deal, super fast delivery to my door by UPS, easy to set-up & use, and has been an absolute joy since I got it. If they had a sixth star I would rate it six out of six! My son who has been leaning towards the new LED TV's came by to see mine and after about five minutes of being completely blown-away has since ordered a 58" Panasonic plasma for himself. The 2,000,000 -1 contrast ratio really makes a difference in the sharpness & the blacks etc. For fast moving sporting events this plasma is the best I have ever seen & I have been staring at plasmas for five years waiting for all their quirks to be improved. Amazing TV and better than the Samsung that cost a thousand dollars more. :2011-12-09 18:24:43 Great hdtv for the price    Alot of people complain about the picture quality,but if you go to C-NET & use their recommended settings it looks amazing.I absolutely love this tv! :2011-12-09 18:24:30 Beautiful Panasonic 1080P Plasma,    Wonderful looking, with a good amount of features and imputs. Only things missing are a little bit better sound quality and a computer video input. Otherwise great bang for the buck! :2011-12-09 18:24:13 Panasonic TV Review    This is a great TV for the price. I have one and have not regretted it for a day! Set up was easy. Everything worked very well. And it is a great addition to my home. If you are buying a TV and considering this one, you won't regret it! It is a good buy! :2011-12-09 18:24:01 MY BEST BUY    THIS IS THE BESST PURCHASE I'VE MADE IN YEARS. EXCELLANT PICTURE, SOUND AND THE RIGHT FIT. I REALLY ENJOY THE SD CARD SLOT FOR VIEWIING MY DIGITAL PICTURES. :2011-12-09 18:23:45 Look no further, this TV ROCKS!!!    WE paid four times as much for a Pioneer that doesn't work near as good. :2011-12-09 18:23:32 Excellent television...,    Detail and color on this television are phenomenal, especially given the price. I've gotten compliments on image several occasions in some cases from people who normally be attuned to this sort of thing. The primary concern with plasma is image retention and that is certainly something to consider. However, to date I haven't encountered any problems at all despite using the television for gaming, watching some television in 4:3 mode and the obsession networks have with sticking their logos somewhere on the screen. That said, to find an LCD of comparable quality you're going to have to look at considerably more expensive televisions. :2011-12-09 18:23:20 Great TV    We had originally planned on purchasing this television in store after researching for weeks. For the price at amazon it was too good to pass up. Great television, crystal clear picture and a great price. I would go with plasma over LCD any day and this is the best of the best. :2011-12-09 18:23:02 Great TV    This is a great TV for the price. Easy setup - very surprised by the clarity of non-HD shows. :2011-12-09 18:22:47 Excellent choice - easy to use    The panasonic 42 inch 1080P Viera has an outstanding image quality and is easy to connect. The reviews downplayed the sound quality but honestly, it's not a surround sound system - maybe the other HD TV's have better sound quality but I could not tell the difference. I've only had the set for a few weeks but I am very satisfied with my choice. The reviews I read showed this series and class as one of the better choices but rated most of the models well. :2011-12-09 18:22:35 Great TV!!! Couldnt ask for more!    I recently decided to upgrade my older Sharp Aquos LCD 37" 1080P LC37D64U because it only had two HDMI ports and when changing the channel there was a 1 sec delay which was very annoying. I bought it back in 2008 and its amazing how it has depretiated in value by a $1000 since i purchased it. Anyways other than the two previous issues, i really enjoyed my Sharp and decided to go with a new Sharp Aquos LC40E77U 1080p, 120hz, 4 ms reponse, LCD and much to my dissapointment it too although a year model later had the same slow channel changing delay. So after recently selling it i decided to go with this plasma TC-P42S1 which i bought from Best Buy for $699(price matched SEARS). Took it home and hooked it up to my PS3 and put a planet earth blue-ray DVD in and WOW i was amazed at the picture. The black level was amazing and the motion blur of course was no longer an issue. Very vivid picture and sound sounds great. User controls and remote are spot on however tech geeks say it lacks a few programmable features. Also this plasma is very heavy compared to my LCD. Overall im very happy with my purchase.Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV :2011-12-09 18:22:19 Simply a great deal    Purchasing this Plasma was a bit of a debate. I was replacing a Sharp Aquos 32 for a wall mount installation in our family room. I'm not a tech weenie and really need to see the picture and play with the set befor buying. But finally it came down to one issue - viewing angle. I can't tell you the difference the plasma makes here. But this selection was much more. The purchase experience and delivery were superior to anything I've experience before. We ordered just before Christmas and took delivery the following Monday. The price was not the lowest... but I was bound to buy from Amazon because of 'rewards' certificates... we ended up getting a fair deal no matter where we purchased from. The big payoff was Performance..... SUPERB... from the ease of installation and set up... 5 minutes... and the factory settings were almost exactly what we needed. Changing the settings was simple and easy to get the desired results. We know this is a Bargin Plasma TCP42S1 but we we got top dollar results for our choice. :2011-12-09 18:21:58 Great TV at a great price delivered right in my living room!    The screen is very clear from any angle. The TV remote also works with my blue ray player. So far, I've found no faults. The worst part of the deal was waiting for the TV to arrive. :2011-12-09 18:21:43 Love this Panasonic Plasma!    Overall, I am really pleased with this plasma tv. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to watch tv in low lighting conditions. It looks good in the day too, but it really pops in the dark! The sound quality wasn't excellent so if you want a total audio experience I'd recommend a receiver. This TV is probably on about 12-15 hours each day, but it does not get overheated. Out of the box, the stand seemed a little light for such a heavy tv, but it ended up being very sturdy after it was screwed in. It took us about an hour to set up the tv between hooking up the blu-ray, vcr, receiver, satellite, and configuring it. I thought that was pretty good especially since our audio receiver is ancient. Though it still sounds good, it does not even have an hdmi hookup. Next purchase: new reciever/speakers. :2011-12-09 18:21:22 Amazing HDTV at an incredible price    After reading the numerous positive reviews for this television on Amazon.com and [...], I decided to purchase this TV. Delivery was simple and quick. The TV itself is very attractive with a shiny black border and stand. I think it is quite thin for a plasma TV. The picture quality is UNBELIEVABLE. The colors were all correct and well saturated in every mode (except Cinema which was a bit green). The standard video setting is excellent but Vivid mode is beyond belief! I watched The Dark Knight as well as the Planet Earth series in blu-ray (on a PS3) and they were phenomenal (especially Planet Earth). The plasma really beats lcd technology with video being far smoother and blacks coming out much deeper than on an lcd tv. The speakers are quite good for TV speakers and there were no issues with the sound being too soft or inaccurate. There are absolutely no negative issues with this television at all. :2011-12-09 18:21:01 What a TV for the price    When I saw the deal Amazon had on this TV, it was a no-brainer to buy it. This TV has been excellent. I've recommended it to everyone whom I know looking to get a new HDTV. :2011-12-09 18:20:47 Great tv, great value,    Couldn't be happier with this tv. Admittedly, the tv this one replaced was a 9 year old Sony tube that was starting to fade which made the difference more dramatic. Easy set up out of the box and the picture is fantastic. I did a lot of research before buying and kept coming back to this unit. It lacks some of the bells and whistles of the more expensive units but I wouldn't have used those extras anyway. If you're the average tv watcher you will love this set. :2011-12-09 18:20:33 Great TV    I researched and researched many TVs in order to best fulfil my high expectations of a HDTV while keeping within a reasonable budget. With that, I referenced the many reviews on Amazon, as well as those from CNET, to eventually decide that this Plasma was the best for me. I was lucky enough to stumble onto an outrageously good deal at a local store, and took it as quickly as I found it. Set-up was an absolute cinch, and my word, I love the picture quality. I could barely believe the difference between HD and non-HD TV. Whilst I'd seen many TVs in stores, often with the stores own images on repeat I'd always thought that the images could perhaps be better... after all you're spending a good chunk of change; shouldn't you expect a decent picture!? Anyway, the picture quality is fantastic. The images are sharp, response is super fast, and there is no stutter or image loss (I figured that the luge, downhill skiing, snowboard-cross, et al from the Olympics are a good standard to go by). I can tell you; watching the Olympics in HD is a delight. I cannot mention anything about the sound, as I've run the audio straight through my Onkyo home theatre (bought on Amazon last; and it's a fantastic system) to give me a delightful 7.1 experience. I definitely recommend this TV! :2011-12-09 18:19:30 Great way to begin my first plasma experience!    This was our first flat panel and plasma TV. I checked it out at Best Buy to double-check what the actual picture looked like. This TV has an incredible HD picture! There are vivid and deep colors and little to no reflective glare that I read about in other reviews. I am more than satisfied this Panasonic model and am very glad I stuck to this model and a plasma set. :2011-12-09 18:18:41 Plasma TV a great buy.    I have had this 42" Panasonic Viera Plasma TV for nearly four month's now; I upgraded from a 21" Panasonic CRT. This is a really great TV at a reasonable price. I chose plasma because they got great reviews and seem to have less issues with backlighting and were a bit cheaper than current generation LED/LCD's. I opted for the S version over the X version because I don't have broadband. We get 20 odd channels over the air with an antenna, PBS which has a lot of HD programming comes in beautifully. We joined Netflix about the same time and have really been enjoying the home theatre experience. My TV room is narrow less than 12' so I made cardboard cutouts while deciding between the 42" and the 46", in hind sight I could have gone with the 46". I was worried a 46" from 7 feet away would be too big or grainy, the fact is you could be 12" away with HD before it starts to pixilate, and the picture is so good, bigger is better once you experience the feel of home theatre. I added the Blu-ray DVD player, have yet to try a Blu-ray disc, but we're ready for them. I already had an Onkyo 7.1 surround sound receiver, added a motley collection of speakers, a pair of old KLH's, some home built rear and recently added a BIC 12" sub woofer, now we can get all the sound effects and deep base we can handle. I used the HDMI connections for the Onkyo, Blu-ray and TV; these are a must to get the HD experience. Needed the composite hook up for a somewhat antiquated VCR, and a digital optical input for the best sound from the Home Theatre Amp. The message here is DON'T FORGET TO ORDER CABLES ALONG WITH THE TV. The sound out of the TV itself is OK, not horrible but far from a surround sound experience. I have never adjusted any of the picture settings, colors are rich and accurate, occasionally a bit dark but this can be adjusted by opting for the theatre experience which enhances the picture abit. Controls and adjustments both on the TV and the Onkyo require studying the manuals and carefully selecting from multi-layer menus. Not always clear what you want or how to get it, since we don't do this everyday, adjustments require revisiting the manual. Once you are happy with what you have great, still need 3 remotes, haven't been successful using any one as a universal though all claim it's possible. Overall a huge upgrade from the old TV, enjoying it! :2011-12-09 18:18:28 Uncompromed clarity    I've had this TV for about 3 months getting it from Amazon. Had the service where the truck and technician arrive and he sets up the Tv and shows you how to run it. This guy even volunteered to put it where I wanted it. But I had to wait for my absent wife's ultimate approval as to placement. Good service. Well, the TV is impressive. The clarity is simply outstanding, even without the upgraded digital service offered by my cable supplier. You will not be disappointed with this set even with normal cable. I told my wife to get the 46, but she wanted the 42. The colors and clarity are so good, the 46 would have even been better and seeing my neighbor's 46 model. Anyhow, 42, 46, seriously consider this plasma set over an LCD. Much better, much clearer. We looked at a lot of operating sets (LCD vs plasma) before buying. Plasma sharper and colors better. Only thing is the set would be nicer if it had a swivel base. :2011-12-09 18:18:08 Great picture, and so many inputs!    Pros: I use this TV with an antenna, and it pulls down digital HD1080 content, even in my usually interference-prone building. I also use it with a Wii, PS2 and media PC. The many inputs is a major plus, as well as the ability to mix and match sound inputs with video inputs. This TV also has a ton of extra features for those that will want to use them, but is easy enough to use w/o them getting in the way. Both the included stand and the TV itself appear and feel very sturdy and of good construction by my measure. The remote control also works with my VCR/DVD player, which is a nice plus. Finally, the up-sampling algorithm and plasma-screen effect work very well for displaying content at lower resolutions (like PS2 and Wii games) in full-screen (this is in contrast to many other TVs, especially LCD ones). Cons: When Viewing a 4:3 channel or input, the TV displays the channel with gray bars covering the unused sides of the screen. I would much prefer black bars, especially given the plasma screen's true blacks, and there does not appear to be a method for changing their color. Using a MacBook or a Windows PC, there is always an edge all the way around the picture (this may be a problem with the MacBook and PC though). Notes: Lack of a DVI input means you will need a DVI->HDMI converter to use this with most computer video cards. :2011-12-09 18:17:07 Panasonic Plasma 42 inch    The TV came highly regarded from Consumer reports and it has lived up to their review. The picture quality is very good from all seats in my Den. Setting up the TV was easy and I recommend a good quality HDMI cable if you want the "best" to come out of your TV viewing experience. Buying from Amazon was easy, the pricing very competitive, and the delivey was right on time. No complaints - would use Amazon again. :2011-12-09 18:16:52 Love this TV    I love this! The picture is very clear, and the controls/menu functions are easy to navigate. They also delivered very quickly. Very satisfied. :2011-12-09 18:16:41 Un-freakin'-believeable!    So I go to a store that rhymes with HH Fregg and haven't decided on LCD or plasma and asked the salesman whether I should be concerned about the life of plasmas, burn-in etc. He said those issues are resolved and because of price I kept coming back to this one. (It was on sale for S649.99- regularly $1000). The salesman was trying to get me to get the G series because it had the THX certification. I couldn't justify the extra $$300 because of one setting that I honestly didn't notice much difference in the side by side comparison to warrant $300 more dollars. So I took this one and when I got it home and set it all up I was shocked to see how much better it looked at home even though I was impressed at the store. It was even that much better at home. The reason, the guy at the store told me they have the sets hooked up with component cables. When you hook it up using a good HDMI cable, yes there are different quality cables, the difference was huuuuuge! I was shocked to hear how loud this TV is. The picture is awesome. I've seen a lot of HDTVs and this picture is just so brilliant and clear. Yes, you have to adjust the settings for the lighting in your room. The picture straight from the box is not impressive but once you adjust it to the lighting in your room and preference, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I am impressed. :2011-12-09 18:15:07 Great Picture    I get comments all the time on what a terrific picture this set has. Great contrast color and brightness. That is the most important thing in a TV and why I give it 5 stars. Only thing I wish was different is that it does not have VGA or USB input capability which makes it difficult to view downloaded videos. If you have HDMI output on your computer this is not an issue for you. In my case I ended up buying a new DVD player with USB slot. :2011-12-09 18:14:55 a great buy    did a lot of research before purchasing, has the newer generation plasma panel, is an energy star unit, highly rated by consumer reports, easy to set up, the HD picture is amazing, sound quality is good with some adjustments. got a great buy on amazon. i am very satisfied with this purchase. :2011-12-09 18:14:42 Dollar for Dollar This is the Best Plasma TV You'll Find    I own and love 50" Pioneer (purchased two years ago) and this bedroom TV is almost as good for 1/3 the price. The delivery was quick and the set up was easy for this mechanically incompetent knucklehead. My only mistake was not buying an HDMI cable at the same time. I spent $50 for one at Radio Shack and later saw Amazon had one for $9.00!! You cannot go wrong, on any level, with this purchase from Amazon. :2011-12-09 18:14:17 worth the money    I was searching for a HDTV that was affordable and had a great picture. At first I was looking for a LCD TV, but figured that Plasma will probably give me more bang for my buck then LCD. This is the newest model for 2009. I have an older Panasonic TV (2006), where I had no compliants and enjoy everyday. That TV was $2000 for a 58', and I got this for $850. What a deal. Simple to set up, and the picture is great. There is a lag when changing channels, but thats life. Great TV for the price. :2011-12-09 18:14:03 Great TV,    Here are just some general non technical feelings I have about my experience with the Panasonic 42 inch S1. I purchased this TV in December from Amazon and have been using it for a little over a month now. Here are my thoughts so far: Delivery: Amazon used Ceva logistics to schedule an appointment with me. I've read mixed reviews and was a little anxious. The tracking number provided by Amazon is missing a last alphanumeric digit (mine was N) which prevented me from tracking it online. If you do call them (which I recommend) they will be able to provide you with the correct tracking number and confirm your appointment. Driver arrived a few hours late, but no big deal. Took it out of the package, set it up, and left. Picture Quality: Initially I used composite cables to attach it to my HD cable box. I cannot stress enough despite what others might say, spend the 8 dollars or so on Amazon and buy an HDMI cable. It will do wonders for both your picture and sound quality. -HD Cable: Picture quality is as good if not better than any Sony or Samsung LCD I've seen. The viewing angle is what sets this TV apart from any LCD. If you will be viewing your TV from the sides like I do, save yourself some heartbreak and get this TV. There is absolutely no fade or distortion from any angle. Colors overall are bright. Picture is sharp. Comes in energy saver mode. Change to vivid. No need to mess with the settings other than that unless you can see 1000 shades of green. And no, I did not notice any of the green problems some reviews state. -Standard Cable: Not that great. I don't really watch standard channels anymore, so can't really comment. -Blue Ray: One word.. amazing. You really shouldn't watch too many blue-ray movies, because everything else will look like a Monet. -PS3: Games play really well on this TV. Colors are sharp. I've left it on pause for a few hours at a time. No burn in. No ghosting during fast movements. If you are one of those people who like to download movies/shows (legally of course), get a PS3. You can burn an entire season of a show onto one dvd, and the picture quality is quite amazing on this TV. I wasn't expecting much, but wow. Sound: I have really sensitive hearing. This TV does make a buzzing noise. It gets better the longer the TV is on, but on power up it can be slightly annoying. I don't think most people can hear this frequency very well, but I can. After a few minutes though it doesn't even bother me. The speakers are fine. With HDMI connections, the volume is louder than you'll need, and it is clear. In a large room, things may be different, but in a bedroom or a smaller room, the TV speakers are more than enough. Other Thoughts: The TV is on the heavy side. Nothing like a CRT, but because it does not have a swivel stand moving it around can be annoying. The remote is nothing special. I wish it had more functions, but I guess that's what a universal is for. The TV does tend to give off some heat. Not a lot, but noticeable if you get close. Friends always ask why I got a plasma when LCD or LED is the newer technology. For those wondering the same thing. Plasma and LCD have both their pros and cons. You have to remember this is a newer generation plasma, and I would argue that the Panasonic S1 has a better picture than most LCD's out there. Plus it offers this at a cost that is quite reasonable. :2011-12-09 18:13:45 Love It!!!,    The whole process of purchasing and receiving this tv was absolutely trouble free. We experienced very bad customer service at Best Buy so we decided to try an online purchase of a big ticket item. Amazon made everything so simple. The delivery was just as simple because they called us and asked when would be convenient. They were actually early on the exact date!!!!! We may never go to a store again!!!! :2011-12-09 18:10:11 Pleased with entire process    I am pleased with the entire experience from price, ordering, delivery and the actual product. The TV is excellent and easy to understand. I had it out of the box and running in minutes. The advnaced features are intuitive and simple to use. The SD card slot is a great bonus! We looked at many TV"s and for years have been Sony only people. So moving to this brand is a big departure. The only concern is screen burn in. This is our first Plazma and the owners manual takes a lot of time bringing this issue to attention. With care I am sure it will not be a problem. :2011-12-09 18:09:57 I bought this when my 37" Olevia LCD went out on me after 2 years. Thought I would go with a name br    I upgraded from a 42" EDTV (480p) to the TC-P42S1 and the difference is drastic. The picture is awesome, the black levels are amazing. Overall this was a great purchase, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a 42" PDP. :2011-12-09 18:09:43 Great Plasma TV    I bought this when my 37" Olevia LCD went out on me after 2 years. Thought I would go with a name brand TV this time. I too was looking for LCD's but noticed how much better the picture was on the Panasonic Plasma's. The price wasn't much different either. I settled on the TC-P42S1 and absolutely love it. It was an easy setup and it has many features you can tweak to make the picture perfect for your room. :2011-12-09 18:09:24 Great TV    I trusted the feedback that others had listed about this TV on Amazon and I was not disappointed. The TV is great! Intuitive user controls, simple remote (some may argue too simple), looks great, etc. Most importantly, the picture is phenomenal and there is no motion blur to speak of! I agonized over the LCD or Plasma decision because our living room is very bright, but the bottom line is I did not want even a little motion blur during sports so I went with plasma for the better refresh rate (600hz). This TV is plenty bright for our sunny living room. Things to be aware of: 1. This TV has only two HDMI inputs in back, the third is on the side. 2. The stand sticks out 5 inches from the front of the TV which can be an issue if you are putting it into an enclosure because it has to be recessed at least 5 inches. All in all great TV and might I add great ordering and delivery experience with Amazon! :2011-12-09 18:09:13 Simply Amazing    I've been looking for a new TV to replace my 26" tube TV for at least a year or more. Everything I was looking at was quite expensive. Well, now that prices are dropping around to what I can afford, I've finally caved in and bought a new TV. I had my mind set on an LCD for the longest time. Supposedly, it was the kind of TV to get as a gamer. No blur, no burn-in: Important things like that. However, that was a year or more ago when I did my initial research. Now, plasma screens no longer have that kind of burn-in issue. Being heavily into gaming, this is perhaps the biggest issue to me. I didn't want to buy a TV that was just going to get ruined. After telling my ideas to the salesman at HHGreg, he assured me that plasmas were great to use for gaming and this one would actually give me the best picture for what I'll be using it for. And it was a great buy (only $799). Setup was a breeze right out of the box. I had it hooked up in less than 20 minutes. And 5 of those minutes were spent trying to find a way to get the main part of the box off (hint: It's the white plastic handle-like things on the sides. Unclip, then pull them off), while another 5 was me looking for a screwdriver, and yet another 5 spent on pulling things out of the box. So, if you're quick about it, you can probably get this thing running in 10 minutes. The first thing I tested on this TV was Band of Brothers on Blu-Ray. Words are almost not enough for how amazing the picture quality is. And, I don't own a surround sound system, so all we had was what came from the TV. I almost wonder if I need a surround sound. Even at low volumes, this TV puts out great, crisp sound. Next, I needed to see how a game looked. I picked Metal Gear Solid 4. It seemed almost like a completely different game than when I played it when it first came out. Again, everything was so crisp, clean, and clear as far as the visuals and audio was concerned. I have nothing but praise for this TV. ADDITION! So, I've had this TV for a couple of weeks and after coming home from work I popped in 'The Office' to watch a few episodes. I fell asleep with it on, and the DVD went to a very static (non-moving) screen for the DVD menu after the episodes on that disc were over. I woke up a little shocked after 6 hours to see the screen like it was. I turned the PS3 off, and saw there was a sliiiiiiiiight bit of image retention. But it cleared up quite quickly after turning it off while I went to some classes. I still have nothing but praise for this TV, even if it, combined with my PS3, makes my room unbearably hot. It's a great winter investment... :2011-12-09 18:08:56 Awesome Picture, Value And Reliability For The Money    In my quest for a new MB/R TV, I had been researching LCD vs. Plasma, features, pricing, ratings and reviews for more months than I truly care to even mention. I caught a late October in-store special at HHGregg, which not only offered the lowest price I had seen anywhere on this TV, but also a free Panny Blu-ray player. That made the deal both irresistible and unbeatable, at just under seven Ben Franklins for everything. These newer Panasonic Viera plasmas with the fast 600 Hz Neo PDP panels are brighter, more power efficient, have an ultra wide viewing angle, suffer no image retention, run much cooler and are only just slightly heavier than an LCD TV of the same size. The more natural looking plasma picture quality, along with the full-time 1080p zero motion blur, is seriously, as good as your gonna get. Period!! They are an absolute steal in this price range, compared to any fast LCD or LED models. This combined with the legendary Panasonic build quality and reliability made it a no-brainer. The top-of-the-heap ratings from Consumer Reports magazine along with stellar customer reviews, absolutely sealed the deal for me, hands down. Simply put, I just couldn't justify spending 2x-3x the coin for a 240 Hz LCD TV or an even pricier LED TV for about the same (or less) picture quality. You'd have to be a complete fool to spend so much more and get absolutely nothing for it. So I beg anyone to truly compare and understand the specs and features on TVs, (or anything you're buying) and DO IT BEFORE YOU BUY ANYTHING!! As for the TV itself, the initial assembly was easy. The stand was very solid and stable, using a total of six stainless steel bolts for fastening to the TV to the stand. The rear panel is also made out of metal - not plastic, which would likely make for more sturdy wall mounting, if that's your choice. The remote also felt solid and worked well. Both the TV and Blu-ray easily programmed with my universal remote, making it even more convenient. The initial TV set-up menus were also easy to navigate and the Viera link automatically recognized and configured the Viera Blu-ray player flawlessly. Watching my local news and the recent World Series with free digital HD broadcast using only rabbit ear antennas in 720p looked awesome. The VZ FiOS TV HD channels looked incredible at 1080i and the Blu-ray movies were nothing short of absolutely breath-taking in 1080p - totally impressive!! The sound on the TV is also well above average for a flat panel, especially after you tweak the bass, treble and surround settings to your taste. The Panasonic build quality is just what you'd expect: solid with a high gloss, piano black finish. They even include a soft polishing cloth to help preserve the TV's beautiful finish. I am absolutely impressed with the TV and can highly recommend it as an outstanding choice to anyone considering a fine addition for their home entertainment enjoyment. And no matter where you buy, don't be scammed by any in-store, shameless sales-hole trying to hose you with extended warranties or worse yet, overpriced "Monster-profit" HDMI cables. The truth is that you can get a quality 6-9 ft. HDMI cable online at many of the major online sites with no tax and free shipping for about the price of a sandwich! Trust me, there is NO difference; try it yourself and see. Save your hard-earned money for some of your favorite movie titles on Blu-ray. You will absolutely love this TV!! Just be sure and have at least one HD source - like an HD cable/sat. box or a Blu-ray player to enjoy it to it's fullest. I hope my honest review seriously helps anyone out there looking for a great HDTV at a more down-to-earth price. Enjoy life. ((Bob-O!)) :2011-12-09 18:08:38   Read more Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV information and user reviews Add Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV comment click here. More : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |

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