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| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Model | TC-P65S1 |
| Screen Size (Inches) | 65 |
| Contrast Ratio | 40,000:1 native, 2,000,000:1 dynamic |
| Hertz | 600 |
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Great TV with some glaring issues.
| Overall rating: | 8.5 | |
| Resolution: | 10.0 | |
| Brightness: | 9.0 | |
| Contrast: | 9.0 | |
| Support: | 8.0 | |
| Durability: | 8.0 | |
| Extra Ports (HDMI, Component Etc.): | 7.0 |
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Reviewed by fumachuMarch 29, 2010
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| The Good | 1080p, large screen, price, colors are vibrant, deep blacks |
| The Bad | very heavy, only basic features, limited inputs and color options |
| The Ugly | glare unlike i have ever seen (coming from LCD) |
| Your Review |
The Panasonic TC-P65S1 is a great plasma TV when you consider its size and price. the S1 series introduced mid 2009 are considered Panasonic's entry level 1080p plasma. While this may sound like a bad thing, it really isn't if the buyer knows what to expect. This set will not stream Netflix or YouTube, or anything for that matter. It will however provide rich colors and deep blacks, something new to most LCD owners. Coming from a Vizio and Toshiba LCD, the S1 was a huge step up in terms of image quality. Currently Panasonic is highly regarded among plasma makers; second probably only to Pioneer who's sets are also the most expensive. The colors on the TC-P65S1 are extremely vivid, add that to its excellent contrast and you get picture quality that really pop. The set is also HUGE. While most LCD TVs top out at 55 inches, The TC-P65S1 is 65 inches of HD capable goodness. As with all HDTVs, you need an HD source for the TV to look its best. For example, Lost on Blu-ray disc looks amazing; the forest looks great with realistic shades of green and shadow detail giving the viewer a real sense of depth. Don't let the dark blacks fool you either, because this TV can get very bright. Scenes of the beach and ocean are so clear and bright its as if you right there on the island. Panasonic's recent advancements kicks some plasma myths to the curb, extending its panel life to almost 10 years and dealing with burn ins. While current LED LCDs are able to provide great color and contrast, their quality degrades outside of the optimum viewing angle; a problem plasmas handle much better. The 65 inch S1 does have some negatives though, and I'll discuss them in order of increasing severity. While the bezel around the TV is painted glossy black, that look is now pretty standard and uninspired. The TV is also very very heavy at around 140 pounds, which means its harder to find a TV stand that will support it. The menu and features are pretty limited. Color calibration is limited to three presets: normal, warm and cool. Even though the plasma has a 600 hz sub-field drive, it does not seem to support 3D media that seems to be on the horizon. The lack streaming capabilities will also turn some away from this line. The input selection are barely adequate with 3 HDMI ports and a few component and composite options. There is also no PC input, so if you plan on connecting a HTPC, you will need to use one of the HDMI ports; add a video game console and a Blu-ray player, and you have no more room for expansion. While these issues might not come up for all consumers, the problem with glare will probably be experienced by all. Yes, a window will reflect very obviously in the plasma, but so will many lights around the house. During really dark scenes, reflections and glare are extremely obvious. This is a real bummer since it can pull you out of that immersive theater experience. The glare problem is still an issue, even with Panasonic taking measures to subdue the effect (I would hate to see how bad it was before). There are a few things to consider when buying a HDTV. If you looking for the largest screen size available now at a reasonable price, great contrast, and don't mind the lack of future proof features, then the TC-P65S might just be the TV for you. Although, with the rapid progress being made on TVs--and there are some really cool ones coming out-- it would be wise to make sure what your needs are. |
| Would you recommend? | Yes |
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