| Panasonic TC-P50S2 Review » Ratings Guide | ||
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| Model | Size | MSRP | 1080 | Net | Wi-Fi | 3D | Price | Energy | Design | Best- Seller |
| Panasonic TC-P50S2 Plasma HDTV |
50″ | $949 | ● | $19 | 5.1 | 4 | √ |
| Panasonic TC-P50S2 Review » Key Feature Ratings | ||
| Price | The cost of this Plasma TV is $19 per inch of screen size. This is priced about average. | |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR qualified. This HDTV uses about 40% less electricity than standard televisions. | |
| Efficiency | Estimated annual energy use is 5.1 kWh per inch of screen size. This TV is ENERGY STAR, but it is less efficient than your average ENERGY STAR TV. | |
| Design | Incorporates 4 key design features that make a difference. This HDTV has an average number of key features. | |
| Best-Seller | Rated highly by consumers and is a best-seller at a national store including Amazon, Best Buy, Sears, and Wal-Mart. – Panasonic TC-P50S2 Review | |
| Resolution | Designed with 1080p resolution, the highest definition available. Provides nearly twice the resolution of 720p, and allows you to fully utilize 1080p videos or programming. | |
| Side Inputs | Includes side inputs that allow you to conveniently plug-in some devices without having to reach behind the TV. | |
| LED | LED technology is only available on LCD televisions. It is not designed for use on Plasma TVs. | |
| Local Dim | Local dimming technology is only available on LCD televisions with LED backlighting. | |
| Frame Rate | This TV has a 600 Hz sub-field drive. Plasma TVs have near instantaneous pixel response times and excellent viewing of fast moving video. | |
| THX | Like most HDTVs, this is not THX certified. THX generally indicates that the TV will have high-quality picture performance. – Panasonic TC-P50S2 Review | |
| DLNA | Not DLNA certified (Digital Living Network Alliance). DLNA promotes interoperability between electronic devices, which makes sharing digital content easier and more convenient. | |
| 3D | This Panasonic television is not 3D ready. 3D TVs allow you to view 3D content from select video games, Blu-ray discs, and programming, but are much more expensive. | |
| Wi-Fi | This Panasonic HDTV is not Wi-Fi capable. You cannot wirelessly connect to your home-based internet network. | |
| Internet | Internet access is not available with this TV. You cannot view streaming internet videos, widgets, or applications that are available with many brands. | |
| DVD Player | Like most televisions, this Panasonic TV does not have a built-in DVD or Blue-ray player. Most consumers purchase these items separately. | |
| Depth | This TV is thicker than average with a depth of 3.7″. If you plan to mount it on the wall, you may consider a thinner model. – Panasonic TC-P50S2 Review | |
| Frame | Standard, multiple-level design with some space between the screen and the bezel. Single-level designs can provide a seamless look that is preferred by some consumers. | |
| Speakers | Speakers provide 20 watts of total output power, which is about average. – Panasonic TC-P50S2 Review | |
| HDMI | Provides 3 HDMI inputs so that you can connect a cable box and two other devices such as a DVD player and video game console. Do you need to connect a PC as well? | |
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