| Panasonic TC-P50VT25 Review » Ratings Guide | ||
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| Model | Size | MSRP | 1080 | Net | Wi-Fi | 3D | Price | Energy | Design | Best- Seller |
| Panasonic TC-P50VT25 Plasma HDTV |
50″ | $1999 | ● | ● | ● | ● | $40 | 5.1 | 11 |
| Panasonic TC-P50VT25 Review » Key Feature Ratings | ||
| Price | The cost of this Plasma TV is $40 per inch of screen size. This is more expensive than average and is priced in the top 19% of new TVs. | |
| 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 11 key design features that make a difference. This HDTV has more key features than average and ranks in the top 17% of new TV designs. | |
| Best-Seller | This TV is not a top best-seller at a national store including Amazon, Best Buy, Sears, and Wal-Mart. – Panasonic TC-P50VT25 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 | THX certified. This TV closely reproduces the HD Color Standard used by filmmakers and ensures smooth motion for action-oriented content. – Panasonic TC-P50VT25 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 | 3D television with a least one pair of 3D glasses. You can view 3D content from select video games, Blu-ray discs, and even some 3D programming that is available. | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi capable, but does not include a built-in receiver or external adaptor. Purchase an external adaptor and you can access your home wireless internet service. | |
| Internet | You can access internet videos and streaming content via widgets and applications. A wide variety of internet content is available, but you don’t have browser search capability. | |
| 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 3.6″. If you plan to mount it on the wall, you may consider a thinner model. – Panasonic TC-P50VT25 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 are rated at 30 watts of total output power, which is less than average. – Panasonic TC-P50VT25 Review | |
| HDMI | Provides 4 HDMI inputs so that you can connect a cable box and other devices such as a DVD player, video game console, and PC. | |
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