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Panasonic TH-42PZ81B review

Panasonic has released the first range of TVs with built-in Freesat tuners

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-07-25July 25th 2008

Price at launch £1,300.00
MPN TH42PZ81B
Dimensions 1048 x 679 x 110
Features Native Contrast Ratio: 30,000:1
Weight (kg) 30
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Full HD Yes
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
Picture Adjustment Options Cinema, Dynamic, Normal
Power Supply AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60Hz
Video Source NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Widescreen Yes
HDMI Ports 3
Audio Output Power 20
Display Size 42
Flatscreen Yes

Product Summary

TH-42PZ81B

Panasonic TH-42PZ81B

Price at launch

£1,300.00

For

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Three tuners including HD sat

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Basic multi-sat support

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Easy setup

Against

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No motorised dish support

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Freeview EPG looks bland compared with Freesat

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