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Panasonic TX-P42G15 review

A feature-packed 42" plasma HDTV that delivers top class pictures

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2009-09-01September 1st 2009

Price at launch £1,299.99
Product Type Plasma TV
Scan Format 1080p
Digital Tuner DVB-T
Analog Tuner NTSC, SECAM, PAL
Number of HDMI Ports 4
Number of SCART Interfaces 2
Product Family Viera G15
Brand Name Panasonic
Screen Size 107 cm (42")
Aspect Ratio 16:9
HDMI Yes
Weight with Stand (Approximate) 27.00 kg
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 40,000:1
RMS Output Power 20 W
VGA Yes
S-Video Yes
Headphone Yes
Digital Audio Output Yes
Height with Stand 702 mm
Width with Stand 1029 mm
Depth with Stand 332 mm
Composite Video Yes
Component Video Yes
SCART Yes
Comb Filter 3D Y/C
Sound System Dolby, Surround Sound
Product Series G15
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Features Auto Program, TeleText
Manufacturer Panasonic
Product Model TX-P42G15
Product Name Viera TX-P42G15 42" Plasma TV
Product Line Viera
Manufacturer Part Number TXP42G15B
Manufacturer Website Address www.panasonic.co.uk
Marketing Information

Viera TX-P42G15 42" Plasma TV with 600 Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. VIERA incorporate an improved panel production process and the new Real Black Drive system. Enjoy the Internet contents right on your TV. With VIERA CAST technology, you can enjoy online content such as videos, photos, weather and stock information through an easy-to-use Web interface that's built into the TV. No extra equipment required.

Weight (Approximate) 25.00 kg

Product Summary

TX-P42G15

Panasonic TX-P42G15

Price at launch

£1,299.99

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Inky black levels

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Super sharp HD pictures

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Onboard Freesat tuners

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Boring design

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Standard picture presets need tweaking

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Drab EPGs

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