Friday, September 17, 2010

The Panasonic Viera TX-P46G20 TV - Our Product Review

By Christina Bowden

When considering the Panasonic TX-P46G20 plasma TV, understand that this 46-inch television sits as a new model in the Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer's Viera lineup of TVs. For years, Panasonic has been known as an innovative maker of such flat-panel TVs and this one -- with a wide variety of features -- will be sure to please most any discerning consumer in the UK, it must be said.

Like many of Panasonic's better LCD and plasma TVs, this particular model comes with a special tuning filter known as Freeview-HD. This feature allows the television to access 100 specific-to-the-United Kingdom channels that are broadcast free of charge. With the filter, there's no need for a satellite dish or any other special equipment. Just turn it on and begin enjoying the programming.

There's also a second filter, which is the Freesat feature, though this time it's offered with HD capability. Once connected to a satellite dish, this filter allows the viewer to access even more free satellite channels than can be found with just the Freeview-HD filter alone. It's obvious that Panasonic has taken the time to build this TV with a high level of quality and features.

The television displays its images in true high definition, meaning that it has a 1080 pixel (1080p) capability. It includes a couple of newly-developed-for-Panasonic picture enhancement technologies that are made possible by the maker's use of its NeoPDP technology suite. It also offers a contrast ratio at an extremely high 2,000,000 to 1 for delivery of super-deep blacks and very bright whites.

Panasonic has also included a 600 Hz motion control engine/processor that does a very good job of keeping track of all the action occurring on the screen. In other words, there'll be little or no evidence of any blurring or smearing or any artifacts left behind, especially during quick action depictions. Panasonic uses what it calls "Intelligent Frame Creation Pro" to handle all this movement.

The TXP46G20 is also WiFI and Skype-ready, needing only an optional dongle and a USB adapter to bring these two features to the television. As well, Panasonic rates the plasma screen's lifespan at over 100,000 hours, meaning that the TV will probably last longer than many of its consumers will! It also has a number of useful connectivity capabilities, meaning that many other devices can be hooked to the TV.

The TV comes with four separate HDMI input ports as well as Ethernet and audio outs along with a couple of different USB ports. The TV is made to connect to laptop and desktop PCs and it has an SD memory card slot to bolster all of its other features. Lastly, the sound put out by the television is top-notch, and it boasts a solid suite of Dolby THX surround sound features to go along with everything else.

When looked at in its entirety, there's much to be pleased about when it comes to the Panasonic TX-P46G20 plasma screen television. It's a noticeable improvement over the older line of TVs it's meant to replace, as well, and it also looks stylish in glossy piano black. Most UK buyers will be able to find the TV for around 1300 British pounds, after application of a 60-pound voucher and inclusion of VAT. - 40726

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