Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 48 x 13.2 x 31.9 inches ; 63.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 81 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B003924UCK
• Item model number: TC-P50G25
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #296 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Building on its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, Panasonic's 50-inch VIERA TC-P50G25 Plasma HDTV features a new panel with NeoPDP technologies that provide the best balance of black and white under brighter environments while also offering higher energy efficiency. The new NeoPDP Plasma panel also further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brighter environments. This G25 series model provides 1080p resolution, full-time 1080 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.

This and other models in the G25 line offer Panasonic's improved VIERA Cast functionality, which enables you to stream Internet video and audio programming as well as turn this HDTV into a high-definition, wireless video conference center with Skype capabilities (when using the optional Panasonic communication camera and Wi-Fi adapter accessories). You can also play back JPEG images and AVCHD videos stored on SD memory cards and operate a variety of VIERA Link components--from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras--through a single remote. Adhering to Panasonic's commitment to the environment, this VIERA model--as well as all 2010 models--features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements. And you'll get a long Plasma panel life of up to 100,000 hours--more than 30 years of viewing when watched 8 hours a day--before the brightness of the panel decreases to half. Key Features

Panasonic's VIERA G25 series Plasma HDTV with streaming content from VIERA Cast partners.

VIERA Cast: Enjoy a variety of streaming movies, TV shows, and music, photo slideshows, and home video conferencing with VIERA Cast's assortment of online content--including Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, YouTube, and Picasa. VIERA Cast's addition of Skype (requires optional communication camera; model TY-CC10) enables you to connect and communicate through voice and video calls from the comfort of your own living room. This VIERA HDTV includes two USB ports for connecting a keyboard or a Wi-FI LAN adapter (sold separately) as well as an Ethernet port for wired LAN connection. No PC required.   VIERA Image Viewer: View full-HD images with the integrated SD card slot, enabling you to view JPEG photos and AVCHD videos captured from your digital camera or camcorder on the big screen. Navigate your images via an easy-to-use thumbnail display, and choose from among five types of background music and five display effects. Plus, messages and memos can be added to photos from a PC to create detailed travelogues and original slideshows with messages.   VIERA Link: Allows the interlinked operation of various AV devices--from DVD and Blu-ray Disc players to home theater sound systems to digital cameras and camcorders--using only the VIERA remote control by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable (see pop-up illustration).   Game Mode: With Game Mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What's more, VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works with the anti-image retention (wobbling) function, too.

NeoPDP: By redesigning the Plasma panel's cell structure and developing an innovative new filter, Panasonic has tripled the luminous efficiency (compared to 2007 models) of its VIERA Plasma HDTVS--resulting in stunningly beautiful images while also reducing power consumption.   1080 Moving Picture Resolution: With 1080 lines of moving picture resolution and integrated NeoPDP technology's high-speed drive performance, the display time for each image frame is shortened to minimize afterimages, making decisive calls in football matches and delicate motions in figure skating performances appear crystal clear.   600Hz Sub-field Drive: 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology, which converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects (see an illustration of 600Hz technology).   Infinite Black: The luminous efficiency of this NeoPDP Plasma panel has been improved by reducing the electrical pre-discharge that causes graying has greatly enhanced black gradation. The result is crisp blacks with no graying--even in living rooms with bright, afternoon lighting. And minimizing the electrical pre-discharge helps to both raise contrast and save energy.   THX Certified Display: THX reproduces film images as the filmmakers intended them. To receive THX certification, TVs undergo stringent tests to determine, for example, whether the exact same brightness and color are displayed at all screen locations, and whether black levels satisfy standard criteria.

Key Specifications

Series: G25 Screen type: Plasma Screen size: 50 inches Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels Contrast ratio: Infinite Black with 5,000,000:1 native/dynamic contrast Shades of gradation: 6,144 equivalent HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p EDTV display capability: 480p Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power; surround sound capabilities Image viewer: AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG compatibility Aspect control: Normal, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill for TV/AV modes 4:3, Full for PC mode Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK4P1RW Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections HDMI: 3 (1 side) Component (Y, PB, PR): 2; each with audio input Composite A/V: 2 (1 side); each with audio input Ethernet: 1 USB: 2 PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 Digital audio output: 1 Dimensions TV with stand: 48 x 31.9 x 13.2 inches (WxHxD); 63.9 pounds TV without stand: 48 x 30.3 x 3.5 inches (WxHxD); 57.3 pounds What size TV should you get?

What's in the Box

Panasonic G25 series Plasma HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions

Panasonic 2010 VIERA Plasma and LCD Comparison

Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD
Models:	TC-P54G25 54" TC-P50G25 50" TC-P46G25 46" TC-P42G25 42"	TC-P65S2 65" TC-P58S2 58" TC-P54S2 54" TC-P50S2 50" TC-P46S2 46" TC-P42S2 42"	TC-P50U2 50" TC-P42U2 42"	TC-P50C2 50" TC-P46C2 46" TC-P42C2 42"	TC-L42U22 42" TC-L37U22 37" TC-L32U22 32"	TC-L37X2 37" TC-L32X2 32" TC-L22X2 22"	TC-L37C22 37" TC-L32C22 32"
VIERA Cast		--	--	--	--	--	--
VIERA Image Viewer	(AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)
VIERA Link	webcam capable
NeoPDP Panel			--	--	--	--	--
THX Display		--	--	--	--	--	--
Contrast Ratio	Infinite Black	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1 22": 15,000:1	Dynamic: 18,000:1
Moving Picture Resolution	1080 lines	1080 lines	900 lines	720 lines	--	--	--
Anti-Reflective Filter			--	--	--	--	--
Display Capabilities	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	720p, 480p
600Hz Sub-field Drive					--	--	--
120Hz	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Game Mode				--	--		--
Speakers	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total 22": 6W	2; 20W total
Surround Sound
HDMI input	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	2	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side) 22": 1	2
Component input (Y, PB, PR)	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
Composite input	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side) 22": 1	2
PC input	1 (side)	--	--	--	1	1	1
USB	2	--	--	--	--	--	--
Ethernet LAN input	1	--	--	--	--	--	--
Digital Audio output	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
iPod Universal Dock	--	--	--	--	--		--
Energy Star
Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Product Description

Panasonic TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERIOR PICTURE QUALITY, INCREDIBLY REALISTIC COLOR REPRODUCTION, June 23, 2010

By	B. Colonna (Somewhere in NJ) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)    (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

If you are like me, you put a lot of research into a expensive purchase like a flat screen television, especially since it is something you plan to use for several years. I chose the Panasonic G25 after months of research trying to determine which was "better", LCD or Plasma, while also investigating which brands and models were the best performers.

What's in the box?
* The 50" TV
* Swivel stand
* Lighted remote, including batteries
* Detailed Instruction manual
* Quick Start Guide

I purchased this TV as our main television in our family room. I own two other flat screens, both LCD and both from Panasonic, 32" and 42".

Set up is a breeze. The box is designed to be easily opened by releasing four plastic clips built onto the box. This allows the top (most of the box) to be lifted of the TV, while the TV remains secure and stationary in the lower part of the box. The included swivel stand comes in two pieces and is easily assembled with a few included screws. If you use this stand, you simply have to lower the TV onto the stand. This can be done vertically without laying the screen down on its face, since the design of the TV mounting components are flush with the stand. Some TVs require you to place the TV in a horizontal position to mount it to their stand. You possibly could do this assembly alone, as the TV is not very heavy, but due to sheer size, it is extremely prudent to have someone help you.

Many professional reviews will advise you to beware of plasma "burn in" of images, or using plasma in a brightly lit room. I worried about these two things constantly during my research.

Panasonic's manual does advise you not to leave a 4:3 image, or any still image on the screen on the screen for very long periods as it can contribute to some burn in. But in general, even if you watch 4:3 mode all day long, the TV has a couple of features which helps protect its image, including orbiting pixel technology and a scrolling bar which can be run across the screen to help cleanse it. I have watched a good deal of 4:3 format on this TV and have not had any issues whatsoever. The orbiting technology slightly moves pixels about, undetectable to the human eye, which really minimizes the chance of any burn in.

As far as a bright room, don't worry! My family room is decent size, and has a cathedral ceiling with a skylight, plus a southern wall that is almost all window and a sliding door on the opposite wall. So the room has lots of light. I can watch the TV during the brightest time of day without any loss of quality or viewing ability. The anti-glare feature of the screen reduces the natural reflective characteristics of glass down to practically nil.

I tend to watch most programming on the TV's THX mode. This will give you a somewhat less bright display than the G25's "Standard" or "Vivid" mode or compared to most LCDs, but personally I am looking for the most accurate, pleasing display, not simply "the brightest". If you do prefer a very bright display, the TV's numerous picture settings can easily give you a bright display.

I am a huge Panasonic fan, and that did factor into my choice of TV. I find Panasonic typically gives you high quality at a reasonable price.

As for price, you will spend several hundreds of dollars more for an LCD of comparable size and quality. Some better quality LCDs in this size range will cost double what the G25 sells for.

Most of the features on the TV and remote are intuitive and the menu offers general explanations of the purpose of each setting. The remote itself is well laid out and easy to navigate, although this was not very important to me since I am using my FIOS remote for most typical functions.

There are four HDMI ports on the TV, as well as RCA and component connections and coax input. There is also a PC port as well as two USB ports. The lone port type absent is S-Video. While S-Video is passé, if you have a DVD player that's a few years old, you might be using S-Video to connect to your TV, so be prepared to upgrade or switch cable types if need be.

The TV can also be networked either by Ethernet cable or wireless adapter. You must use Panasonic's adapter if you choose the wireless route, which is one of the few cons on this product. Compatibility with common wifi adapters would have been nice, since the Panasonic wifi adapter is over-priced. Although Panasonic confirmed you must use their adapter, I tried a couple of others any way, but the TV did not detect them. If you network the Tv you can make use of numerous features like direct connection to several services (some of which require a subscription or fee). Examples are Amazon Video on Demand (cost associated), YouTube (free), Pandora (free), Twitter (free, and a few others.

A couple of typical complaints about Panasonic TVs are the sound quality, and starting with the G series from 2009, the black levels displayed on the screen becoming lighter after several hundred hours of use. The sound is decent on the TV, and many people will probably cutover to their home theater for audio when playing DVDs or music-related TV programming anyway. I don't believe the concerns over the black levels are a huge issue. That is just my opinion; I am neither an expert nor any type of engineer. At the end of the day, everything I have read seems to indicate that the resulting black levels from Panasonic's firmware still leaves the display at a better black level than the competing Samsung products, so .........

Aside from being limited to Panasonic's wifi adapter, about the worst thing I can say about the G25 is that for the price, Panasonic could include some sort of cleaning cloth for the screen, which is typical even on their own lower end LCDs.

Overall, this television has astounding picture quality and realistic reproduction which is superior to any LCD or LED TV I've seen. For the price, you cannot go wrong or find a better flat screen HD TV.


NOTE:
If you are a making your first flat screen, HD television purchase, please remember that no matter what brand or type you buy, standard display will not be as sharp as high definition programming, and the larger the screen the more noticeable that is.

54 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blows LCD away, April 13, 2010

By	Nitro Bandit (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

This pannasonic G25 is amazing. Clear, Crisp Picture. Colors are amazing, unlike an LCD. You never would know the difference unless you saw a plasma. Unfortunatly plasmas got a bad rap years ago and people shy away from them. This model (as do others including samsung) have built in image retention elimination devices. Follow the break in for the first 100 hours and you have nothing to worry about. The sound levels arent bad, you probably have a surround system anyways so it dont matter. This picture gets better and better as it breaks in. All store demos are pretty crappy and usually the plasmas are off to the side. If stores used a good setup and dialed in the sets its unbelievable how many they would sell, but most people drift to the big bright LCD or LED. This tv is bright and colors are unmatched. Hockey games and fast paced sports are crap on lcd, but on plasma when the hockey players stop, you can see every sliver of ice fly through the air. Plasmas are less money and better picture the an lcd, why buy an lcd? I looked at the samsung, however they have a realllly bad rep for buzzing. Get it, dial in your settings and you too will be blown away.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great picture quality, April 22, 2010

By	L. Pouchet (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

I was the proud owner of a panasonic 42 PZ 700, the high-end of Pana. I got to move across the ocean, and I had to buy a new one. As I needed a larger screen for a limited budget, I decided to try the newest G25. It's a really good choice, with just minor problems.

Pros:
- convincing picture quality. I was actually very impressed for a TV at this price. Black levels and even colors greatly improved since the PZ700
- easy to use, enough setup possibilities
- good upscaling
- "light and cool" design, at least compared to my heavy and hot PZ700.

Cons:
- sound is awful. It's even hard to distinguish words sometimes. I have to turn on my home theater almost all the time. I don't know if it's below or above standard for this price range, but it's absolutely nothing like the PZ, which had a very nice 2+1 sound system integrated.
- "skype ready" is... only ready in the hardware. For the moment I have a nice "will be available soon" message.
- media player plays only local (that is, SD card) files. It's not possible (at least for the moment) to make it play content from the ethernet plug

Overall, I'm very happy with this product, I recommend it. But you need an external sound system.



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