| | | |  - 42-inch plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution and three HDMI inputs
- Neo PDP screen provides brighter panel, Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution, and Contrast Ratio of 40,000:1 Native (Infinite Black Panel)
- VIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cards
- VIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus
- 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes
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| | | |  Product Description:
42" Plasma, 1080p, NEO PDP Panel which is brighter, Full-time 1080p TV lines of moving picture resolution, 3 HDMI, Native contrast ratio 40,000:1, Dynamic contrast infinite black 2,000,000:1, Game Mode, Anti Reflective Filter, 600 Hz Subfield Drive | | | | |
Average Rating : 
Rating :  - Pretty good TV overall, some reservations
The Panasonic TC-P42S1 offers a decent picture and sound in a attractive package. The big pluses for me are a side connection for game inputs and convenient picture presets. I have not noticed any any picture or sound flaws other than the big one mentioned below.
The biggest issue it that this TV comes with a default aspect ration of 16:9. Although it offers a 4:3 aspect ratio option, the owner's manual warns of potential burn-in if that option is used for a significant amount of time. That means watching distorted, horizontally-stretched pictures. The P42S1 does offer a "justified" setting that minimizes the deleterious effects, but an LCD where burn-in is not an issue would have a big advantage here. Unfortunately, I needed a wide viewing angle and so went with the plasma technology.
The TC-P42S1 also offers only a single front control, a simple on/off switch. That means if you want to change the volume or the input source, (or even the channel if you're watching on-air,) you have to have the remote. That's not always readily available in a house with young kids.
Overall, I recommend this unit (4 stars) compared to what else is out there.
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