50" - LCD - ATSC - 16:9, 4:3 - Surround - HDTV - MPN: PT50LC13 See Product Details
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Description
The Panasonic LCD widescreen HDTV monitor makes a huge impression without taking up your entire living room. This lightweight projection TV has an LCD screen which creates incredibly vivid images that can be seen in even the brightest rooms. The wide contrast range causes colors to pop out, creating deep, dynamic images. Movies look terrific in their natural widescreen state, and the amazing images of high-definition can be experienced simply by adding an HD receiver.
Quick Glance
Display Type: LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
Ports: DVI Yes, VGA Yes, S-Video Yes
Diagonal Screen Size: 50
Summary
Product Title: Panasonic 50" Projection TV
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Lowest Price: $39.75
Power Score: 2.9 | 23 Reviews
Display Panel
Product Type: LCD
Diagonal Screen Size: 50 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
Interface
Audio Video Connectors: DVI Yes, VGA Yes, S-Video Yes
Other Features
General Features: Picture in Picture, Closed Caption
Dimensions
Height: 35.30"
Width: 55.70"
Depth: 15.30"
Weight: 83 lbs
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Parental Control: V-chip
Comb Filter: 3D Y/C
Memory Card Reader: Yes
Analog Tuner: ATSC
RMS Output Power: 15 W
Strengths: GREAT PICTURE AND FEATURES WHEN RUNNING
Weakness: POWER SUPPLY BAD AFTER 8 MONTHS BULB BURNED OUT WITH LESS THAN 4000 HOURS OF USAGE
PLEASE NOTE WHEN YOU READ REVIEWS THAT ALL REVIEWS OF 30 DAYS USAGE OR LESS ARE EXCELLENT WHILE ANY ONE WHO HAS HAD THIS TELEVISION FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME IS COMPLETELY DISSATISFIED. REPLACEMENT PARTS BACK ORDERED FOR OVER 6 WEEKS THEN WERE INCORRECT. LAMP LIFE WILL NOT LAST FOR EVEN HALF ITS SUGGESTED 10,000 HOUR LIFE SPAN (I THINK MY LAMP LASTED LONGER THAN MOST AT 4000 HOURS)
Strengths: - Looks extremely sleek - better than Sony wega LCDs! - Lot cheaper than a 50" plasma and performs better - 2 sets of RGB inputs and DVI/HDCP input - Comes with DVI cable - Quick aspect scaling
Weakness: - Does not come with composite cables - Standard Cable (even just plain digital) looks just so-so. - Lacks a built-in HD Tuner - Need to set the TV to Cinema mode - can take 1 min for startup
Having researched a lot of HDTVs including DLP, Plasma etc., the Panasonic PT-50LC13 represents the best out of the lot out there! Both from a quality and price perspective, it represents a great buy - purchased mine from Circuit City for $3000 and was delivered the next day (would NOT recommend buying from an online retailer even if it is $500 cheaper, since LCD TVs can have some bad pixels...
Strengths: great picture when it works
Weakness: doesn't ever work. very very very bad customer support and service
Whe we purchased our tv we thought it was great, then only 13 days later, it died, after being told it would take more than 30 days for repair, we asked best buy, for a replacement, they replaced the tv with no problems, because it was, within 30 days of purchase. Then 22 days later the set died again. It has now been 73 days and the set is still not working. This is after a repair has been made....
Strengths: Clear and Colorful Picture.
Weakness: None that I have discovered.
I am quite happy with this purchase. With a delivered price at $2700, I just couldn't find a better deal. The picture on this television is clear and vibrant. Although I have read others who complain about the sound, I found it to be quite good as well. I do, however, turn off the speakers and opt for my 5.1 system. All in all, I highly recommend this television.
Strengths: Good picture quality, affordable, sleek and lightweight
Weakness: Less than satisfactory manufacturers Service Plan
Loved this TV for nearly 1.5 months until when it went totally dead on me. Had to shell a few hundred dollars more to buy another TV just to watch all the NFL and the college football games. Been without it for almost 20 days now. Talked to customer service at Panasonic several times and was advised that all they could do was provide the name and phone number of a local service store. Surprised...
Strengths: Very Good Picture
Weakness: Only worked for 5 months. Service may take months to get parts for repair.
The picture was nearly as good as the 50 inch DLP projection TV. But the tv is breaking down within a few months. Panasonic aparently does not have sufficient repair parts for this high voltage problem. You should not be without a new TV for several months waiting for parts. You may want to research the reliability of the projection tv befor you buy.
Strengths: The picture is awesome , dvd's , hdtv , and digital cable.
Weakness: none that I can tell
I had a 42 inch plasma in the living room. I bought this one and moved the plasma into the bedroom. The panasonic kicks the gateway plasma's butt. The plasma is still a great picture but the 50 inch panasonic is clearer. Don't waste your money on a 50 inch plasma or a dlp , this set is the way to go.
Strengths: Incredible value, Styling, Picture quality, Weight/Size
Weakness: None that I have found
I looked into buying either a projection or a plasma TV. The Plasma units were still a bit too expensive for my wallet (Or too small when they fit my budget) and the projection TVs were just too big and clunky for my high-tech home cinema. Then I came across this incredible TV. 50" screen yet under 80 Lbs and such a flat profile that my guests mistake it for a plasma screen until they look behind...
Strengths: The strengths of this unit without question are the clear, sharp immages it produces from the DVD player! It handles motion without artifacting, can be viewed in a bright room, and at steep angles.
Weakness: The only weakness that I find worth mentioning is the speakers. They have a 10%THD which is less than desirable but not terrible. Run it through a receiver and it's fine.
I would recommend this TV to anyone who is looking for an excellent picture that does not take up much room, and can't afford a plasma. Although the speakers are a bit of a weakness it is not really an issue because most everyone will run it through a nice surround receiver anyway. I have had visitors at my home and say I am crazy to complain about the sound. Maybe I'm too particular. Thanks...
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Strengths: Picture, ease of set up, amount of inputs.
Weakness: PiP only works on tuner inputs, not cable/satellite component input. Must cycle thru different modes, rather direct select of specific input.
Researched lcd/dlp/plasma reviews quite a bit before purchasing in March '04, and have never regretted the decision, especially for the relative price. "Plugged and played" immediately, with no problems, as of yet. Only nitpick is that cable provider remote has more functions (e.g., "stretch" and "zoom" options for analog broadcasts, PiP, etc.) than Panasonic remote -- of course, I've never read...
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