The Panasonic PT-42PD3-P is by far the most popular plasma TV
amongst consumers, and is widely considered to be the best overall
Plasma TV in its range.
A plasma TV's biggest challenge is reproducing black; the Panasonic
PT-42PD3-P has the best black-level performance of any plasma
TV we've seen. Along with superb black reproduction, Panasonic's
color decoding is excellent, with little or no visible red push;
the result was beautiful, deep, richly saturated color.
The only drawbacks to the PT-42PD3-P (if there are any) would
be that it does exhibit quite a bit of edge enhancement (very
sharp image edges). It could also use a few more connectivity
inputs.
Overall, Panasonic's PT-42PD3-P 42-inch, with it's unmatched
black-level performance, great video processing with 3:2 pull-down,
and excellent color decoding make it the best in the 42 inch series.
Differences between the Panasonic TH-42PWD5UY
and PT-42PD3-P 42" Plasma Screen TV
models:
- The units are marketed through different channels and
so therefore, the TH42PWD5UY is classed as a broadcast
model and the PT-42PD3-P is classed as the consumer model.
- The PT-42PD3-P comes with a table stand. It is a separate
purchase with the TH-42PWD5UY.
- The PT-42PD3-P is generally sold at home theater stores
at a higher price than the TH42PWD5UY.
- There are no other differences.
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