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Panasonic TC-P50ST30

Based on 10 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

4
Average:

4
Bad:

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Pros

Easy to use and configure, Excellent slideshows, Includes 3D, WiFi, USB, and SD Card support.
Very good picture quality, Features include 3D and Internet streaming, WiFi adaptor included.
Good colors and black levels. Solid selection of Web apps.
Very good image quality, Very deep black levels, Good 3D image quality, Included WiFi connectivity
The Panasonic TC-PST30 has excellent overall picture quality, with deep black levels, accurate color, and solid video processing. It can handle 1080p/24 sources well and exhibits the nearly perfect screen uniformity of plasma, as well as solid 3D pictu...
Excellent picture quality postcalibration, Very attractive design, Fantastic 3D image with Bluray 3D content, Improved VIERA CAST/VIERA Connect interface, More than enough inputs, Comes with wireless adapter for streaming media, Superb value for the money
The TCP55ST30 supports 3D playback and offers 2Dto3D conversion, The TV offers a wired or optional wireless network connection, VIERA Connect adds more Web services than the previous VIERA Cast system, and the TV supports DLNA streaming, You can attach a

Cons

Menus not always intuitive, Unexceptional image quality, Distorted sound.
Limited brightness, 3D glasses not included and are expensive, Getting colors perfect can take a bit of work, Some issues with motion artifacts
Only three HDMI inputs. Power-hungry when compared with LCD HDTVs. Active shutter 3D glasses are expensive and not included.
Slightly outdated design, Lacking port selection, No 3D glasses included
The chunky ST30 seems dated by today's flat-panel TV design standards. Picture quality flaws include limited brightness--a liability especially in bright rooms--and less-saturated color in its most accurate picture mode. The ST30 has fewer picture con
VIERA CAST/VIERA Connect needs better selection of apps, Colors are slightly pale precalibration, Awful sounding internal loudspeakers, SD content could look better, Not a great match for super bright rooms unless you have shades.
The active 3D glasses are not included and will cost you $150 to $180 each, The TV only has three HDMI inputs and no PC connection, The number of picture adjustments is solid but not as good as you'll find in some higherend TVs.

By evogadget.com on June 01, 2012

Should you be bothered by a simple design, the Panasonic Viera TC-P42ST30 shouldn't be on your shopping list. But, if you don't mind looks that much, this TV is quite a...

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By Canada HiFi on October 24, 2011

October 24th, 2011, In Reviews, Television Sets, by Mike OsadciwPanasonic is no newcomer to plasma television. Having developed panels for as long as I can remember, consistency seems to be the company’s mission. Solid. Elegant. Functional. ...

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By Plasma TV Buying Guide on August 08, 2011

Once the phosphors are ramped up in the right direction, the colors on this TV really pop. Dark shadow detail is superb, and black levels look saturated though not the best we've seen. There is some background motion artifacts present, no doubt...

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By Home Theater on August 01, 2011

The ST30 series offers the best value by far among Panasonic's 2011 3D plasmas. Detail, color, blacks, and shadow detail are all excellent, even without THX certification. The G30 offers a few perks, such as slightly spiffier aesthetics, more cable...

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By PCWorld on July 26, 2011

The $1400 Panasonic TC-P50ST30 seems like a good deal for a 50-inch 3D HDTV, but the audio and video quality are both lacking, and the set doesn't come with 3D glasses....

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By ConsumerSearch on July 01, 2011

While some TVs can deliver deeper blacks or cut a more stylish figure -- the 55-inch Panasonic TC-P55VT30 (*Est. $2,700), for example -- few TVs do as good a job of delivering very good overall picture quality, a full complement of cutting-edge...

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By Expert Reviews on May 27, 2011

Stunning black levels and useful internet TV functions make this a fantastic mid-range 3DTV, although the next model up is better value....

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By PC Mag on May 13, 2011

While it has its share of flaws, Panasonic's 50-inch TC-P50ST30 3D-ready plasma HDTV has a good picture and plenty of Web apps, making is a solid choice if you want a big screen at a reasonable price. Buy it...

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By TechReviewSource on May 09, 2011

The Panasonic TC-P50ST30 is a 50-inch 3D plasma TV that includes Internet applications and connectivity. It also has fantastic picture quality and very deep black levels, which gives this TV a huge advantage in picture quality. However, Panasonic...

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By cnet on May 05, 2011

If you can live with its homely design, the excellent picture quality and feature set of the Panasonic TC-PST30 series combine to make it one of the best plasma TV values...

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