Plasma TVs Reviewed!

Best value plasma TV

Pros

• Outstanding picture quality
• Tons of features
• Incredible value

Cons

• Picture quality falters in well-lit rooms
• Input lag a concern for serious gamers     
  

  Bottom line

  The Panasonic TC-PST60 provides picture quality that challenges the very best of this year's plasma TVs, but costs lots less. The catch? It's not a great performer in well-lit spaces. Still, if you can watch TV with the lights turned down a bit, the TC-PST60 will make you and your wallet very happy. The TC-PST60 series includes the 50-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST60 (Est. $1,500) , 55-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P55ST60 (Est. $1,500) , 60-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P60ST60 (Est. $1,500) and 65-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P65ST60 (Est. $1,500) .
  

  Performance

  For the price, simply spectacular. The Panasonic TC-PST60 produces videophile-grade picture quality that's on a par with last year's top-of the-line plasma TVs, and that doesn't fall very far short of this year's spectacular performers, including the very expensive Panasonic TC-PZT60. Blacks are every bit as good, experts say. Color performance is also excellent, though reports indicate that if you push the panel's brightness too high, things can veer off to the red side. That, and reflection-fighting abilities that are only okay, means that you'll want to view the TC-P50ST60 in rooms with no more than moderate lighting. All the traditional benefits of plasma -- including wide viewing angles and great screen uniformity -- can be found in this set. The only notable concern is that the set exhibits significant input lag, making it a problematical choice for those who are serious fast-action gamers.
  

  Features

  Very few cut corners. The Panasonic TC-PST60 has most of the goodies found in the company's more upscale TVs. Compared to the flagship Panasonic TC-PZT60, which costs twice as much, you lose only a touchpad remote and voice-recognition features. In addition, the smart features are powered by a somewhat weaker processor, which does make them a tad sluggish under some circumstances. However, this set includes the full Viera Connect smart TV platform, which is robust and well regarded even though it is outshone by the smart platforms offered by some other makers, such as Samsung. There is active shutter 3D as well, and two pairs of glasses are included, but reviews of 3D performance are mixed. Though an integrated camera (for Skype and more) is included in some Panasonic TVs (such as the step-up TC-PVT60), it's an extra-cost option here, as well as on the company's flagship plasma model.
  

  Design

  Traditional, but attractive. Chrome edging adds a touch of class to what's otherwise a very traditional-looking plasma TV. The black base is non-swiveling. The remote is a standard clicker; it has a few shortcut keys related to its apps and streaming features, but is non-illuminated. Connectivity isn't especially abundant, but the three HDMI inputs should be enough for all but the most extensive home-theater setups. The SD card slot is a nice plus.
  

  Value

  In a word, unbeatable. Critics love the picture quality of the TC-PST60 and appreciate its good feature lineup. However, when they get sight of the price tag, most are simply stunned. CNET's David Katzmaier is blown away to the point where he says that if value is any consideration at all, you should simply buy the TC-PST60 and be done with it. On the strength of its picture quality and selling price, it earns CNET's first 5-star rating for any TV set. Other critics might not be quite so over the top, but admiration for the TC-PST60's value given this set's level of performance is nearly universal. Also for Direct Access To Brand Name Products&Services Like This one Come Visit Either of our Websites at  http://ebuys-onlineproducts-services.weebly.com   or  http://adcitymarketing.webstarts.com