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Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV |  | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
as of 9/5/2010 05:27 PDT details
New (13) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $789.00
Seller: Electronics Expo
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 1202
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Display Size: 42
Shipping Weight (lbs): 51.8
Dimensions (in): 40.6 x 12.2 x 27.3
MPN: TC-P42G25
Model: TC-P42G25
UPC: 885170003101
EAN: 0885170003101
ASIN: B003924UBG
Release Date: March 8, 2010
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | VieraCast WiFi with Skype | | • | Infinite Black | | • | THX Certified Display | | • | Viera Image Viewer for Image and AVCHD playback |
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Product Description
The VIERA® G25 Series Plasma is the center of your entertainment universe. With VIERA CastTM, enjoy what the web has to offer right on the big screen. Catch up with family and friends with Skype on your TV, catch your favorite movie with Netflix and listen to great music with Pandora - plus more! And the Infinite Black Panel featured on the G25 series blocks ambient light and produces deep blacks and bright, vivid images with minimal reflection.
Amazon.com Product Description
Building on its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, Panasonic's 42-inch VIERA TC-P42G25 Plasma HDTV features a new panel with NeoPDP technologies that provide the best balance of black and white under brighter environments while also offering higher energy efficiency. The new NeoPDP Plasma panel also further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brighter environments. This G25 series model provides 1080p resolution, full-time 1080 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.  This and other models in the G25 line offer Panasonic's improved VIERA Cast functionality, which enables you to stream Internet video and audio programming as well as turn this HDTV into a high-definition, wireless video conference center with Skype capabilities (when using the optional Panasonic communication camera and Wi-Fi adapter accessories). You can also play back JPEG images and AVCHD videos stored on SD memory cards and operate a variety of VIERA Link components--from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras--through a single remote. Adhering to Panasonic's commitment to the environment, this VIERA model--as well as all 2010 models--features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements. And you'll get a long Plasma panel life of up to 100,000 hours--more than 30 years of viewing when watched 8 hours a day--before the brightness of the panel decreases to half. Key Features | 
Panasonic's VIERA G25 series Plasma HDTV with streaming content from VIERA Cast partners. |  | VIERA Cast: Enjoy a variety of streaming movies, TV shows, and music, photo slideshows, and home video conferencing with VIERA Cast's assortment of online content--including Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, YouTube, and Picasa. VIERA Cast's addition of Skype (requires optional communication camera; model TY-CC10) enables you to connect and communicate through voice and video calls from the comfort of your own living room.  This VIERA HDTV includes two USB ports for connecting a keyboard or a Wi-FI LAN adapter (sold separately) as well as an Ethernet port for wired LAN connection. No PC required. |  | VIERA Image Viewer: View full-HD images with the integrated SD card slot, enabling you to view JPEG photos and AVCHD videos captured from your digital camera or camcorder on the big screen. Navigate your images via an easy-to-use thumbnail display, and choose from among five types of background music and five display effects. Plus, messages and memos can be added to photos from a PC to create detailed travelogues and original slideshows with messages. |  | VIERA Link: Allows the interlinked operation of various AV devices--from DVD and Blu-ray Disc players to home theater sound systems to digital cameras and camcorders--using only the VIERA remote control by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable (see pop-up illustration). |  | Game Mode: With Game Mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What's more, VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works with the anti-image retention (wobbling) function, too.  | |  | NeoPDP: By redesigning the Plasma panel's cell structure and developing an innovative new filter, Panasonic has tripled the luminous efficiency (compared to 2007 models) of its VIERA Plasma HDTVS--resulting in stunningly beautiful images while also reducing power consumption. |  | 1080 Moving Picture Resolution: With 1080 lines of moving picture resolution and integrated NeoPDP technology's high-speed drive performance, the display time for each image frame is shortened to minimize afterimages, making decisive calls in football matches and delicate motions in figure skating performances appear crystal clear. |  | 600Hz Sub-field Drive: 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology, which converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects (see an illustration of 600Hz technology). |  | Infinite Black: The luminous efficiency of this NeoPDP Plasma panel has been improved by reducing the electrical pre-discharge that causes graying has greatly enhanced black gradation. The result is crisp blacks with no graying--even in living rooms with bright, afternoon lighting. And minimizing the electrical pre-discharge helps to both raise contrast and save energy.  |  | THX Certified Display: THX reproduces film images as the filmmakers intended them. To receive THX certification, TVs undergo stringent tests to determine, for example, whether the exact same brightness and color are displayed at all screen locations, and whether black levels satisfy standard criteria. | | Key Specifications - Series: G25
- Screen type: Plasma
- Screen size: 42 inches
- Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Contrast ratio: Infinite Black with 5,000,000:1 native/dynamic contrast
- Shades of gradation: 6,144 equivalent
- HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
- EDTV display capability: 480p
- Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power; surround sound capabilities
- Image viewer: AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG compatibility
- Aspect control: Normal, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill for TV/AV modes 4:3, Full for PC mode
- Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK4P1RW
- Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French
- Energy Star qualified: Yes
| Connections - HDMI: 3 (1 side)
- Component (Y, PB, PR): 2; each with audio input
- Composite A/V: 2 (1 side); each with audio input
- Ethernet: 1
- USB: 2
- PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
- Digital audio output: 1
Dimensions - TV with stand: 40.6 x 27.3 x 12.2 inches (WxHxD); 70.6 pounds
- TV without stand: 40.6 x 25.8 x 3.5 inches (WxHxD); 65 pounds
- What size TV should you get?
| What's in the Box Panasonic G25 series Plasma HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions Panasonic 2010 VIERA Plasma and LCD Comparison | Series: | G25 Plasma | S2 Plasma | U2 Plasma | C2 Plasma | U22 LCD | X2 LCD | C22 LCD | | Models: | TC-P54G25 54"
TC-P50G25 50"
TC-P46G25 46"
TC-P42G25 42" | TC-P65S2 65"
TC-P58S2 58"
TC-P54S2 54"
TC-P50S2 50"
TC-P46S2 46"
TC-P42S2 42" | TC-P50U2 50"
TC-P42U2 42" | TC-P50C2 50"
TC-P46C2 46"
TC-P42C2 42" | TC-L42U22 42"
TC-L37U22 37"
TC-L32U22 32" | TC-L37X2 37"
TC-L32X2 32"
TC-L22X2 22" | TC-L37C22 37"
TC-L32C22 32" | | VIERA Cast | 
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(JPEG) | | VIERA Link |
webcam capable | | | | | | | | NeoPDP Panel | | | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | THX Display | | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Contrast Ratio | Infinite Black | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 20,000:1 | Dynamic: 20,000:1
22": 15,000:1 | Dynamic: 18,000:1 | | Moving Picture Resolution | 1080 lines | 1080 lines | 900 lines | 720 lines | -- | -- | -- | | Anti-Reflective Filter | | | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Display Capabilities | 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p | 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p | 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p | 720p, 480p | 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p | 720p, 480p | 720p, 480p | | 600Hz Sub-field Drive | | | | | -- | -- | -- | | 120Hz | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Game Mode | | | | -- | -- | | -- | | Speakers | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total
22": 6W | 2; 20W total | | Surround Sound | | | | | | | | | HDMI input | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) | 2 | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side)
22": 1 | 2 | | Component input (Y, PB, PR) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Composite input | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side)
22": 1 | 2 | | PC input | 1 (side) | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 1 | | USB | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Ethernet LAN input | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Digital Audio output | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | iPod Universal Dock | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | -- | | Energy Star | | | | | | | | | Series: | G25 Plasma | S2 Plasma | U2 Plasma | C2 Plasma | U22 LCD | X2 LCD | C22 LCD | Learn More
| With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. - Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
- Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5
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| Customer Reviews:
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 No "Wireless" Connection as advertised August 21, 2010
Carisa R. Carlton
Panasonic advertises the WIFI capabilities along with Vieracast, but they don't do a great job of highlighting the requirements for internet capabilities. Vieracast does not work without a network connection. "WIFI" on this tv is NOT wireless. This tv must have an ethernet cable, a Wireless USB adapter, or a HD-PLC module (whatever that is). In all cases, some adapter and/or cable is required for internet connections, unlike other devices such as the playstation which is truly "wireless".
The wireless USB adapter required is $70 (Panasonic DY-WL10 Wireless LAN Adapter). Panasonic does not allow for use with the more reasonably priced adapters. You must use their adapter, and you must use only their HDMI cable (which comes with the adapter).
Sound is ok, but my last Panasonic had better sound. Picture quality is great. It comes with a swivel stand, which is nice.
Lastly, unrelated to the product itself, I purchased this product "used" from Amazon. They shipped it to me with "new" instruction manual in a "new" box and it arrived in "perfect" condition. I would have never known the television was used yet I was able to save hundreds of dollars. Thanks Amazon.
 A great HDTV set August 9, 2010
T. Stratton (Chambersburg, PA USA)
I recently purchaed a second set of this same model as I was so impressed with the first one I purchased. Easy set up, great picture, and very good sound. I am very pleased with the Panasonic equipment! You won't be sorry if you select this set for purchase.
Great TV, but Amazon shipping is HORRIBLE July 27, 2010
Pete
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I ordered my TV on July 5th and after 2 weeks I called the shipper to find out when they would be delivering it. The shipper told me I was on their list to call and schedule a delivery appointment for AUGUST 2ND because they only come to my area every 2 weeks. That would be a month since I placed my order. I did not want to wait any longer so I had to go and pick it up (a 6 hour round trip). Now, I do live in a semi-remote area but I have freight delivered to my business nearly everyday from nationwide freight companies but the carrier that Amazon used only delivers every other week. I just wish that Amazon would have alerted me to the fact that it would take 4 weeks for delivery. I would have tried to make other arrangements.
Other than that, the TV is great!
 Great TV, but not a great purchase. Buy from someone who cares. July 9, 2010
Chet Ian Galek (New Jersey)
8 out of 18 found this review helpful
While I just got the television today it looks like it will definitely fit what I needed. Looks awesome and sounds better than I expected.
What I didn't need however was to have to take a half day off of work. At this point I would have saved money just buying it down the street. Purchased the TV through Modia, amazon. I called this morning to confirm the delivery window and was assured that everything was in order. Took an extended lunch only to have the delivery driver call and tell me he wouldnt be there for another hour. After that additional hour I recieved another call telling me he was still behind and would get there when he could but that it would be at least another hour. If they would have let me know earlier I could've easily changed my day around. But as they kept pushing it back I ended up having to call out for the rest of the day. I placed numerous calls to the shipper CEVA, but was just redirected and put on hold. The Seattle office was somewhat pleasant but noone in the philly office seemed to care at all. Just left me waiting on the phone for a dispatcher who never answered. Ended up leaving a message for the Philly Manager who was out for the day. (Maybe he was waiting for his TV also)
My advice, get the TV, I think you'll love it. But spending the extra 50 to buy it locally might be a better choice for you. I had read another review who had a similar issue but something like a 2 week difference. Maybe I should've listened, it would have saved me money.
Great TV with deceptive advertising. July 7, 2010
K. Marsh
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this TV and a Panasonic blue ray player. Both have Viera Cast and claim access to Netflix. I bought a router and cable to hook the set to my cable modem. Like another reviewer I was very disappointed to find Netflix is not available, at this time.
I had checked out the equipment prior to purchase. Amazon.com, the hrgregg website, and the actual packaging all featured the Netflix logo and capability.
Features you hope to one day offer should not be advertised as though they were available now. While this is a very good TV, anyone expecting to watch Netflix as soon as they get it home should look elsewhere.Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
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