Panasonic U1 plasma TVs are the cheapest 1080p models from this manufacturer. As opposed to the other cheap entry-level plasma TVs – C1 and X1 series – from Panasonic, U1 has 1080p Full-HD resolution. Aside from that, there is nothing special about the models in this series. The picture quality and the set of features, while decent, are not comparable to what the mid-end series like Panasonic S1 or G10 have to offer. Simply put, Panasonic U1 models are average performers. If however you want to spend little on your new HDTV, they are a good option.
People looking for a cheap plasma TV, often are prone for compromises in terms of quality. With Panasonic TC-P50U1, the compromise required is not that big, and, if you will read this review, you may end up thinking that this particular Panasonic plasma TV can really be a sweet deal. For a 50 inch plasma TV, it displays a clear and crisp picture, at up to 1080p native resolution, and a contrast ratio that is double than the one found on C1 models, coming from the same manufacturer. All in all, price versus quality ratio presents Panasonic TC-P50U1 in a bright light, so, if you do now expect high end features, you will get yourself a nice bargain.
Panasonic is the name of the company that decided to take over the market of plasma TVs in 2009. This would have not been possible, unless the manufacturer had thought of complying with each and every request coming from potential buyers, no matter the size of their wallet. This is how competitive low entry products entered the market, and claimed it for Panasonic, and Panasonic TC-P42U1 is just one 42 inch plasma TV released this year, to justify the company’s greed for market share. Rest assured that for a Panasonic plasma TV, the model reviewed here has all the basics and even a bit more, all at a price that would have you take a second look to see what the fuss is all about.
In very few words, Panasonic TC-P46U1 represents the low entry model from Panasonic that comes with a 1080p resolution. This is about the only characteristic that makes this Panasonic plasma TV to have the upper hand, when compared to another cheap series from the same manufacturer, C1. While C1 has only 720p resolution, which makes it fall short in eyes of many, U1 models shine through with a superior resolution. Do not let yourself be mistaken: this 46 inch plasma TV does not have any of the fancy features that made Panasonic plasma TVs, like those from G10 or V10 series. So expect no THX certification, or Viera Cast interactive features, because you won’t get them. Copyright © 2008-2012 Best HDTV Screen. All Rights reserved.