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Panasonic VIERA UT50

50" 1080p Plasma
Internet enabled

#1 in Best Black level 2012 TVs

rumored First seen on February, 2012

Two USB ports and two HDMI ports: It's the Noah's Ark of modern connectivity.

Rated 83% by by c|net (May, 2012)

Conclusion Check out the Panasonic VIERA UT50

Panasonic VIERA UT50

Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)

LG LM7600

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98%

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100%

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Popularity

100%

PerformanceView Details

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82%

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Features Key features of the Panasonic VIERA UT50

50”

Plasma

Black levels on the UT50 series are about the same as what we saw on the superb flagship TC-P55VT30 a year ago, which is almost unbelievable in such a cheap TV, and while the sparse color controls give little wiggle room, color accuracy isn't an issue.

Rated 83% by by c|net (May, 2012)

size

VIERA UT5050"

VIERA V1065"

VIERA GT3060"

I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 50-inch TC-P50UT50, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.

VIERA UT50 by c|net (May, 2012)

But, as with all flat-panel TV's, they can only fit speakers that are relatively small in size, so you'll never get the best sounds quality anyway.

VIERA UT50 by megan (Mar, 2013)

Performance Real world tests of Panasonic VIERA UT50

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pros

Has CEC

VIERA Link
Is DLNA DMP

easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video
Has Wi-Fi

optional, 802.11n
More USB ports

2
More optical audio outputs

1
Highly rated

84.78%

cons

Doesn't support ISFccc

limited color calibration controls; might not display the best picture
Doesn't support 3D

you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos
Fewer HDMI ports

2
Doesn't have built-in Ethernet

can't access streaming content
No D-Sub inputs

0
No PC audio inputs

0
No RF inputs

0
Doesn't have a VESA mount

None

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Reviews Word on the street

	Rated 83% Read the review (May, 2012) In practical terms that means other companies' glasses that also support the standard should work with this Panasonic; Samsung's $20 SSG-4100GB glasses do, for example.

	Rated 86% by 33 users at amazon.com Great motion resolution and if you're inclined it even has 3D. Rated 100% by by RH512 (Apr, 2012) I would give this television 4 stars because you are compelled to use Panasonic branded products for the 3d glasses and the wireless internet, but the Panasonic Branded accessories are excellent, and well worth the money. Rated 100% by by BD-King Panasonic has been putting out plasma's for many years and this is yet another great example of why I'll always choose plasma over LED/LCD any day. Rated 100% by by M.-Merritt--FusionGuy (Jan, 2013)