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Panasonic VIERA U1 Series TC-P42U1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV |  | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 12247
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 42
Shipping Weight (lbs): 55.2
Dimensions (in): 4.2 x 40.6 x 26.1
MPN: TC-P42U1
Model: TC-P42U1
UPC: 037988242436
EAN: 0037988242436
ASIN: B001UE6M98
Release Date: May 4, 2009
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| Features:
| • | 42-inch plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution | | • | Three HDMI inputs | | • | 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes | | • | VIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cards | | • | VIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, with one remote |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The U1 Series Plasma HDTV is ideal for sports and movies, with crisp, focused images during fast-moving scenes.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 8
Panasonic Viera P42U1 March 3, 2010
D. Snyder (Oakland, CA USA)
Overall very happy after a month with the appearance, ease of setup and picture quality. I knew I wanted a plasma for under $1000 because I will use it only for TV and DVD/Blue Ray. Did extensive research beforehand with Consumer Reports and online reviews. My one concern based on the reviews was the frequency of the power supply blowing and service issues, so I did buy a service contract along with the set. I don't have it wall mounted and was pleased with how sturdy and easy to assemble the TV on the stand turned out to be (unlike my Sony of 5 years ago). I did have to call tech support once for setup help...was on hold for about 10 minutes but the person who came on the line was friendly and quickly guided me to one step that I had omitted (manual not crystal clear on everything).
 Panasonic VIERA 42" Plasma TV February 19, 2010
Gjenevieve Desaulniers
We looked at all kinds of TVs and priced them at several different locations. After carefully reviewing and looking into all the different TVs, we liked this one and were really thrilled to find it at such a low cost in comparison to all the other places we had looked. The TV arrived in perfect condition and it was easy to set up. We love the picture quality. We are really thrilled with this purchase and would recommend it to everyone looking to buy a plasma TV. One of the main reasons we wanted a TV like this was for the 1080p so we could play video games at that high resolution. Our games look awesome on this TV!
 Nice Set While it Lasted October 12, 2009
Keith Thompson (Chicago, IL USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Loved the TV for the first 90 days. Beautiful picture, decent sound, plenty of connectivity options. Today it wouldn't turn on; the power LED blinked 7 times, then paused, then blinked 7 times repeatedly.
I called Panasonic Customer Service, the guy had me unplug it, wait 2 minutes, plug it back in. Same result. He had me remove it from AC line conditioner and plug directly into wall socket, still dead. He tried to transfer our call to another department but no one answered. He said someone will return our call within 24 hours. Still waiting.
Searching the Internet leads me to believe this problem is fairly common, and that Panasonic Customer Service is not terribly responsive.
Considering my previous Panasonic Viera LCD only lasted about 3 years before developing cloudy gray areas (also common according to my Internet research), I should have thought twice about buying another Panasonic.
 Inferior packaging ruined not one, but TWO TVs! Do not buy! October 11, 2009
MegBeid (Washington, DC)
9 out of 20 found this review helpful
When I originally saw this TV with a free shipping offer from Amazon, I decided to purchase it. Big mistake. The original TV I purchased arrived approximately 3 days later and, to my surprise, was only packaged in the original Panasonic box. There was no additional packaging provided by Amazon to protect a delicate piece of equipment like this from the rough handling that take place during shipping. When I opened the box, there were four small pieces of styrofoam contoured to each corner of the TV. That was the only insulation protecting it - nothing over the screen. I took the screen out of the box, and it was shattered, looking like a spider web of broken glass. Disappointed, I immediately called Amazon and requested a replacement, which they were happy to arrange for me. I specifically requested that the replacement be insulated better and marked 'fragile,' and the representative assured me that management looks at all products damaged from packaging/shipping to make sure the situation did not repeat itself. This was a load of BS. The replacement TV arrived about 3 days later and in the exact same condition as the first one. Same packaging, same shattered screen. I found this whole situation to be absurd, because I can hardly believe this is the first TV Amazon ever shipped; they should know what they're doing by now. I cannot believe anyone expected this TV to arrive in one piece based on the packaging. This isn't rocket science; it was laziness. Amazon was too lazy to spend a few extra dollars properly packaging the TV, and as a result, destroyed $1600 worth of electronics. Wouldn't it have been more cost effective for everyone if Amazon just did it right the first time? And to let it happen twice is completely unacceptable and shows me that Amazon does not really care about customer satisfaction. I finally received a credit back on my credit card about 10 business days after they received the package, but the total time it took to receive my refund from the time I shipped it was about 21 calendar days. Bottom line: I would not recommend having an electronic like this shipped, period. Lesson learned and I went to Best Buy instead.
Excellent viewing September 7, 2009
Mark E. Greene (KY, USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Panasonic brand seems to continue to set the industry standard for Plasma HD. Couldn't ask for better performance at a very economical price.
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