Panasonic Plasma HDTV Viera Review - C1 Series TC-P42C1 and X1 Series TC-P42X1

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Buying an electronic product always requires a careful survey of the market and a clear comparison between the numerous available types. This was what we did before buying the Panasonic Plasma HDTV Viera series for our home.

Let’s compare between Panasonic VIERA C1 Series TC-P42C1 and Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-P42X1.

Similarities between C1 Series and X1 Series is :

• 42″ Plasma HDTV
• 720p Resolution
• 720 Lines of Moving Picture Resolution
• 600Hz Sub-field Drive
• VIERA Image Viewer^TM
• VIERA Link^TM
• 100,000 Hour Panel Life

The difference is :

Panasonic VIERA C1 Series TC-P42C1 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

• Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 Native; Infinite Black Panel
• 2 HDMI Inputs
• Price : about $ 750 ( Amazon.com )

Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-P42X1 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

• Contrast Ratio: 30,000:1 Native; Infinite Black Panel
• AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
• Game Mode
• 3 HDMI Inputs
• Price : about $ 800 ( Amazon.com )

Review for VIERA X1 Series - by B. Wei

Currently, I have 4 HDTVs in my house. Sony Bravia LCD (less than 1 year old and it is a 1080P), Sony HD Cineza (1080i) in my theater room, Panasonic Plasma EDTV (about 9 years old which I pay a lot of money for it when Plasma first came out) and the newly purchased Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-P42X1 (720P). I can tell you that this Plasma is much better than the $1499 Sony Bravia LCD 1080P. The picture is super clear even just connect it with cable and Satellite. DVD is incredible and you do not need a Blue-Ray player because regular DVD is just as good as Blue-Ray on this one. I have all the technologies, cable/DirecTV, Toshiba HD-DVD player, Sony PS3 Blue-Ray, DVD recorder all connected to this set. So far this is the best $800 plasma you can buy. My old Panasonic Plasma which just was an Enhanced Definition and it is about 10 years now and the picture is still looking good. I never had any problem with Panasonic TV and it is a better brand in Japan than Sony. Go get one, you will be pleased!

P.S. The sound quality on this set is also above what other brands can offer. You have to hear and see it!