This Panasonic Viera TX-P42G15 plasma TV is the first mid-priced Panasonic to include the stunning NeoPDP plasma screen. This has won over most consumers, with its improved contrast and brightness features. And it is environmentally friendly as well, saving energy consumption – just 184 watts on power saving mode.
The sound on the TX-P42G15 is still only average – but this is common amongst the latest TV models. Many consumers will add external speakers to ensure that the audio is up to the standard of the viewing experience.
And the TX-P42G15 picture is great. There is an excellent level of detail, with natural colours. The ability of the Panasonic TX-P42G15 to deliver fast moving pictures blur free has been widely praised by most reviewers.
This Panasonic TX-P42G15 TV incorporates not only the usual Freeview tuner, giving you the well known mix of free to air digital stations, but a Freesat tuner as well. As long as you have a satellite dish, this provides a whole range of satellite stations, subscription free.
The Panasonic Viera TX-P42G15 includes two Q – Link enabled Scarts that can trigger a recorder to turn off and on at pre-determined times – a feature many competitors lack. There is also Viera link, which allows you to use just one remote to control all functions on compatible equipment (such as a Blu-ray player) connected via one of the three HDMI slots on the TX-P42G15.
The TX-P42G15 includes Viera Cast. This delivers online content. You simply plug in an ethernet connection and then one button on the remote will switch to the internet whenever you want. There’s no registration or subscription required. Access videos, photos, the weather, etc, direct from the internet on the TV screen.
The Panasonic TX-P42G15 has an SD card slot where you can insert your camera’s memory card to view photos on the TV or play video files.
Home networking capability, called DNLA is also included on the TX-P42G15. DLNA is a standard that makes it easier and more convenient to use on a home network. For example, DLNA makes it possible to watch motion and still images stored in your computer on the TV screen, or to watch content stored on a hard disc recorder in your living room or bedroom
As with modern Panasonic TVs the remote control is a delight to use, with large buttons and a well laid out on-screen menu.
The Panasonic Viera TX-P42G15 has become the one to beat for many viewers looking to buy a new TV.
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