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Summary: Great Style...Good Picture.... Disappointing Audio
Review: After a week of investigation I ended up buying this TV because it was rated number one for large projection TVs by Consumer Reports AND aesthetically was exactly what I was looking for. My only complaints are 1) the sound is very dissapointing.. not very loud and not very much bass 2) I didn't care so much about number one because I planned to hook it to my highend stereo and speakers anyway..BUT for some unknown reason, unlike most Panasonic units, this TV does not have a variable audio output. What this means to you (and me) is that although it sounds great output to my Klipsch Forte speakers, I can't control the volume through the TV. If I want to mute or adjust the volume I have to get up and adjust the knob on my stereo receiver.. this is a big deal. I called Panasonic to make sure I wasn't missing something, but apparently not. If there is a way aroung this issue I can't think of it. If this is not an issue for you then I think you will be happy with it. I bought the very stylish stand designed specifically for this TV, which not only puts it at a better viewing height, but really makes for a very attractive system.
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Summary: Confusing Price
Review: After looking for a big screen tv for a long time I selected the PT45LC12. I am a broadcast engineer and work at a television station. I watch HDTV off air signals on a regular basis and
have to say that the picture is far superior to anything I have seen for under $10,000. The LCD bulb lasts for about the same time as the life of a plasma display. Unlike the plasma display
that you now throw in the garbage, the inexpensive bulb takes one
minute to replace and your good for another five years of viewing
pleasure. This technology is a winner!
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Summary: HDTV plasma- like display for a great price!
Review: After looking for a big screen tv for a long time I selected the PT45LC12. I am a broadcast engineer and work at a television station. I watch HDTV off air signals on a regular basis and
have to say that the picture is far superior to anything I have seen for under $10,000. The LCD bulb lasts for about the same time as the life of a plasma display. Unlike the plasma display
that you now throw in the garbage, the inexpensive bulb takes one
minute to replace and your good for another five years of viewing
pleasure. This technology is a winner!
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Summary: Confusing Price
Review: I am a little confused by Amazon's pricing on this Panasonic model. $3299.00? The Panasonic website has a MSRP on this model of only $2,499.00! This set retails in the mid to low two thousand range everywhere I have looked. Am I missing something Amazon?
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Summary: Well worth the investment
Review: I love this set. I got a great deal that I couldn't pass up. This set is much lighter and smaller than the similar size CRT based displays. Great universal remote incorporates most functions of my cable box, DVD player and audio equipment. Only weighs 95 pounds - easy for 2 people to move without getting a hernia.Great crisp picture in comparison to the CRT based models. Blacks are a bit weaker than CRTS when comparing side by side. This LCD set has a bulb that will cost $$$ to replace after 5,000 hours but that is still better than having to have a technician come in and align the 3 colors for the CRT type displays. The sound quality is good/marginal but if you are going to invest the $ in a HDTV set chances are you have a sound system with all the bells and whistles, subwoofers, surround speakers etc. I don't think anyone will argue that there are any TVs on the market that produce sounds to the extent of a good system. However the TV does make one sound a tiny bit louder than you might hope. The cooling fan for the projection display does make a noticeable background noise. Chances are you won't notice it if you aren't listening for it, but be warned it does make a small noise.
Check availability of HDTV in your neighborhood before purchasing it based upon getting HDTV signals. Chances are you don't need anything more than a HDTV monitor. (Which this is) Your cable provider will be able to tell you what they offer as well as provide you with a receiver/cable box for receiving the HDTV feeds anyways. Chances are there aren't many HDTV channels you can receive with an antenna anyways. Which the need for the cable boxes makes buying a set with a HDTV tuner really obsolete. I love this set and highly recommend it.
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