Panasonic TC-L42U12 Review: 40” LCD HDTV

Up for Review: Panasonic TC-L42U12 LCD TV. With numerous options available in the market, buying a good LCD HDTV is a pretty tough decision. Buying a top brand would always mean you spend a fortune on it. And that may prove value for money when you go for your first TV, but if you want a second or third TV for your children’s room or guest room or as a gift to your parents on Christmas, you can always go for something that is worth the money you spend. Panasonic is one such brand that has given value for money. With a bit of its own technology line up, Panasonic TVs have ample to say for themselves. Panasonic TC-L42U12 comes for a reasonable price of USD $699 MSRP that can suit any average budget.

Talking about the technology incorporated in the Panasonic TC-L42U12, you get a secure, digital memory card which is built in this model. This LCD HD TV provides 1080 progressive scan technology that would ensure that you get the best out of your TV watching experience. The size of the TV, that is 42 inches, makes it good enough for the guest room or children’s room. The Panasonic TC-L42U12 comes with the built in HDTV tuner allowing it to stream content from over the air high definition broadcasts from cable or satellite telecasts as well as from the set top box. Its 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio would make you feel as if you are watching your favorite movie in a theatre. 15,000:1 native contrast with 500 cd/m² brightness provides more of black and white hues with better clarity for dark images. The Motion Focus Technology comes with subpixel control would allow users to get best clarity from any source. There is the Intelligent Scene Controller that adds to the picture quality.

Panasonic TC-L42U12 Features and Specifications Review:

• 42″ screen measured diagonally from corner to corner
• 1080p display
• 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
• 15,000:1 native contrast and 500 cd/m² brightness
• Motion Focus Technology with subpixel control
• 178° viewing angles
• Motion-adaptive 3D Y/C digital comb filter
• 20W 2-speaker system
• Ultraslim design measures 4-2/5″ deep
• Secure Digital memory card slot
• VIERA Link capability

Panasonic TC-L42U12 comes with VIERA Link capability that provides ample choices to the users to get any HD A/V devices that can be plugged on to the TV with a cable and can be operate with the remote control. The 178 degrees viewing angle makes sure that nobody feels they are not getting the best of the images. Its viewing angles let everyone enjoy equally no matter whether the seat is place in front of the or not. The Motion-adaptive 3D Y/C digital comb filter provides enhanced color scheme.

The TV’s average size allows you to place it on a table top or on a wall mount with ease. Its ultraslim design measures 4-2/5″ deep size is good enough for any mid sized room.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Panasonic TC-L42U12 3/5 stars!