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Panasonic Viera TC-P46G10

Discontinued

Reviewed

November 2009

Pros

Cinematic black tones
THX certification
Can display online content

Cons

No wireless connection
Not impressive in bright lighting
48 Hz refresh rate produces flicker

Where to Buy

for $1,499.95

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The Panasonic Viera TC-P46G10 is the 46-inch member of Panasonic's well-regarded family of PG10 plasma TVs. The TC-P46G10 carries THX certification, and reviews say it produces great blacks and shadow detail. Panasonic's Viera Cast feature is included and it can display Internet content from partners such as Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube and Picasa. You will need a nearby network connection since there are no wireless capabilities. THX delivers accurate colors, but the dimmer light output mode makes the TV somewhat less impressive in a well-lit room. While some find the smaller 46-inch size a better fit for their viewing area, the price difference between this set and the 50-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P50G10 (Discontinued) is small, and both TVs should perform equally well.

The Panasonic Viera TC-P46G10 has been extensively reviewed in testing-based reports at CNET and in Home Theater magazine and Sound & Vision magazine. ConsumerReports.org also does testing, but discussion is much briefer and the smallest member of the series, the 42-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P42G10, is reviewed instead. We also found a smattering of owner reviews at Amazon.com.

Where To Buy

Panasonic VIERA G10 Series TC-P46G10 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
(85 reviews) Buy new: $1,499.95 1 Used from $698.95

Our Sources

1. CNETDetails/Subscribe

CNET thoroughly tests the Panasonic Viera TC-P46G10 and rates it Excellent. Reviewer David Katzmaier notes some downsides, such as cost, less-than-spectacular colors and poorer performance than comparable LCD TVs.

Review: Panasonic Viera TC-P46G10, David Katzmaier, April 3, 2009

2. Sound & Vision Magazine Details/Subscribe

Reviews here are informative and based on thorough testing. Reviewer Al Griffin calls the Panasonic Viera TC-P46G10 affordable with useful features, but notes that the THX mode can be dim and that flicker might occur if the 48 Hz refresh rate is selected.

Review: Panasonic TC-46G10 46-Inch Plasma HDTV Test Report, Al Griffin, June 2009

3. Home Theater Magazine Details/Subscribe

The Panasonic Viera TC-P46G10 is given a Top Pick award after thorough testing. Reviewer Thomas J. Norton says it's a good value for the money with an excellent picture.

Review: Panasonic TC-P46G10 Plasma HDTV, Thomas J. Norton, June 2009

4. Amazon.com

The Panasonic Viera TC-P46G10 gets a high rating after around 75 owner-written reviews. All but a few users give this TV the maximum 5 stars. One of the complaints concerns a two-year-old Panasonic purchased more than a year before this model reached the market.

Review: Panasonic Viera G10 Series TC-P46G10 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, Contributors to Amazon.com

5. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

The Panasonic Viera TC-P46G10 is not among the plasma TVs rated, but the sibling 42-inch TC-P42G10, 50-inch TC-P50G10 and 54-inch TC-P54G10 are included. Ratings and comments are based on solid, unbiased testing, but they're only available to subscribers.

Review: Plasma TVs Ratings and Reliability, Editors of ConsumerReports.org

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