Although Panasonic may have built their TV brand on plasma, they also happen to make pretty nice LED TVs too, particularly in the smaller (under 50-inch) screen sizes. So if you're watching TV in a bright room, and don't need a TV the size of your wall, you might want to check out this week's HDTV Deal of the Week.
For a limited time, you can score Panasonic's 42-inch VIERA TC-L42E30 1080p LED HDTV, not for the list price of $1099.95, but for the bargain basement price of $649.98, including shipping -- a savings of 41%. Featuring a full 1080p high definition image and a number of streaming entertainment options (including Netflix and Amazon VOD), the TC-L42LE30 will give you a nice bright detailed HD image at a low price. Get this deal or find out more here:
When our own Greg Robinson review the set back in July, he said, "If your primary concerns are respectable picture quality, intuitive controls, and a healthy array of web apps such as Netflix and Pandora, you'd be wise to give this Panasonic a look." The set earned 3 out of 4 stars overall, and 4 stars for value. Read more in his TC-L42E30 review.
This 42-inch flat panel features an IPS Alpha LED-lit LCD imaging panel, for high brightness, improved off-axis viewing and high energy efficiency. Other features include 120Hz Motion Picture Pro 4 technology for enhanced motion reproduction, a rated 178-degree viewing angle, and Panasonic's Easy IPTV feature for a nice sample of online streaming options
Easy IPTV is a streamlined version of Panasonic's VIERA Cast or VIERA Connect platform, with a smaller sampling of streaming apps to feed your appetive for instant entertainment. Easy IPTV includes access to Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, Pandora, CinemaNow, Napster, and Facebook (subscription fees or rental fees may apply, depending on the service selected). The set also offers DLNA support, so you can access audio, video or images from a compatible DLNA server such as a Windows 7 PC.
In terms of connectivity, the set offers two USB ports and four HDMI inputs, as well as composite and component video inputs for your Wii or analog components as well as an on-board ATSC tuner for reception of free over the air digital TV channels.
To get the low price, make sure you are buying directly from Amazon (not one of its third-party vendors). Amazon offers a 14-day price match policy on TVs as well as a 30-day no questions asked return option. Free scheduled enhanced delivery is included in the price. Price is subject to change at Amazon's discretion.
