Panasonic TC-L42E5 42-Inches 1080p LED-LCD TVbest ~ Now Sell

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List Price : $679.99 Price : $679.99

Product Description

The E5 series feature an IPS LED panel, 1080p resolution, Online Movies, as well VIERA Link.

Media Player

Simply insert an SD Memory Card or USB memory stick into the slot to enjoy previously saved photos, video clips, and music on VIERA's large screen. You can also add frames and other effects to your photos and videos, and create slide shows complete with background music. A wide variety of formats is supported, so you can listen to PC-based music files an d web movies right on your TV. *Applicable formats vary depending on the model

VIERA Link

The E5 features VIERA Link, a technology that allows a consumer to operate all VIERA Link compatible AV components using only the TV’S remote control. In addition to operating a VIERA HDTV, video source, and home theater receiver can be connected to a VIERA HDTV and controlled via VIERA Link remote. Users can then watch their child, pet and/or property by installing the camera and networking to the VIERA HDTV via Ethernet cable.

Online Movies

Simply press the INTERNET button on the remote control to directly access a variety of VOD services. Enjoy online movies and TV programs with ease. *Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages

High Performance HDTV: A Suite of Technologies

DLNA/Wi-Fi Ready
Connect this DLNA-compatible VIERA HDTV and DLNA-compatible AV equipment to your home network, and you can watch movies, listen to music, and view photos from any room in the house. VIERA HDTV's Wi-Fi capability gives you even more layout flexibility. The E5 series is Wi-Fi ready and requires a separate wireless LAN adaptor. * Wireless LAN adaptor not included with purchase.

360 Backlight Scanning
By increasing the panel refresh to 120Hz with a 3-phase backlight system, crystals are more active and responsive than 120Hz standard systems to minimize image softening under motion. 360 backlight scanning allows for smooth images, without flicker, even in fast-moving scenes. Afterimages are thoroughly reduced by finer blinking.

IPS LED Panel
The IPS LED panel delivers a wide viewing angle with almost no picture degradation at off angle viewing. Get high contrast performance fast response time with the E5 series IPS LED Clear panel.

Environmentally Friendly

Panasonic is committed to producing HDTVs that are mindful of the environment. The new and improved high efficient LED/LCD panels reduce targeted power consumption up to 25% over the 2011 models. The E5 series is Energy Star certified and has a long-life panel.

2012 Panasonic VIERA LCD-LED HDTV Comparison Chart

Series	WT50	DT50	ET5	E50	E5	X5	U5	C5
Models:	47", 55"	47", 55"	42", 47", 55"	42", 47", 55"	32", 37", 42"	24", 32"	42"	32"
HD Resolution	1080p Full HD 3D	1080p Full HD 3D	1080p Full HD 3D	1080p	1080p	720p/1080p	1080p	720p
HDMI/USB Port	4/3	4/3	4/2	4/2	4/2	3/1; 1/1	3/1	2/1
PC Input	1 SD Slot/1 PC	1 SD Slot/1 PC	1 SD Slot/1 PC	1 SD Slot/1 PC	1 SD Slot/1 PC	1 SD Slot/1 PC	1 PC	1 PC
IPS LED-LCD Panel	Clear Panel Pro	Clear Panel Pro	Clear Panel	Clear Panel	Clear Panel	LCD Panel	LCD Panel	LCD Panel
178 Degree Viewing Angle						32" Only
VIERA Link
HDMI 1.4 w/ Audio Return Channel						32" Only
Media Player (SD, USB, DLNA)						32" Only
DLNA Capability (via LAN)
Wi-Fi Capability	Built-in Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi Ready	Wi-Fi Ready
Smartphone Remote Function*
VIERA Connect
Social Networking TV
E-Help
Skype Communication*
3D Real Sound
2D-3D Conversion	w/ Face Detection
Web Contents Smoother
1920 Backlight Scanning
24p Cinematic Playback
ISFccc
Pro Settings
VIERA Touch Pad Controller
Local Dimming
Multitask Function
360 Backlight Scanning
USB Player

IPS LED 1080p Panel
Online Movies, Wi-Fi Ready
Media Player SD & USB (Photos, Movies, Music)

Panasonic TC-L42E5 42-Inches 1080p LED-LCD TV Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful

*Not* WiFi-Ready--yet, March 5, 2012

FaceForRadio (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-L37E5 37-Inch 1080p Full HD IPS LED-LCD TV (Electronics)

This TV provides an excellent picture, with a very wide viewing angle (for an LCD). However...

On page 63 of the manual, it says "The TV's internal software was designed to work with Panasonic's wireless adapter model DY-WL10." After trying three non-Panasonic wireless adapters just to see if they would work (they wouldn't), I purchased the Panasonic adapter, but, as the other reviewer discovered, the TV would not recognize the DY-WL10. Panasonic's Netconnect site covers only 2011 television models--nothing about 2012 models.

When I called Panasonic Support today, I was told that, no, the DY-WL10 isn't compatible with any of the 2012 Panasonic models. The model that the support rep recommended is the DY-WL5, which isn't available yet; I can't find it on Amazon, or even on Panasonic's own site. B&H Photo lists it for pre-order with a March 31st availability date. So, at least until that date, this TV cannot use a wireless connection.

Backup plan: I used... Read more

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

Exceeded expectations., March 4, 2012

C. Reach (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-L37E5 37-Inch 1080p Full HD IPS LED-LCD TV (Electronics)

Really great tv. Perfect size for my office/studio. Picture quality is excellent. I calibrated the tv using settings I found with a quick google search. Sound is ok, but as with most flat screens it lacks a really impressive on board audio set up. Xbox 360 games look incredible. I've been playing Skyrim and Battlefield 3 and am blown away by the picture. I fired up amazon prime (through Viera Cast) and watched Troll Hunter in HD. Again, beautiful picture (and awesome low budget Norweigian movie).

And now a more niche consideration. I am an illustrator by trade and use a Wacom tablet and photoshop in my day to day work. I purchased this tv with the intention of utilizing it as a third, large scale monitor for certain projects. A big reason I went for this particular tv is the LED screen. I find it is much easier on my eyes when I am painting on screen for hours on end.

So there you have it. Beautiful image quality, a decent service lineup (Netflix, Prime, etc.),... Read more

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

why 4 stars, March 17, 2012

D. Kennedy "D. Jock Nomore" (CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-L32E5 32-Inch 1080p Full HD IPS LED-LCD TV (Electronics)

This is a GREAT TV. Unlike most reviews on SMART TVs Netflix streams fine for me, wired with 1.5Megs. The other big complaint on most TVs is the flat screen small speaker audio, by setting the treble down and the bass up it is OK. There is also a bass boost setting and the audio is much better than most. The wide viewing angle and IPS Screen work great but the video default settings are not very good out of the box. With HD service and some tweaking,the video is exceptional now.I was unable to find suggested settings, for this new of TV, on the web. I have had major issues with Panasonic's phone customer service in the past, they act like they are doing you a favor and always find a way to tell you no or they make it so difficult you give up. I was looking for these settings and thought I would try email customer service. 4 days later, without getting an answer, I tried Chat. All three answers started with I am sorry and a web address that "might" help. That is what I want a little... Read more