As just one step up from Panasonic's entry level plasma series, not surprisingly the TX-42PX10 comes with a HD Ready (1024 x 720) resolution rather than a Full HD (1920 x 1080) spec. Elsewhere there are 3 HDMI inputs along with D-Sub PC port and an SD card slot allowing JPEG digital photo playback.
The TX-42PX10 benefits from a 100Hz refresh rate which ups the number of frames displayed every second (fps) up from the usual 50 to 100; a feature which should help reduce the amount of on-screen 'flicker'.
Having witnessed a noticeable leap forward in performance when comparing Panasonic's TH-42PX80 and its PX70 predecessor we have to admit to feeling slightly disappointed with the TX-P42X10. This is a shame because in virtually every department the P42X10 matches its predecessor, the problem being that technological boundaries have not really been pushed.
While the P42X10 is probably not going to set the world of flat panel TV's alive with its arrival, it actually delivers a black level performance that can rival any Plasma or LCD at this price level and a fair number of those that are a good deal more expensive. No point looking for any greyness on the P42X10 as all we experience are deep luscious blacks which reveal shadow detail even in darker scenes. While the better plasmas go one step better and reveal intricate detail in the darkest of scenes, you have to look closely to spot the difference.
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