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Panasonic TX-32LXD700 Review

32in LCD TV Picture Sound Features Usability Value Outstanding picture quality, motion handling capabilities and sonic ability make this one of the best 32in LCDs out there. 94% 1366 x 768 pixels HD Ready

Reviewed: 25 March 2007

Design

Panasonic have set the top of the range TX32LXD700 apart from the rest of their stunning new series of LCD's with an all black finish. It also differs from its younger siblings in that it sports two ultra-slim speakers either side of the screen, rather than a single unit underneath. The TX32LXD700 does not appear bulbous in any way whatsoever, and in fact it is possibly the most stylish piece of kit we have seen here at HDTVorg. Panasonic have done a good job in creating a series of ultra-stylish LCD TVs with their new TX series, and the LXD700 has that extra little finishing touch which marks it out as a top of the range unit which just oozes stylish sophistication.

Features

Being a member of Panasonic's range topping LCD TVs TX series, the TX32LXD700 sports an extra HDMI input taking its total up to 3. In addition, there is a Digital Optical Output and the TX-LXD700 also has an SD Card slot for amongst other things, viewing HD JPEG pictures. Finishing off the range topping status is V-Audio Surround - Smart Sound Speaker System with SRS Trusurround XT.

	Details Screen size & shape: 32in 16:9 Tuner: Digital Sound system: Stereo Resolution: 1366 x 768 HD Ready: Yes Contrast Ratio: 8500:1 Brightness: 450cd/m2 OTHER FEATURES: V-real II picture processing, IPS alpha panel, Integrated Freeview, SRS Trusurround XT. SOCKETS: 3 HDMI, 2 Scart, S-video, component video, PC input, SD card slot, Optical Digital Output.

 

SRS TruSurround XT creates a virtual 5.1 surround sound experience through a two speaker set-up, from any multi-channel encoded audio format, including Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround. TruSurround XT enhances the performance of the bass response and maintains clarity of dialog and vocals even when background noise and sound effects are prevalent.

V-Real is the collective name for Panasonic's picture processing technologies, and a major feature of the TX32LXD700 is that it now sports V-Real II the latest incarnation of this set of technologies.

Panasonic make a distinction between the 'V-real 2 Processor' part of the technology and 'V-real 2 Driver' The 'Driver' side of the equation promises amongst other things enhanced fast motion handling capabilities, with the TX32LXD700 now rated at 100hz refresh rate putting it on par with the best CRT screens.

The 'Processor' part of the equation has been designed to retain the quality of incoming video with a 'Digital Processing Chip' and to present the pictures in an optimum fashion with the 'Digital Re-mastering Processor'.

Another feature of the TX32LXD700, Viera Link, uses high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connections to automatically switch between different devices, put them in standby and take control of them with full menu access using a single remote.

Rounding things off, the TX-32LXD700 has IPS alpha panel which not only improves the screens viewing angle horizontally, but vertically as well.

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