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Pros

  • YouTube application has lots of options
  • YouTube application has lots of options
  • Great range of viewing angles
  • Great range of viewing angles

Cons

  • Panning scenes can be shaky
  • Oversaturated colors
  • Menus and remote are basic
  • Menus and remote are basic

At A Glance

This set has a great range of viewing angles and a low price--and a few image quality issues.

Manufacturer’s Description

The VIERA G25 Series Plasma is the center of your entertainment universe. With VIERA Cast, enjoy what the web has to offer right on the big screen. Catch up with family and friends with Skype on your TV, catch your favorite movie with Netflix and listen to great music with Pandora plus more! And the Infinite Black Panel featured on the G25 series blocks ambient light and produces deep blacks and bright, vivid images with minimal reflection.

The Specs

Display
Contrast ratio 5000000:1
Brightness 1400.0 lumens
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Broadcast Format Supported
  • 1080i (HDTV)
  • 1080p (HDTV)
  • 720p (HDTV)
Display size 41.6 inches
Viewable size 41.6 inches
Display type Plasma
Aspect ratio 16:9
Response time 0.0010
Resolution 1080p pixels
Refresh rate 600.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
Composite
  • Composite (Input)
  • Front/Side Composite (Input)
HDMI
  • Front/Side HDMI (Input)
  • HDMI (Input)
Audio Input Audio - 1/8" Mini (3.5mm)(Input)
Available Interfaces
  • Ethernet
  • USB
Audio Digital Optical Digital Optical Audio (Output)
Component Video Component (Input)
Green
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met 1
Dimensions
Width 40.6 inches
Depth 12.2 inches
Height 27.3 inches
Weight 51.8 pounds
Warranty
Warranty Length 1 Year Limited Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 3.5
Color Quality Rating Good
Color Quality Score 3.1
Detail Rating Good
Detail Score 3
Motion Rating Good
Motion Score 2.5
Power Usage
Green Rating Good
Green score 76
Power off 0.0  watts
Power on 127.2  watts

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