Customer Reviews
For the price, it's unbeatable. 
2007-08-27
Bought this TV in August of 2007 and paid just over $1500 including shipping. Couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. HD channels look amazing and even SD looks much better than I expected. Sounds system is more than adequate, number of inputs gives you plenty of options. Panasonic makes one of the best plasmas on the market, and at the reduced price, you can't beat the value of this TV.
Don't bother getting a 1080p unless you have something to use it for(only bluray, hd dvd and ps3 broadcast the signal). Go with this Panasonic 720p and be pleased for years to come.
Simply WOW 2007-08-14
After all the positive reviews, I don't think I need to persuade you into get this visually-stunning plasma tv. This is by far the BEST HDTV. EVER. Bar none.
I have done serious, extensive research before finally taking my chances in ordering the unit. I wanted an impressive HDTV that could last for over a long haul. Believe me you: the HD-quality is amazing. Watching DVD/Blu-ray movies is just unbelievably awe-inspiring. You simply cannot believe your eyes.
My only regret? I probably should have purchased a larger version of the same line. For me, the set was not as big as I have come to expect. But 50" is indeed huge for an average household.
Other than that, I made a great decision. Decently priced, I think you should stop reading: go ahead and get it!
Superb Digital Plasma 2007-07-24
Bought the Panasonic 50" = 9th Generation Plasma on June 23rd, and Boy was I Happy to make the Best investment in any tv I have bought. Chose the Plasma over the LCD because of brightness and could have been any happier. The thing is a work of art. I am 53 and the TV should last for at least 28 years. I will be 81 before I need another. Easy to set up but requires an extra Person or two. I was lucky to have to friend over that day. My only regret is that I didnt purchase this unit in April so that I could watch my Spurs win their 4th Title but the Dallas Cowboys should be up and running in 6 weeks. Bought it from TigerDiret in Florida through Amazon and Saved 900.00. Thanks Amazon.
Excellent Value 2007-07-22
I've been shopping for an HD TV for a long time. I've been eyeing the Panasonic TH-50PX600U because of all the great reviews and the great price. The price was a shade under $1,900 when I started looking but I bought it for less than $1,600. The 50 inch size makes programing content and signal picture quality less forgiving, but wow. If there is a flaw in the quality, this size is going to magnify it. So you might want to consider this when you decide on the 50 inch size. That was my only hesistation when I first hooked it up. But with the right content material and cables, magnificent. The colors are vivid and awsome. We are loving it.
GREAT PICTURE, BUT FEW ADDED FEATURES 
2007-07-15
First off as a background, I view HD programs on this TV from a FIOS subscription. I also watch blu-ray movies and play games using PS3.
It has only been 10 months and the price of this TV (TH-50PX600U) has dropped to more than half. I purchased mine from BB for $3,200++ on September last year with 36 months, 0% financing . Back then, this was Panasonic's top of the line for their 50-inch models and it was available only at the Magnolia Home Theater section (BB had the 60U, which was $500 less). 1080p models available then were limited and the price was too steep. The price points between the 720p and 1080p made me decide to go for this TV.
The good thing with shopping around first and looking at the floor models before making a purchase is that you can personally view the different manufacturer models' side by side so you can clearly discern the difference between them.
PROS:
- better picture clarity and vividness
- comparable to picture quality with the pioneer elite (arguably the best plasmas but the price difference is not justifiable to me).
- blacker blacks
CONS:
- Aesthetically, this TV was on the losing end because all the competition had the elegant pure black front side (panasonic has since then followed suit).
- does not have PIP feature when using HDMI
- PIP has only one mode (split sreen)
- when viewing pictures, you cannot resize or zoom in
- has different aspect ratio views but you cannot resize/stretch each setting (I have a toshiba HD TV and it has that feature)
Overall, I rate this TV 4 stars because of the cons stated above. Would I recommend to buy this 720p model now that there are 1080p? You have to consider a number of factors. The obvious reasons would be the price point and the screen size.
For a 50" screen is it worth getting a 1080p? I don't think so. The eye can only distinguish or resolve individual pixels at a certain TV viewing distance. Increasing the resolution at this distance will not make any difference unless the viewer goes closer or the TV is enlarged.
If you have DVD collections like myself, will there be a difference viewing them on a 720p or a 1080p display? DVDs have 480p resolution. No matter what they say about upscaling of 480p to either 720p or 1080p, it is still 480P and there is really no difference.
As regards the technology, there are no 1080p programs at the moment and most HD transmissions are either in 1080i or 720p. Both 1080p and 720p are capable of 1080i image conversions. Which is better in converting 1080i? Well, I only have 720p HD TVs so I cannot make a comparison. For 720p, definitely the 720p will be better as this is it's native resolution and unlike 1080p, no image scaling is required.
There is no question that 1080p will eventually be the choice as it is inevitable, but is it worth now to spend twice the cost of a 720p TV or roughly coughing up $1500 more? If you are getting a 50" TV with a limited budget, then NO. But if you can get the same financing that I got from BB, then GO FOR IT and get a 60" or a bigger TV.
Best for the money 2007-12-10
I bought this HDTV in late June 2007. I have absolutely no regrets. People can talk 1080p all they want unless you have HDDVD or bluray there is nothing out there. There isn't even that much HDTV on cable or direct tv yet. This set has great sound, if you don't have a home theater system with this TV you won't need one the sound is that good. The picture is out of this world! What you can get on cable in hi def will make it so you won't even want to watch regular tv again. Six months in and I have no complaints everything works as stated by panasonic. The sd card option is great, it makes your photos look BIG with no loss in quality, as a matter of fact they look better! I hooked up an inexpensive upconvert DVD player and my old DVD's look better than ever. This month I purchased an Onkyo HT-S894 HTIB Onkyo HTS894 5.1 Channel Complete Home Theater System w/ Single Disc DVDand now my livingroom is like a movie theater. The effect of sound and vision is out of this world I could not be happier! All of my family and friends love it. Well that about says it all, if you are considering this TV and can still find it get it now you will never regret the purchase. The newer model Panasonics which are more expensive are not as good as this model.
TH50Px600U Panasonic Plasma 2007-11-26
Shipping 4 days late;however, in perfect condition. Set-up easy, great picture right out of the box. 720P picture is very good, maybe the 1080P would be better; however, for the money difference, I feel the 720P is the better buy at the present time. Maybe in time, of course the 1080P, would be a better way to go. Sound quality on this TV is great! Overall, I think this is a high quality TV and you can't go wrong on this particular model.
Best of the best for picture sound & value 2007-10-21
I buy this tv by amazon just over $1500.But when i on the tv i was stant about the picture clarity & sound.For a medium size room you don,t need any home theater system.Some reviewer say that it makes lots of heat but i don,t think so.Whenever i touch the tv or try to feel it ,it alweys feels me very cold.More then a year of research finaly i decide to get it.First i think to get sumsung-5064. But some reviewrer say that its picture is good but its sound like a comes inside from the barrel.So i think if i buy this tv i have to spend more $500 for sound system.
Its sound is great and great picture also $300 less then sumsung5064.
So this is the best TV for picture sound & value.
Awesome T.V.!!! 2007-10-18
I purchased this plasma 10/05/07 and I love it!!! It has plenty of inputs for all of my components, couple it with a home theater or strong HTIB and it will blow you away. Be sure to buy a good Hdmi cable and surge protector and you are good to go. Make sure that you have some help with assembly because the tv is HEAVY.
Perfect Plasma 2007-08-30
Beware of the " Box Store "is all I can say. You literally can save five to seven hundred dollars buying this model online. No tax when buying online. Usually free shipping also.
I reviewed scores of makes and models of plasma,DLP's,and Lcd out there and the Panasonic TH-50PX600U 50" was the right one for me. If you want a plasma go with this Panny. Great HD picture. I was amazed and the standard definition at 480i. We hooked the Play Station 3 up to it via HDMI and watched 480 p dvd's (The Departed) up converted to 1080p They looked every bit as good as Blu-Ray disc (X Men). Lots a features and easy to use onscreen guide.
