Panasonic TH-42PC77U Overview

The line of plasma HDTV flat panel displays from Panasonic is close to exhaustive. They offer models ranging in size from 42 inches to 65 inches with something for everyone in between. Not only do they offer several size options, but within each size, they also offer several different model variations. This overview will focus on the 42 inch Panasonic Plasma HDTV with the model number TH-42PC77U.

The model number that is designated by Panasonic to every plasma set that they make offers insight into the specific attributes of each given model. So let's look more closely at this model number of TH-42PC77U. The first two letters of T and H are uses across the line by all Panasonic plasma displays. Therefore, these two letters have no important meaning. The next two numbers of 4 and 2 designate this plasma set as a set that is 42 inches in size. The next two letters of P and C indicate that this is a 720p set since it does not carry the P and Z designation of a 1080p set. Furthermore, since this model does not carry the usual designation of P and X for a 720p it should be noted that this is a special model that is usually only available at select retailers. The letter C in the model number may indicate that this set was only initially available at Costco and this seems to be the retailer that carries this TV in their stock. The final numbers and letter of 77U indicates that this has a special anti glare filter and is positioned in the middle of Panasonic's model line. Though the description of the model number may be confusing, understanding the model number will give you a good understanding of the actual model.

This model has no set pricing. As mentioned above, it is a special model made for only select retailers. They set their own pricing guidelines on this model. You can expect this model to be priced from $1099.95 to $1399.95.

The particular plasma set is a 720p set. This is not to be confused with the true high definition format of 1080p. Generally, a 1080p set will be capable of showing finer details and will have a better picture quality than a comparable 720p set.