Panasonic TC-P55ST30 User Reviews
Couldn't be Happier by Vin
Like everyone else interested in making the big screen purchase, I spent hours every night reading reviews, shopping around, comparing specs and prices, and trying to decide whether I should go lcd or plasma. Ultimately, I ended up just going to the local BB and seeing which one looked and felt right to me. I purchased this beautiful 55in plasma and I couldn't be happier about it. I've had it for over two weeks now and I don't have a single complaint. The picture is great and the sound is just fine for my living space(apartment). The 2D-3D conversion is alright but you should not expect much from any television's conversion. The 3D Blu-Ray is a different story - The Ultimate Wave Tahiti is AMAZING (I had to watch it twice because I didn't follow a word because I was so blown away by the picture) and Resident Evil Afterlife was fun to watch (the 3D at least).
I realized that all the hours I spent reading super detailed reviews was somewhat a waste of time because when it comes down to it, I don't really care about or even notice the subtle differences that so many people compare. I just wanted a solid tv with great picture at an affordable price and this was it.
The setup was beyond easy. The remote and on-screen menus are very user-friendly. The widgets all work just fine. Watching youtube videos on a 55in can be entertaining.
My roommate and I are traveling surfers and licensed skydivers so we have plenty of GoPro HD videos that we watch on this tv using the SD card slot(we also watch them through the youtube widget)and they look phenomenal.
Excellent picture...Best HDTV for the price by Ahmad
I recently acquired the p55st30 and the minute I turned it on I was amazed. The image noise was completely gone, the black levels were deep and revealing, it did not buzz and had great color saturation and had the POP you would normally associate with an HD signal.
My wife who is just a normal TV watcher commented about the clarity of this panel. "It is almost like looking through a window," "It is like the actor is here in the room with us"
I also game a lot and I have not noticed ANY image retention whatsoever, smooth motion, 0 lag. The other two models I tested above had obvious bouts with image retention which is to be expected on a new plasma. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the st30 handled that.
The internet features work great (not something I would be using a lot) So far I have not found one thing to not like about this TV. The image quality is vastly superior to the other two TVs I returned. I don't see how anyone could go wrong with the st30. I am extremely picky about image quality and this TV has surpassed my expectations. GO GET THIS TV. The fact I have taken the time to write this review goes a long way to show how impressed I am with the st30.
JUST AMAZING by Goose
I upgraded from a Panasonic Plasma 42". The difference in image size is expected but the actual results beat my estimates. The games show more stuff than previously noticed and you can see it from across the room! Additionally the black images from this T.V. are amazing. Everything just stands out more. I haven't even tried the 3D mode yet, lack of glasses, but I'm extremely happy with this size and model. Excellent value, outstanding image quality and the settings can be adjusted to a techno wizards delight.
Best for Less by Giles
I was originally very skeptical about 3D, viewing it as a frivolous marketing gimmick. After 2 months, my outlook has done a 180. Viewing Coraline 3D on this very impressive 55 inch plasma is stunning, considered by everyone in my extended family superior to the theater experience! And I must say, DirecTV's 3D programing, although scant (4 channels as of this writing, 6/9/11), is of excellent quality. 2D-3D conversion is only marginally effective. 2D images are impressive, in some cases breath-taking. As expected, Blu-Ray offers the best source material. Prior to calibration by an ISF qualified tech the picture was good, after, superb! Well worth the $200. Total cost, including calibration, from Best Buy, $1,871.00.
