Sunday, December 6, 2009

Have a Look at the Panasonic TX-L32S10

By Betty McKenzie

You may be in the market for a new television set and if so, consider taking the step up to one of the many LCD TV sets that are on the market. If you think you might be interested in an LCD TV, consider the Panasonic TX-L32S10. Its range of convenient features coupled with its low price and versatility makes it an excellent choice for all around family use.

The TX-L32S10 is one of the more popular additions to Panasonic's Viera line of flat screen sets and has many of the same features that have made them so popular. They include V-Audio Surround Sound and uses the Viera link for networking ease. The television set also shows the same cutting edge style that others in the Viera line show including a sleek piano finish which positively gleams.

The TX-L32S10 is very versatile in that it features four different performance modes. They include normal and dynamic viewing as well as cinematic and gaming modes as well. Its screen is adaptable enough to handle the quick changes that video games require which is important for a true gaming experience. If you are playing a heavy action game you want to make sure your screen can keep up with your gaming unit. If you are entertaining a large number of guests at one time the 178 degree viewing range is also helpful as you are able to view the screen from a number of angles without image distortion.

However, while the image quality was quite good, there are a few drawbacks to this TX-L32S10 model. While the screen pixel mapping was quite good, it did not conform to 1:1 screen pixel mapping. This unfortunately may make this television unusable by people who want to look at text-based items. The critical white-black uniformity was excellent but as far as individual pixels, there was no edge sharpening enhancement that could be seen, and in some areas the pixels seemed quite soft. If you are using this model of LCD TV for gaming applications, this may be an asset as it will prevent aliasing (where the picture becomes jagged). However, if you are attempting to use this television set for other applications, the edge pixel softening may not be something you want.

If you are not comfortable with a number of different AV components, there are features to this TV which you will appreciate. Viera link technology is a wonderful asset since you are now able to simply connect your AV components with an HDMI cable and connect it to the TX-L32S10 television set. At this point, it is suddenly possible to control diverse AV elements with one controller. And what a controller it is, too. Like most Panasonic remotes it is well thought out, simply designed, and quite functional.

Digital photography has not been forgotten either. Have you wanted to be able to display the images on your digital camera in a much larger format or present them to family and friends? The TX-L32S10 is an ideal set for you. You are able to display the contents of any LUMIX camera that is equipped with an HDMI output terminal. Simply connect the camera to the TV with a cable and you can display the contents on the television set. If your camera lacks the HDMI terminal you can also simply insert your SD card into a slot on the TV set and display the images that way.

While there are many features which make this TX-L32S10 television appealing to many people, it is an entry level LCD TV set and this is something you should remember. While there are a number of amazing features, there are some issues with this TV set. While the glossy finish of the TV set looks quite stylish, it is prone to scratching and will show fingerprints which may put some people off this model. Also, as far as screen images are concerned, while the image quality is good, if you are a performance user who wants to push this unit you may find you are unable to calibrate the screen to the extent you may wish to.

If you want a LCD TV for a decent price, look at the TX-L32S10. Its range of features and attractive price point may make this the TV for you.

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