Panasonic TX32LZD81 Reviews: Viera, 32" Screen LCD Full HD 1080p TV

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Score: 9.1/10

105 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary

+ This television scores high on sound quality. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Excellent that it gives bbc hd and some itv hd for free as long as you have a dish…” christopher, sidcup View all 105 real customer reviews

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Real customer reviews

105 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
94% of people recommend it.

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All purchasers (105)
Design9.1
Ease of use8.2
Image quality9.3
Sound quality8.7
Value for money (at time of purchase)8.9
Overall rating9.1
Multi-purpose viewer (7)
Film and documentary lover (5)
Sports and games fan (2)
High spec fanatic (1)
Occasional TV watcher (1)
Other (89)
 

*not all purchasers provided a score or review

christopher, sidcup , “engineer/technician”

Score 10.0/10

+ excellent that it gives bbc hd and some itv hd for free as long as you have a dish ,built in freesat tuner,I now use it for a pc monitor as well,the whole tv can be swivelled from left to right easily with two fingers,this tv does every thing

- the black shiny plastic surround tends to attract dust on a daily basis,panasonic supply a duster to clean it and it does work but its not nice to the touch

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34 of 34 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Nov 2008

John, Wigan

Score 9.0/10

+ ease of installation, sound and picture are great, epg is well designed

- freesat channels are mostly shopping and gambling, timer doesn't switch tv on, documentation is not detailed enough

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20 of 20 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Dec 2008

Marilyn, Chesterfield

Score 10.0/10

+ Superb picture in HD without an extra box as HD is integral to the TV. It is also a good looking TV. Simple to instal - the TV did it all, great for any technophobes.

- none

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11 of 11 people found this review helpful

purchased 12 Dec 2008

Greg, Hampshire , “Ex TV retailer.”

Score 8.0/10

+ Set up is relatively simple and the remote is clear and functional.
Having a built in free sat receiver is a huge bonus and as soon as there is sufficient output from the broadcasters this will a major advantage.
Modern design with smooth unobtrusive appearance.

- The piano black frame tends to collect dust which is why it comes supplied with a cloth!
Anyone who has a fear for technology may find the set up a little daunting to start given the wealth of functions.
Like most sets designed for HD reception, non digital and auxhilary input is not displayed to its best.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Great picture easy setup

- slight hiss at times

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Dec 2008

anthony, godmanchester

Score 10.0/10

+ Smart and stylish easy set up for "freesat" good HD pictures, overall a good buy

- Trawling through the freesat list of programmes seems endless.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 Jan 2009

Eric, Cullercoats Tyne & Wear

Score 8.0/10

+ Picture quality, Appearance, Ease of setup, Ease of access to connections on rear of set.

- Poor design of remote control, lay out of buttons could be better, not comfortable in hand. Some items in Manual not very clear in explanation, for example how to record and how to Play back recorded programmes.

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5 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Dec 2008

Martin, Lichfield

Score 10.0/10

+ Great picture great sound easy to use
A must buy excellent

- It doesn't clean it's self

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Dec 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Good design. Liked the fact that it had a FreeSat tuner

- Remote unnecessarily complicated

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Jan 2009

Keith, Wisbech

Score 8.0/10

+ Very clear picture, particularly on HD. Very pure sound.

- Not as bright as I would like. It seems dull when first turned on but gets brighter. However, I have had to turn to Dynamic quality and increase the contrast to full to get sufficient brightness. Would have liked more flexibility with contrast and brightness. It may be that a stronger signal would help. I am in a fringe area.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Feb 2009

Potton, Brian , “Home video creator”

Score 9.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- Doesn't appear ro be an option to use a card for subscription channels. Means I still have to keep my set top box!

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 29 Dec 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser , “unbiased”

Score 8.0/10

+ Picture quality

- Sound could be better

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 29 Dec 2008

David, Leicestershire

Score 9.0/10

+ Looks very stylish and has excellent picture and sound.

- not found anything yet.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 04 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy working mum”

Score 9.0/10

+ Great picture (the best we found for a telly this size)

- Sound quality does not match up to the picture. Swivel screen would be more practical.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Jan 2009

Gayle, Leeds

Score 9.0/10

+ nice and sleek to look at

- none

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Dec 2008

Mary, York

Score 10.0/10

+ brill picture and sound all round very good for money

- cant think of any

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Jan 2009

Sue, Chislehurst , “No”

Score 9.0/10

+ Provides freesat and freeview without the need for other equipment.

- None

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 13 Jan 2009

Chris , Cheltenham

Score 6.0/10

+ Free sat built in

- Program menu , not as good as Samsung

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Jan 2009

David, Malmesbury

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent HD picture via Freesat transmissions. Sound quality is acceptable in view of limited space for speakers and not as bad as some reviewers suggest. Multiple inputs and outputs easily accessed on side when wall mounted.

- Blurring of fast movement with standard transmissions.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 31 Jan 2009

Meg, Oxford UK , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Lovely TV, widescreen is a nice change. Moderately easy to setup, didn't work as stated in the book, but I managed it! After all, it's only a computer, hitting a different button doesn't cause self-destruct! Takes a while to familiarise the remote but I'll get there.

- None really only that setting up was different from that stated in the instruction book.

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purchased 15 Feb 2009

Martin, Worcester

Score 9.0/10

+ Stunning picture even in SD
Simple to set up
Ability to turn picture over-scan off
Input Lable eg HDMI and AV ports can be labled with the name of the connected component useful for non techies when operating say a DVD player

- Inability to re-order the channels in "other satellite"/"non-freesat" mode
Remote control buttons click when pressed and when released

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Feb 2009

Dave, Farnham , “Middle aged careful buyer”

Score 9.0/10

+ A perfect latest technology TV.

- Static electricity attracts dust.

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purchased 15 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “63 going on 18”

Score 9.0/10

+ Design,performance, connectivity, freesat onboard.

- Collects dust on case, some input connectors on side of TV

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purchased 17 Jan 2009

Rob , Manchester , “Superbly designed quality product.”

Score 10.0/10

+ Picture Quality is good but truly excellent on HD.

- Shows up the dust with the black polished surface (but I can live with that)

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purchased 19 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent picture quality on Freesat HD channels, easy to use operating system, stylish looking set.

- Offset Vesa mount not the best on non-panasonic wall mounts as cabel access is difficult, Freesat tuner will not work when Setanta card in CAM slot.

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purchased 19 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Good looking, easy to use, easy to set up

- None found so far

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purchased 15 Jan 2009

chapman, corby , “male”

Score 10.0/10

+ stunning alroung performance

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 29 Jan 2009

Ray, Beverley, East Yorkshire

Score 10.0/10

+ Good picture and sound and easy to set up

- Nil

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purchased 19 Jan 2009

Stephen, Preston

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy to setup and use.
Aesthetically pleasing.
Good picture quality.

- The black attracts dust.
Remote control is not as sensistive as most, you have to firmly press the butons.

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purchased 23 Jan 2009

Paul, Altrincham , “nothing”

Score 8.0/10

+ great deal

- No one explained about Freesat - still not sure what I get, how do I get other channels, what additional equipment do I need etc

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purchased 26 Jan 2009

Len, Baldock

Score 8.0/10

+ Very easy set-up.
Excelent picture quality

- The wall fixing area is off-set by 50mm (and so is the centre of gravity) so to get the TV to sit level requires a lot of trial and error adjustment.

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purchased 26 Jan 2009

Eric, Coates , “grumpy old man”

Score 10.0/10

+ picture quality
design

- limited viewing options (e.g. loss of picture when in epg and no switch between current and last viewed channel)

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purchased 29 Jan 2009

Brian, Kings Lynn

Score 9.0/10

+ Stylish and it incorporates all i require in a tv

- None

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purchased 28 Jan 2009

SIMON, DYMCHURCH KENT , “QUITE A FUSSY PERSON”

Score 8.0/10

+ EASY TO SET UP,NICE CLEAN DESIGN,SHARP PICTURES,NO BLURRING ON FAST MOVEMENTS,FREESAT HD GOOD.

- BLACK LEVELS COULD BE BETTER,SAT PROGRAMME GUIDE A LITTLE AWKWARD TO USE,OTHERWISE NOTHING.

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purchased 01 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ lovely clear screen good colours and not too big for our room.

- Glossy black looks lovely but keep the little duster near 'cause the dust does cling.

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purchased 02 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Lovely clear picture

- Doesn't have Teletext on the ITV channels

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purchased 31 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ we bought the tv because of the integrated free sat tuner

- none, not one bad point at all

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purchased 26 Jan 2009

Steve, Surrey

Score 9.0/10

+ Great picture and design. Free sat can be set up if you are a bit of a DIYer and want to save a bit of money.
Television does look great wall mounted and at 32inch does not take over the room. Watched a couple of footie matches 0n ITV4 HD and quailty was brillant.

- None really. Other people mention sound but I think its good(not an expert!) and every telly collects dust on it.

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purchased 01 Feb 2009

Andrew, Newbury , “Retired Professional”

Score 9.0/10

+ Clean elegant design. Good picture - less good sound. Simple to set up and use - just one remote needed!

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 03 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Simple and quick setup

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 01 Feb 2009

Poole, John

Score 9.0/10

+ Very easy set up with good hand control and fast response. Great picture and especially like in built freesat. HD reproduction from BCHD is superb. As is sound when connected to Panasonics lowest priced home cinema system.

- Viera link not as functional from one handset as anticipated.

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purchased 02 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Ease of set up and connectivity to signl sources. General appearance of the set.

- No improvement on the old Panaasonic EPG - prefer inset picture + sound whilst perusing programmes.

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purchased 05 Feb 2009

John, GRIMSBY

Score 7.0/10

+ Built in Freeview & Freesat so no boxes and fewer wires.

- Contrast ratio not as good as some other sets

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purchased 06 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 6.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- remote control - got to press the buttons really hard

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purchased 21 Jan 2009

Mac, London , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Very easy to use, picture very clear

- could do with more functions such as on screen clock etc

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purchased 13 Feb 2009

Allan, Tiverton , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Excellent picture quality, to the degree there is very little difference between the standard and HD pictures.
Had trouble getting used to the freestat menus, prefer the Sky system. If you are able to pay the extra for the quality of this model you will not be disappointed.

- Start button difficult to see, that all.

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purchased 14 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ The stand is very good
The size of the screen is great

- dust does show alot on the shiny parts

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purchased 19 Feb 2009

Robin, Wallingford , “Multi-purpose viewer” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Freesat included with set
Quality of picture
Good sound quality

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 11 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ picture, style,

- epg, remote

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purchased 15 Feb 2009

Pip, Kendal , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Good picture, freesat and sd card slot for viewing photos.

- Sometimes the picture is too sharp with a shimmering effect.

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purchased 12 Feb 2009

Sue, Wellingborough , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ An excellent purchase having been recommended to purchase this particular tv and so glad that I did. At a great price too so I can;t say anyhting negative about it !

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 27 Feb 2009

Steve, Watson , “Occasional TV watcher”

Score 9.0/10

+ HD picture. Built in Freesat. Good sound. Terrific picture. Plenty of connections to attach other equipment.

- A USB port would be handy for playing MP3s, etc.

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purchased 01 Mar 2009

Richard, ulverston

Score 9.0/10

+ Good picture

- none

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purchased 09 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ having satellite and HD on BBC

- not really a piece of furniture

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purchased 13 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Satified customer”

Score 9.0/10

+ picture, sound quality first class

- television finish better on previous panasonic model

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purchased 06 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “sPORTDS”

Score 10.0/10

+ Value for money

- Remate control - delay in changing channels/text at certain times

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purchased 04 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Excellent all round. we bought two of these for self catering premises. Freesat is superb.

- none

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purchased 07 Feb 2009

Martin, Wilmslow , “Film and documentary lover” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Option of Free Sat
Good connectivity
Direct link to Panasonic DVD

- Power consumption in standby

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purchased 07 Apr 2009

Louise, Leeds

Score 7.0/10

+ Easy to set up

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 08 Jul 2009

Courtney, Braintree , “Sports and games fan”

Score 10.0/10

+ Straight out of the box, Sets itself up and enjoy. I am very happy with this unit so far. I have only had it a few weeks and am still finding my way around. I am not Technical minded so the use of the excellent Instruction Manual is great.

- None

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purchased 28 Jul 2009

John, Selsey , “Honest mature male”

Score 10.0/10

+ I like the size as it really fits into the room. The design is really good although I would have liked to have a choice of colours between silver and black. The picture quality is excellent and is especially good for the HD picture.

- Lack of choice - we would preferably have opted for the silver

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purchased 07 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Easy set up, fantastic HD picture

- watching fast moving sport not on HD slightly fuzzy compared to HD

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purchased 27 Jan 2009

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TechRadar expert review

The Panasonic TX-32LZD81's main selling point is its ability to receive all of Freesat's channels (including the HD ones) without the need for an external receiver box. But it's also rather nice to Ô¨Ånd that despite its relatively small size, the TV carries a full HD resolution designed to get the best from those BBC and ITV HD broadcasts. We were also pleased to Ô¨Ånd a Freeview tuner onboard alongside the Freesat one, for there are still a few channels on the former that you can't get on the latter. There's full EPG support for both delivery platforms, too.Built-in FreesatThe good…

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reviewed 17 Dec 2008

Product Features

Screen Size in Inches 32
Type of Screen LCD
HD TV Full HD 1080p
Freeview or Freesat Tuner Freesat
Built-in Disc Player No
HDMI Interface 3
Number of Scart Interfaces 2
Frequency (Hz) 50
Contrast Ratio (X:1) 10000
Screen Resolution (pixels) 1080p
Reflection Angle 178
Screen Format 16:9
Brightness in Candela per square metre 500
PC Interface Yes
USB Port No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Yes
Picture in Picture (PIP) No
Energy Savings Trust Feature No
Weight (kg) 18
Height in mm 538
Width in mm 831
Depth in mm 103
Freeview No
FreeSat Tuner Yes
Sound System Nicam Stereo
Colour Black

Also known as: Panasonic TX32LZD81B, Panasonic TX-32LZD81

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Manufacturer's Description

Full-HD models with freesat built-in, High Moving Picture Resolution and Advanced Networking Capabilities.

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