In case we haven’t made it clear enough in the preceding review text, the Panasonic TX-L42E6B is hands down the best LCD-based display we’ve seen from the company. The combination of deep blacks furnished by the newly sourced VA panel and Panasonic’s video processing know-how marks a watershed moment for the Japanese manufacturer, putting it firmly on the radar as a serious challenger to Samsung and Sony in the LED TV arena.
While the low motion resolution, relatively limited viewing angles, and of course lack of 3D capabilities may put off some buyers, the precision offered by the television’s calibration controls, not to mention its standard-definition handling, is simply top-notch, making for accurate and compelling pictures in both SD and HD. If you’re looking to buy a 42in LED LCD HDTV which delivers content the way they should be presented without any unnecessary behind-the-scene meddling, we recommend you give serious consideration to the TX-L42E6 – the first non-plasma Viera that is not weighed down by poor blacks.
