Most HDTVs come in screen sizes larger than forty inches to allow you to fully appreciate their amazing picture quality. However, a 32-inch HDTV can be a good choice, too, like the Panasonic TC-L32G1, which offers excellent performance and features for its affordable price.
Design
Not much can be said about the design of the TC-L32G1, which is similar to many other Viera models. A narrow, black bezel, slightly curved at the bottom, surrounds the screen, interrupted by minimal indicator
Panasonic TC-L32G1
lights. Its pair of speakers are fashionably hidden while its black stand swivels so you can conveniently rotate the screen and see the images clearly no matter where you are seated in the room.
The same goes for its clicker, which, like that of other models, has uniquely shaped keys which are well-grouped together, making it easy to use even in the dark in spite of its lack of back light. The on-screen menu is user-friendly, too, with easily readable options against the usual yellow-on-blue color scheme. A new Tools Menu can be accessed via the button above the main cursor control, displaying some familiar functions at the bottom of the screen.
Screen/Picture Clarity
The TC-L32G1 has a 720p resolution rather than the 1080p resolution offered by most HDTVs, but still offers superb picture quality. It is equipped with an Intelligent Scene Controller, which dynamically adjusts the back light intensity, gamma correction and contrast ratio to suit each scene, creating more vivid colors and darker blacks.
It is especially good at handling fast-moving images, rendering them smooth and crisp because of its Motion Picture Pro3 technology which increases the frame count to 120fps for fluid frame transition and enhanced motion resolution. It also has a Motion Focus technology which allows it to activate the back light blinking for just the moving portions of the screen. It can handle both 1080p and standard definition sources well, too.
Features
The Panasonic TC-L32G1 may not be as packed with as many goodies as higher end Viera models. Still, it offers some convenient features such as the Viera Link, which allows you to synchronize all your HDMI-capable devices, like your DVD player, Blu-Ray player, HD camcorder and home theater speakers, with the touch of a button, and the Viera Image Viewer, which lets you access your digital photos, home movies and music files straight from an SD card slot. It also has a nice selection of inputs and outputs for all your needs, including three HDMI inputs and a PC input.
The Panasonic TC-L32G1 is a great choice for those on a tight budget or those looking for a nice HDTV to put in their bedroom. It may not be large enough to be the centerpiece for a living room or home theater and it may not have the 1080p resolution that most people, particularly videophiles, look for, but it certainly holds its own against other similarly sized 720p HDTVs.
| Do you own this TV? Submit your rating… | |
 | GD Star Rating loading... |
