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Panasonic Plasma TV (2008-2011 era)

by Panasonic

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Exceptional consensus

Panasonic's plasma-panel televisions from the late 2000s and early 2010s (models including the TH-50PZ800U and TX-P42G10), known for deep blacks and rich color reproduction.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Multiple owners report 15-17+ years of daily use from these sets, with several still running today. One TV survived a failed power supply board with an easy repair and kept working for years after; another was passed along to a friend still in good shape after 16 years. Common praise is for picture quality and a simple, no-"smart"-features interface that just works.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as April 2026

  1. 273
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    Panasonic 42” Plasma from 2008 finally retired

  2. 11
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    I have a Panasonic Viera plasma tv from 2009 that is still working like new.

  3. 7
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    Our Panasonic is from 2010 and I'm watching it right now... I have a hard time buying a new one when this one works fine.

  4. 7
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    just turn it on, press input and watch content. The colors were awesome too.

  5. 6
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    I had the Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ800U from 2008... Panny was a damn fine unit. Picture was pretty good for 16 years old.

  6. 4
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    I sold it in 2021 for $450... Hope its still working for him. Great tv.

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    April 2011...so it should still have plenty of years left.

  2. 2
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    Both my Panasonic plasmas area still kicking. got a 42" and a 60" I do love them both

  3. 1
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    I have one in great shape 2008

  4. 1
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    I have a similar vintage Panasonic Plasma that is still going strong. So far it has outlasted 2 basic LCD TVs

  5. 1
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    Exactly two days ago... I replaced the same exact model with a 48" OLED.

  6. 1
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    it stills works fine and the picture is still gorgeous. Not getting rid of it until breaks.

  7. 1
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    I had the TX-P42G10 since 2010... the image quality is still stunning... Great TV that gave me good moments.

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