Panasonic TVs Are Back! Unboxing Panasonic’s Story | Panasonic W95A

[@Caleb_Denison]

Hey everyone! Really appreciating all the comments about your experiences with Panasonic TVs. Reminds me I’m not the only one who has enjoyed a history with them. Question for you all: Do you like this style of unboxing? More casual, with a narrative that breaks away from the actual TV setup for a bit for a deeper story? Either way, would you let me know in the comments here? Thanks as always for helping shape the channel!

[@david.mcmahan]

Maybe I have extra interest in the narrative this time (former owner of Panasonic plasma TVs), but I enjoyed the casual unboxing format.

[@clivematthews95]

Yeah, I like this style of unboxing

[@angelicmonteroloverFanBoy]

Tv looks like Robot with logo face part so insignia is good tv to Right 😅looking good with tv and u Br0 no H0mo lol pause ok😊 luv my ladies l0l

[@highdefnews]

Yeah I really liked the new unboxing style & commentary. Keep up the great work bro!

[@dukejukem8843]

Presentation is on point to me. Keep it up.

[@TheHubisOfMan]

My 15+ year old 42" plasma tv from Panasonic is STILL alive and kicking. Rock solid quality!

[@tomdemeo2708]

Lucky! Mine just died after power failure

[@mehome-ty4yi]

My 18 year old 50” Panasonic plasma is still my main TV. Still can’t beat the wide viewing angle unless you pay for an OLED.

[@jamescrawford9883]

Same here, the picture is still brilliant! Australia

[@dylankirkpatrick9522]

Funny thing is the industry lied about plasma having issues with longevity,most of my friends LCDs or OLED(LED or micro LEDs) don’t seem to be lasting as long. Seem to be though he plasma maker countered saying the panels would last 60,000-100,000 hours. I still have 3 last gen(9.5) pioneers, also had the top of the line Samsung and Panasonic. All of them are still going strong except the Samsung as I don’t think the power supply was robust enough to last decades. I will try OLED eventually but no rush, but every time I bought a top of the line TV with LCD(LED/mini LED) technology, the depth, viewing angles, motion were very disappointing.

[@tornadotj2059]

@@dylankirkpatrick9522 they also lied about power consumption. The new OLEDs are just as bad.

[@dukejukem8843]

The "that looks as natural as I've ever seen it" at the end put a smile on my face for Panasonic.

[@richiejrich]

@@dukejukem8843 what a tease for Caleb to give us that quote and then immediately end the video 😂

[@Caleb_Denison]

@@richiejrich Gotta keep y’all coming back, right?

[@fonkenful]

@@Caleb_DenisonAlmost like you were trying to make an honest living at this - which many of us are all in for. Not gonna be in the market for a new TV anytime soon, and being that I’m in Canada, waiting to see a Panasonic in real life could be longer than I’ve got left on my odometer.

[@MikeAbili]

If only it wasn’t a Fire TV.

[@MrMjolnir009]

That makes it a no-go for me!

[@only_2_genders]

Need Roku version

[@misterlexx2721]

Why don't you just use an Onn 4K Google streamer or Google tv dongle?

[@AcesMR6]

@@misterlexx2721Apple TV*

[@Krynale]

Their past TVs in Europe in the last few years were Google TVs. But Amazon cut them a cheque $, sooooo...

[@gcash2074]

I'm still rocking my 65VT60 from 2013. The picture is still beautiful.

[@ikklepip]

My 2010/11 42G20 is still going strong after 13+ years. Great picture!

[@Moondoggy1941]

I have the same TV I always thought my was a 65" model but it shows TC P60VT60

[@KevinBrian]

Just wall mounted my 55VT30 from 2011. My sister just got a 77" LG G4 (so jealous) and sold her 55VT50 from 2012 for $100, haha--stung a bit to hear that. I'm dying to upgrade but lack the funds at the moment. However, I was standing in my hallway looking back and forth between the 42" LG C3 in my office and the VT30 paused on the same movie and...gotta say it compared pretty well, all things considered. I mainly just want (need) bigger. My couch is 13' away from the TV and 55" is a crime at that viewing distance!

[@Stoddardian]

There's simply no upgrade from that TV.

[@errormachine5056]

I still rock a Panasonic plasma as my main tv. No LCD based tv can touch my picture quality and I can't afford an LG OLED yet. I love my Panasonic plasma.

[@omt4293]

The most durable tv! You still have Panasonics running from 2005 and they are that good. Welcome back Panasonic!

[@highdefnews]

FYI Costco has the 65” Bravia 7 & Panasonic W95A at $1499 & $1199 respectively

[@ShersGarage]

That's a great price for Panasonic TV!

[@ClintAvila]

Still rocking my 65" VT60 plasma in my bedroom. I had it professionally calibrated back when I bought and while it's not 4k it still has a beautiful picture and a brightness that's perfect for a bedroom

[@DennisBolanos]

That’s a nice TV. I have a 65" VT25 in my basement.

[@ClintAvila]

@@DennisBolanos amazing how well made and the enduring quality of the VT series. I also owned the lower line Panasonics and sadly they died. I keep saying I'm going to upgrade my bedroom TV but can't see that happening while my Panny is performing like a champ. And it's still a beautiful TV and amazingly thin considering it's age

[@mkebrwn]

Still have my ZT65 Plasma calibrated by a professional as well, Picture quality is awesome. People still marvel at the picture quality as well.

[@kurakuson]

ST60 here. And, yes!, it still has a beautiful picture at night. Can't imagine getting rid of it. I will upgrade when it stops working.

[@stes3061]

Laughable

[@davidb.1433]

I really enjoyed this type of review intro. Natural conversation that doesn't feel scripted while getting to watch you go through the motions of unpacking the tv. Liked the history and background of Panasonic and were this tv is sitting in the competition lineup. Very well done man!

[@omt4293]

Welcome back!! The best and most durable TVs! Some are 15 years old and still go strong!😊

[@chuckz28]

I have an old Panasonic LCD that was always phenomenal. Glad to see they are back and worth my consideration!

[@AltenbergerWiesel]

Still use my Panasonic Plasma. 🙂

[@Korruptor711]

Similar to others in the comments, I'm still using my 50" Panasonic plasma TV and it still looks amazing. I plan to keep it until Micro LED TVs become affordable in 5-10 years. (We should finally be seeing Micro LED TVs in a year or two)

[@sidtechster]

I am no expert on TVs or displays, but there is something satisfying about Panasonic's picture quality that no other brand has. I have used only Panasonic TVs and never had any problem.

[@Jza-GZa40k]

They are arguably better than sonys and they actually make better DVD players too!

[@bondgabebond4907]

@@Jza-GZa40k According to who? Let's not play these games. They are all made in China.

[@markle4998]

We bought a 50" Panasonic plasma tv in 2009. It was fantastic and we had it until 2022 when we bought a Sony. We gave the Panasonic to a friend and as far as we know it's still working.

[@hastensavoir7782]

What Sony did you buy, the X95K?

[@martinmilton-white5172]

Same here still going strong only problem is the sheer weight of it, about 50kg makes lifting it onto the stand at least a two person job.

[@rufdymond]

Watching from the U.K. - I’m happy you guys are now getting Panasonic TVs, at least you now have another choice option. I’m now on my fourth Panasonic TV - my 2 plasmas are still going strong and have been passed down to other family members. My previous OLED is now owned by my sister, and I’m currently using a LZ2000 as my main TV….all great TVs.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Always a nice thing to do is sprinkle the treats around for the family and friends.

[@iswordlogici7760]

I rocked panasonic through my entire childhood and early teen years before i moved on from my CRT. Always loved that thing. They made good vhs players too

[@antonnincevic3597]

My 65" Panasonic Oled from 2017 (or 18) still fantastic no problems at all

[@Captkirk9190]

My 42" Panasonic Plasma purchased in 2005 still going strong.

[@richardstamper5630]

You need to let us know where it was made, if in Japan then brilliant, if at the Vestel factory in Turkey then........ I worked for Panasonic in the UK for 13 years, their stuff back then was rock solid, in fact, I bought a Microwave oven on staff sale and we are still using it every day, it's now 38 years old? Also my Technics (Technics is really Panasonic) AA amp/tuner/turntable of a similar age are also used most days.

[@SpunCirclist]

Panasonic has always made some of the longest lasting and quality tech items that I’ve owned. Hope they’re ..INDEED…back

[@Youtuber-ku4nk]

I have a 65” Panasonic OLED 3 years old and it’s fantastic. Amazing colors and absolute black blacks. No sign of burn in even if it’s turned on all the time when I’m home.

[@SimonLeicester]

UK here. 4 Panasonic TVs in my House. 55 inch OLED in the lounge, 49 inch LEDS in kitchen and bedroom and an older plasma that I shoved upstairs in the studio flat. All have lovely pictures, features and touch wood reliability and still get the occasional updates from Panasonic. Suspect when I upgrade I will go for Panasonic again

[@siallen81]

My 42 inch st60 still going strong after 11 years. Tempted by this and give my daughter the plasma for her play room.

[@jayg339]

I still have my Panasonic Plasma in the other room - still kicking. It really can't be understated how much better the Panasonic Plasma's looked compared to other LCD televisions back in the day. Im pretty happy with my LG OLED atm, but I'm definitely interested to see what Panasonic does and how well these new tvs test.

[@cli6389-p4k]

Panasonic was my favorite TV brand. Their plasma was the best.

[@mchlhth]

When I was in high school, the AV studio was stocked with nothing but Panasonic -- monitors, decks, cameras, etc. At home, my parents wouldn't buy any electronic device that didn't have Sony's name on it, including a Betamax deck and their first CD player. My last TV before I purchased a LG C9 was a Panasonic edge-lit IPS panel, which was a few years before they exited the US market, and when Sony was going through their existential crisis. For the time, it was a phenomenal TV. I have a friend who is looking for their first TV in over 10 years, and we are cross-shopping the Bravia 7 and the Panasonic W95A because of their processing because both brands still hold that reputation as being among the best. Looking forward to the review and comparison. Thanks!

[@jimmyp4622]

Panasonic assigned the budget tv lineup to the Turkish Vestel a few yrs back, resulting in some truly unreliable e-waste sharing parts and os with JVC and Hittachi among other brands. So when I replaced my 2009 42" plasma Panasonic TV with a Led 49" one, I got in a world of hurt, from random restarts to color inversion and remote unresponsiveness. 2 yrs later I gave it up for parts and bought a 55" TCL which is now 3 yrs old with 0 issues. So the news that Panasonic is back into making solid products really excited me. BTW my brother is still using my plasma to this day with no problems at all.

[@jimmyp4622]

@@5eurocups2005 No, Vestel lost most of the tv brands due to reliability issues. Panasonic still outsources the production of budget TVs in Turkey, but mostly for domestic use.

[@arjund.4817]

@@5eurocups2005 No, it's a Panasonic product through and through

[@seanomar3536]

Still got my Panasonic Plasma tv running over 12 years now..... Love it! This picture on it is still better than most of today's tv.......started to make a strange sound when I turn it off now....like it's blowing off steam 😢😢

[@FNGyoutube]

I got my Pioneer Kuro over 15 years ago and it was my best Plasma TV

[@Ravenmachine]

I just stumbled on a great deal at Costco on this tv $999 and a free warranty including free delivery. I jumped on Amazon to price check and it’s $1500. So if you’re interested, there you go. I bought mine today and it’s being delivered tomorrow, can’t wait

[@TravionMusic]

How are you liking it?

[@Ravenmachine]

@ they messed up the order and delivery but I received it today and it’s awesome. I’d also like to add Costco bass lowered the price again by $200 and it’s now $799 with a 5 year warranty. They credited me back $200 for the difference of what I paid. Best Black Friday tv deal in my opinion

[@tornadotj2059]

Watching you on my Panasonic P65VT60. I still love it!

[@Shane55able]

I had a Panasonic 42" plasma TV from 2008 till 2016 and it was absolutely flawless. 👍

[@faceup5]

I love Panasonic TVs! I still have a Panasonic Plasma from 2006 and it still works great! That thing is built like a tank, lol.

[@Pipsicle330]

My 2009 plasma still going strong 👍🏻

[@adammanzor4925]

Love Panasonic TVs. I still have an old plasma 1080P I bought in 2007 that still looks amazing. When people couldn’t see the darker scenes in the final season of GoT on their newer TVs, I never had a problem. Only downside is it’s only 50”.

[@MA-jd4ui]

My panasonic plasma TV from 2013. Still works.Great plasma is the best

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

This is the next TV I will probably buy for myself. I've always liked Panasonic products especially their TVS.😊

[@Chuck--]

Caleb, you mentioned back in the day and mentioned 4 brands of tube TVs and left out Hitachi. They made the best RPTV in the day of RPTVs.

[@Pipsicle330]

Panasonic never went away. Every TV I have is a Panasonic and my 2009 plasma still going strong. 💪👍🏻 Still easy to buy new ones here in the UK 🇬🇧

[@jbucha48]

I have liked Panasonic for a long time. Have cameras and other equipment. Good to hear they are back with TV's.

[@ronshaw9311]

I was one of those that was disappointed when Panasonic pulled out of the US market. I had a Panasonic plasma, and it was so good. One of the things I like about Panasonic is not only do they make TV's, they also make electrical components, such as capacitors, resistors and the whole gambit of components. The components they make are of very high quality (no cheap Chinese caps, etc), and I bet they use their own parts in their TV's, so reliability is very good.

[@kyle51895]

Glad to hear they’re back. I’ve had a Panasonic TV since 2011 that I bought as a display model from Kmart when I worked there. Still works to this day, set up in my bedroom. Definitely would buy one today.

[@waltercoslovi6404]

I live in Austraia and still own a 2005 Panasonic 42in Plasma TV and still going strong, won't be replacing it unless it dies. Great TV

[@johnb4905]

Given the specs are closer to a Samsung QN85D I don’t see the W95A being a competitor to the Bravia 7. Rtings will have their review out soon for the W95A without the hype.

[@Jza-GZa40k]

And it’s better than anything samsung,Like always with panasonic,They are sony level

[@saberspecter]

Nice to see them back. Their plasma TV and the last one Samsung made are still working flawlessly in our home.

[@chris2009xx]

I suspect these are TCL TVs like the ones in Europe since 2022. Panasonic shut its Czech Republic factory in 2022. They've outsourced production to TCL

[@BobHodas]

Watching this on a Samsung F8500 right now. Still a killer picture 10 years later. Also still have an old D series in the guest room.

[@MarcoHernandez-nb5dc]

Stop buying Hisense = 💩😑, embrace quality = Panasonic ❤

[@stephenc2738]

I bought their top of the line 50” plasma in 2011 and in 2009 their 37” LCD. Picture quality of both were superb with great depth. I sold my house in 2023, both TV’s were performing flawlessly. New owner wanted them as they were custom installed. I wish I had kept them.

[@bradyhunsberger]

I love seeing this type of video. Very laid back. Caleb in his socks just unboxing & setting up the TV, having a conversation. 👍

[@MrNeo562]

I have Panasonic Plasma TV’s from the early 2000’s that are still running strong. I still love their plasma TV’s the best and wish they would come back.

[@alexandersahlman4212]

Outstanding! My first color tv was a Panasonic 15” set that traveled with me for years. I loved that set. I even remember when it stopped working. That story may have to be DM’d at a later time. Really looking forward to your review. 🤞

[@ghenry910]

Looking forward to the Panasonic Z95a 4K oled review. Thank's Caleb. Ohh yes I like the style of unboxing.

[@jason_mc77]

I understand the partnership with Amazon for distribution but Fire TV OS seems to be the least desirable. I feel like there will be a lot of these sold with GoogleTV streamers, Apple TV's, or Roku boxes.

[@andrei007ps]

Thats what I'm thinking as well. The OS will kill this TV, Google TV/Android TV already has as much ads as anyone would tolerate. This being an OS by Amazon... you might see ads not even related to video streaming. I know that is the way to reduce price, but at 1700, you are paying for the TV, there should be no ads if you choose that.

[@misterlexx2721]

Dont forget the Walmart Onn Google 4k pro box.😅😅😅

[@itoao]

Nice to see another option in the US but I want a 77" lets hope they stay long enough to release that size.

[@pete49327]

Good intro to unboxing, history, etc. Looking forward to review and ESPECIALLY the Z95A oled later on. When you review the z95a please spend extra time on its much hyped built-in audio system; the thought of not having to splurge extra few hundred dollars on a quality sound bar is very enticing as I want to upgrade to a flagship oled in next few months.

[@johnmartin7158]

I bought that TV 3 weeks ago. Z95A is awesome. Sound is 2nd to none.

[@cli6389-p4k]

Welcome back Panasonic!

[@terrycochrane7811]

Had a great 58 inch Panasonic plasma, bought way back, gave it to some friends, still going strong! Got a Samsung 85 inch a couple of years ago, love the brighter and more colourful screen, but do miss the 600hz refresh for sports, like hockey, oh well, I'm happy overall which i guess is the point. Can't beat movies on a big screen, can't imagine a 110" plus screen!

[@DavidJohnson-np6io]

Don’t forget Pioneer’s Elite plasmas! Ours from 2006 still going. Not sure if I remember correctly but when Pioneer ceased production Panasonic welcomed some of their plasma staff on which helped the Panasonic’s plasmas to the next level?! Great to see Panasonic back in the US! I also remember the naysayers on Plasma panel longevity. I’ve had 2 OLEDs since 2017 as well and love both technologies for great picture

[@dannotary951]

That sounds about the right history. Pioneer had the elite than the kuro was their flagship.

[@BoronAlloy]

Pioneer’s KURO technology was born from the ashes of Fujitsu’s TV / Display division.

[@Monarch15w]

Still rocking my Panasonic 65”GT30 as the main tv in the house. Excited to see this review.

[@wigglz]

hahaha same as me. The old girl has held up great over the years

[@rickj1135]

I’ve got the 3D VT30 and still love it. I dream of the day that 3D TV’s make a comeback.

[@misterlexx2721]

​@@wigglzNo mistress needed.😅😅😅.

[@truthseeker8884]

My Panasonic plasma TV still going strong after 17 years

[@Manikanta-pl7dd]

My sister bought 13 years back lcd plasma still working full condition

[@richroj]

very good video Caleb, good to see Panasonic back👍

[@savagefrieze4675]

Still happy with my Panasonic plasma. One of the last that was available in state years ago.

[@jamiseclipse]

Loved my old Panasonic THX certified plasma TV. My parents still use it daily. We switched to an LG C3 65”, bigger house and all that. The picture on the Panasonic is still amazing to this day.

[@tpop3723]

It’s all about “choice”!

[@lawyerdhop]

We had Panasonic plasma tv that lasted about 12/13 years before it died. It was a great tv.

[@newdawnalex]

Got a little emotional remembering the Panasonic plasma.

[@VidRaza]

Looks nice. What type of panel do the W95 and W90 series have? The specifications say it is VA, but what generation, is it MVA or some other variant? Thanks.

[@oatzman213]

2 Panasonic TV's in my house, love them.

[@LouieCovarrubias]

My 14 yo Panasonic plasma is still going as well. And it is on almost all day, 7 days a week.

[@kriswingert1662]

Fun Fact: Pioneer Plasmas used PANASONIC panels. I used to repair them and had certs from both companies.

[@dereks517]

Nothing better than a Pioneer Plasma, Kuro or not, they were the best!

[@SynjynB]

God bless you. SHOCKED that Caleb omitted Pioneer Plasmas. Their Elite line was the best (I had one)!!!

[@THK619]

@@dereks517 still have one.

[@al5152001]

@@SynjynB😂 Yeah! I noticed that and I was an owner of a Pioneer Kuro…. I miss that tv

[@rv8587]

Still have a Pioneer Elite 60 (with very low hours) in perfect condition. A friend has a 50 Kuro with heavy usage (Kids) (I couldn’t believe this reviewer omitted Pioneer as part of his review given their following with enthusiasts?!!) It is indeed an amazing TV. (We mostly watch a 65 LG OLED in Master BR.) I remember talking another friend into buying a Panasonic VT60 (he was fearful it wouldn’t last) needless to say his VT60, my Pioneer Elite and friends Kuro 50 ALL still work perfectly/no burnin. Glad to see Panasonics Return!

[@dougholtz]

I have a 2015 plasma Samsung TV and wanted to upgrade to a new TV. I also thought I'd continue to use my Roku external box on a HDMI port of that new TV if I didn't like the O/S that came with the new TV. Your thoughts please?

[@kastaways1259]

Fire tv is a no go for me . I would just add my Nvidia Shield and be happy.

[@cordlesswire]

in the us of a? save moneys and buy tivo 4k streamer or onn 4k pro. nice devices and cheap. if you want to splurge, then shield pro. rokus are fine, we had it for quite some time but its lack of certain codec support was a deal breaker (but that was at least 2 years ago, maybe newer revisions are better). got tivo 4k and it was great, shield pro now and honestly, aside great codec support etc, it aint worth 5x than a tivo 4k.

[@scottmitcheltree4182]

Great! Panasonic. Being a Sony guy since the late seventies. we were looking for a new tv for the family in the early 80's. Saw the Panasonic console TV and fell in love. Glad they are back and hopefully good enough to push Sony to be even better. Nothing like competition.

[@leonardkrasner4399]

Very excited for your reviews of the 2 Panasonic TVs. I have a 50” Panasonic Plasma TV that is 12 years old. Picture quality is sill impressive.

[@ytj22]

A 12 year old 50" GT30 I assume? Same TV here. I still look forward to watching it every chance I get.

[@leonardkrasner4399]

@@ytj22 I don’t know the model #. The tv was passed down to me.

[@emanhero6311]

I had Panasonic TVs since I was a teen. They last, am use a 3d plasma tv now. Now it’s finally time to upgrade to 4k.

[@ivanmarshall9806]

As long as my Panasonic Plasma has superb Picture Quality, with the most Natural looking Images and Skin tones you can imagine, even with 4K and HDR, I will continue to use my Plasma Daily, until it dies, then if the results are Great, I’ll get a Panasonic OLED.

[@MWM1293]

LETS GOOO! Been waiting for this

[@adamos9879]

Hi Caleb. Great idea on unboxing / setting up while talking about the history and background then a basic first-look at the menu access and picture. Feels like the guys hanging out together in the living room participating and checking it out. After all its what a lot of us like to do, right? Great way to connect with audio video fan 'audience'. Keep up the great work bud. Adam

[@jbros5051]

Love seeing Panasonic back. I have a plasma set still looking in my office/retreat at home. It's a fantastic unit in all respects. It's a 55 so other sets are larger in the home, but the Panasonic punches with all of them.

[@Barbarapape]

Keep the Plasma as long as you can, they togeather with Pioneer were the best and still continue to provide a superior image with lower resolution content that todays 4K panels struggle with.

[@misterlexx2721]

You mean with TVs. Panasonic is the best maker of both standard and UHD bluray players hands down! They are way better than the Samsung bluray player. Better at upscaling lower resolution content.

[@Barbarapape]

@@misterlexx2721 4K TV's are only good at the panels native resolution. Plasma panels have a lower native resolution hence why they perform better with low res content. The source ie DVD or Bluray player will only make a difference if you use it's upscaling instead of the TV. upscaling. You have to try both and choose the best option.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

@@Barbarapape That’s also what I think - the dvd/br player does the upscaling not the tv set. My question being primarily a dvd/blue ray watcher is how important is the tv screen quality?

[@JohnAlzayat]

I still have and occasionally use my childhood Panasonic CRT from the 1990s. That is how long they last it has been 30ish years and it is still going.

[@BigLehbowski]

The guy is Ralphie from A Christmas Story all grown up. 😂 I love this guy.

[@JDeKay]

Still have my 50" Panasonic Plasma that was open box and already had 800 hours on it when I bought it. Still works like a champion.

[@LordRa777]

After looking at the setup Panasonic needs to make some major changes on the setup process cuz this was really starting to deter me from buying one

[@ezekielmwadomba4675]

BRING IT TO TANZANIA ITS THE TV WE MISSED TO SEE,THANK YOU FOR BRINGING IT BACK OUR BELOVED COMPANY PANASONIC

[@sandrocutajar9865]

Panasonic are the best picture here in Europe especially oled and best 3d surround

[@ksoman953]

Toshiba, my first self bought Tube TV & Panasonic was my most bought brand till I was forced to move to LGs. Most TV's I've owned are Panasonic Plasma.

[@RichPort25]

Had 50" 1080p Panasonic Plasma that just ended its life after 15 years. I will miss it greatly. I am super happy they are returning to the US market since I am in the market for an OLED.

[@jasons7070]

I have a 46" 1080P version from 2008, still working in a spare bedroom 16 years later

[@johnnimbus8761]

@@jasons7070 same here. Good for heating the room as well. Lol. Still works well but retired it as it couldn't display high gaming 4k detail.

[@RichPort25]

@@johnnimbus8761 the absolute truth lol

[@liampottie]

I love Panasonic TVs. I miss my old plasma

[@denisrc9233]

Panasonic, please come back to Australia!.

[@johnmartin7158]

We have them in NZ

[@Pipsicle330]

@@johnmartin7158NZ has a whole range of Panasonic stuff including white goods. So jealous.

[@dvdmike007]

Never left in the UK, the only OLED I would ever touch as they are the best with the tech

[@Pipsicle330]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@bleezham]

still rocking Panny Plasma from 14 years ago!

[@MaZEEZaM]

@14:22 I have bought Panasonic TV's in the past for their picture quality and always hated their operating system in comparison to others like Samsung and LG, Sony typically had pretty bad os's too but again great picture quality. Panasonic was particularly limited in fixed apps but this current TV menu system is so incredibly Dull and dismal. Come on Panasonic, you need to bring some colour and cheeriness to your OS. I feel like giving up and finding a tv OS that brings joy...😰😭 the image sound better be darn good.

[@Awhispersecho]

I might be in the minority but in my opinion, making these Fire TV's is a major handicap. I imagine most normal folks don't pay attention to which OS a TV is running but if I was currently in the market for a TV, the fact that this is a Fire TV would make me cross this off my list of TV's I'm considering. (If I didn't plan on using a Shield, ATV, etc) regardless of how happy I am to see them back.

[@kubev]

I suspect Fire TV will hurt this TV's sales, as well, but I do prefer Fire TV to Google TV. I've been really pleased with the W95A so far.

[@l0rdpelvis]

@@kubev You prefer a lesser more crippled more ad riddled version of the same thing? Interesting.

[@kubev]

@@l0rdpelvis I've said my piece about Fire TV throughout these comments. If you're incapable of understanding that Fire TV and Google TV can both be built on Android while functioning considerably different (and likely haven't tried Fire TV in ages and have an outdated view of it), then I'm not sure what to tell you.

[@l0rdpelvis]

@@kubev whatever makes you feel better about your bad choices in life, but you're clearly in the minority. I've had my fair share of fire sticks, the cube, and the pendant. There's Google tv customizations where you can have custom launchers to show 0 ads. Can't do that with Faux android.

[@kubev]

@@l0rdpelvis Who cares? Amazon is ditching Android at some point, anyway.

[@JM-Matz]

I Remember my first Plasma TV it was a Panasonic. And that TV was AMAAAZING!

[@dfizzbom]

So it's a Panasonic fire tv? How much storage does it have? It'll turn itself off after about 5 minutes and there's nothing you can do about it. That's my biggest gripe with fire tv's. I have one fire tv in a bedroom and firesticks on my other tv's. A tv with a fire tv architecture is not a good thing, imo. I'm not against fire sticks and all, but not as a platform for what would be considered a serious tv, imo. I should clarify that if you leave the TV idle with no program or anything on such as just on the home screen or pausing a show, fire tv goes to sleep and then shuts down and you have to restart it. It's by far the biggest PIA and insane for them not to give a settings choice for behavior when paused or idle.

[@kubev]

I have this TV, and I'm currently using 3.67 GB of an available 9.56 GB. You can also use external USB storage, though I don't personally know the limitations on that. Regarding the sleep function, yeah, I'll sometimes wake up and find that the TV has gone to sleep because whatever I'm streaming has finished, but I usually just have to press a button the the remote to wake it up. The TV doesn't seem to need to fully turn back on, and it only takes a moment for me. Granted, I couldn't say how long it's been off, so maybe I'm waking up right away as the TV turns off without realizing it.

[@dfizzbom]

@@kubev thanks for that info. Ten gigs should be enough but it could also be a limitation over the long haul. Adding additional USB and moving apps to it can be hit and miss depending on the apps. I think 10 gigs is actually cutting it close for streamers. But the bigger pain is the TV going to sleep / off when idle. That can't be changed in settings. I will never buy another tv built on the fire tv architecture for that reason alone. It's mystifying why they force the TV to do that with no ability to change it in settings.

[@kubev]

@@dfizzbom That's understandable. Power settings you can't adjust or disable can ruin a product under the right set of circumstances. Sound bars are probably the biggest offender for me in that sense.

[@godspeedmaximus]

Panasonic coming back to the USA is a dream come true

[@CrypticWritings89]

I have a Panasonic TV since April 2017 that refuses to die, even in far than ideal environment of dust, high temperature and umidity of a coastal city. The image quality is very good for an LCD VA panel and the sound is actually decent for TV speakers.

[@eskieman3948]

We have one from 2008 - still going, though it looks tired compared to our 2 yr old LG.

[@daniellindstrand8932]

Thank you! Sony and Panasonic are the only TV brands I would consider to buy.

[@victreebel170]

That's nuts, really. I understand nostalgia but LG and Samsung are excellent.

[@daniellindstrand8932]

@@victreebel170 Yes, I know it sounds crazy. Maybe I will change my mind next time I am going to buy a TV.

[@johnvalatos4073]

Pioneer needs to come back to making TVs. My Pioneer plasma is 16 years old its the main tv that is watched daily and it hasn’t missed a beat.

[@bobwilson4195]

I have a Panasonic VERA TV. It’s about 10 years old and works fine . However I moved on from Panasonic TV because of the lack of Apps . And they stopped selling them in the UK .