Panasonic TX-P46Z1 LCD TV

Let?s dispense with the foreplay, the Z1 streams 1080p24 wirelessly. Full HD Blu-ray video with no wires whatsoever. That?s enough. Job done. Five stars. Now comes the padding. Sitting at the top of Panasonic?s Viera TV range, in both price terms and specification, the P46Z1 is an object of tech beauty. It?s sleek, svelte and unashamedly trendy. A metallic finish equals high-end in the TV business these days. And I approve. To be honest, though, the Z1?s aesthetic elegance comes as a bit of a shock. Panasonic is not generally known for its fashion sense. Cutting-edge kit, yes. Dependable devices, more often than not. Indeed, the company puts a lot of stock in functionality and we applaud the gesture ? as the swathe of HCC Best Buy awards testify. However, as natty as they perform, they?re normally shrouded in blocky, placky, black boxes. Built by inventors, designed by undertakers... First published in Home Cinema Choice 172 You can also download the pdf here  read more »

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