Panasonic TH-PZ81 Series Plasma TV (42", 46", 50") (TVs)

Panasonic has introduced the World's first flat panel TV with a built-in Freesat tuner and it's a cracker. The 46-inch model we had to test has Full HD 1080P resolution, though its blocky black lines aren't the most stylish on offer today, it is a...

Easy to use and set-up, fantastic picture quality, good connectivity, good built-in audio, Freesat

Distractingly reflective screen surface, no record to SD card, only HD playback, reds a little flat

The World's first flat panel plasma set with built-in Freesat, Freeview and analogue tuners, the TH-46PZ81B delivers on all levels and is a superb TV, well worth a closer look for those wanting a top notch TV with free high-definition as standard

Teaming Freesat HD with a big Full HD picture, this top-spec Panasonic is a bargain way to watch hi-def broadcasting

A top-notch TV in its own right, but the Freesat HD tuner seals its appeal. Big, beautiful and pretty good value, too

With most of the hardware support for freesat coming from predominantly budget brands such as Bush, the new digital platform sorely needs some proper heavyweight action. This stunning TV from Panasonic fits the bill perfectly, giving us freesat in its...

Typically outstanding Panasonic plasma picture quality ; Freesat tuner works a treat ; Easy to use ; Decent value

Freesat's limited HD content ; Weaknesses in some freesat broadcasts

Conclusion Coupling yet another fine example of Panasonic plasma TV picture quality with the cutting edge attraction of a built-in HD broadcast tuner has made the 46PZ81 a genuine landmark product. Here's hoping that freesat can ultimately deliver the...

From preview to review, the first UK TV with integrated Freesat tuner gets the once over from John.

Although it's a shame for the 46PZ81 that the Freesat service doesn't currently carry a bit more high definition content to make the most of its screen's Full HD resolution, that's hardly the TV's fault. In fact, there's very little that IS the TV's...

With the Freesat launch only a couple of weeks old, Panasonic already has the service integrated into its TVs.

Panasonic's PZ81 Freesat enabled range will launch in 42 and 46in sizes in June, with a 50in model shipping in July - it was the 46in TH-46PZ81 that I got my paws on. First impressions of the set are very good, which is unsurprising considering that...

Make no mistake this is a top-notch TV in its own right, but the inclusion of the Freesat HD tuner is the all-important icing on this cake

Integrated Freesat HD tuner ; impressive off-air HD images ; colourful, vibrant video, with realistic black levels

Average sound ; doesn't have the sharpness of some rivals

Panasonic's Freesat HD sets still offer a unique proposition, but it ultimately falls short of delivering a complete, quality all-rounder

Freesat HD TV ; HD off-air content looks great ; strong Freeview tuner ; solid sound ; pleasing, natural colour balance

Standard-def Freesat content is a little soft ; video images haven't quite got the all-round sparkle

Panasonic's latest plasma TV boasts not one, not two, but three TV technology firsts.

Within the Freesat service you can currently find nearly 80 channels, around 50 of which are TV (as opposed to radio) channels. The 46PZ81 can, of course, receive every last one of these channels, including the two HD offerings: BBC HD and ITV HD

The Panasonic TH-46PZ81B is a 46-inch full-HD (1920 x 1080) plasma TV. With built-in Freesat, it has a contrast ratio of 30,000:1, the new Real Black Drive system and Intelligent Frame Creation. With three HDMI slots, Composite video input, S-Video...

Want HD but don’t fancy a pricey Sky subscription? This gorgeous 46-inch Full HD plasma is the first TV to come with Freesat built in – just hook up a dish and you can snatch 1080 broadcasts from the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 from space, all for nowt!...

Yes, the 46PZ81 costs more than a weekend in a swanky hotel with champagne on tap and a close personal friend, but will that friend give you a 180-degree viewing angle and a choice of top quality input and output ports? Wait a second, that came out wrong

The rumours of the death of plasma have been greatly exaggerated – this stunning 1080p TV couldn’t be more future-proofed if it ran on biodiesel made from recycled iPods.

Performs well in all areas for such a large screen, just off the pace of the best ..

Integrated 'Freesat' tuner and fine overall performance create an interesting proposition. With intense competition from Plasma and LCD rivals however we feel that the figures don't quite add up. Those looking for the convenience of an integrated...