EDTV vs. HDTV plasmas
Plasma TVs are hotter than the surface of the sun right now, and their flat form factors are the main draw. But understanding the real nitty-gritty behind the sleek screens, namely the number of pixels, can be a big help in choosing between two plasmas that look basically the same. Check out our explanation of EDTV vs. HDTV resolutions, then browse the similarly sized--and differently priced--pairs of plasmas below. Can you tell which is which?

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Product name	Sampo PME-42X6	Sampo PME-42X6	Sampo PME-42X6
Review date	May 20, 2003	May 20, 2003	May 20, 2003
Editors' rating (Editors' rating explained)	5.7 Average	5.7 Average	5.7 Average
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Review summary	This set is a decent performer, as far as plasma goes, with a very competitive price.	This set is a decent performer, as far as plasma goes, with a very competitive price.	This set is a decent performer, as far as plasma goes, with a very competitive price.
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Basic Specs
Resolution	1280 x 1024	1280 x 1024	1280 x 1024
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9	16:9
Multi-channel Preview	Picture-on-picture (POP) , Picture-in-picture (PIP)	Picture-on-picture (POP) , Picture-in-picture (PIP)	Picture-on-picture (POP) , Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Product name	Sampo PME-42X6	Sampo PME-42X6	Sampo PME-42X6
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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