Version: 2008
  • On TechRepublic: 10 cool USB flash drive tricks
advertisementBuy Microsoft Office Home & Student
advertisement

Insignia NS-PDP42 comparison

Remove from comparison Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove
Product name
Insignia NS-PDP42
Play CNET Video

Insignia NS-PDP42
Insignia NS-LCD32-09
Play CNET Video

Insignia NS-LCD32-09
Insignia NS-L42Q-10A

Insignia NS-L42Q-10A
Insignia NS-L42X-10A

Insignia NS-L42X-10A
Insignia NS-P42Q10A

Insignia NS-P42Q10A
Price Check Prices Check Prices $649.99 $749.99 $499.99
CNET editors' rating
  • stars
      Overall score: ( stars)
  • stars
      Overall score: ( stars)
  • stars
      Overall score: ( stars)
Average user rating
3.0 stars
2.0 stars
3.5 stars
 0 stars 0 stars
Release date November 01, 2007
The Bottom Line Serious issues with image burn-in spoil the Insignia NS-PDP42's appeal as an inexpensive plasma HDTV. The bargain Insignia NS-LCD32-09 32-inch LCD performs better than its basement price would indicate.
Similar Products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products
Features
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
HDMI
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailable
DVDInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableHigh-gloss black
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Resolution1024 x 768
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Info unavailable
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Display Format720p
720p
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
720p
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HDMI Ports Qty2
2
4
5
2
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Input Video Formats480p
720p
1080i
480p
720p
1080i
Info unavailableInfo unavailable720p
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Dimensions (WxDxH)44.4 in x 13 in x 29.5 in - With stand
31.8 in x 11.7 in x 24 in - With stand
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailable
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Weight64.4 lbs
46.3 lbs
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control
Remote control
Remote control
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
VCRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
8-VSB
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Info unavailableTFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
32 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionInsignia NS-PDP42 - 42 in Plasma TV
Insignia NS-LCD32 - 32 in LCD TV
Insignia NS-L42Q-10A - 42 in LCD TV
Insignia NS-L42X-10A - 42 in LCD TV
Insignia NS-P42Q10A - 42 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
Buying choices

As Reviewed: $799

Check manufacturer's site for availability

E-mail me when this product is available


Best Buy
$649.99
In stock: See Site

Price from 1 CNET Certified store

Best Buy
$749.99
In stock: See Site

Price from 1 CNET Certified store

Best Buy
$499.99
In stock: See Site

Price from 1 CNET Certified store
Remove from comparison Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove
Reviews & advice
Site map
Editorial policies
Meet the editors
How we test
Forums
Internet speed test
Popular topics
Apple iPhone
Apple iPod
Cell phones
Dell
GPS
LCD TV
CNET sites
CNET Site map
CNET TV
Downloads
News
Reviews
Shopper.com
More information
Newsletters
CNET Mobile
Customer Help Center
RSS
CNET Widgets
About CNET
sponsored