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LG 42PC5D

LG 42PC5D
LG 50PC5D
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LG 50PC5D
LG 42PQ30

LG 42PQ30
LG 42PC5DC

LG 42PC5DC
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U
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Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U
Price Check Prices Check Prices $599.00 to $749.95 $1,010.00 $1,009.99
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Average user rating
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Release date February 15, 2007 March 01, 2008
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the LG 42PC5D, but we did review the larger model in the series. The LG 50PC5D suffers a few picture quality faults compared to the best 50-inch plasmas, but its aggressive price and solid black levels really increase its appeal. Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level plasma TVs.
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Features
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround XT
Info unavailable
Input Video Formats720p
720p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
WeightInfo unavailableInfo unavailable50 lbs
54.2 lbs
61.7 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable3
2
3
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 1 port(s)
1 port(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableFluid Motion Technology 600 Hz
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Surround Sound
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
2 years warranty
Info unavailable
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDolby Digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBlack
Titan silver
Info unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailableInfo unavailable40.2 in x 3 in x 25 in - Without stand
41.3 in x 3.3 in x 28 in - Without stand
40.2 in x 15.2 in x 28.6 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
Info unavailableAC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
Display Format720p
720p
720p
720p
720p
PC InterfaceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionLG 42PC5D - 42 in Plasma TV
LG 50PC5D - 50 in Plasma TV
LG 42PQ30 - 42 in Plasma TV
LG 42PC5DC - 42 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TH 42PX80U - 42 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
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