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LG 42PG20

LG 42PG20
LG 50PG20
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Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U
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Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U
LG 42PQ30

LG 42PQ30
Panasonic TC-P42G10
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Panasonic TC-P42G10
Price Check Prices $1,499.95 $1,300.00 $579.00 to $749.95 $859.00 to $1,199.95
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Release date May 01, 2008 March 01, 2008 March 15, 2009
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the LG 42PG20, but we did review a larger model in the series. Although no slouch especially considering its price, the LG 50PG20 plasma HDTV's picture isn't quite up to that of the best entry-level competition. Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level plasma TVs. With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround XT
Info unavailableSRS TruSurround XT
Info unavailable
Input Video Formats720p
1080i
1080p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Info unavailableSD Memory Card
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Weight53.8 lbs
83.3 lbs
61.7 lbs
50 lbs
59.5 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable3
3
3
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 1 port(s)
Info unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Resolution1024 x 768
1365 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableFluid Motion Technology 600 Hz
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Surround Sound
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty2 years warranty
2 years warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDolby Digital
Info unavailable
Enclosure ColorGloss piano black
Gloss piano black
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)40.9 in x 3.4 in x 26.7 in - Without stand
48 in x 3.4 in x 31.1 in - Without stand
40.2 in x 15.2 in x 28.6 in - With stand
40.2 in x 3 in x 25 in - Without stand
40.6 in x 13.2 in x 27.8 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
VCRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
41.6 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
Info unavailableYes
Info unavailable
Additional FeaturesInvisible speakers
100,000hrs to half brightness
Invisible speakers
100,000hrs to half brightness
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAnti-Reflective filter
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Viera Tools
Viera image viewer
Display Format720p
720p
720p
720p
1080p
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableVGA (HD-15)
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
Product DescriptionLG 42PG20 - 42 in Plasma TV
LG 50PG20 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TH 42PX80U - 42 in Plasma TV
LG 42PQ30 - 42 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P42G10 - 41.6 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
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