Maxent MX-42HPT51

Be one of the first to rate this product!

How would you rate this product?

Product Summary

The RegentUSA Maxent MX-42HPT51 is a 42-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $810.In general, a liquid plasma display can provide more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Maxent MX-42HPT51

Manufacturer: RegentUSA (Maxent)

Part Number: MX-42HPT51

Specs: Product type: Plasma TV; Diagonal size: 42 in; Brightness (cd/m2): 1300 cd/m2 See full specs >>

Price range: $840.99

CNET product brief

Description: The RegentUSA Maxent MX-42HPT51 is a 42-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $810.In general, a liquid plasma display can provide more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a 3D-Y/C digital comb filter, which is more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this favorable a comb filter is $2,180.(A 3D filter is one of the best types available, and is "motion adaptive," meaning it utilizes a special method for clearing up the moving parts of the picture, as opposed to the static parts.)With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a 42-inch screen size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average TV on the market today.Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: A plasma TV, suited for personal entertainment and home theater.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

Receiving HDTV broadcast: The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.

True HDTV: True HDTV programming is broadcast in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Tuner options: An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital television set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.