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.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Maxent MX-42HPT51 - 42 in Plasma TV
Product Type:
Plasma TV
Diagonal Size:
42 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
42.2 in x 4.8 in x 29.5 in - Without stand
Weight:
75 lbs
Digital Television Certification:
HDTV
Resolution:
1024 x 768
Display Format:
720p
Input Video Formats:
480i
,
480p
,
720p
,
1080i
PC Interface:
VGA (HD-15)
Technology:
Plasma (PDP)
Progressive Scan:
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Digital TV Tuner:
QAM
,
ATSC
Analog TV Tuner:
NTSC
Multi-channel Preview:
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Additional Features:
On-screen menu
,
Parental control
,
Black level expander
,
Video noise reduction
,
3:2 pull down compensation
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
Speaker System:
2 speakers
Remote Control:
Remote control - Infrared
Power:
AC 120 V
Battery:
None
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty