Maxent MX-42X3

Pros: Cost, Picture Quality, Ease of Installation.

Cons: Sound (bellow average speakers)

Summary: I did lots of reserach before buying this plamsa, and without a doubt, this is the BEST product in the 42" category, specially if you buy it at Costco (you can take it back any time for any reason if something goes wrong, no need for extended warranty, and no to mention the 2% cash back you get when using the Executive membership...I LOVE Costco!!!)
The picture is excelent, the design is GREAT, the black border makes the screen looks bigger giving you a subliminal improved image.
My only complain is the speakers, they produce weak audio, but who cares? it's OBVIOUS that you'll invest in a Home Theater System for a screen this size.
I looked at other brands like Panasonic, Hitachi, Sony, Dell and Pioneer and let me tell you this Maxent was the best by far, specially the Price (I paid $1,799.00)where the others sold for more than $2,500.00
Even the Cable technician who installed the HDTV gear was very impressed with this screen (I have Cox Cable in S.B. CA) and his comment was "this is one of the best plasmas I've seen, and at a bargain price"
My only concern is that the brand Maxent hasn't been around long enough, but after researching the company (Regent USA) I learned that it's a well established firm with great reputation, with its headquarters in City of Industry, CA
I highly recommend this product.