Panasonic TH-42PX75U

Description: The Panasonic TH-42PX75U is a 42-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $1,165.In general, a liquid plasma display can provide more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: This set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set 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 home entertainment.

Value: Overall, this TV's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Part Number: TH-42PX75U

• General

• Product type Plasma TV
• Diagonal Size 42 in
• Enclosure Color Piano black

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1024 x 768
• Display Format 720p

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble

• Connections

• Slot Provided 1 x SD Memory Card

• Memory Card Reader

• Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9

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  Panasonic TH-42PX75U

  Price: $1,199.99

  Manufacturer: Panasonic

  Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1024 x 768, Piano black

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  Panasonic TH-50PX75U

  Price: $1,807.81

  Manufacturer: Panasonic

  Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1366 x 768, Piano black

Panasonic

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
• Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
• Phone: 800/662-3537