Panasonic TH-42PX75U

Description: The Panasonic TH-42PX75U is a 42-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $985.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit 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 rear connector location.

Suitability: Designed for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of plasma televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- right around $1,460.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review 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.

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

• General

• Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• Width 40.2 in
• Depth 3.8 in
• Height 26.8 in
• Weight 59.5 lbs

• Display

• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1024 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Color Depth Up to 29 billion colors
• Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just
• Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Additional Features JPEG photo playback, Video noise reduction

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
• Input Video Formats 1080p, 480p, 1080i, 720p

• Memory Card Reader

• Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Response Bandwidth 70 - 17000 Hz
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

• Network & Internet Multimedia

• Functionality Digital photo playback
• Supported Pictures Formats JPG

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear
• Slot Provided 1 x SD Memory Card

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Battery None

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  Panasonic TH-42PX75U

  Price: $889.00 - $995.00

  Manufacturer: Panasonic

  Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 10000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9

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  Panasonic TH-50PX75U

  Price: $1,248.06 - $1,399.99

  Manufacturer: Panasonic

  Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

Panasonic

Manufacturer profile

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