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The Viewsonic N4285P is a 42-inch, liquid crystal display television.Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,270.This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Specs: Product type: LCD TV; Diagonal size: 42 in; Brightness (cd/m2): 500 cd/m2 See full specs >>
Price range: $1,130.95 - $1,459.90
CNET product brief
Description: The Viewsonic N4285P is a 42-inch, liquid crystal display television.Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,270.This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros: Has a 42-inch screen size.This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.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 TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A liquid crystal display TV, suited for home entertainment as well as work place applications.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.However, liquid crystal display TVs having comparable viewable size have an average cost of about $1,505.
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 TV 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.
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Where to buy
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