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 $1,150. This product 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 TV set 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 set 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: Built for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV. In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value: In general, this TV's features are in line with its price. However, liquid crystal display TVs having comparable viewable size have an average cost of around $1,535.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
ViewSonic N4285p - 42 in LCD TV
Product Type:
LCD TV
Diagonal Size:
42 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
40.4 in x 11.6 in x 30.4 in - With stand
Weight:
65.7 lbs
Enclosure Color:
Black
Digital Television Certification:
HDTV
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Display Format:
1080p (FullHD)
Input Video Formats:
480i
,
480p
,
720p
,
1080i
,
1080p
PC Interface:
VGA (HD-15)
HDCP Compatible:
Yes
Progressive Scan:
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Aspect Ratio:
16:9
TV Tuner:
1x analog/digital combo
Digital TV Tuner:
QAM
,
ATSC
Analog TV Tuner:
NTSC
Additional Features:
Anti-glare coating
,
Anti-reflection coating
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
Speaker System:
2 speakers
DVR:
None
DVD:
None
Radio:
None
Remote Control:
Remote control - Infrared
Power:
AC 120/230 V
Battery:
None
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty