CNET editors' take

We have not reviewed the Pioneer PDP-4280HD, but we have reviewed the 50-inch version. We expect the two to deliver similar picture quality. Aside from screen size, the main difference between the two panels is that the 42-inch model does not have a detachable speaker; its speaker is fixed. Also, the 42-inch version has a lower native resolution, 1,024x768 vs. 1,366x768, but we don't expect that to have a significant impact on performance. For more details, check out our full review of the Pioneer PDP-5080HD.

Basic Specs

Product Specifications:
Product Description: Pioneer PDP 4280HD - 42 in Plasma TV
Product Type: Plasma TV
Diagonal Size: 42 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH): 40.9 in x 4.5 in x 26.7 in - Without stand
Weight: 65.9 lbs
Digital Television Certification: HDTV
Resolution: 1024 x 768
Display Format: 720p
Input Video Formats: 480i , 480p , 720p , 1080i , 1080p
PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
HDCP Compatible: Yes
Technology: Plasma (PDP)
Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
TV Tuner: 1x analog , 1x digital
Digital TV Tuner: QAM , ATSC , 8-VSB
Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
Multi-channel Preview: Split screen , Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Additional Features: V-Chip , On-screen menu , Parental control , JPEG photo playback , Video noise reduction , Room light sensor (RLS) , 3:3 pull down compensation , Active DRE (Dynamic Range Expander)
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Speaker System: 2 speakers
Sound Effects: SRS Focus , SRS TruBass
Stereo Reception System: MTS
DVR: None
VCR: None
DVD: None
Radio: None
Remote Control: Universal remote control - Infrared
Power: AC 120 V
Battery: None