Description:
The Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U is a 42-inch, plasma television.
Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $805.
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:
None noted, given available product data.
Suitability:
Built for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.
Value:
In view of its very inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.
Suggestions:
(1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' <ref type="link" url="http://cnet.com/hdtv-world/?tag=arw">Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.
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(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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