Norcent PT-4291HD Plasma Television

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3 / 5 - PCWorld, Oct 6, 2006

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Screen Specs

Diagonal screen size	42 inches
Display type	Plasma
Maximum resolution	1024 x 768
Contrast ratio	10000:1
Brightness	1100 cd/m^2
Horizontal viewing angle	160 °
Vertical viewing angle	160 °

Broadcast Standards & Resolutions

Broadcast format supported

1080i
720p

Dimensions and Weight

Width	41.3 inches
Depth	12.8 inches
Height	31.2 inches
Weight	96.8 pounds
Wall-Mountable	Yes

Interface Connections

Other Interfaces	RS232
Input	VGA Input S-Video Input (x2) RF Coaxial Input RCA Audio Input (x4) HDMI Input Composite Input (x2) Component Input (x2)
Output	Composite Video

Other Features

General features	Primary Color Controls Reset to Factory Settings Antiglare
Picture in picture	Yes
Remote control	RF

Adjustments

Height-Adjustable Base	No
Panel Pivot	No
Panel Tilt	No
Swivel	No

Aesthetics

Cabinet Colors

Black

Included Hardware

Speaker Type
Speakers
ATSC Tuner
NTSC Tuner
Remote control
two batteries

3 / 5 - PCWorld, Oct 6, 2006

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Lab Tested
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Pros

Generally decent image quality

Cons

Other TVs offer more for the same money

Bottom Line

This budget model offers pleasing image quality in a simple, easy-to-use design--but others offer more for the same money.

Norcent PT-4291HD

PT-4291HD Plasma Television Review, by Laura Blackwell October 24, 2006

Norcent's new 42-inch PT-4291HD may not be the HDTV of anyone's dreams, but it could represent an acceptable compromise. This plasma, which has neither the lowest price nor the most impressive performance, delivers better image quality than some less expensive models. Its real rivals aren't the other budget models, but older high-end models that have undergone price reduction.

When we put the PT-4291HD through its paces in the PC World Test Center, our jury reached a mixed verdict. It did well on our standard-definition TV tests, garnering praise for its vivid colors and smooth edges. But even on these tests, some jurors found the picture a little soft. This complaint became a greater concern with regard to DVD and high-definition TV content, where the softness made the images look fuzzy or pixelated. In addition, many jurors found the color defaults undesirably skewed toward pink for HD content. Still, we generally found this set watchable, especially compared to other budget models. It matched the performance score of the $1400 Vizio P42HDTV overall, and it earned a better performance rating than the $1500 AOC A42HD84. In fact, the only less expensive 42-inch plasma we've tested recently that achieved better performance isn't a TV at all, but Maxent's retested MX-42HPM20 high-def monitor.

Laura Blackwell

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PCWorld Lab Results

Rating Breakdown
Performance
74
Features
72
Design
78
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Performance Comparison with Similar HDTVs

74
Norcent PT-4291HD Plasma Television
77
Panasonic Viera TC-P46S1
79
Panasonic Viera TC-P42X1
80
Samsung PN50A760

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Performance

Brightness and Contrast	Good
Color Quality	Good
Detail	Good
DVD Image Quality	Good
High-Definition Image Quality	Good
Image Quality Under Bright Lighting	Good
Interface Tested	HDMI
Overall Quality	Good
Standard-TV Image Quality	Very Good

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Reviewed by: gmbandco

Strengths: Lots of input types, excellent HD picture, good sound, excellent price

Weaknesses: Manual and setup instructions could be clearer

Overall: This TV came from Ubid for under $800 delivered. It has an excellent HD picture, good sound, all the inputs you could want (HDMI, component video, analog components, S-video, broadcast antenna), which makes it a good TV at a very good price.

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