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HP PL4272N

77

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Pros
Good picture
Low price
Cons
Awkward design
Few features

Performance: Good: 75
Features: Good: 76
Design: Fair: 66

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Performance
Brightness and Contrast	Good
Color Quality	Good
Detail	Good
DVD Image Quality	Good
High-Definition Image Quality	Good
Interface Tested	HDMI
Overall Quality	Good
Standard-TV Image Quality	Good

What You Should Know about the PL4272N

Good Fit For a Midsize Living Room

HDTVs with a diagonal screen size between 42 and 45 inches are LCDs or plasmas, usually with a resolution of either 1366 by 768 or 1920 by 1080 (1080p). The optimum viewing distance for an HDTV screen like this one is generally considered to be about 6.5 to 7.5 feet. That makes a television of this size appropriate for a range of living areas, such as a den, a large bedroom, a midsize living room, or a game room.

Reviewed by: Mauriciol3

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: The picture on this unit is crisp and very clear. The stand is not bulky and the black model looks sharp.

Weaknesses: The speakers are a bit big, but most TV buyers hook up their surround systems instantaneaously.

Overall Evaluation: I walked into Best Buy and was schooled on the differences between plasma and LCD. After that hour explanation, I was memorized by the clarity of the picture especially compared to Sony and Magnavox. I have never had a problem yet and we\\\\\\\'re on the 2nd year of having this truly great buy. I have it on it\\\\\\\'s stand on top of a TV stand and it\\\\\\\'s at perfect viewing height. Along with the surround system it\\\\\\\'s truly a great deal.