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Sony FWD-42PV1/B 42" Plasma TV

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At a Glance
Diagonal screen size of 42 to 45 inches
Plasma display
Contrast ratio

What You Should Know about the FWD-42PV1/B 42" Plasma TV

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.

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Strengths: color depth and definition exceptional for edtv ghosting is minimal at 7ft plus Sony quality is a notch above for the price plasma "picture frame " appearance

Weaknesses: ed gives less definition up close (under 7 feet )

Overall Evaluation: limited options on connectablity like hdmi but produces a reasonably good hd reproduction also remember this unit lacks a tuner or ampifier you also may want set professionally mounted if you want to mount it on a wall
Reviewed by: hsutaria

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Strengths: It's a great and look like picture frame. It has HDMI,DVI,Component connections.16:9 aspect and great look.

Weaknesses: no stand,speaker and RF cable connection.

Overall Evaluation: It's great looking piece. with all options of morden connections,only thing is original speaker and stand are expensive,but I'm using for home theater system only so works good for me. It has a great picture quality, sharpness and it's EDTV,but result like HDTV. It short I'm satiafied with this great piece.

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