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Maxent MX-42HPT51 42" Plasma TV
What You Should Know about the MX-42HPT51 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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