The Panasonic TC-P42X1 costs only $700 (estimated street price as of 9/24/09). But while this plasma HDTV set can accept a 1080p input, it downscales the image to its native 720p resolution. This was the likely cause of the set's biggest problem in our tests: a noticeable "screen-door" effect.
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Product Specifications for
Panasonic VIERA TC-P42X1 42" Plasma TV
| Interface | |
|---|---|
| Input | Component Video|Composite Video|Front/Side HDMI|Front/Side RCA Composite|HDMI|S-Video |
| Output | Audio - Digital Optical |
| Display Panel | |
|---|---|
| Diagonal Screen Size | 42 in |
| Display Type | Plasma |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 30000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Contrast Ratio | 2000000:1 |
| Viewable Size | 41.6 in |
| Max Resolution | 1024 x 768 (XGA) |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| Energy Star Compliant | Yes |
| General Features | Digital Media Playback |
| Broadcast Standards | |
|---|---|
| HDTV Built-in Tuner | Yes |
| Broadcast Format Supported | 1080i (HDTV)|1080p (HDTV)|720p (HDTV) |
| Broadcast Format Displayed | 720p (HDTV) |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Warranty Information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| More Info | |
|---|---|
| URL | http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/VIERA-Plasma-HDTVs/model.TC-P42X1 |
| Physical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Height | 28 in |
| Width | 40.6 in |
| Depth | 12.9 in |
| Weight | 59.6 lbs |
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