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The Vizio VP42 is a value-priced plasma HDTV retailing for $999, but can be found in stores for around $850. Because of all of the buzz generated by 1080p television sets, the VP42 may get overlooked since it only supports up to 1080i or 720p. However, at this size, the benefits of a 1080p may go unnoticed. Reviews have suggested that this plasma delivers good image quality. Vizio is renown for making sub-$1000 HDTVs, and making flat panel TVs affordable to the masses.
MSRP $999.00
Release date November, 2006
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The VP42 has 2 x HDMI inputs, 2 x component, and a single VGA PC video input. There is also an ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner supporting both analog and digital OTA broadcasts. The manufacturer's boasts of its 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 231 billion distinct color resolution.
Features
- Resolution: 1024 x 768
- Contrast: 10,000:1
- Brightness: 480 cd/m2
- Colors: 231 billion
- 2 x HDMI, 2 x Component, 1 x VGA, 1 x Composite, 2 x S-Video
- 1 x co-axial ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner
- Signals: 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
- Pixel Dot Pitch: 0.9 mm [H] x 0.676mm [V]
The Vizio VP42 first hit the market in Q4 2006. The largest of the Vizio Plasmas is the Vizio VM60P retailing for $2500. Also, consider the 50" Vizio VP50 retailing for $1499.
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MSRP $1,500.00
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Pros
- Excellent anti-glare screen
- Deep blacks with great shadow detail
Cons
- Not Full HD resolution - only 1024 x 768
- No PC input
Vizio VP42
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MSRP $2,599.95
Released April, 2006
This High-Definition plasma television sports a number of connections and features to satisfy normal tv watching, as well as providing a clear picture to all your HD content. LG uses their proprietary XD Engine technology to upscale and enhance standard definition broadcasts to bring their visual clarity closer to true high definition video. On...
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Pros
- Many video input options including HDMI and VGA
- Good color and contrast
- Good standard definition performance
- Fantastic price! <$900
Cons
- Doesn't support 1080p
- You can't completely eliminate edge enhancement
- Emits a faint buzzing sound
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