Philips 42PF7320A

The Philips 42PF7320A plasma TV is one of the more affordable models out in the market today.  Although it lacks some of the features of higher-end, more expensive plasma screens offered by Philips, such as Pixel 2 technology and Ambilight, it nevertheless is quality for the money -- at less than $2,000 -- and a wise choice for the first-time plasma display buyer.

The WXGA display has a resolution of 1024 x 768p.  Picture clarity is enhanced with Pixel Plus technology, which multiplies the number of pixels and the number of lines.  In addition, it also uses progressive scan technology, which contributes even more to the sharpness of the picture.  And since the 42PF7320A is a high-definition plasma TV (HDTV), it is capable of receiving high-definition programming, which is miles ahead of analog programming in terms of image quality.

Several factors make this plasma screen very user-friendly and easy to work with.  The Plug & Play feature, for instance, allows you to add another component without having to go through any complicated installation procedures.  And with the USB connector, you can view or access content such as digital pictures or music stored in many types of memory devices.

Screen size (diagonal) : 42 inches (107 cm)
Widescreen aspect ratio : 16:9
Contrast ratio : 10000:1
Resolution : 1024 x 768p
Viewing angle : 160 degrees
Brightness : 1500 cd/m2
Audio/video input/output : includes HDMI, S-video, S/PDIF digital coaxial
Power consumption : 400 watts
Dimensions : Width  -  48.8 inches (124 cm)
Depth  -  4.1 inches (10.4 cm)
Height -  26.8 inches (68.1 cm)
Weight : 92.6 lbs (38 kgs)