Contents
What Is a Flat-Panel TV?
LCD TVs vs. Plasma TVs
Understanding Digital and HDTV Broadcast Standards
Flat-Panel TV Specifications
Extra Features on Flat-Panel TVs
Flat-Panel TV Accessories
Popular Flat-Panel TV Models
How to Choose the Right TV for Your Home
How to Wall-Mount a Flat-Panel TV
How to Hide Wires
Popular Flat-Panel TV Models
There are a staggering number of plasmas and LCDs on the market, each with its own bells and whistles. Here are some of the most popular choices, along with their basic specs.
Plasma
Hitachi P50H401

- Size (measured diagonally): 50"
- Supported resolution: 1080p
- Resolution: 1280×1080 pixels
- Contrast ratio: 10,000:1
- Viewing angle: 160°
- Dimensions: 32.31" high × 48.81" wide × 5.5" deep
- Weight: 116.7 lbs with stand; 103.1 lbs without stand
Panasonic TH-42PZ700U

- Size (measured diagonally): 42"
- Supported resolution: 1080p
- Resolution: 1920×1080 pixels
- Contrast ratio: up to 5000:1
- Viewing angle: 160°
- Dimensions: 27 1/4" high × 42 1/2" wide × 5 1/2" deep without stand; 29 7/8" high × 42 1/2" wide × 14 5/8" deep with stand
- Weight: 99.3 lbs with stand; 83.8 lbs without stand
Pioneer PDP-4280HD

- Size (measured diagonally): 42"
- Supported resolution: 1080p
- Resolution: 1024×768 pixels
- Contrast ratio: Not provided by manufacturer
- Viewing angle: 180°
- Dimensions: 28 5/16" high × 40 15/16" wide × 5 1/2" deep with integrated bottom speaker and stand
- Weight: 69.7 lbs with integrated bottom speaker and stand
LCD TVs
Philips 42PFL7432D with Ambilight™ 2

- Size (measured diagonally): 42"
- Supported resolution: 1080p
- Resolution: 1920×1080 pixels
- Contrast ratio: 1100:1
- Viewing angle: 176°
- Dimensions: 27" high × 41.2" wide × 4.6" deep
- Weight: 76.3 lbs with stand; 60.8 lbs without stand
Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4

- Size (measured diagonally): 46"
- Supported resolution: 1080p
- Resolution: 1920×1080 pixels
- Contrast ratio: 2000:1
- Viewing angle: 178°
- Dimensions: 28.9" high × 49.7" wide × 4.8" deep without stand; 31.3" high × 49.7" wide × 12.7" deep with stand
- Weight: 73 lbs without stand; 84 lbs with stand
Sharp LC-42D43U

- Size (measured diagonally): 42"
- Supported resolution: 720p
- Resolution: 1366×768 pixels
- Contrast ratio: 1200:1
- Viewing angle: 176°
- Dimensions: 26 1/2" high × 40 5/8" wide × 5 1/4" deep without stand; 29" high × 40 5/8" wide × 11 1/2" deep with stand
- Weight: 66.2 lbs without stand
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