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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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