42 Inch Plasma Televisions

It seems that a 42 plasma television is becoming as ‘necessary’ as a microwave oven these days – if you have extra money and are itching to get new electronics, then you should definitely get one of these. But how do you know which one to buy? Here we review three 42 plasma television brands and models in different price ranges. This should help you make the best choice for your money.

Vizio P42HDTV10A 42 plasma television (high definition)

The VIZIO P42 is a gorgeous widescreen unit that is surprisingly packed with a lot of features that used to be exclusive only to higher end models – it’s no wonder that many critics call id the ‘best value’ high definition plasma television in the market these days. Like its ‘sister’ VIZIO P50 HDM (an award winning model), the P42 HDTV gives you a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. Enjoy 231 billion vibrant colors plus an enhanced brightness panel (1,200 cd/m2).

VIZIO P42 also has complete A/V and component inputs plus a standard HD and NTSC tuner that supports off-air (ATSC) and clear digital cable (QAM) that supports all formats – 720P, 480P, 1080i, and 480i formats.

Samsung SP-P4251 42 plasma television

The ‘middle range’ of plasma TVs, This HDTV-ready, fourth generation Samsung plasma is beautiful both inside and out. The electronic chassis design is one of the best this year according to some critics. Add to that Samsung’s DNIe picture enhancement and all of Samsung’s technological savvy and what you have is an above average 42 plasma television that will not break the bank.

Panasonic TH-42PS9UK 42 plasma television

“Professional Plasma Display” Panasonic TH-42PS9UK is more expensive than its Vizio and Samsung counterpart, but it is now definitely more affordable than it was just months ago (read: now is the time to buy if you have extra cash). This unit promises better efficiency, visual quality, plus highly flexible options. Experts especially like this model’s color contrast and gradation, which together give users a dramatic visual experience.

Panasonic TH-42PS9UK features super lightweight and energy-efficient engineering on top of multi functional input systems that let you hook it to any PC, AV, or other interactive gadgets. You can use it just as it is, set it up as part of a multi-screen system, or even mount it vertically! The Panasonic TH-42PS9UK 42 plasma television is perfect if you want to create a personalized system for whatever needs you have.