This 60-inch plasma HDTV monitor uses groundbreaking display technology to deliver superior image clarity, color, and brightness in large-format television that's less than 4 inches thick. Its 1,280 x 720p resolution produces extremely detailed imagery, and its super-sharp (550:1) contrast ratio delivers rich colors and deep blacks. High brightness (500 cd/m2) gives you an incredibly bright picture, even in well-lit areas.

Aspect Ratio Correction intelligently resizes video and computer images to 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 conventional formats, while Zenith's Intelligent Image Scaling uses a Faroudja/Sage scan converter to seamlessly convert TV video data to PC formats without distortion or cropping of images (in either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio).

RS-232 controls and NTSC, HD, VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA inputs makes the unit compatible with DVD players, VCRs, computers, digital broadcasting, multimedia, and traditional video sources.

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Flat-panel, big-screen luxury is yours with Panasonic's 42-inch VIERA series TH-42PX25U/P. This 1,024 x 768-pixel gas-plasma TV offers a 16:9 widescreen dimension, photo-viewing SD and PC Card slots, and an HDMI input for direct-digital connection with high-definition sources. Its ATSC tuner pulls HD signals (480p/1080i) right out of the airwaves, however, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming, and 2-tuner/split-screen picture-in-picture gives you unparalleled viewing convenience with scalable image sizes.

The set's authorized CableCARD ability means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box.

The Benefits of HDTV Standard TVs (SDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the interlaced scan method, which creates a picture with alternating lines of information. Enhanced-definition TVs (EDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the progressive-scan method, which creates an image using consecutive lines of information for a crisp, flicker-free picture. High-definition TVs (HDTVs) display a maximum of either 1,080 interlaced lines or 720 progressively scanned lines for the sharpest possible image.

With a plasma screen you get true to life vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), making it the perfect screen for home theater set ups. Easy placement due to the plasma monitor's slim profile--the TH-42PX25U/P is a mere 5.5 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting and freeing up much of the space that was previously lost with deep CRT TVs.

Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.

The TH-42PX25U/P's contrast ratio is rated at an extraordinarily lifelike 3,000:1, and the TV is capable of producing over 1 billion colors. Picture-enhancing technologies include the Mach Band Effect Enhancer, a Gamma Enhancement System, and Panasonic's New Real Black Drive System.

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) offers uncompressed digital data transmission between compatible devices, as between the TH-42PX25U/P and a DTV satellite receiver. Other connections include dual HD component-video inputs, 3 each composite- and S-video inputs, and front-panel A/V jacks for easy hookup with external devices, including an RGB PC input (15-pin mini D-Sub) offering up to 720p resolution. A set of composite-video-based A/V outputs simplifies hookup with an external A/V receiver and speaker system.

The TV's internal 2-way, biamplified stereo speakers are powered by 13 watts total per channel and use 5 separate drivers per speaker for extra richness and clarity. BBE ViVA HD3D surround processing creates authentic-sounding 3D effects from stereo speakers and exceptional sound-stage imaging, helping to ensure optimal clarity for centrally staged audio material such as dialogue. Artificial intelligence sound automatically adjusts the volume level on your TV to prevent wide variations in sound between different TV stations and types of programming.

Other features include V-Chip Program lockout, on/off sleep timers, a remote control, and closed-caption decoding.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), a pedestal base, an AC power cord, F-type coaxial antenna adapters, ferrite cores, 2 clampers, a warranty card, a customer card, and a service-center list.

Zenith's 60-inch P60W38 HD-ready television uses groundbreaking gas-plasma display technology to deliver superior image clarity, color, and brightness in widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio), large-format television that's less than 4 inches thick. Load up your home theater gear and plug in your PC: the P60W38 handles most, with a total of five video source inputs and two accompanying audio inputs.

The Benefits of HDTV Standard TVs (SDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the interlaced scan method, which creates a picture with alternating lines of information. Enhanced-definition TVs (EDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the progressive-scan method, which creates an image using consecutive lines of information for a crisp, flicker-free picture. High-definition TVs (HDTVs) display a maximum of either 1,080 interlaced lines or 720 progressively scanned lines for the sharpest possible image.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the P60W38 is a mere 3.9 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting (please be aware that both table stand and mounting kit are optional). Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.

The P60W38's 1,280 x 720 resolution produces extremely detailed imagery, while its super-sharp (1,000:1) contrast ratio delivers rich colors and deep blacks. The set's amazingly high (1,000 cd/m2) brightness gives you an incredibly bright picture, even in well-lit areas.

Aspect-ratio correction lets you resize video and computer images to either 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 conventional formats, while Zenith's Intelligent Image Scaling employs a Faroudja/Sage scan converter to seamlessly convert TV video data to PC formats without distortion or cropping of images (in either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios).

RS-232 controls and NTSC, HD, VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA inputs makes the unit compatible with DVD players, VCRs, computers, digital broadcasting, multimedia, and traditional video sources.

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• 60-inch plasma HDTV monitor
  Groundbreaking display technology delivers superior image clarity, color, and brightness in a large-format television that is less than 4 inches thick.
• 1280 x 720p resolution
  High-resolution format produces extremely detailed imagery.
• 1,000:1 contrast ratio
  Provides extremely sharp contrast between light and dark images.
• 1,000 cd/m2 high brightness
  Renders an incredibly bright picture, even in well-lit areas.
• Aspect ratio correction
  Intelligently resizes video and computer images to 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 conventional formats.
• Intelligent image scaling
  Faroudja/Sage scan converter seamlessly converts TV video data to PC formats without distortion or cropping images in either 4:3 or 16:9.
• RS-232 controls and NTSC, HD, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and DVI inputs
  Compatible with DVD players, VCRs, computers, digital broadcasting, multimedia and traditional video sources.
• DVI with HDCP
  The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) provides an uncompressed transfer of high-definition video from a digital video source to a digital display device. HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) ensures copy protection of the content.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries, an AC power cord, a user's manual, and warranty/registration info.

Massive 60" of Screen with only 3.9" of depth, this Plasma display reaches new heights of image clarity, color and brightness with groundbreaking display technology that enables it to have a 1000:1 Contrast Ratio and 1000 cd/m2 high brightness. Accepting inputs from a wide variety of sources, not only is this device beautiful, but also extremely functional. Light enough and thin enough to place nearly anywhere, this plasma display will be the centerpiece of any room or office, striking awe into all who see it.

The 50HP82 50-inch plasma television is primed for movie and sports fans, as well as for use as a centerpiece for home theater and home computing. The set offers a widescreen, portrait-thin chassis, full high-definition quality, and picture improvements for interlaced video signals (such as those from VCRs, cable boxes, and non-progressive-scan DVD players). Heading the great features is IDSC Digital 720P, which coverts all 480i and 480p signals (as from progressive-scan DVD players and DTV set-top boxes) to 720p. Frame, line, and pixel doubling are all used to create progressive, full-frame images from standard interlaced signals (such as composite-video signals from DVD players, VCRs, and camcorders).

The set's amazing specs--including 1200:1 contrast ratio, 600 cd/m2 brightness, 0.81mm x 0.81mm pixel pitch, and 1,024 x 768 pixel resolution--put most LCD monitors to shame. A ColorStream HD component-video input provides the ultimate picture quality from high-resolution component-video signals (as from DVD players or satellite receivers). PC inputs include 15-pin RGB input, a DVI 1.0 input with high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP), and an RS-232 interface. TV modes consist of 480p, 480i, 525p, 525i, 625i, 625p, 720p, 1035i, and 1080i. PC modes consist of VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (4X3), W-VGA, and W-XGA (16x9).

Cinema Mode (3:2 pulldown) circuitry identifies original film-based content from DVDs, then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material. Four TheaterWide modes enable full-screen viewing of varying widescreen movie formats. Color temperature control provides three user-selectable color temperature settings for achieving the optimal white balance. This allows the customer to achieve the best picture quality in any viewing environment or personal picture preference. Digital Noise Reduction circuitry optimizes poor NTSC signals from antenna or cable. Though the set comes with neither mounting brackets nor a stand, it is easily mountable.

Ultra-slim and compact, Sony's KE-42SX910 42-inch, HD-ready plasma set offers a widescreen design (and 16:9 aspect ratio) for beautiful cinema-quality video in your own home. It also features a DVI connection for an HDTV tuner, a double antireflective coating to eliminate glare, a 3D digital comb filter, and a Memory Stick slot.

The TV has a built-in 181-chanel NTSC tuner, and Sony's Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction feature upconverts the analog NTSC signals to near-HD quality, though you'll need a separate HDTV tuner to receive high-definition broadcasts. The KE42SX910 set is compatible with the 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats.

The KE-42SX910 offers a strong selection of video enhancements. The 3D digital comb filter renders superb gray-scale gradation for amazing picture detail. The 3:2 pulldown cinema video processing detects and converts film--which is shot at 24 frames per second (fps) compared with video's 30 fps rate--to video for a smooth, theaterlike experience at home. Using ALIS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces) technology, the KE-42SX910 emits more light with less driving power and higher resolution.

The KE-42SX910's Sony WEGA engine delivers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to-analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. The Digital Reality Creation Multifunction V1 line doubler replaces the NTSC wave form with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. Enhanced Direct Digital II circuitry increases signal-to-noise ratio when converting the signal from analog to digital. And the Multi-Image Driver maintains the integrity of a converted signal by minimizing image loss in the scaling process, providing the unique Twin-View picture-and-picture feature.

You can also view JPEG images captured from Sony digital cameras and camcorders using the built-in Memory Stick slot. Choose from an index of the images stored on the Memory Stick, or you can run a slideshow of those images.

The KE42SX910 has two built-in 15-watt speakers on the side that produce TruSurround SRS audio. Two component-video inputs (both at the rear) allow you to connect an optional HDTV receiver or another source with component-video outputs. It also has a DVI input (rear), analog audio output (rear), 3 A/V inputs (2 front, 1 rear), 3 S-video inputs (2 front, 1 rear), and 1 headphone jack.

What's in the Box
Sony KE-42SX910 42-inch plasma TV, remote control (RM-Y1001), 2 AAA batteries, 2 clamp screws, 4 clamp rivets, 1 cleaning cloth, and printed operating instructions.

Zenith's 50-inch P50W26B gas-plasma high-definition television uses groundbreaking display technology to deliver superior image clarity, color, and brightness in a large-format television that's less than 4 inches thick. An internal ATSC receiver receives and decodes terrestrial HDTV broadcasts without requiring an external set-top box, while a built-in NTSC tuner pulls in standard-definition analog programs. The set's true XGA (1,366 x 768) resolution produces extremely detailed images, while its super-sharp (600:1) contrast ratio delivers rich colors and deep blacks. Unusually high brightness (620 cd/m2) gives you an incredibly bright picture, even in well-lit areas.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the P50W26B is a mere 3.9 inches deep, perfect for either shelf or wall mounting using an optional stand or wall mount. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. You do, however, need to be wary of image burn-in (wherein long-held stationary images leave a permanent impression in the screen).

The P50W26B houses a Faroudja DCDi de-interlacer. DCDi (Directional Correlation Deinterlacing) is a video algorithm designed to intelligently smooth the jagged edges along diagonal image lines that result from video interpolation. DCDi monitors image edge transitions and fills in the gaps between frames. It's used to upconvert standard-definition material (480i, what we have on conventional analog TV) to enhanced-definition quality (480p, or EDTV).

Aspect ratio correction aptly resizes video and computer images to 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 conventional formats, while Zenith's Intelligent Image Scaling uses Oplus Technologies's Rembrandt chip and a Faroudja/Sage scan converter to seamlessly convert TV video data to PC formats without distorting or cropping the images (it works in either the 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio).

Vertical Display Mode changes the image from horizontal to vertical if the monitor is rotated 90 degrees--great for installations. A range of inputs provides full compatibility with DVD players, computers, digital broadcasting and multimedia, as well as traditional video sources. Inputs consist of 1 component-video input, 1 S-video input, a BNC-type composite-video input, 2 stereo analog (left/right) RCA inputs, 1 each 15-pin D-Sub VGA/PC input and output, a PC DVI (Digital Visual Interface), an RJ-11 phone jack, an RS-232 control port, and a D4 jack.

Other features include picture-in-picture viewing (with side-by-side mode), 10 watts per channel x 2 with stereo speakers (in additional to bass, treble, and balance adjustments), multilingual menus (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Korean), an anti-reflective screen, a shock-absorbing glass damper.

What's in the Box
TV, a DPD screen filter, a remote control, remote batteries, an AC power cord, and a user's manual.

Note: The P50W26B does not include a desk or wall mount.

Sony's 42-inch 16:9 flat-panel plasma TV comes with everything you need to enjoy quality programming, including a built-in NTSC TV tuner and built-in 9-watts-per-channel stereo speakers. The KE-42TS2 features a high 1,000:1 contrast ratio for deeper blacks and vivid colors and 43 percent improved brightness. You can also connect it to your computer to serve as a monitor.

This TV offers Sony's TruSurround Sound SR 3D Audio processing, which creates the effect of surround sound using only the two built-in speakers. This technology eliminates the need to sit in the "sweet spot" where the audio sounds best, ensuring that any seat in the house is a good one. It also features reverse 3:2 pulldown, which reassembles the frame sequence of your original film-based content from DVDs to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material.

The KE-42TS2 sports a resolution of 1024 x 1024 (1024 dots x 1024 lines), and its built-in NTSC tuner means you may not need any external hardware to watch TV. For precision control, the KE-42TS2 allows you to make color temperature adjustments (to compensate for variations in ambient lighting) and dot phase adjustment when being used as a computer monitor. Its onscreen menus are available in English, Spanish, and French, and it can display closed captioning for the hearing impaired or silent viewing.

A direct DVI (digital video interface) HDTV connection ensures that through digital transmission of HD signals from external devices featuring a DVI connector, images retain their fullest quality. The set also has HD component-video and S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player or other high-resolution device, an RF input for connecting a VCR, and composite-video inputs for connecting a camcorder or video game. Its audio outputs include a separate subwoofer feed. Audio and video inputs are located on both the front and the back of the TV for easy access.

The KE-42TS2 can be wall mounted with the optional wall bracket, or placed on the floor using the optional floor stand.

What's in the Box
TV, owner's manual, remote control, and batteries.

Indulge your love of movies with Panasonic's flat-panel, big-screen, VIERA series TH-37PD25U/P. The 37-inch, 852 x 480-pixel gas-plasma TV offers a 16:9 widescreen dimension, a photo-viewing SD Card slot, and an HDMI input for direct-digital connection with EDTV-resolution (480p) sources. Its ATSC tuner pulls 480p signals right out of the airwaves, however, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming, and 2-tuner/split-screen picture-in-picture gives you unparalleled viewing convenience with scalable image sizes.

The set's authorized CableCARD ability means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the TH-37PD25U/P is a mere 5.5 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.

The TH-37PD25U/P's contrast ratio is rated at an extraordinarily lifelike 4,000:1, and the TV is capable of producing over 1 billion colors. Picture-enhancing technologies include the Mach Band Effect Enhancer, a Gamma Enhancement System, and Panasonic's New Real Black Drive System.

The way human eyes perceive objects is influenced by the colors of the objects surrounding it; this is known as the mach band effect. The TH-37PD25U/P's mach band effect enhancer uses this principle to improve image sharpness and vividness. And Panasonic's New Real Black drive system further enhances image clarity and realism to help the display reach its stunning 4,000:1 contrast ratio.

The set's gamma enhancement system, meanwhile, imparts greater nuance to dark scenes and heightens image depth by increasing the number of gradation shades at low brightness levels (the unit is capable of rendering a total of 1,536 shades). The gamma enhancement system employs non-linear signal processing to reproduce images that help accommodate the high sensitivity of the human eye.

A handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format is 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown reversal digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) offers uncompressed digital data transmission between compatible devices, as between the TH-37PD25U/P and a DTV satellite receiver. Other connections include dual SD/ED component-video inputs, 3 each composite- and S-video inputs, and front-panel AV jacks for easy hookup with external devices, including an RGB PC input (15-pin mini D-Sub). A set of composite-video-based AV outputs simplifies hookup with an external AV receiver and speaker system.

The TV's internal stereo speakers are powered by 8 watts total per channel. BBE ViVA HD3D surround processing creates authentic-sounding 3D effects and exceptional sound-stage imaging, helping to ensure optimal clarity for centrally staged audio material such as dialogue. Artificial intelligence sound automatically adjusts the volume level on your TV to prevent wide variations in sound between different TV stations and types of programming.

Other features include V-Chip Program lockout, on/off sleep timers, a remote control, and closed-caption decoding.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), a pedestal base, an AC power cord, F-type coaxial antenna adapters, ferrite cores, 2 clampers, a warranty card, a customer card, and a service-center list.

Amazon.com Product Description Gateway's 42-inch, HD-ready widescreen television displays full-blown high-definition resolution from DTV receivers and both PC and Macintosh computers. Feed it 480i, 480p, 540p, 625i, 625p, 1080i, 720p, or 1080p--in addition to NTSC or PAL signals--and you'll be staring at a huge, detailed, and incredibly vivid image. You'll also get plenty of audio/video inputs and outputs for your other home-entertainment gear, including an RGB PC input so you can view your computer images in larger-than-life lushness.

The Benefits of HDTV Standard TVs (SDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the interlaced scan method, which creates a picture with alternating lines of information. Enhanced-definition TVs (EDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the progressive-scan method, which creates an image using consecutive lines of information for a crisp, flicker-free picture. High-definition TVs (HDTVs) display a maximum of either 1,080 interlaced lines or 720 progressively scanned lines for the sharpest possible image.

Gateway's plasma TVs are astonishingly thin.

Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p and 720p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of conventional interlaced pictures (resolutions ending in "i"), giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

A plasma screen consists of two thin sheets of glass containing tiny, gas-filled cells. Electronic current stimulates the cells to produce light and color, creating bright, steady, vivid pictures. You also get extremely wide viewing angles (160 degrees with this set), and easy placement due to the TV's slim profile--this Gateway set is a mere 3.7 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting (a table stand is supplied, and the set is compatible with most mounting hardware). Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.

This set offers an astounding 1,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, fathomless blacks alongside an astronomical 1,000 cd/m2 brightness for colors that jump right off the screen. A built-in digital visual interface (DVI) input jack eliminates the need for analog-to-digital conversion between your DTV set-top box or computer.

PIP (picture-in-picture) gives you the option of watching TV and one analog, standard-definition input source simultaneously, with the additional choice of watching in split-screen mode or window-in-window. A choice of digital zoom modes lets you fill the screen to eliminate letterbox bars on 4:3 (or other) aspect-ratio content, and picture freeze ensures you don't miss any details.

Audio options abound: there's a stereo RCA output with internally selectable fixed or variable level, a pair of built-in 5-watts-per-channel speakers, plus bass, treble, balance, and BBE Sound maximizer to tailor the timbre to your taste. A dedicated monaural RCA jack facilitates hookup with a powered subwoofer to round out the low end of your listening system. Even with a subwoofer, a switchable bass-extension circuit reinforces low frequencies through the variable-level RCA outputs if you're listening through an integrated amplifier or surround receiver and an external pair of speakers.

With its versatile power supply (AC 100 to 120V or 200 to 230V, 50 or 60 Hz) and multilingual menu (English, French, and Spanish), the 42-inch set is equally at home in many countries, and an RGB PC video output provides additional hookup flexibility.

What's in the Box
TV, TV tuner module, table stand, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, remote control manual, power cord, and warranty/registration information.

Turn any room in the house into a movie theater. High definition technology delivers a brilliant, crisp picture with high resolution and enhanced brightness and contrast ratio when receiving a high definition signal.

Now you can use your PC and enjoy home-theater entertainment all from a single, broad flat-panel screen with brilliant colors and extraordinary contrast. Samsung's 42-inch SPN4235 plasma TV offers high-definition compatibility with HD sources and a native resolution of 852 x 480 pixels. Its direct-digital DVI input works with compatible DTV set-top boxes and PCs, and the EDTV set accepts full HDTV inputs (720p, 1080i) and scales them for progressive 480p viewing.

A built-in analog tuner, a pedestal stand, and a generous array of inputs and outputs make set up a snap, and the SPN4235's widescreen (16:9) display is specially configured to match or approximate the native aspect ratios of your favorite movies, either from DVD or from HDTV broadcasts when the set is hooked up to a DTV receiver (not included).

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile. The SPN4235 is an astoundingly slim 3.1 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting (the set includes a convenient pedestal stand, pictured). Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.

Additional inputs include one HD component-video input (480p/720p/1080i) and one SD component-video input (480i) as well as one each S-video, composite-video, and RF. Samsung's proprietary video-enhancement technology, Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe), performs 3D noise reduction and detail and contrast enhancement for all interlaced (non-HD) sources.

The set also houses a 10-watts-per-channel audio amplifier for use with optional speakers, such as those in your existing stereo or home theater, or Samsung's matching PSM4230 speakers. A dedicated subwoofer output is just what you need to hook the set up with a powered sub for rafter-rattling low frequencies from your favorite movies and music. And, if you're listening in stereo or 2.1 (stereo plus subwoofer), onboard Dolby Virtual surround sound will simulate an enveloping surround experience with no need for rear-channel speakers.

The set's NTSC two-tuner picture-in-picture (side-by-side, split-screen) grants convenient, simultaneous viewing of two TV programs, and a fanless cooling system ensures quiet operation. Other optional accessories include a wall-mount kit (WMN4230) and a pneumatic floor stand (FS420).

What's in the Box
TV, pedestal stand, remote control, remote batteries, 3 ferrite cores, 2 speaker cables, 1 RF audio/video cable, 1 S-video cable, 1 PC cable, 1 component-video cable, 1 composite-video cable, stereo analog audio (left/right RCA) interconnect, detachable AC power cord, user's manual, and registration information.

Cornea Systems MP4200 42" Plasma Display Only 3.23" Wide! (Not Including Base) 16:9 Aspect Ratio Picture-In-Picture Feature VGA, SVGA, XGA, NTSC, HD compatible Ready for DVDs, Video Games, Computer Graphic Data and Home Movies Tabletop Stand One-Year Parts and Labor Warranty

Using groundbreaking display technology, Zenith's 50-inch P50W38 plasma HDTV delivers superior image clarity, color, and brightness in a panel that's less than 4 inches thick. An extremely high contrast ratio of 1000:1, brightness measuring 1000 cd/m2, and a wide 160-degree view angle mean this TV offers vivid viewing from just about any seat.

The unit's widescreen (16:9) dimensions are perfect for watching DVDs and widescreen TV broadcasts in their native aspect ratios (viewing TV broadcasts requires an external TV tuner such as a VCR and an HDTV decoder). The P50W38 also sports DVI and RGB connections for use as a giant monitor for your computer. Flexible picture-in-picture lets you watch one program in a small window while viewing another. The P50W38 features intelligent image scaling, using a Rembrandt (O-Plus) scan converter that seamlessly converts TV video data to PC formats without distortion or cropping of images in either 4:3 or 16:9 formats, and also lets you zoom in with its advanced zoom capabilities.

The display uses both progressive scan and Faroudja DCDi deinterlacing to produce a high-quality image. It packs a native resolution of 1366 x 768p, and can accept NTSC, HD, VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA input signals.

A set of 20-watt (10 watts per channel) speakers are available as optional accessories, or you can connect the unit to your existing audio system. The P50W38 features an audio volume leveler to avoid those unexpected loud moments, Closed Captioning when mute is activated, and gradual volume increase for more pleasant transitions from mute. It can play SAP (secondary audio program) audio, when available. The P50W38 features a remote control with onscreen equalizer, multilingual menus, and a sleep timer.

A single panel of AV inputs, which Zenith calls the "Jack Pack," lets you connect the display to such inputs as a DVD player, VCR, video game console, or a PC or Macintosh computer. The Jack Pack features high-resolution component-video inputs, S-Video in, composite-video in, and for connection to a computer, both an RGB (15-pin type-D) input and a DVI (Digital Video Interface) jack with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copy protection. Also included are two audio inputs--left and right RCA jacks and 1 phone plug connector--as well as left/right audio out and an RS-232c serial port for connecting external controls.

An optional wall mount or table/desk mount/pedestal are available, and the unit features a built-in shock-absorbing glass damper for up to a 20-degree tilt.

What's in the Box
Plasma display, remote control, 15-wire RGB cable, 6-foot power cord, DVI cable.

Massive 50" of Screen with only 4.2" of depth, this Plasma display reaches new heights of image clarity, color and brightness with groundbreaking display technology that enables it to have a 1000:1 Contrast Ratio and 1000 cd/m2 high brightness. Light enough and thin enough to place nearly anywhere, this plasma display will be the centerpiece of any room or office, striking awe into all who see it.

At just a fraction of what they cost when first introduced, plasma monitors are now both cheaper and better than ever. Case in point: Panasonic's 42-inch, widescreen TH-42PA20U/P, which offers an unbelievable 4,000:1 contrast ratio (compared to many LCD displays at 400:1) and a depth of under 4 inches--perfect for wall mounting or table placement with the supplied pedestal. The display is also loaded with picture refinements such as a mach band effect enhancer and a gamma enhancement system.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than with equivalent LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim size. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed in close proximity to lighting or sound systems.

The TH-42PA20U/P is an EDTV monitor, which means it's a step closer to high-definition or HDTV than standard TVs. When used with a progressive-scan DVD player (or 480p-output DTV set-top box) you'll get seamless, razor-sharp images from your favorite movies and concert videos--especially when you're using the display's DVI direct digital input.

The more colors a display is capable of rendering, the more accurately it can reflect the program material, and the TH-42PA20U/P can display an amazing 1,070,000,000 colors. The monitor's antireflection screen coating helps minimize screen reflections so ambient room light in the room doesn't interfere with your viewing.

The set's abundant connections include everything from the DVI jack to dual component-video inputs to S-video, standard composite-video, and even a front-panel RGB input for your PC (the display accepts VGA, SVGA, and XGA). There's a total of six stereo analog (left/right) RCA input jacks and a minijack (.125-inch) headphone output from the front panel for private listening. For hookup with other home theater equipment, the display offers a composite-video-based AV output.

The way human eyes perceive objects is influenced by the colors of the objects surrounding it; this is known as the mach band effect. The TH-42PA20U/P's mach band effect enhancer uses this principle to improve image sharpness and vividness. And Panasonic's New Real Black drive system further enhances image clarity and realism to help the display reach its stunning 4,000:1 contrast ratio.

The set's gamma enhancement system, meanwhile, imparts greater nuance to dark scenes and heightens image depth by increasing the number of gradation shades at low brightness levels (the unit is capable of rendering a total of 1,536 shades). The gamma enhancement system employs nonlinear signal processing to reproduce images that help accommodate the high sensitivity of the human eye.

A handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format is 3:2 pull down. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pull down digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

What's in the Box
Monitor, pedestal stand, remote control, remote batteries, and user's manual.

Poised to deliver crystalline, high-definition home theater images, Sampo's HDTV-ready PME-42S6 monitor is compatible with PAL and NTSC video formats and displays 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i HDTV signals (though it does not include a DTV receiver). With a pixel pitch of just 1.08 mm, a contrast ratio of 600:1, and a brightness of 500 cd/m2, your home cinema will sparkle with excitement. This plasma monitor is built without any fans for ultra-quiet operations suitable for theater-related applications. Built-in 3:2 pulldown processing automatically detects and converts film content to render it with minimal motion artifacts, while a 3D comb filter coverts analog signals to digital for accurate processing, eliminating cross-color interference.

The monitor includes a DVI input (DVI 24-pin), RGB inputs and outputs (D-Sub 15-pin), composite-, component-, and S-video inputs, and USB and RS-232 control ports. The set offers a physical resolution of 852 x 480 pixels, though it accommodates signals with much higher resolution. Two high-definition component-video inputs with auto-detection capabilities automatically synchronize the display to match the incoming signal source without manual intervention. An optional attachable video card provides 181-channel NTSC tuning.

It's easy to watch two programs simultaneously through picture-in-picture (with selectable position settings). Side-by-side picture splits the screen in half for two images, and digital zoom eliminates the black bars common to non-16:9 aspect ratio movie content. The monitor offers five watts per channel stereo sound and selectable fixed/variable audio outputs, which provide flexibility when using the monitor with a home stereo. BBE High-Definition Sound improves speech intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of compressed musical passages, while SRS TruSurround simulates surround sound through two speakers. A built-in Digital Visual Interface affords direct "digital-to-digital" connectivity with PCs bearing a DVI video display adapter. The DVI interface eliminates the need for digital-to-analog conversion that usually results in signal degradation.