Best 42″ Plasma TVs from 2008
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Panasonic TH-42PZ800U - Best Plasma TV (42 inch, 1080p)
Characterized by highly accurate colors and deep black levels, Panasonic TH-42PZ800U is part of a series of plasma TV - series 8 (PZ800U) - that has received very high ratings. In the 42 inch size class, this is the best model money can buy.
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Panasonic TH-42PZ85U - Best Value for Money (42 inch, 1080p)
The step-down brother of TH-42PZ85U, this models does not have colors as accurate as its more expensive brother. However, TH-42PZ85U does look great, and if you want the best value for money this model will be your #1 choice. This TV is very similar to TH-42PZ80U and depending from where you buy them, one will be cheaper than the other.
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Panasonic TH-42PZ80U - Best Value for Money (42 inch, 1080p)
Very similar to TH-42PZ85U but it lacks VGA connector and has a smaller contrast ration. In practice these differences are marginal, as VGA connection has a limited resolution and the extra contrast of TH-42PZ85U is achieved by enabling CATS mode (which you should leave off if you want more accurate colors). Though theoretically TH-42PZ80U should be cheaper, depending on which of the two models sells better, the price advantage could actually be on TH-42PZ85U’s side.
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Panasonic TH-42PX80U - Best Cheap Plasma TV (42 inch, 720p)
Panasonic TH-42PX80U offers the perfect balance between great picture quality and price. Having a 720p display and lacking some of the features of the more expensive models, TH-42PX80U is a plasma TV perfect for those with a tight budget.
For an overview of all models listed here, as well as a high-level comparison between them, read the post on Best Plasma TVs of 2008.
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