Tags: 42 inch, 42 inch, televisions

Optima 42-inch plasma TV

Local computer manufacturer Optima has taken a serious plunge into the consumer electronics world by launching two new plasma TV sets (42-inch/106cm and 50-inch/127cm) aimed at the -value-conscious home theatre enthusiast".

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LG 42LP1D 42-inch LCD television

LG follows up its integrated plasmas with a range of new LCD televisions featuring built-in high definition digital tuners.

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NEC PXT-42SVI 42-inch plasma television

NEC is heading in the right direction price-wise with its new plasma, the PXT-42SVI, which offers decent if uninspiring specs.

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Hitachi 42PD8800TA 42-inch plasma television

As well as some impressive specs, Hitachi's new plasma, the 42PD8800TA, boasts a motorised stand that couch potatoes will love.

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Sony Grand Wega 42-inch (KFE42A10)

Sony's LCD rear projection Grand Wega TV presents good images but the price point comparative to similar technologies makes this a hard product to recommend.

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Sharp recalls 42-inch LCD TVs

All three 42-inch models sold in Australia between February and May 2007 are affected.

Free netbook with your LCD television

Toshiba has broken the mould and gone for a TV bundling promotion of their own — no more consoles, it's netbooks for everybody!

Hard to recall

Do product recalls make you think twice about a company or technology?

LCD TVs getting slimmer

Sharp, Hitachi and JVC are showing off LCD TVs with panels that are less than 25mm thick.

TV prices dropping too fast, Sony says

It may sound like carping coming from a big electronics company, but the price drops have surprised manufacturers and analysts alike.

Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.

Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

The more pixels, the merrier?

The number of pixels on a television panel, or its native resolution, determines the amount of detail you'll see on screen. So, it's worth paying more for higher resolutions... or is it?

HD TV 101: A beginner's guide

HD TV doesn't need to be an incomprehensible morass of technical terms, jargon and marketing hype, but it does have some unique requirements. In this guide, we'll take you through what to expect.

HD TV resolution explained

Is there such a thing as high def and higher def? CNET helps cut through the hype surrounding the various formats of HD resolution.

Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.

Which 42" Plasma is right for you?

42-inch plasma TVs are the hottest size in flat panel sets. But before you jump on the plasma bandwagon, which model offers the best TV experience?

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