Specifications: Since its launch, the Samsung PN42B450 42-inch plasma HDTV has been topping the best-seller charts. After testing it for a couple of days, it is easy to see why (a low price tag helps too). This model is 790p HD model where its display has a 1024 x 768 resolution. For its sound system, it uses the SRS TruSurround HD technology and has 20 Watt in audio power. In terms of connectivity, the PN42B450 comes with 3 HDMI ports, two component video port, a USB port and a couple more standard connectors. It is also quite energy efficient as it is Energy Star Compliant.

Design: The Samsung PN42B450 has an almost all black glossy frame and stand. On the bottom frame (below the screen) there is a streak of dark red that creates a nice accent to its overall look. It measures 41. 7 x12. 4 x 28. 4 inches in dimensions and weighs at 61. 3 pounds. Most of the ports are located on the back of the unit. There are also several connectors (such as a HDMI port and composite AV input) located on the side of the HDTV.

Features & Performance: Although the Samsung PN42B450 is a 720p plasma, from our tests, the video playbacks were much better than many 1080p LCD HDTVs in the market. The black levels were very deep and the colors were accurate. We tested ?Transformers? (Blu-ray) and the visuals were just stunning. Fast action sequences were smooth and almost flawless thanks to its 0. 001ms response time. I use to think that Panasonic and Pioneer plasma HDTVs are the best in the market, but now, it seems that the Samsung PN42B450 (along with the PN50B450 and other model in its series) is going to give those giants a good run for their money. To top it off, this model currently costs around $680 a piece (with free shipping), making it an unbelievable deal. There are very few HDTVs (42?) in the market that are selling below the $900 mark.

The LG 42LH50 42-inch LCD HDTV is currently one of the few LCD HDTVs in the market that can stream content from Netflix. After it is connected to the internet through a LAN cable (there is no built-in wi-fi capabilities), and if you are a Netflix subscriber, you can instantly watch any of the thousands of movies that are available from the Netflix collection.

The new LG 42LH50 42-inch LCD HDTV also comes with Yahoo widgets where you can access a variety of information such as weather info, news snippets, twitter and so on. You can also view YouTube content on this HDTV. Unfortunately, the quality of the YouTube videos is not very good and you can?t access the HD feature for YouTube videos. Nevertheless, the Yahoo Widgets and the YouTube feature on this model were very responsive, making it much more pleasurable to use compared to other HDTV models in the market.

Besides those cool extra features, the LG 42LH50 42-inch LCD HDTV is a very competent television set. It has a classy and understated design, with a black glossy frame and clean lines. The screen rests on a swivel stand that can be rotated in various directions. This model is one of the most customizable TV set I have ever seen. You can tweak almost any image adjustments imaginable (including color temperature, a 10-point white balance control, color filters and much more). There is also 9 image viewing modes to choose from. In terms of image quality, the LG 42LH50 42-inch LCD HDTV may not be the best in the market, but it does a pretty good job playing DVD and Blu-ray movies.

• 42″ Full HD 1080p HDTV LCD-TV with 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 5 HDMI inputs (v1.3 with Deep Color)
• PC Input for better viewing
• RS-232C Input for control

Product DescriptionThe AQUOS LC42D85U sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC42D85U utilizes Sh. . . More >>

Sharp Aquos LC42D85U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV