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PC Magazine
May 3, 2006
Robert Heron |
Buying Guide: Plasma TVs Flat plasma displays are an ideal choice for quality home-theater viewing, and selecting the right one is a matter of understanding your needs and staying within your budget.   |
PC Magazine
November 3, 2005
Robert Heron |
Panasonic TH-42PX50U The Panasonic TH-42PX50U is a capable entry-level plasma television that provides impressive imagery when displaying DVD video, but it lacks the resolution required to show the finer details of HDTV... Pioneer PDP-5050HD |
PC Magazine
February 9, 2007
Robert Heron |
LG 50PC1DRA This a 50-inch HD plasma offers the convenience of a built-in DVR, but it spoils the fun with generally unimpressive image quality. |
PC Magazine
February 14, 2007
Robert Heron |
Buying Guide: Flat Panel HDTVs The only thing worse than being unable to attend a favorite sporting event in person is knowing that the event is being broadcast in high definition and that your current TV won't do it justice. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007
Pete Putman |
Top 10 HDTV Myths: Fact vs. Fiction, Hi-Def Style HDTV remains a widely misunderstood technology, muddled with misconceptions and half-truths born of marketing mumbo jumbo and senseless jargon. This article clears the air of confusion. |
Home Toys
October 2005
Andrew Ghigo |
1080p HDTV Sets With a variety of formats to choose from, things for the HDTV buyer may start to get confusing. Here, the difference between 720p, 1080i, and 1080p HD formats are discussed to help consumers get a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each. |
PC Magazine
January 10, 2007 |
Plasma TV as Monitor How plasma TVs perform as computer monitors. |
Home Theater
November 2004
Geoffrey Morrison |
Panasonic TH-42PX25 Plasma HDTV When you compare this set to plasmas above and below this price point, its value is apparent. When you compare its performance, it's even less of a contest. When you turn out the lights and throw in a movie, the set is eminently watchable. |
Home Theater
August 2007
Adrienne Maxwell |
Hitachi P42H401 Ultravision Plasma HDTV The Hitachi P42H401 Ultravision Plasma HDTV's picture quality is solid but not quite to the level of the best plasmas on the market. |
PC World
December 2003
Michael Riggs |
Really Big Shows Got your eye on a supersize digital TV? Should you spring for plasma, LCD, or DLP? What about HDTV? The choices can be daunting, but we can help. |
PC Magazine
May 3, 2006
Robert Heron |
Debunking Plasma TV Myths In an effort to educate the public, here is a list of the top plasma television myths. |
Home Toys
December 2005 |
Setting up Your Plasma Plasmas offer a wide viewing angle (160 ) allowing for a greater viewing audience with no degradation of picture quality. |
Home Toys
February 2006 |
HDTV Untangled HDTV Resolution... How to get HDTV... HDTV ready or not?... HDTV technology... |
PC Magazine
March 22, 2006
Robert Heron |
NEC 42XR4 The NEC 42XR4 offers the best picture quality of any 42-inch plasma TV we have seen to date. But its premium price doesn't include any extras... Panasonic TH-42PX50U... Vizio P50 HDM... Brillian 6501mPB... |
Home Theater
January 20, 2004 |
Faroudja's New Technology A full-featured digital processor and ready-to-go "home theater display packages" are among the company's new offerings at 2004 Consumer Electronics Show. |
PC Magazine
February 16, 2007
Robert Heron |
Vizio VP42 HDTV The Vizio VP42 HDTV is an inexpensive plasma television that delivers a good-looking picture without a lot of fuss. |
Home Theater
September 2007
Geoffrey Morrison |
Panasonic TH-42PZ700U and TH-50PZ700U Plasma HDTVs Panasonic's TH-42PZ700U and TH-50PZ700U are a pair of pretty Panasonic plasmas. Here is a review and comparison of both models. |
AskMen.com
Jim Bauer |
How To: Shop For Big Screen TVs There are a ton of choices when it comes to TVs. And while it's hard to go wrong, it is very easy to overspend. Here are some factors to think about before you buy a television so that you can get what you want at the price you can afford. |
PC World
December 2005
Yardena Arar |
Ten HDTV Myths The world of high-definition television can be as confusing as it is alluring. If you're ready to make the leap, we have the facts you need. |
BusinessWeek
January 26, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Buying The Right HDTV (Part One) Caveat emptor: All high-definition TVs are not created equal |
Home Theater
October 2001
Ron Williams |
Sony PFM-42B1 42-Inch Plasma HD Monitor Of the plasma panels I have seen, this one is good... |
PC World
September 27, 2007
Lincoln Spector |
LCD vs. Plasma: Which HDTV Is Right for You? LCD TVs may be sexy, but our lab tests show that plasma screens still have an edge and you can get a surprisingly pleasing picture at 40-42" without splurging. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Joel Johnson |
HDTV Guidebook All you need to know, in plain English, about finding and setting up a great HDTV. |
PC Magazine
January 12, 2007
Robert Heron |
Samsung LN-S4696D This HDTV is a capable LCD that offers many compelling features, but image-quality concerns degrade its appeal in the face of strong competition... Sony KDL-40XBR2... Westinghouse LTV-32w3 HD... Sharp LC-32D40U Aquos... etc. |
PC Magazine
July 13, 2004
Loyd Case |
NEC PlasmaSync 61XM2+/S If you can afford it, this display offers exceptional image quality in a thin unit. If you crave a big high-definition display, but want the simplicity of a flat screen, be sure to give it a screen test. |
PC World
November 6, 2002
Lincoln Spector |
Gateway Unveils 42-Inch Plasma Display For use with PC or as a TV, this high-end monster monitor undercuts plasma prices. |
Home Theater
August 13, 2002 |
Runco PlasmaWall Tired of stumbling around in pitch-blackness? Want to watch movies in a well-lit room? Runco's "CX" series of plasma screens lets you do just that. The 42", 50", and 61" models of the company's PlasmaWall displays offer incredible brightness and extraordinary contrast. |
T.H.E. Journal
May 2005 |
MU-60PZ95V 60" Plasma HDTV Monitor Display The plasma display is HD- and NTSC-ready, and features 20-watt external speakers. |
PC Magazine
November 30, 2005
Robert Heron |
HDTVs Score Big Brillian 6501mPB... Sharp Aquos LC-45Gx6U... Epson Livingstation LS57P2... Maxent MX-42XM11... Optoma RD50A... Pioneer PDP-5050HD... |
PC Magazine
February 23, 2007
Robert Heron |
Pioneer PRO-940HD The Pioneer Elite PRO-940HD PureVision plasma television isn't cheap, but it delivers excellent picture quality and useful multimedia features. |
Home Theater
May 2006
Adrienne Maxwell |
Westinghouse LVM-42w2 LCD HD Monitor Regardless of where your loyalties lie, it's difficult not to be impressed by the LVM-42w2's performance. |
PC Magazine
November 29, 2006
Robert Heron |
LG 42LB1DRA The LG 42LB1DRA is an attractively styled 42-inch LCD HDTV that incorporates a high-def DVR, but its disappointing contrast ratio and other image-quality concerns detract from an otherwise appealing design. |
PC Magazine
January 16, 2009
Robert Heron |
Vizio VP505XVT Vizio's excellent 50-inch 1080p VP505XVT's redefines bang for the buck. |
Home Theater
August 2001
Kevin Miller |
Marantz PD5010D 50-Inch Plasma HD Monitor Proof that plasma technology is evolving, Marantz's PD5010D plasma display is a solid HD monitor that's perfect for your wall... |
PC Magazine
August 3, 2005
Bill Howard |
Your Hi-Def PC PCs are capable of delivering higher-resolution video than cable, satellite, or DVD can offer. So you should think about the just-arriving HDTVs that can display a 1080p signal. |
PC Magazine
August 16, 2007
Robert Heron |
Toshiba 37HL67 REGZA The Toshiba 37HL67 delivers a good-looking picture with HD sources, but common artifacts tainted regular television viewing... Samsung HP-S4273 plasma HDTV... Sony KDS-55A2020... NEC Multeos M46-AVT... etc. |
Home Theater
July 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
HP PL4272N Plasma HDTV The HP PL4272N Plasma HDTV is a good flat panel with a punchy image, good color and detail, an excellent remote control, and a tempting price. |
Home Theater
April 16, 2005 |
Mitsubishi Strutts Its High Definition Stuff Mitsubishi's introduction brought to light 17 new models and involved several of the world's most sought after display technologies: the 73-inch WD-73927... WD-73827... the 62-inch WD-62927... etc. |
PC Magazine
March 7, 2007
Robert Heron |
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U Sharp's HDTV serves up superior image contrast and impressive detail, but its rough treatment of interlaced video lets too many jagged edges taint its picture... Viewsonic N3751w... Vizio GV42L... Samsung LN-S4696D... Sony KDL-40XBR2... |
Home Theater
December 2005
Geoffrey Morrison |
Panasonic TH-42PX500U Plasma HDTV A "budget" Panasonic plasma HDTV? Believe it. |
Home Theater
June 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Panasonic TH-50PZ750U 50" 1080p Plasma Television The Panasonic TH-50PZ750U 50 inch 1080p plasma television produces an outstandingly smooth yet detailed image, however, colors are oversaturated. |
Home Theater
February 2005
Geoffrey Morrison |
v. inc. Vizio P42HD Plasma HD Monitor The Vizio P42HD is $200 less expensive than our other two competitors, yet it sports 20 percent greater horizontal resolution and 60 percent greater vertical resolution. |
Home Toys
June 2004 |
The Truth About True HDTV: How Do You Know You're Truly Getting It? In order to maximize your HDTV viewing experience, an off-air antenna is an essential component, whether you choose to receive all of your HDTV signals exclusively via antenna, or use one to enhance your existing cable or satellite installation. |
Home Toys
June 2005 |
Connectivity Basics: Quick Guide to TV Video Inputs Here is a quick rundown of the basic inputs available, from lowest in image output quality to the best of the bunch. |
Home Theater
February 2005
Geoffrey Morrison |
Panasonic TH-42PD25 Plasma HDTV When it comes down to it, if you plan on putting some time and money into setting it up correctly, the TH-42PD25 is a great buy and a great value. Black level wins again, but just barely. |
PC Magazine
March 8, 2007
Robert Heron |
ViewSonic N3751w The N3751w's bright picture delivers an impressive contrast ratio, but its poor treatment of interlaced video made regular TV and 1080i videos appear worse than they should... Vizio GV42L... Samsung LN-S4696D... Sony KDL-40XBR2... |
PC World
May 2003
Anne Kandra |
Consumer Watch: Is It Time for a High-Definition TV? Your next monitor could double as a sophisticated entertainment device. |
PC Magazine
September 18, 2008
Robert Heron |
Pioneer KURO PDP-5020FD With its KURO PDP-5020FD plasma, Pioneer delivers the finest flat-panel HDTV picture quality we've ever seen. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Thomas J. Norton |
Panasonic TH-58PZ750U Plasma HDTV The TH-58PZ750U equals or exceeds the performance of any other flat-panel display. |
PC Magazine
April 24, 2006
Robert Heron |
ViewSonic N3760w This LCD TV offers a good-looking picture, but there are similarly priced alternatives that provide a larger selection of A/V inputs, a better selection of accessories, and more advanced picture controls. |
