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Originally Posted by wedouglas
Oh, fuck that. EDTV is garbage.
The plasma more expensive one isn't full HD either, but still way better.
Wait until they have 1080p input sets  |
Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK 42" ED Plasma
Specifications
Display Area 42"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio 4000:1
Resolution 852 x 480
Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) 24.0'' x 40.2'' x 3.5''
Unit Weight 65 lbs.
Features
* Up to 4,000:1 contrast ratio - Real Black Drive System and Deep Black Filter provide deeper, richer blacks and enhances image clarity and realism
* Up to 2,048 shades of gradation (4,096 shades via HDMI or DVI connection) - New Advanced Real Gamma System and up to 14-bit signal processing provide superior performance at brightness levels where the human eye sees best
* Full time 3.62 billion (maximum 8.52 billion) displayable colors
* Up to 15% brighter images - Multi-Facet Asymmetrical Configuration Hyper-Pixel (MACH) Panel features bounded cell structure, new phosphor material, and optimized gas composition ratio to improve light-emitting efficiency and intensity
* Up to 60,000-hour panel life - MACH Panel boasts a long service life of 60,000 hours
* 852 x 480 resolution
* 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/24sf, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 480/60p, 480/60i signal compatibility
* VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed) PC signal compatibility
* 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
* Over 160 degree viewing angle
* Flexible A/V and IT system configurations - composite, component, RCA, BNC, PC, RGB, SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI, DVI-D w/HDCP, Twisted-Pair Cable, and IEEE 802.11b terminal boards available
* Adaptive Gain Control - raises contrast while suppressing noise by detecting and boosting only the image edges, resulting in high contrast and high signal/noise ratio
* Motion Picture Noise Disturbance Reduction - detects motion patterns that tend to generate noise and makes adjustments to maximize image quality without diminishing the quality of stationary background objects
* 3D Color Management System - reproduces vibrant colors and natural skin tones
* Active Interlace/Progressive Conversion System - reduces interlace to progressive conversion noise that often occurs when reproducing tiny movements, resulting in better vertical resolution
* New Advanced Dual Picture Mode - simultaneously display images from two different sources in Picture And Picture, Picture Out Picture, Picture In Picture, and Video Over PC modes
* 4x Digital Zoom - divide the screen into zones and enlarge images up to 400%
* Built-In Video Wall Processor - set up 2x2, 3x3, or even 4x4 multi-screen plasma walls
* New Remote System Monitoring Command - displays status via RS-232C
* Enhanced Screen Saver Functions - White Bar Scroll, Screen Reversal, Side Panel Adjustment, Wobbling, Peak Limit Mode
* Newly developed phosphor boosts resistance to static-image burning to the same level as CRT displays
* Energy-Saving Functions - Display Power Management Signaling, Auto Power Off, Power Save Mode, Standby Power Save Mode
* New IR Remote Control features direct input select buttons, a Power Off button, and ID control of multi-screen systems
* New bottom-mounted button controls
* Fanless quiet operation
* Host of stands and mounting options available
* Networked MPEG-2 player available
* Plug-in computers available