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Plasma TVs: your guide to HDTVs.
CR Quick Recommendations
The Ratings list models by performance. Quick Picks highlights models that you might want to consider based not only on how they scored but also on factors such as price and features. We have enough survey data to report on two brands, Panasonic and Sony, both of which have been reliable during the first year of use.
QUICK PICKS
For top quality in a 50-inch set:
1 Panasonic $4,000
Panasonic was the performance leader across the board for plasma TVs, and this 50-inch model illustrates why. It displays excellent picture quality with all types of programming and is a good value for a screen of this size. It's digital-cable-ready, so it can receive digital-cable signals, including high-definition, without a cable box when equipped with a CableCard.
The best 42-inch HD sets:
- Maxent MX-42X3: plasma HDTV delivers decent image, low price.(Brief...
- Magazine article from: Computer Shopper Miller, Kevin January 1, 2006 700+ words
MAXENT'S MX-42X3, a 42-inch high-definition (HD) plasma display, performs surprisingly well considering its $1,799 price. The MX-42X3 lacks an HD tuner or a CableCard slot, so you'll need an external tuner, such as a cable or satellite box, to watch television or HDTV. The set includes one
- Regent unveils plasma and LCD TVs.(New Products)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: TWICE April 19, 2004 700+ words
...CALIF. -- Regent is highlighting its Maxent MX-42V1 Ultra Bright Plasma TV, a 42...and tabletop swivel stand. Regent's Maxent MX-27X1 is a multi-purpose 27-inch...compatible. Also being shown is the Maxent MX-RS215 DVD+R/ +RW Recorder, featuring...
- Consumer Reports Guide to Choosing the Right Television.
- News wire article from: AScribe Business & Economics News Service February 7, 2006 700+ words
...600), the Panasonic Viera TC-32LX50 ($1,400) and the Maxent MX-32X3 ($1,100). Consumer Reports Quick Picks for smaller...1,500), Panasonic Viera TC-26LX50 ($1,200), Maxent MX-26X3 ($900), ILO (ILO-2600 (Wal-Mart) ($795...
- LCD televisions.(TECHMARKET: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SMART TECHNOLOGY...
- Magazine article from: Computer Shopper Portnoy, Sean December 1, 2005 700+ words
...26LX2D $1,799 26 inches 1,366 x 768 32LX1D $2,299 32 inches 1,366 x 768 42LP1D $4,799 42 inches 1,366 x 768 MAXENT MX-32X3 $1,499 32 inches 1,366 x 768 MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA WD-52527 $2,699 52 inches 1,280 x 720...
- The Orange County Register, Calif., Gadgetress column.(Column)
- Newspaper article from: Orange County Register (Santa Ana, CA) October 3, 2006 700+ words
...do a two-week review to compare the unfamiliar brands side by side. Both are sold at warehouse stores, like Costco. The Maxent MX-5020HPM was $300 more, though it's currently on sale for less than $2,000. I've watched shows on a bulky tube TV...
- Flat panel EDTV monitors.(DTV Products)(Enhanced Definition...
- Magazine article from: TWICE Tarr, Greg October 11, 2004 700+ words
...16:9) Panel Marantz PD4293D Plasma Display 42W" (16:9) Panel Marantz PD4250D Plasma Display 42W" (16:9) Panel Maxent MX-42V1 Plasma Display 42W" (16:9) Panel MAXX Products 4260 Plasma Display 42W" (16:9) Panel MAXX Products 4600 Plasma...