Typical price: £1,700
What is it: High-definition compatible 42-inch plasma television
What we think: A stylish, well equipped screen that offers great value for money
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 December 2005
Tags: LG Electronics, LG 42PX5D, connections, digital TV, Darth Vader
We like:
Price; design; high-def compatibility; memory card options
We don't like:
Protracted usability; picture instability
You might also need:
HDMI cable; RGB SCART cable; component cable; aerial; memory card
CNET UK judgement:
LG's 42PX5D is an attractive, affordable, large-screen plasma with a future-proof specification that includes high-definition compatibility, integrated digital TV and various memory-card applications. Its functionality could be less fussy and its image quality is occasionally compromised, but you'll struggle to find a better price-to-performance ratio
Full review:
With the imminent arrival of high definition, LG intends to popularise the HD Ready plasma market by introducing a range of impressively specified screens at entry-level prices. Continue Reading...
LG 42PX5D History
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April 3, 2006
Posted by: Stuart Wilson
"Excellent HD-ready plasma - great value for money"
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