Description: Description: The Pioneer PDP-427CMX is a 42-inch,
plasma television.Compared to other
plasma TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $1,175.In general, a liquid
plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an
LCD display can.
Pros: The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a
digital format such as
DVD.
Cons: Has only a 42-inch
screen size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average
TV on the market today.Has only a rear
connector location.
Suitability: A
plasma TV, suited for
home entertainment.
Value: In general, this TV's features are in line with its price.
Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old
TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their
electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area
Electronics Take Back Coalition.
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