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Top 5 42-Inch HDTVs

Our Best Buy, LG Electronic's 42PG25 Plasma, boasts an attractive price ($1000) and impressive features. Image performance ratings run very close in this category, so be sure to check out our chart.

Melissa J. Perenson

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PCW Rating: 82.9PCW Rating: 82.9PCW Rating: 82.9

Last Rated: November 07, 2008

 BEST BUY!

1. LG Electronics 42PG25

TV Technology: Plasma, Diagonal (inches): 42Screen, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1024-by-768,

Bottom Line: The LG 42PG25 is reasonably priced, full-featured, and easy to use, but its image quality is only middle-of-the road.

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PCW Rating: 78.3PCW Rating: 78.3PCW Rating: 78.3

Last Rated: November 07, 2008

2. Vizio SV420XVT

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 42Screen, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: The SV420XVT delivers great image quality at a great price, but its design lacks finesse.

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PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2PCW Rating: 77.2

Last Rated: November 07, 2008

3. Vizio VO42LF

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 42Screen, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: The VO42LF 42-inch HDTV delivers very good picture and sound quality at a reasonable price.

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PCW Rating: 76.1PCW Rating: 76.1PCW Rating: 76.1

Last Rated: November 07, 2008

4. LG Electronics 42LG60 (Scarlet)

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 42Screen, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: This 42-inch HDTV's advanced features, impressive style, and very good image quality come at a cost.

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PCW Rating: 74.5PCW Rating: 74.5PCW Rating: 74.5

Last Rated: November 07, 2008

5. Westinghouse TX-42F430S

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 42Screen, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: The TX-42F430S is a great basic 42-inch HDTV, but it lacks the good looks and extra ports that higher-end models offer.

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