Reviews of the Insignia NS-PDP42
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CNET Review
The Good: Inexpensive; accurate initial color temperature; solid selection of picture adjustments; clean design.
The Bad: Unacceptable incidence of image retention (burn-in); produces a relatively light shade of black; some video noise; softer image with 1080i sources.
The Bottom Line: Serious issues with image burn-in spoil the Insignia NS-PDP42's appeal as an inexpensive plasma HDTV.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 44/100 and users 62/100. Comparing these reviews to 112184 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Insignia
Part number: NS-PDP42
General
- Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Dimensions With stand
- Width 44.4 in
- Depth 13 in
- Height 29.5 in
- Weight 64.4 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1024 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 15000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 1500 cd/m2
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Additional Features Preferred picture presets, XD Engine technology, On-screen menu, 3:2 pull down compensation, Luminance Transient Improvement (LTI), Channel labeling, Video noise reduction, Color Transient Improvement (CTI), Screen saver
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480p, 1080i, 720p
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ), 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x HDMI/DVI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ), 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 )
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Compliances
- Compliant Standards ICES-003 Class B, FCC Part 15 B
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 44.4 in x 4.1 in x 27.4 in x 55.8 lbs, Panel with stand - 44.4 in x 13 in x 29.5 in x 64.4 lbs
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