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Reviews of the Insignia NS-PDP42

  • 4.4

    CNET Review

    February 7, 2008

    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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  • 8.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 44/100 and users 62/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    hdtv-news.co.uk

    By Franz Bicar | April 23, 2008

    Review Summary: This set has a resolution of 1,024×768, which qualifies it as an HDTV but for some users, it may not be enough

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Manufacturer: Insignia

Part number: NS-PDP42

General

  • Product type Plasma TV
  • Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 44.4 in x 13 in x 29.5 in x 64.4 lbs, Panel without stand - 44.4 in x 4.1 in x 27.4 in x 55.8 lbs

Display

  • 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
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
  • Comb Filter 3D digital
  • V-Chip Control Yes

TV Tuner

  • Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Stereo Reception System MTS
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Input Video Formats 480p, 720p, 1080i
  • Closed Caption Capability Yes

Audio System

  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt
  • Additional Features Auto volume adjustment

Connections

  • Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x HDMI/DVI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ), 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK )
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included Yes
  • Stand Design Tabletop

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Sustainability

  • CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 216.76 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 203.87 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 137.64 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.39 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 47.96 US Dollars

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