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 63/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
hdtv-news.co.uk
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
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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