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Plasma TVs

Optima 42" Plasma Display

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Optima 42" Plasma Display 2.50

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RRP

$3999.00

Review Date

Saturday, 17th of December, 2005

Features

Screen size : 42.0 in

What's Hot

Large variety of inputs, Clean design, exceptional computer support, clear text rendering

What's Not

Residual image issues, large presence of noise, large dot pitch, colour gradients not rendered accurately, inferior internal sound support

The Final Word

If you have the will power to overlook quite a few visual aberrations, then this display might do the job.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Mono

Display

Display Technology

Plasma

Colour Support

16.7M Colours

Display Brightness

1000 cd/m2

Contrast ratio

3000:1

Screen size

42.0 in

Screen Resolution

1024x768

Aspect Ratio

16:9 Enhanced

Pixel Pitch / Dot Pitch (mm)

.912

Viewing Angle Vertical (degrees)

170

Viewing Angle Horizontal (degrees)

170

General

Available Colours

Black

Length (mm)

1038

Width (mm)

660

Height (mm)

Warranty (Months)

Accessories

wall mounting bracket

Weight (kg)

Miscellaneous

Remote Control

Yes

Multimedia Features

Remote Control

Yes

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power

Maximum Power Capacity (Watts)

420

Energy Star Compliant

Yes

Television Features

Picture Modes

Widescreen

Analog TV Tuner

PAL

Digital TV Standard

HDTV

DTV Display Format

480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)

Adjustable Color Temperature

Yes

In-built Speakers

Yes

Stand

Yes

Wall-Mountable

Yes

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Audio (RCA) Output, Audio (RCA) Input, Component Video Input, Composite Video Input, Composite Video Output, D-Sub, DVI Input, Line In, S-Video Input

Number of Audio (RCA) Input Ports

Number of Audio (RCA) Output

Number of Component Video Input Ports

Number of Composite Video Input Ports

Number of Composite Video Output Ports

Number of D-Sub Ports

Number of DVI Input Ports

Number of Line In Ports

Number of S-Video Input Ports

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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