All HDTVs are not created equal. Sometimes specs like panel resolution aren't as important as things like color temperature, contrast and black level reproduction. But when you have both the maximum number of pixels and those other things, you have something special indeed.

And this is where Panasonic's new 1080p plasma HDTVs come in. This is the first 1080p plasma HDTV available in a size smaller than 50 inches, and it was worth the wait.

Panasonic's 42-inch TH-42PZ700U is now available for under $2000 (offer subject to change without notice, click below link and add to cart to view current price):

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Detailed Specifications:

VIDEO:

• Screen Size Diagonal (inches) 42
  
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  
• Number of Pixels: 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
  
• Pixel Pitch (mm): 0.480 x 0.480
  
• Displayable Colors: Max. 68.7 billion equivalent colors for darker part
  
• Contrast Ratio Max: 5,000:1
  
• Shades of Gradation: 4,096 equivalent
  
• HDTV Display Capability: (1080p, 1080i, 720p)
  
• EDTV Display Capability: (480p)
  
• Aspect Control: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill for TV/AV modes; 4:3, Full for PC mode
  
• Panel: G10 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel
  
• Progressive Scan
  
• Video Noise Reduction
  
• Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
  
• 3D Color Management
  
• Sub Pixel Control
  
• Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
  
• Digital Cinema Reality

AUDIO:

• Speakers: Passive radiator, Woofer x 2 (L, R) / 23 mm-slim Speaker x 2 (L, R)
  
• Number of Speakers: 4
  
• Audio Output: 31 W ( 10% THD ) ( Woofer: 8 ohms, 55Hz - 200Hz, Tweeter: 8 ohms, 200Hz - 17kHz )
  
• BBE® ViVA HD3D Sound
  
• Surround Sound

INPUTS/OUTPUTS:

• Integrated ATSC Tuner
  
• SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible)
  
• HDMI Input: 2
  
• Analog Audio Input ( for HDMI): 1
  
• Composite Video Input: 3 (1 side)
  
• S-Video Input: 3 (1 side)
  
• Audio Input: (for Video) 3 (1 side)
  
• PC Input: Mini D-sub 15-pin x 1 (rear)
  
• Audio Input: (for PC) Stereo M3 ( 3.5 mm) Jack
  
• Component Video Input (Y, PB, PR): 2
  
• Audio Input (for Component Video): 2
  
• Composite Video Output: 1
  
• Analog Audio Output: 1
  
• Digital Audio Output: 1

CONVENIENCE:

• EZ Sync
  
• Trilingual Menu (English/Spanish/French)
  
• V-Chip Program Lock Out
  
• Built-In Closed Caption Decoder
  
• Off - Timers
  
• Video Input Label
  
• Video Picture Memory
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GENERAL:

• Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60Hz
  
• Power Consumption: 580W
  
• Receiving System: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
  
• Dimensions: Depth (Inches): 12.99 x Height (Inches): 28.97 x Width (Inches): 42.4
  
• Weight: 99.2 pounds