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is this plasma junk?
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I can get this new for 480 + 90 shipping
Insignia NS-42PDP 42in Plasma HDTV
View your favorite television programs in high-definition with this plasma TV that has a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for cinema-style viewing and simulated surround sound.
Built-In HDTV Tuner: Add HD-capable antenna to receive over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming.
Product Features
HDMI input provides an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest-quality connection and supports copy-protected HD broadcast content
1024 x 768 pixel resolution
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio delivers a cinema-style entertainment experience
High brightness (1000 cd/m) and incredible contrast (10,000:1) for an arresting viewing experience
3D Y/C digital comb filter delivers state-of-the-art detail and color enhancement
2 built-in 10W speakers with simulated surround sound
Auto volume leveler prevents volume fluctuation and is ideal for night viewing
PC video input lets you connect your computer to your TV to experience high-resolution images
Inputs: S-video, component, 2 A/V (rear), HDMI, PC
Outputs: A/V, audio
V-Chip parental controls keep children from being exposed to undesirable material
Other convenient features include trilingual (English, French, Spanish) menu options, sleep timer, 181-channel tuning system and channel labeling
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One thing that sticks out immediately is its low resolution, 720p sets are 1366 x 768, 1080p sets are 1920 x 1200..
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Originally Posted by macfantn 
Insignia NS-42PDP 42in Plasma HDTV
View your favorite television programs in high-definition
1024 x 768 pixel resolution
That resolution is NOT HD. It never will be.
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i thought 720p is the HD-qualified minimum?
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Originally Posted by davidflas
1080p sets are 1920 x 1200..
1920x1080?
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Originally Posted by wallinbl
1920x1080?
Quite right.... my bad 
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Originally Posted by Sealobo
i thought 720p is the HD-qualified minimum?
That would be ED (Extended Def), I believe.
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Originally Posted by zro
That would be ED (Extended Def), I believe.
No i challenge you with this:
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Do you have money to burn macfantn? Weren't you just looking for a new job not that long ago?
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i am always wanting a better job, but i do have money to burn.
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Originally Posted by zro
That would be ED (Extended Def), I believe.
480p and 576p are considered EDTV.
(Last edited by Art Vandelay; Oct 1, 2007 at 10:58 PM.
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1024x768 is fine for a 42" TV, unless you're going to be sitting ~6' away from it or closer. It has 85% of the resolution of 720p.
That Insignia brand is a crappy brand, but the image quality might be OK enough for you. However, Insignia doesn't have the greatest reliability record. Up to you to decide. It could be worth getting an extended warranty in this case though.
P.S. Aren't you the guy who was going to extend your mortgage just to buy a Mac? Or am I mistaken?
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Originally Posted by Eug
P.S. Aren't you the guy who was going to extend your mortgage just to buy a Mac? Or am I mistaken?
That's why he has money to burn!
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i never extended my mortgage, decided not too. And I am making more money at work lately, so I have a little extra to burn. I am waiting on the mac for leopard and maybe a macbook update.
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Originally Posted by Sealobo
No i challenge you with this:
Originally Posted by Art Vandelay
480p and 576p are considered EDTV.
*meh* WTF do I know? 
Though I will say that 720p looks better to me than 1080i.
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A plasma TV is not something you will want to "buy cheap".
You will be sorry.
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Originally Posted by macfantn
i never extended my mortgage, decided not too. And I am making more money at work lately, so I have a little extra to burn. I am waiting on the mac for leopard and maybe a macbook update.
Must be nice to have enough extra money to burn to be shopping for a flat screen tv, a new Mac, and an entry level luxury car all at once. 
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No kidding, did you get a promotion or something? Assistant (to the) regional manager?
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Originally Posted by smacintush
A plasma TV is not something you will want to "buy cheap".
You will be sorry.
Agreed. While you can find the resolution you want, cheap plasmas will have poor grey scales, poor color reproduction, 6-bit internal processing, and many other shortcomings. Cable will look OK. DVD may be more or less passable, but any high-def content might look bad (poor color gradients, etc).
Buy from someplace with a good return policy.
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