Akai PDP4294 42" Plasma Flat Panel EDTV

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Manufacturer: Akai
Price at amazon.com: List price $3,499.99



Product Features:

• 42-inch, flat-panel, enhanced-definition plasma TV with built-in dual tuner (PAL/NTSC)
• Super-high 1,200:1 contrast ratio with 700 cd/m2 brightness, 160-degree viewing angle
• Digital comb filter separates colors and eliminates distortion
• Composite A/V, component-video, S-video inputs and computer monitor input (VGA/WXGA)
• 14-watt built-in amplifier

Product Description:

Jump into tomorrow with the 42-inch Akai PDP4294 widescreen flat-panel plasma EDTV. It features a built-in dual tuner (PAL/NTSC), progressive-scan picture quality, an incredible 1,200:1 contrast ratio with 700 cd/m2 (candelas per square meter) brightness rating, and an extra-wide 160-degree viewing angle. The digital comb filter separates colors and eliminates distortion to give you a razor-sharp picture with outstanding clarity. Movie special effects will sound even more powerful with the 14-watt built-in stereo amplifier. It weighs a relatively light 70.5 pounds and is wall-mountable. It features composite A/V, component-video, and S-video inputs, as well as a computer monitor input (VGA/WXGA). Tech Talk Progressive scan: Also called sequential scanning, a progressive-scan system displays the entire image--providing all the horizontal lines per frame, rather than every other line--once every 60th of a second. This method reduces flicker and increases stability. Progressive-scan viewing requires a compatible digital TV. Component video: Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the video signal as three separate signals through three jacks. This connection provides optimum quality. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y, Pb, and Pr connections. What's in the box Akai PDP4294 plasma TV, remote control, batteries, and printed operating instructions.

Description from Manufacturer:Jump into tomorrow with the 42-inch Akai PDP4294 widescreen flat-panel plasma EDTV. It features a built-in dual tuner (PAL/NTSC), progressive-scan picture quality, an incredible 1,200:1 contrast ratio with 700 cd/m2 (candelas per square meter) brightness rating, and an extra-wide 160-degree viewing angle.

The digital comb filter separates colors and eliminates distortion to give you a razor-sharp picture with outstanding clarity. Movie special effects will sound even more powerful with the 14-watt built-in stereo amplifier.

It weighs a relatively light 70.5 pounds and is wall-mountable. It features composite A/V, component-video, and S-video inputs, as well as a computer monitor input (VGA/WXGA).

Tech Talk

• Progressive scan: Also called sequential scanning, a progressive-scan system displays the entire image--providing all the horizontal lines per frame, rather than every other line--once every 60th of a second. This method reduces flicker and increases stability. Progressive-scan viewing requires a compatible digital TV.
• Component video: Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the video signal as three separate signals through three jacks. This connection provides optimum quality. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y, Pb, and Pr connections.

What's in the box
Akai PDP4294 plasma TV, remote control, batteries, and printed operating instructions.Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: Best Bang for your Buck Rating:
I purchased the Akai from a local B&M store and just love it. It had all of the features I was looking for: built in speakers, table stand, PIP, Split screen, lots of input connections and a very nice picture. PQ using DVD's and HD or Digital cable box is breathtaking. SD PQ is fine, sure blacks could be blacker and there is some pixalation but the plasma is just showing what it is getting; poor transmition. I watch this tv from 3-4 feet away and love it. Screen door effect does not seem to be a problem and there is no buzzing sound due to a fanless system. For the price, this set can not be beat!

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Comment: Old technology Rating:
This plasma TV sold under the little-known Akai name is actually a rebranded, old-generation plasma screen made by south korea's Samsumg, which still has a reputation for questionable quality control. The buttons on the display unit I played with felt loose and unresponsive, and the picture quality was very disappointing. Anything darker than 50% gray became indistinuishable, and colors are washed out and unpleasant. To me it's incredible this unit costs so much more than superior offerings from Gateway and Viewsonic.

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