Best Direct Backlit Flat Panel TVs - HDTV Television Digital TV Standard, Audio (RCA) x 1 Front Input Connectors, 480i (SDTV) Broadcast Format Supported, Plasma TV Flat Panel Type
'We expect the picture quality of the 50-inch model to provide a good indication of how the 42-incher will perform.'
'built-in NTSC tuner'
'Rather than get overly technical in an attempt to explain what we think we gleaned from test patterns, let me just tell you what I saw with real-world content.'
'It also has Extreme Contour Compensation, which minimizes color contour noise for natural color transitions'
'The remote included with the 50PC5D is a bit underwhelming'
'The XD Engine takes the low resolution of analog signals to near-HD levels by improving brightness, contrast, detail, and enhancing color as well as reducing signal noise.'
'Convenience features on the 50PX5D are extensive, including custom channel and input labeling, picture-in-picture and split-screen viewing, image sticking (burn-in) prevention, and a Gemstar on-screen program guide.'