Zenith P42W34 42 16:9 EDTV Plasma Flat-Panel TV

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 84 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0000A2UAP
• Item model number: P42W34
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #416,555 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Perfect for doing double duty as a PC monitor and a home-theater centerpiece, Zenith's P42W34 offers a 42-inch widescreen plasma display with a stunning 1,200:1 contrast ratio and daylight-rivaling 1,000 cd/m2 brightness. This is an EDTV monitor, which means it's a step closer to high-definition (HDTV) than standard TVs. When used with a progressive-scan DVD player (or 480p-output DTV set-top box) you'll get seamless, razor-sharp images from your favorite movies and concert videos.

A plasma display offers wider viewing angles than an LCD screen, giving you considerable freedom in placing it. You can put it right between favorite stereo loudspeakers, even if those speakers lack magnetic shielding: flat-panel screens are impervious to magnetic distortion. The P42W34's screen offers 852 x 480p resolution for an extremely detailed image. RS-232 controls as well as high-definition DVI (with HDCP copy protection), NTSC (composite-video, S-video, and high-definition component-video), and PC RGB (15-pin type-D connector for VGA, SVGA, XGA, or SXGA) inputs ensure the P42W34's compatibility with DTV set-top boxes, DVD players, VCRs, computers, and additional video sources.

Other features include aspect-ratio correction (intelligent resizing of video and computer images to 16:9 widescreen or conventional 4:3 aspect ratio) and Intelligent Image Scaling, which employs a Faroudja DCDi de-interlacer to seamlessly translate TV video data to PC formats without distortion. Speakers are not included, but the unit offers an onboard 10-watts-per-channel stereo amplifier and speaker jacks should you wish to connect an optional set like the Zenith P42WSPL.

What's in the Box
Plasma monitor, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

42" of Screen with only 3.2" of depth, this Plasma display reaches new heights of image clarity, color and brightness with groundbreaking display technology that enables it to have a 1200:1 Contrast Ratio and 1000 cd/m2 high brightness. Light enough and thin enough to place nearly anywhere, this plasma display will be the centerpiece of any room or office, striking awe into all who see it.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Broke after two months, still trying to get it fixed after 4, February 14, 2005

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William B. Gwaltney III - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zenith P42W34 42 16:9 EDTV Plasma Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

Very happy with this product for the first two months, after that inverted color vertical lines appeared and multiplied across the screen. We have been contacting Zenith for four months and still do not have a working television or refund of money. This TV was a complete waste of $2,000.00 and I would not recommend any Zenith products to anyone. Thanks to Zenith, I got to watch the Super Bowl on a 15" CRT monitor, despite investing a significant amount of money in a plasma television.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Same problem as other customer..... Do not buy!!!, March 21, 2005

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L. franke (ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zenith P42W34 42 16:9 EDTV Plasma Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

I paid $2,500 for this set at Best Buy and within 8 months starting to have problems. By the 10th month total outage. Best buy is trying to get us a new set but As I can see other people have had the same problem. Buy a different brand.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What have I done?, October 18, 2005

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Pam Holloway "mikeah" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zenith P42W34 42 16:9 EDTV Plasma Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

Compared with panasonic and went with the Zenith name as all other points were comparable. At 7 months I am experiencing digital break up when utilizing component 1 input for HD. Looks like bright stars all across screen, under warranty and seeking help, I am not sure how much I will get. Wish I would have bought the Panasonic.