| LG 42PC1D 42in Plasma TV
Even by LGs usually pretty affordable standards, the 42PC1D plasma TV looks like a heck of a bargain on paper. Coming in at around 812 including VAT and delivery, its one of the cheapest 42in TVs on the market. Which is, of course, great so far as it goes. But then how often have we found with TVs that you only get what you pay for? Luckily theres no sign of the 42PC1D living down to that getting what you pay for tag with its aesthetics. In fact, with its glossy black bezel offset prettily by a silvery speaker section and its sleek minimalist lines, it looks really quite opulent. The good first impressions continue with the discovery that the set sports two HDMI inputs double what wed usually expect for this sort of money. These are backed up by a component video input for analogue high definition and progressive scan duties; three Scarts; a 15-pin PC connector; and, again impressively for the price, a digital audio output and a CI slot to support what must be a built-in digital tuner.
Buyers guide to HDTV gets you ready for some football
With the Super Bowl, new episodes of Entourage and The Sopranos, as well as March Madness coming up, now is as good a time as ever to buy that new HDTV that you've always wanted. But how do you decide on what TV to get? Here are the different types of HDTVs and their features: Front Projectors: Front Projectors are for the elite, who have anywhere from $1,000 to upwards of $35,000 to spend on a TV. Rear Projection: There are three types of Rear Projection TVs, with the most bought one being DLP. They are not as expensive as Front Projectors, but are still pricey coming in at any where from $1,000 to $5,000. One downside is that they are bigger and heavier then LCD TVs, and when viewed from the side, noticeable picture fade can be seen. Plasma: Plasmas have a great price-to-performance ratio, going for $1,000 to $8,000.
HDTV Changing The Way Viewers Experience TV
Four little letters are changing the way viewers watch television - HDTV (High Definition Television). Sales are up, and Super Bowl Sunday is a huge motivator. "HD is the wave of the future. It is absolutely outstanding picture and the best technology available today," Brad Sherk, salesperson at HH Gregg, said. Sherk said more lines of resolution make for an impeccable picture. Standard TV has 480. HD has 1080. High def is in high demand. Al and Paula Kirwan of Brentwood were recently in the market for an HDTV. "The TV that I bought 12 years ago is on the blink, and it's a 50 inch. And with the new technology out, it wouldn't make any sense to go back with old technology," Al Kirwan said. The Kirwans were ready to drop a few thousand dollars on their new set.
Take pizza, points, wait for 'dessert'
It's been a long time since I really cared about a Super Bowl. Sure, I've wagered on a few, run my share of "squares" boards and even rooted against a few Packers teams. This year, I only have to hate the Colts.
As it turns out, I haven't cared this much about a Super Bowl in, well, 21 years. I don't care who's singing at halftime, as long as that person doesn't bring another barrage of decency from the FCC. I think odds are 50/50 that Prince keeps his pants on.
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