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Top 10 40- and 42-inch HDTVs

These are the top 40- and 42-inch LCD and plasma TVs today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

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PCW Rating: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

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1. Samsung LN-T4061

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 40, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: This well-equipped 1080p LCD set looks similar to its plasma sibling, the H-T4264. It has many inputs and is easy to set up.

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PCW Rating: 78.7PCW Rating: 78.7PCW Rating: 78.7

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

2. Samsung HP-T4264

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 42, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, Native Resolution (pixels): 1024-by-768,

Bottom Line: Samsung's plasma TV combines a low price and some nice features, but it doesn't accept 1080p input.

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PCW Rating: 77.0PCW Rating: 77.0PCW Rating: 77.0

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

3. HP PL4272N

TV Technology: Plasma, Diagonal (inches): 42, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, Native Resolution (pixels): 1024-by-768,

Bottom Line: This 720p plasma set comes at a good price, but it didn't stand out in any other measures.

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PCW Rating: 76.7PCW Rating: 76.7PCW Rating: 76.7

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

4. Vizio VP42

TV Technology: Plasma, Diagonal (inches): 42, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, Native Resolution (pixels): 1024-by-768,

Bottom Line: It's a bare-bones set, but the picture earned high marks, as did the bargain price. It lacks burn-in prevention features.

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PCW Rating: 74.7PCW Rating: 74.7PCW Rating: 74.7

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

5. Philips 42PFL7432D/37

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 42, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: This model has many extras, including Philips's unique Ambilight feature, but its image quality was slightly below average.

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PCW Rating: 74.1PCW Rating: 74.1PCW Rating: 74.1

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

6. LG Electronics 42LB5D

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 42, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: Promising specs--including 1080p, a fast pixel response time, and HDMI 1.3--don't add up to a superb picture.

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PCW Rating: 73.8PCW Rating: 73.8PCW Rating: 73.8

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

7. Vizio Gallevia GV42LF

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 42, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: The least-expensive LCD TV in our review earned the best image-quality score of any LCD set.

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PCW Rating: 73.4PCW Rating: 73.4PCW Rating: 73.4

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

8. Panasonic TH-42PZ700U

TV Technology: Plasma, Diagonal (inches): 42, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: The first 42-inch plasma 1080p set is great where it counts--in the picture. It earned particularly high marks for HD.

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PCW Rating: 73.3PCW Rating: 73.3PCW Rating: 73.3

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

9. HP LC4276N

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 42, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: The LC4276N doesn't put up an exceptional picture, and it doesn't have many extras to make up for this shortcoming.

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PCW Rating: 73.2PCW Rating: 73.2PCW Rating: 73.2

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

10. Sony Bravia KDL-40W3000

TV Technology: LCD, Diagonal (inches): 40, HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080,

Bottom Line: The Bravia is a very good set with a nice freeze-image function, but its price is out of line with comparably featured sets.

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