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The new 42" 720p Plasma Panasonic

64.12.116.195

DavidLD

In Reply to: RE: What do you think of... a TV for Mom? posted by cdb on April 08, 2008 at 20:48:21

TH42PX80U
weighs only 56 lbs, is $1100 and is very bright
The other option is the Toshiba Regza LCD
42RV530U
Thats 1080p and $1200 at least at CC

it weighs only 40 lbs which is a great weight for a 42 inch panel

Either I think is a better option than the Sony

Close up the Panasonic Plasma has a little more screen door whereas the LCD I'm certain is screen door free.

Either of these would be very nice but today I vote for the Toshiba 1080p--a great price for an excellent set.

Follow Ups:

Why not the Sony Bravia XBR? - Harmonia 01:00:26 04/11/08 (0)
It has the best contrast, deepest blacks and best shadow detail of any LCD I've seen...and I'm not a fan of Sony, heck, I'm not even a fan of LCD.

The Tosh didn't impress me nearly as much, especially with the blacks and shadow detail.

Contrast and deep blacks can be very beneficial for aging eyes, at least it was for my 84 year old dad. Back before LCs were any count and plasmas were affordable, I got him a Panny CRT with great blacks and contrast - he loved it.
Also - DavidLD 10:39:49 04/09/08 (0)
Check out the aftermarket large key universal remotes. Those should handle most functions your mom would use.

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