Big Picture Big Sound

We've been seeing great deals on flat panel plasma and LCD sets lately, but many of these deals have been on lesser known brands or entry-level models from well known brands. Not so this time with a great price on Panasonic's top-of-the-line 42-inch plasma HDTV, the TH-42PX600U. OneCall has it for a limited time (while supplies last) for a low $1149.99 plus shipping ($850 below list). Note: Prices vary over time - click through link to see current price:

Panasonic TH-42PX600U: $1149 plus shipping

The OneCall price has been varying lately, but here are three other great offers for this HDTV:

TH-42PX600U: $1299 delivered (plus FREE Harmony remote ($129 value) - select package midway down the page)


TH-42PX600U - $1199.99 plus delivery ($99 shipping to most locations)

TH-42PX600U on B&H ($1349.95)

This model includes advanced features such as built-in NTSC, ATSC and QAM tuners with CableCARD support, PIP, computer (VGA), component and HDMI inputs, 10,000:1 contrast ratio and the famous black levels and color rendition which make Panasonic plasmas the envy of their peers (particularly their little LCD buddies).

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Specifications from the Manufacturer:

VIDEO

• Diagonal Screen Size (inches): 42
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
  
• HDTV Compatibility: 480p/720p/1080i
  
• Displayable Colors: Maximum of 29 Billion
  
• Shades of Gradation: 3,072
  
• Pixel Pitch (H x V): 0.90 x 0.675 mm
  
• Panel Type: 9th Generation Plasma Panel
  
• Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill
  (PC Mode: Normal, Full, Zoom)
  
• Native Resolution (Number of Pixels): 1024 x 768
  
• Contrast Ratio: Up to 10,000:1
  
• Progressive Scan: Yes
  
• Video Noise Reduction: Yes
  
• Digital Comb Filter: Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C
  
• Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management): Yes
  
• Sub-Pixel Controller: Yes
  
• Motion Pattern Noise Reduction: Yes
  

AUDIO:

• Speakers: 4: (2 woofers: 8 ohms, 55 Hz - 350Hz, 10% THD), (2 tweeters: 8 ohms, 350Hz - 17kHz, 10% THD), 31W Output Power
  
• BBE® ViVA HD3D Sound: Yes
  

INPUT/OUTPUT

• Tuners: NTSC (Standard analog broadcasts), ATSC/QAM (SDTV and HDTV broadcasts) with CableCARD support
  
• Photo Viewer: Yes (SD Slot)
  
• SD Card Slot: Yes (JPEG Photo Viewer 2)
  
• CableCARD Ready: Yes
  
• HDMI-HDCP Interface: 2 rear
  
• Analog Audio Input (for HDMI): 2 rear
  
• Composite Video Input: 3 (2 rear, 1 front)
  
• S-Video Input: 3 (2 rear, 1 front)
  
• Audio Input (for Video): 3 (2 rear, 1 front)
  
• PC Input (RGB-VGA): Mini D-sub 15-pin (rear)
  
• Audio Input (for PC): 1 (M3 Stereo Plug)
  
• Component Video Input [Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)]: 2 rear
  
• Audio Input (for Component Video): 2 rear
  
• Composite Video Output: 1 rear
  
• Audio Output: 1 rear
  
• Digital Audio Out: 1 (optical)
  
• IR Out: 1
  

CONVENIENCE:

• EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control: Yes, via HDMI interface
  
• TV Guide® On-Screen Program Guide 4: Yes
  
• Video Picture Memory: Yes
  
• On-Screen Display Languages: English/Spanish/French
  
• Picture-In-Picture: Split Screen Display (2 Sources)
  
• V-Chip Program Lockout: Yes
  
• Built-In Closed Caption Decoder: Yes
  
• Timers - Sleep/On/Off: Sleep (Off only)
  
• Video Input Labeling: Yes
  

GENERAL:

• Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
  
• Power Consumption: 399 W
  
• Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F
  
• Operating Humidity: 20% - 80% (Non condensation)
  
• Pedestal Stand: Included
  
• Remote Control: Included
  
• Dimensions (H x W x D) with pedestal stand: 29.8" x 42.5" x 14.6"
  
• Weight with pedestal stand: 98.1 lbs
  
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 27.2" x 42.5" x 5.5"
  
• Weight: 71.7 lbs