NEC PX-42XR3W Reviews

Expert review by : Sean Captain (pcworld.com)

NEC Plasmasync 42XR3 42 HDTV

This is the panel for image geeks. In our side-by-side review of eight 42-inch plasma sets, NEC's PX-42XR3A placed second for overall picture quality (behind the Philips 42PF9966/37). But it blew away all competitors for HDTV display.

Plus, the menus offer a high level of controllability. For instance, the PX-42XR3A is the only one of the eight TVs we reviewed to include a gamma control, which lets you adjust the rate at which brightness ramps up from dark to light and is helpful...

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Sean Captain (pcworld.com)

NEC PX-42XR3A

Though not as flashy as most competitors, this plasma panel offers serious performance for videophiles.

The PX-42XR3A may offer too few amenities to satisfy many consumers. But its great image quality and low price make it a fine choice for people who want to hook up their set to an external HDTV tuner.

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Sean Captain (goodgearguide.com.au)

NEC PX-42XR3W

This is the panel for image geeks. It has very good image quality, and outstanding HDTV display.

Great image quality, light, minimalist

Lacks detail in some areas, doesn't include speakers, no HDMI connection

The PX-42XR3W may offer too few amenities to satisfy many consumers. But its great image quality and low price make it a fine choice for people who want to hook up their set to an external HDTV tuner.

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Sean Captain (pcworld.idg.com.au)

NEC PX-42XR3W

Great image quality, light, minimalist

Lacks detail in some areas, doesn't include speakers, no HDMI connection

The PX-42XR3W may offer too few amenities to satisfy many consumers. But its great image quality and low price make it a fine choice for people who want to hook up their set to an external HDTV tuner.

Jun, 2005

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