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Sony FWD-42PV1

Sony FWD-42PV1
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alaScore 82

21 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Sony FWD-42PV1. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability. The image quality is also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the design and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony FWD-42PV1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony FWD-42PV1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Sony FWD-42PV1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

40% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

SONY PlasmaPro 42" Plasma Display FWD-42PX2/B

 

I got this item as an open box from newegg. I don't know why it was ever returned, because this thing has worked great right out of the box. I highly suggest this Moniter and I also recommend purchasing a Universal Remote with it.

Clear Picture, Auto adjust features,looks clean and simple without side speakers

Heavy. It weighs 65 pounds, so it was a pain to mount it over the fireplace. No ATSC Tuner

Feb, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

correction

 

I wrote the review below and mistakingly said it has a tuner. The FWD-42PX2/S does not have a tuner, but accepts NTSC, PAL and Secam composite video source. (I have no need for a tuner in my TV, but some of you may - hence the correction.)

Has just about every kind of input - VGA, DVI, composite, and component

No actual RF tuner, so you'll need an external tuner(i.e cable or satellite)

Oct, 2007
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great!!!

 

I bought this screen primarily for the 110/240v, (for use outside USA) and as the main screen for the households HTPC (MythTv) connected using DVI. Delivery was fast (a day early) and it was easy to setup. Comes with a good user manual (which is also...

Excellent Picture and great looking TV. 110v-240v 50/60hz with PAL, NTSC and SECAM tuners so works world wide. Supports many screen resolutions ; Great Price

Does not come with a stand, however I also got the PREMIER PSD-TTS/B ; Has No native ATSC tuner. (I have one in my HTPC, and you may have one in your cable/sat box anyway.)

Oct, 2007
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Only EDTV

 

Sony = good

EDTV = bad ; If you plan to just use it for ; basic cable and DVD when the 720x480 pixel will be good enough

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (hometheaterforum.com)

Sony 42" LCD rear projection HDTV

 
Jul, 2009
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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

try to return and order other one

 

me and my wife and two of my children were dreaming to have a "plasma tv" for long time. finally we order this item a month ago. when i received merchandise, i realized this was not a regular tv. this is a monitor for computer. i need a tv for my...

May, 2008
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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

Excellent Display at Great Value

 

Great value for a 42" Plasma Wide-screen. It can use a nice base which costs about $150.00 or a wall mount that should be installed by a professional. Still an exceptional value for an excellent home entertainment display. With a cable receiver,a tv...

Apr, 2008
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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

A Disappointment

 

Buy.com's web page doesn't make it clear that this isn't a plasma TV, but a display. Hooking up to regular cable TV is a hassle and there's NO tv stand included--this item is designed with the idea that you're going to wall-mount it. You can buy the...

Apr, 2008
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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

WOW

 

Pro's: Very nice monitor indeed. Great picture, bright.Con: No mount included (for the price though who cares).

Apr, 2008
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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

DISPLAY monitor...

 

First, lets make one point clear. This is a Display monitor and not a TV. It does not have a tuner, nor does it come with built in speakers. In order to use it as a TV output, you will need a cable box, or any other signal source. It is also important...

Apr, 2008
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