Sony PFM-42X1/B

13 reviews

Dec, 2025

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durability (4)
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usability (4)
image quality (3)
size (1)

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price (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Sony PFM-42X1/B. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and image quality. The design and usability also get good opinions, but some have doubts about the price.

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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 PFM-42X1/B is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Sony PFM-42X1/B from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and image quality are generally positive. The durability and design are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the price.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2025

Expert review by : Ron Williams (hometheatermag.com)

Sony PFM-42B1 42-Inch Plasma HD Monitor

Everything about flat-panel monitors is growing-from panel size to market size. A flat-panel display can utilize one of several different technologies, and Sony has chosen plasma technology for their newest flat panel, the PFM-42B1. Not too long ago,...

The monitor's side panel offers a full complement of very simple connections. Inputs 1 and 2 are D-Sub 15-pin connectors, both of which will accept UXGA, 10-bit RGB, and YUV component video signals. The PFM-42B1 accepts 1080/ 24PsF, 1080/50i, 575/50p,...

Oct, 2001

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Picture but complicated

This is a top quality commercial display, but you better be comfortable with building a system around it because all you're buying is the display. You will need to buy a stand, tuner, antenna, speakers (or a surround sound), and an line conditioner...

Sep, 2005

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