Daewoo DP42SM 42" Widescreen Flat Panel Plasma EDTV-Ready TV

Product Description

Daewoo DP-42SM is ultra slim and light designed Plasma display as well as low power consumption with noiseless and excellent heat transfer by self-air circulation. With its ultra slim design along with lightweight and outstanding performance, Daewoo DP-42SM can be placed virtually anywhere to let you enjoy multimedia contents.

Amazon.com Product Description

Jump into tomorrow with the 42-inch Daewoo DP42SM widescreen plasma EDTV. It has a tiny footprint of just over 3 inches in depth and it delivers a full, rich cinematic experience with its 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Other features include a 480p native resolution (853 x 480 pixels), a 160-degree viewing angle, a 3D digital comb filter, and built-in stereo speakers.

The DP42SM accepts inputs in all major DTV formats (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i). It produces an astoundingly bright picture with 600 candelas per square meter. It has five selectable picture modes for excellent performance in a wide variety of lighting conditions (4:3, 16:9, Panorama, Zoom1, and Zoom2), five sound modes (standard, movie, music, news, and user selectable), and a 3D digital comb filter for enhanced color purity.

Its built-in stereo speakers produce 16 watts of power each. It has a good assortment of connectivity options on the back of the set, including a 15-pin PC input, 2 component inputs, 2 component-video inputs, 2 composite A/V inputs, and external speaker outputs.

Tech Talk
EDTV: Abbreviation for enhanced-definition television, which is a subset of the new digital TV specification. This format produces 480 lines of progressive-scan resolution (or 480p). Aspect ratio: The aspect ratio refers to the shape of the video image. Standard television has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is almost square in appearance. Digital television will have either a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio, which is widescreen and appears rectangular, looking more like a movie screen and filling more of the viewer's field of vision for a more lifelike viewing experience.

Scanning method: Frames of video are made up of many lines of video that are scanned onto a television screen so closely they appear to be a solid picture. The scanning method can be either interlaced or progressive. Interlaced scanning (also used in today's analog TV), indicated by an "i" in the video format, fills in the odd number lines (1,3,5,7...) and then fills in the even number lines (2,4,6,8...) until the frame is complete. Progressive scanning, "p," fills in each line consecutively until the frame is complete, like a computer display.

What's in the Box
DP42SM 42-inch TV, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, 1 AC power cord, 1 15-pin PC cable, 1 audio cable, 1 A/V cable, and printed operating instructions.

Customer Reviews:

great picture, very good service.......2005-12-23

Dec 23, 2005
I purchased the daewoo dp42sm plasma, had a small blue line through the picture. called the mfg...they issued a pick up authorization. Then I read the horror stories that this column wrote, got scared that I would be treated the same way.

I experienced none of the problems listed in this review of comments. They replaced my unit with a new unit as they said they would. I was finished with the process just under 2.5 weeks. I don't know what made the difference, but the experience was not as bad as I was made to believe.

A happy customer --- with my plasma tv back in the great room!

Buyer Beware.......2005-05-16

Although I bought this plasma because I liked the very sharp and clear picture, it has a common problem that I didn't discover until recently.
There was a "pop" sound then the picture went black. I have spent the last 30 days with Best Buy and the Daewoo trying to get a new television. I have had the plasma for one year and did purchase the extended warranty. The service tech says that it cannot be repaired but the manufacturer will not respond and Best Buy does not want to give up a new set until they hear from Daewoo. Nice tv, lousy service from Best Buy and Daewoo.

Most bang for your buck.......2005-04-15

The Daewoo tv is spectacular and is more than I could have dreamed for the price. You won't be sorry if you get one of these. Now I've seen the price at about 1,500 I paid 1,999 a year ago and am very pleased as you can probaly tell.

DO NOT BUY WITHOUT SERVICE PLAN!!!.......2005-02-03

I bought a 42" Daewoo from Best Buy a little over a year ago
and today as we were watching it there was a loud pop and the
picure just went black---nothing. Thanks God I bought the 4 year
extended service contract but right now I wish they offered more
like a 10 year contract. Never had a television go out after only one year, makes me wonder what else is in store.

Great TV.......2004-06-26

We purchased the TV back in February and had it for about 8 weeks. In late April we started to get red lines from top to bottom about every inch on the screen. We purchased the extended service plan from Best Buy and called them. They sent their service person out and he determined the TV could not be fixed. Best Buy wanted us to deal with Daewoo because of the manfacturers warranty. DO NOT DEAL WITH DAEWOO DIRECTLY, Daewoo will not give you a new replacement unit it is reconditioned.
When I informed Best Buy of Daewoo's replacement policy they picked up the broken TV and replaced it with a new one.
Even though we had this little problem the TV is fantastic and highly recomended. We are very happy with it and you will be too I'm sure......

Viore V42PD45M - Plasma panel - 42" - widescreen - 1080i - HD ready

Average customer rating:

A Best Buy..jsut be careful!
WORST TV EVER!!!!
Very inexpensive
VIORE TV'S ARE GARBAGE
Amazing quality

Viore V42PD45M - Plasma panel - 42" - widescreen - 1080i - HD ready

Manufacturer: VIORE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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HDTV ready, 1024 (H) X 1024 (V) High Definition Resolution
16:9 Widescreen Display
Included : Stand + Stereo Speakers with Bass, Treble controls & SRS Surround & BBE audio
4000:1 contast ratio, 1000 cd/m2 brightness, 1080i/720p/480p compatible
DVI input, component video inputs x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA, Composite Video, Audio inputs, Audio outputs

ASIN: B000B91PKY

Product Description

Viore is a leading developer and manufacture of technologically advanced audio, video and home entertainment products. Building upon company strengths in technology and expertise in manufacturing, Viore offers the latest solutions for the multimedia age.PRODUCT FEATURES:42" Diagonal Wide-Screen HD Ready Plasma Display;1024 x 1024 Resolution;2000: 1 Contrast Ratio;1000 cd/m2 Brightness;HDTV Compatible: 480p, 720p, 1080i;PC Support: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA;Component Video Input;S-Video Input;DVI Input;5W x 5W Built-In Speakers Stereo System.

Customer Reviews:

A Best Buy..jsut be careful!.......2007-05-30

I bought the PDP42V18HA 42" Flat Screen on 1/30/07 from my local WalMart and they had it on sale for $850, so I bought it along with the 2YR extended warranty...and glad I did reading some of the posts seen online.

I bought the Wall Hanger sold at Walmart for $80 and got it home, installed personally, and what a beautiful picture it has. I'm amazed at all of the inputs it has as I've never heard of HDMI, but my DVD player came with a HDMI cable so I hooked it up and noticed immediately the difference from the regular cable and the S-Video.

With all the inputs, I have my XBox360, PS2, Wii, DVD Player hooked up with jacks left over....amazing!

With this TV, I've been brought into the world of Digital TV as I don't use a satellite or cable service. I didn't even need to change my old trusty TV antenna that's hooked up in the attic...so I get stations I didn't even know were out there.

We watch alot of movies and play alot of games. The Wii Sports takes on new life when battling it out on Tennis or simply bowling. The resolution is stunning. With the Xbox 360, I can take advantage of the 1080i and feel like I'm playing a movie.

This has certainly been a best buy and I feel better knowing there is an extended warranty to back me up in case there is a need.

This model seems to have disappeared from the market altogether...

WORST TV EVER!!!!.......2007-03-06

DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY THEY ARE A RIP OFF. I BOUGHT THIS TV IN MARCH 2006 AND IT BROKE IN MAY 2006. CONTACTED COMPANY AND THEY GAVE US A RUN AROUND FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS FINALLY THEY HAD SOMEONE TO PICK OUR TV UP AND FIX IT BUT THE TV REPAIR SHOP SAID THEY COULD NOT FIX IT SO THEY SENT IT BACK TO THE COMPANY. IT IS NOW MARCH 2007 THEY HAVE NEVER SENT ME A TV OR MY MONEY BACK EVER EVEN THE REPAIR COMPANY IS TRYING TO COLLECT THERE MONEY FROM THEM
!!!! THEY TOOK ME FOR MY 1066.00 DOLLARS. AND THEY ARE STILL SELLING THE THESE SORRY TV TO CONSUMERS!!!!! CHECK OUT THE BETTER BUISNESS BEREAU RATEINGS ON THIS COMPANY!!!!! IM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT WAS RIPPED OFF!!!!!

Very inexpensive.......2006-07-11

I bought the Tv for $997.00 at Walmart and it works pretty well for the price. Recommend purchasing the 3 year extended warranty for $199.00, service is handled through Walmart not the manufacturer which is phillips. Very common to get logo bug burn in on this TV so don't fall asleep with it on or the logo will burn in.

VIORE TV'S ARE GARBAGE.......2006-05-13

THEY BREAK AFTER 2-3 WEEKS, THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE AND THEY WONT STAND BY THEIR WARRANTY.

DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!

Amazing quality.......2005-09-08

I'm giving it 4 stars only because I bought it for $2200 just 2 months back and now it can be had for less than that. But the picture is amazing, HD is breathtaking. I never liked Discovery channel at all but after I had this TV and hooked it up to my HD cable, most of my "TV watching time" is spent watching Discovery HD Theater. This Tv has all the latest features including DVI, PIP, etc. The price is simply unbelievable. Other 42" ED plasmas are selling for more than this price whilc this is an HD and other HD 42" plasmas are at least $1000 more than this one. I'd recommend it to everyone.

Average customer rating:

42" Widescreen HDTV Plasma Display

Manufacturer: Viewsonic
ProductGroup: Kitchen

Product Description

Pro-Series, designed for commercial applications

1024 x 768 pixel resolution

10,000:1 contrast ratio

16:9 widescreen aspect ratio

480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, C-Video, S-Video, and RGB signal compatibility

160°H/160°V viewing angle

1,300 cd/m² brightness

Digital Natural Image enhancement for superior color reproduction

Progressive scanning and multi-layered anti-reflection filter provide more natural viewing

Burn-in protection

Picture-by-picture for video conferencing

40 7/16" W x 24 13/16" H x 3 13/16" D; weight: 76 lbs.

Two year, 48-hour on-site warranty

Includes tabletop feet, remote, power cable, PC cable, MDC cable, and software

Average customer rating:

42" Widescreen HDTV Plasma Display

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Description

480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signal compatibility 16:9 aspect ratio 3000:1 contrast ratio with burn-in protection Scanning frequency: Horizontal 29.8-75kHz, Vertical 56-85Hz 15-pin D-sub, DVI-D, S-Video, 5 x BNC connector, 2 components, 1 3.5mm audio jack and 1 A/V composite inputs 2 RCA (L/R), RS232, 1 composite video, and external speaker jack outputs 160°x160° viewing angle Vertical Pivot Display operating condition up to 6500' altitude Special Features: Picture-in-Picture, Picture-by-Picture, Digital Zoom, and Picture Freeze 40 2/5"W x 24 4/5"H x 3 1/10", (without stand) Includes remote and table stand

Average customer rating:

42" Widescreen HDTV Plasma Display

Manufacturer: ViewSonic
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Description

480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signal compatibility 16:9 aspect ratio 1,000:1 contrast ratio Composite, component, S-video, analog RGB and DVI/HDCP video inputs Multiple image controls, picture-in-picture, split screen, and parental controls External RS-232C control interface Computer connectivity: VGA (expanded), SVGA (native), XGA (expanded), wide XGA (expanded), SXGA (compressed) 40 3/5"W x 25"H x 3 1/2"D Dimensions: 48.5000 x 16.5000 x 32.5000

Average customer rating:

42" Widescreen HDTV Plasma Display

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Description

Available on an extensive range of Cisco platforms, Cisco IOS Software is a feature-rich, network infrastructure software that provides a common IP fabric, functionality and command-line interface (CLI) across your network Cisco IOS Software is the delivery vehicle for many intelligent IP technologies and solutions.

CISCO 2600XM SER IOS ADV ( CD26XM-AESK9= )

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CISCO 2600XM SER IOS ADV ( CD26XM-AESK9= )

Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Local Area Networks | Networking | Categories | Software

Product Description

- Marketing Information: Available on an extensive range of Cisco platforms, Cisco IOS Software is a feature-rich, network infrastructure software that provides a common IP fabric, functionality and command-line interface (CLI) across your network. Cisco IOS Software is the delivery vehicle for many intelligent IP technologies and solutions. Product Information - Software Sub Type: Firmware - Software Name: Cisco IOS - Complete Product - Features and Benefits: Feature Set: - Advanced Enterprise Services License Information - License Type: Complete Product Miscellaneous - Compatibility: - 2600XM Series

CISCO 2600XM SER IOS ADV IP ( CD26XM-AISK9= )

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CISCO 2600XM SER IOS ADV IP ( CD26XM-AISK9= )

Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

- Marketing Information: Available on an extensive range of Cisco platforms, Cisco IOS Software is a feature-rich, network infrastructure software that provides a common IP fabric, functionality and command-line interface (CLI) across your network. Cisco IOS Software is the delivery vehicle for many intelligent IP technologies and solutions. Product Information - Software Sub Type: Firmware - Software Name: Cisco IOS - Complete Product - Features and Benefits: Feature Set: - Advanced IP Services License Information - License Type: Complete Product Miscellaneous - Compatibility: - 2600XM Series

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Da-Lite 180" Diagonal Video Format Home Theater Fixed Frame Screen with High Contrast Cinema Vision Fabric and Pro-Trim

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

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Accessories:

Da-Lite Laser Pointer - Red

Da-Lite Laser Pointer with Blinking Mode - Red

Da-Lite Jumbo Laser Pointer - Red

Product Features:

Da-Snap with High Contrast Cinema Vision fabric and Pro-Trim finish.

Permanent Wall Mount Screen. Suitable for mounting on the wall or into wall opening. Easily attach front or rear projection screen surface with snaps.

Provides a perfectly flat viewing surface for video projection applications. Surface mounts to back of black powder coated frame that provides a masking border. Frame available with Pro-Trim finish. Pro-Trim is a fabric frame covering that aesthetically enhances the appearance of the installation while absorbing light that surrounds the viewing area.

High Contrast Cinema Vision is designed for today's moderate output DLP and LCD home theater projectors. With its specially designed gray base surface and a reflective top surface, this screen material is able to provide very good black levels without sacrificing the white level output. Where ambient lighting is moderately controlled, High Contrast Cinema Vision offers deep life-like colors and greater detail and sharpness to the image. Gain 1.1 with a 45-degree viewing half angle.

ASIN: B00029395M

Product Description

The Da-Snap, available in sizes from 60" to 240" diagonal in video format and 77" to 220" in HDTV format, is standard with a handsome 1-1/2" black powder coated square tubing suited for any home theater installation or where a stylish fixed wall screen is needed. Choose from eleven available fabrics for specific projection requirements. Benefit from Da-Lite's optional Pro-Trim fabric frame covering which absorbs bleed off projected light and adds the distinguishing touch to an installation. Fabric snaps to the frame for a tensioned, perfectly flat viewing surface with effortless installation.

Da-Lite 180" Diagonal Video Format Home Theater Fixed Frame Screen with High Contrast Cinema Vision Fabric and Pro-Trim

Average customer rating:

Da-Lite 180" Diagonal Video Format Home Theater Fixed Frame Screen with High Contrast Cinema Vision Fabric and Pro-Trim

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

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Accessories:

Product Features:

Cinema Contour with High Contrast Cinema Vision fabric and Pro-Trim finish.
Available in sizes from 60" to 240" diagonal in video format and 92" to 159" diagonal in HDTV format. Cinema Contour has a 45-degree angle cut frame for a sleek, modern appearance. Provides a perfectly flat viewing surface for video projection applications.
Surface mounts to back of black powder coated frame that provides a masking border. Permanently Mounted Wall Screen. Frame available with Pro-Trim finish. Pro-Trim is a fabric frame covering that aesthetically enhances the appearance of the installation while absorbing light that surrounds the viewing area.
High Contrast Cinema Vision is designed for today's moderate output DLP and LCD home theater projectors. With its specially designed gray base surface and a reflective top surface, this screen material is able to provide very good black levels without sacrificing the white level output. Where ambient lighting is moderately controlled, High Contrast Cinema Vision offers deep life-like colors and greater detail and sharpness to the image. Gain 1.1 with a 45-degree viewing half angle.

ASIN: B0002939DY

Product Description

The Cinema Contour is the pinnacle fixed frame screen. Available in video and the increasingly popular HDTV formats, the Cinema Contour has a 45-degree angle cut frame for a sleek, modern appearance that eliminates shadowing. Upgrade your Cinema Contour with Da-Lite's optional Pro-Trim fabric frame covering that aesthetically enhances the appearance of the installation, provides a stylish masked border while absorbing the light that surrounds the viewing area. Assembly and installation are a snap and eleven fabrics are available to meet the needs of any projection environment whether they are corporate or home theater.

Da-Lite 180" Diagonal Video Format Home Theater Fixed Frame Screen with Cinema Vision Fabric and Pro-Trim

Average customer rating:

Da-Lite 180" Diagonal Video Format Home Theater Fixed Frame Screen with Cinema Vision Fabric and Pro-Trim

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

All Home Theater Systems | Home Theater Systems | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Da-Snap with Cinema Vision fabric and Pro-Trim finish.
Permanent Wall Mount Screen. Suitable for mounting on the wall or into wall opening. Easily attach front or rear projection screen surface with snaps.
Provides a perfectly flat viewing surface for video projection applications. Surface mounts to back of black powder coated frame that provides a masking border. Frame available with Pro-Trim finish. Pro-Trim is a fabric frame covering that aesthetically enhances the appearance of the installation while absorbing light that surrounds the viewing area.
Cinema Vision is a unique non-supported vinyl fabric that offers a bright, uniform image with no color shift at any viewing angle. This surface is designed to provide a higher amount of brightness for lower output projector types such as CRT. Its increased reflectivity will help enhance the image brightness in situations where a low level of ambient light is present. This surface is a good choice when producing video images. Gain 1.3 with a 45-degree viewing half angle.

ASIN: B00028EJUW

Product Description

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