Many high-end plasma TVs in the market produce superb video/image playback and unfortunately, are also pretty expensive. The truth is, the difference in video playback quality is not really obvious for ordinary folks like you and me so it may make sense to get a cheaper model.
The Panasonic VIERA X1 TC-P42X1 42-inch plasma TV is a plasma model that is worth considering if you are deciding to get a new HDTV on a budget. For one, it is well known that plasma TVs produce much better video quality compare to LCD HDTVs in many ways. The black-levels are usually much deeper and the video playback has more of a cinema 'feel'.
The Panasonic VIERA X1 TC-P42X1 42-inch plasma TV is capable of playing HD videos at 720p. It may not be a full 1080p HDTV but many experts agree that it is very difficult to spot the difference between a 1080p and a 720p HDTV model in terms of video quality. At the time of writing, the Panasonic VIERA X1 TC-P42X1 42-inch plasma TV retails for just around 5, a great bargain for a 42-inch plasma HDTV.
Despite its price, Panasonic has striven to provide the best value possible for your money spent. The screen surface has an anti-reflection layer to minimize glare from background lights. It also has a 2'000'000:1 contrast ratio to produce very realistic images on the screen. Connectivity wise, it has a set of standard connectors that includes a SD memory card slot and 3 HDMI inputs. In our tests, the Panasonic VIERA X1 TC-P42X1 42-inch plasma TV performed very well in playing Blu-ray and DVD movies. The hidden speakers produce a total of 20W of audio output, which is more than enough to fill a large room. All in all, for just 5, the Panasonic VIERA X1 TC-P42X1 is one of the best HDTV models in the market for the price.
