Saturday, November 8, 2008

Panasonic TH-42PH10UKA 42" 1024x768 Dual HDMI Plasma HDTV

This stunning 42" high definition professional plasma display that delivers the elegance and superb image quality for any installation, while providing full integration in an automated environment.With an up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,072 shades of gradation and industry-leading 16-bit processing, the TH-42PH10UKA delivers significant image quality improvements to produce an unforgettable visual experience. With Panasonic's multi-function input slot system, this 42" flat panel display offers seamless integration in virtually any AV, PC or interactive environment, so it can be used in the widest range of vertical or horizontal display applications. This 42" panel is more light weight (15% lighter than prior models) and more energy efficient, and its ultra-stylish design looks ultra sleek even when the panel's turned off. Panasonic combines the very best in image quality, customization and size selection in its new Professional Series plasma family.The TH-42PH10UKA comes standard with PC Input, Audio Input (for PC), Serial Control (RS-232C) Input, BNC Component Video/RGB Input and Audio Input, BNC Composite Video Input, S-Video Input, and Audio Input (for Video). There is an available slot for an optional terminal board. Or, you can remove the standard boards and mount up to three optional boards.
Customer Review: Did I mention this TV fits most 36" cabinets?
With its low profile frame its the perfect solution for those that have invested a little too heavily in entertainment centers for their old 36" direct view TVs. The only downside is that you may have to remove the doors but it will usually fit, and you'll need the optional stand to make this work. Like all Panasonic plasmas, this little unit offers an amazing picture and color reproduction with more settings and display options than you could ever use. The TV also has a built in Zoom feature which comes in handy on special occasions. And the "A" specific industrial model was upgraded with 2 HDMI ports but still has an available slot for adding more HDMI, DVI, or other inputs your system may require. It does have built in component video inputs but they are BNC type connectors so you will need 3 adapters for your RCA type cables before connecting. All in all its a 5 star product from Panasonic. The remote is easy to navigate, the manual is well written and easy to translate, but as you may already know this plasma does not have a built in tuner, so you'll either need a cable or satellite tuner which is not a problem for most people making this a centerpiece in a home theater setup. A word of caution though, HDTV is addictive.....just when you get comfortable with your new 42" Panny you may be struck with a deep regret you didn't go for the 50" model. That happened to me twice, and I am now the proud but TV poor owner of a 42", 50", and 58" Panasonic plasma. 5 Pixels


Discount iPods are the way to go if you are working on a budget but still want top-of-the-line technology to play your favorite music. Buying a discount iPod from a retailer or finding one through an online auction might make it seem like you are getting a lesser deal, but in reality, you aren't. Often what you are purchasing is brand new, and simply packaged through a reseller. Or perhaps the iPod you get that great discount on has never been used, but has to be moved off the merchandise floor to make room for the new models.

It's a fact of the retail business: As soon as the new model comes out, the prices on the older models go down. Everyone wants the faster, sleeker model, so they often ignore the older models. Those models were just fine a few weeks ago - what changed? It has nothing to do with the value of the product. It has everything to do with the public perception of it, and the need to have the newest, fastest, and coolest item available before anyone else does!

If you're looking for a discount iPod, this is when you want to buy one. Wait until the new models come out, and soon you will see the prices on the older models drop. That's when you can scoop up your brand-new, shiny iPod for a fraction of the original cost!

If you can't wait that long, then it's time to turn to a reseller or an online auction. Resellers often buy products in bulk to save money on their investment. They then pass those savings on to you with lower prices than what their competitors are offering. You are still getting the genuine article - you are simply buying it from someone who put a lot of money into their initial deal and is now willing to pass that savings on to you.

If a reseller price is still too high for your taste, you can always look into online auctions. The most common auction houses are familiar names - eBay and Overstock are two names that quickly come to mind. These auction houses often have ways of protecting you if you happen to purchase faulty merchandise from a seller, so you have the added advantage of knowing that you will not lose any money if the sale turns out to be a bad one.

The discount iPods featured on these auction sites are quite often refurbished. This means their hard drives have been wiped clean and they have been tested thoroughly for performance. They have been cleaned up, put into a nice packaging, and are ready to be sold as "gently used" to the highest bidder. Granted, you might not get the warranty you would get with a new one, and the battery life might be slightly lower than what you would get with a new device - but if you're looking for deep discounts, this is a good bet.

Finding discount iPods is easy if you take the time to look around for what you really want! Watch the market, read the reviews, choose the one that's right for you - and then begin to shop around. You'll be dancing to your favorite iPod music in no time!

Go to http://www.ipodinfosource.com to discover other great deals on the iPod and iPod accessories

Panasonic Plasma TV 65 inch

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