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42" EDTV: Philips 42PF9936D vs. HP PE4200N

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Hi Peeps:


I need some opinions. Both are EDTV.


Philips 42PF9936D - plasma panel with TV tuner - 42"

VS.

HP Pavilion PE4200N 42" (same as?? Panasonic TH-42PD50U??)


Which is a better buy/quailty etc.

Right now the Philips is $$$$ CDN and the HP is $$$$ CDN at best buy.


Your opinions are all welcome! thanks!

One more question.


Better quality?

Component (from dvd) with VGA analoge (to TV)

OR

Component to component?


which of these 2 is better?



Thanks for your help!

shelby.
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anyone, anyone?

please??

thanks!

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As far as I know that Philips is one or two generations older than the current models.
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thanks for the reply.


Any ideas who makes HP's??


I can't find really any reviews on the HP's or the Philips.

I guess with the philips its cuz its older now.
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Originally Posted by ultramagnus
thanks for the reply.


Any ideas who makes HP's??


I can't find really any reviews on the HP's or the Philips.

I guess with the philips its cuz its older now.


Try a search on google.
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I believe Panasonic makes the HP's. The HP PE4200N is supposedly the same as the Panasonic TH-42PD50U. I've seen the Panasonic at Best Buy and the only TV that looked better to me among their selection was the Pioneer 43" HD set which is a lot more dough.
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thanks!



also, is it normal to not be able to change the Screen ratios while watching a progressive dvd etc? I want to increase/zoom, but in certain modes seems not possible. all tv's like this in the component mode?
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