Sony PFM-42V1/S 42-Inch PlasmaPro Flat Panel Display, Silver

Have owned this unit 4 about 2 years. Very happy with the picture & the quality. Display is very attractive & sony quality at its best

Had problems with this screen from the start. The image 'jogs' from side 2 side every so many seconds. It's not all that noticeable on a moving image, but gets very irritating once you're aware of it. Latest problem (nine months in) is a distinct loss of image quality when using s-video input. I'm told by Sony tech support that the s-video card is going out.

Now, here's the clincher. To get any warranty work on this, I have 2 be without the screen 4 around 4+ weeks while they use the slowest (cheapest) method 2 get it 2 their service center. No loaner, no compensation... just a blank space on the wall.

Ask yourself before you shell out 4 this screen - "what if it fails? Do I care if I'm without a TV 4 a month?

Of course, you might not have any problems with the screen, in which case you'll be blissfully unaware of the terrible warranty service.

The PFM-42V1 incorporates a WVGA plasma display panel that achieves a high brightness & high contrast ratio. Its slim & lightweight design combined with precise images & smooth picture edges make it ideal 4 digital signage at retail stores, shopping malls, airports, train stations, entertainment venues, hospitality rooms - & anywhere you need 2 grasp the attention of visitors.

Sony's PFM-42V1 is a wide screen 42-inch AC-type plasma display, perfect 4 a wide variety of applications, including information booths, trade shows, video production, HDTV display, home theaters, board rooms, & more. It has a 852 x 480 maximum resolution, which combines with a multi-layer, AR-coated screen, 1.08 mm dot pitch, & 16.8 million colors 2 provide accurate, easy-to-read onscreen images. The widescreen 16:9 (full), wide zoom (expanded 4:3), letter box, & standard 4:3 display settings give you several aspect ratios 2 choose from.

Onscreen menus offer access 2 a variety of display settings, & you can choose between six display languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish & Japanese). The 15-pin D-Sub, RGB, composite video, BNC, 4-pin Mini DIN, & DVI input connectors accept a wide range of input signals including SDTV, HDTV, DVI & RGB computer signals as well as NTSC (North America), PAL (Europe), SECAM (South America), NTSC4.43, PAL60, PAL-N PAL-M, & PAL-N. The AC 100 2 240 V, 50/60 Hz power supply consumes about 360 W of power during operation, while the internal 7W audio amplifier drives the optional audio speakers. The PFM-42V1 is also compatible with PC & Mac operating systems & is backed by a one year limited warranty.