Insignia NS-42P650A11

An affordable mid-sized plasma HDTV, the Insignia NS-42P650A11 ($449 list) offers 42 inches of 720p video in a 1,024 by 768 resolution and 600Hz refresh rate. This set also comes with SRS TruSurround HD sound in a thin profile.

Design and Features
The NS-42P650A11 looks like most HDTVs with its glossy black bezel and simplistic frame. It's bottom edge is lined with a curved speaker bar, and supported by a stationary black stand. This model sports two HDMI ports, two component video inputs, two audio outputs, one composite video input and more.

Splitting this plasma TV down the middle would reveal performance features like a 1 million to 1 contrast ratio and a 3D Y/C digital comb filter for color enhancement. And thanks to SRS TruSurround, the NS-42P650A11 puts outs simulated surround sound, controllable through an included sound leveler.

The screen within the NS-42P650A11 puts out a brightness of 500 cd/m², which amounts to power consumption of about 200W when turned on, while the speakers only produce 20W. This model is Energy Star-compliant as well.