Sound and Vision magazine took a look at four 42-inch HDTV plasma screens.

To get a better view of the plasma-HDTV landscape, we selected four 42-inch models at a range of prices. We started with V, Inc.'s Vizio P42HDe ($2,499), a budget HDTV monitor — meaning you have to add a tuner — that's sold exclusively through Costco and Sam's Club outlets nationwide. Stepping up in price a bit, we chose HP's PL4245N ($4,000), which the company touts as the perfect monitor for its Media Center PCs, although it also works fine as a standalone TV.

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