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Maxent MX-42X3
Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: In its MX-42X3, Maxent has assembled a bargain 42-inch plasma that performs quite well compared to the higher-priced competition.

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Maxent MX-42X3 Review

Editors' rating

The good: Inexpensive for a plasma; relatively deep blacks help achieve a high contrast ratio; accurate color decoding; video processing includes 2:3 pull-down.

The bad: Some visible false contouring artifacts occur just above black; lacks an HDTV tuner and a CableCard slot.

The bottom line: In its MX-42X3, Maxent has assembled a bargain 42-inch plasma that performs quite well compared to the higher-priced competition.

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Maxent MX-42X3 Specs

Manufacturer: RegentUSA (Maxent)
Part number: MX-42X3

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