Panasonic TC-P42X1 Plasma HDTV Review - Ratings & Specs
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By Mark Brezinski
Published on May 18, 2009
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| Panasonic TC-P42X1 Specs |
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Core Specs
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HDMI In
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3
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Size
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42 in.
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Format
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720p
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Is 3D
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No
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Input Ports
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Component Video
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2
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S-Video
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1
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Composite Video
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2
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VGA
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0
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DVI
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0
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OTA Analog Antenna
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Yes
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OTA Digital Antenna
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Yes
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Analog Cable Tuner
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Yes
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Digital Cable Tuner
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Yes
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Cablecard
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No
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Analog Audio
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4
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3.5mm Headphone Jack
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0
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Output Ports
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Analog Audio
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0
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Wi-Fi
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No
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SPDIF
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1
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Bluetooth
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No
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3.5mm Headphone Jack
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0
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Zigbee
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No
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HDMI
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0
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DLNA
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No
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Component Video
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0
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S-Video
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0
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Composite Video
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0
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VGA
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0
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DVI
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0
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Media & Storage
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SD Card
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Yes
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CF Card
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No
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MMC
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No
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MemoryStick
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No
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xD
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No
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USB
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No
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DVD
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No
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Blu-Ray
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No
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Firewire
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No
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Photo Playback
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Yes
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Music Playback
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No
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Video Playback
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No
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Display
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Resolution
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1,024 x 768
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Aspect Ratio
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16:9
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Display Technology
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Plasma
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Dynamic Contrast Ratio
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1,000,000:1
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Brightness (cd/m2)
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48.98
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Viewing Angle
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135
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Audio
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Sound Output Mode
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Stereo
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Surround Mode
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Yes
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Number of Speakers
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2
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Speaker Wattage
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20.00
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Accessories
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Stand Included
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Yes
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Wall Mount Included
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No
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Remote Included
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Yes
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Size & Weight (including stand)
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Height (in)
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28.00 in
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Width (in)
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40.60 in
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Depth (in)
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12.90 in
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Weight (lbs)
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59.60 lbs
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Power Consumption
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Peak Consumption
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131.03 watts
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Standby Consumption
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0.00 watts
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| Panasonic TC-P42X1 Ratings |
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In The Box
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7.00
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1
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Aesthetics
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5.00
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2
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Performance: Black and White
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Black Level
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9.51
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3.5
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Peak White
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2.02
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3.5
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Contrast Ratio
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5.99
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3
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Tunnel Contrast
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9.28
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1
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White Falloff
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9.73
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1
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Uniformity
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9.38
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3
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Greyscale Gamma
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4.53
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2
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Performance: Color
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Color Temperature
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9.80
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8
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RGB Curves
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6.63
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6
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Color Gamut
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3.78
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6
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Performance: Motion
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Motion Smoothness
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7.38
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7
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Motion Artifacting
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5.50
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7
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3:2 Pulldown & 24fps
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7.50
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6
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Resolution Scaling
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4.83
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3
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Performance: Viewing Effects
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Formats
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8.00
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1
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Viewing Angle
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9.03
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5
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Reflectance
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3.50
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5
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Video Processing
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1.50
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5
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Remote
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Ergonomics & Durability
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6.25
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1
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Button Layout and Use
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6.25
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1
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Programming and Flexibility
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1.50
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1
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Connectivity
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Input Ports
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6.50
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0.5
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Output Ports
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2.00
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0.5
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Other Connections
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0.00
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0.5
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Media
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1.00
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0.25
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Placement
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7.00
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0.25
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Audio & Menus
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Audio Quality
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6.00
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5
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Menus
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6.00
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5
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Manual
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6.00
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1
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Formats & Media
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Streaming Playback
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0.00
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1
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Photo Playback
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3.50
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1
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Video and Music Playback
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0.00
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1
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Other Media
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0.00
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1
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Power
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Power Consumption Cost ($USD)
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8.72
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2
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| Total |
607.39 |
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