Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV

Flat TVs are the ultimate holiday gift for the family. If you are shopping for the most affordable plasma TV on the market, you may be surprised that computer giant Gateway is where you will find it. At $2999, this 42-inch widescreen plasma TV is easily ½ the cost of comparable models.

The lightweight (68lbs and 4 inches deep) Gateway plasma is high-definition capable and compatible with satellite TV, digital cable services and network television. It can be connected to a DVD player, VCR, HDTV decoder set-top box, external audio connections, gaming devices and a PC. The Gateway plasma TV comes standard with a built-in internal 5-watt stereo amplification and speakers, table stand and an integrated NTSC tuner. $2999. www.gateway.com