Panasonic 42-inch Viera Plasma TV

Panasonic's sleek TH-42PX25U/P 42-inch Plasma is loaded with features including an ATSC integrated tuner, 3000:1 contrast ratio for deeper blacks and whiter whites, Picture-in-Picture, SD Memory Card slots and HDMI input. With the use of an authorized CableCARD, this model is also able to receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a separate cable box. With its included SD Memory Card and PCMCIA slots, you can take your memory card from your digital still camera, insert it in the plasma TV and view your images on the big screen. Built to last, the life expectancy is 60,000 hours... that equals more than 23 years at the average family’s viewing habits of 7 hours a day! ($5,499.95; www.panasonic.com)