The LG 42PQ60D is a midrange plasma TV that will set you back a modest sum, but delivers most of the niceties available for its class. There's the Integrated Digital TV (IDTV) of a Samsung PS42B450B1M, as well as the onboard HD video playback of the Panasonic TH-P42X10. Best of all, it's priced on par with the above-mentioned Korean rival and commands a mere S$100 (US$70.60) premium over the Japanese model. If these are still not enough, the S$1,599 (US$1,128.84) LG also sports a more polished borderless design found primarily in pricier HDTVs. ...

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