With the JVC LT-42DG8BJ you get a 1080i HD Ready digital television with an image resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, visible from a wide 178-degrees. At 42-inches this television is getting up into the area of screen size where a plasma unit might typically perform better, but thanks to a smattering of features and JVC technology this unit will do the job nicely.

Equipped with features such as JVC’s DynaPix Plus Picture Engine, 3D Digital Comb Filter, Movie Theatre, Noise Reduction, White Balance (Colour Temperature), Black Level Correction, automatic or manual 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio switching capability, and Picture Mode this IDTV is packed to the gills with convenience enhancing capabilities.

In terms of connectivity the LT-42DG8BJ is a bit light on the delivery, but you will likely find a way to make good use of what is available. The ins and outs include one SCART input, a 21-pin connection, two HDMI inputs, one component video input, and a pair of RCA left and right audio inputs.

For audio options this model has the basics like a headphone connection for privacy, digital audio out for top end surround sound systems, as well as some proprietary technologies like MaxxBass(R), 3D Cinema Sound, and Hyper Sound. For audio hardware this 42-inch digital television employs a measly pair of 10-watt speakers with audio outputs to match.

A life expectancy is not given for this model specifically, however the website of a competing manufacturer denotes that modern standards put the lifespan of most models in both the plasma and LCD categories at around 60,000 hours. That comes to just about 360 weeks of continuous use, but that kind of wear is unlikely. If you watch television for four hours per day, seven days a week, a modern digital television set like the LT-42DG8BJ should last for roughly 40 years according to my calculations! There will most definitely be new broadcast and display technologies available for mass consumption before these things stop working, barring some kind of defect and assuming that Panasonic’s estimates are correct.

If you really want an LCD image but you aren’t willing to compromise the size that Plasma can offer, the LT-42DG8BJ from JVC UK is sure to be compatible with your needs.