The LG 42PC55 is a relatively lightweight, 42-inch digital television set with a plasma screen that is capable of delivering a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. This HD-ready unit is packed with proprietary features such as LG’s thin-film Clear Filter Pro and 3D Comb Filter, as well as their XD Engine, which allows a standard signal to be upgraded to near HD quality — on the fly.

When it comes to audio, the 42PC55 is ready for action. The unit is equipped with Surround Max for surround sound processing, two 10-watt outputs, six separate Sound Status Modes (Surround Max, Standard, Music, Movie, Sports, and User Defined), an on-screen equalizer, an auto volume leveler to keep those volume spikes from blowing your speakers, a Dolby Digital Decoder for high quality digital sound reproduction, and more. This LG unit has pretty much got everything you’ll need to enjoy the audio attached to your favorite television shows, movies, and more.

Connectivity is equally impressive with this model. The 42PC55 has two HDMI ports, two SCART interfaces, component and PC connections, optical output for 5.1 digital surround sound systems, and even S-Video. But despite having so many connectivity options available on this model, clutter and confusion are really no problem because of the included input labeling system, designed to help you to keep them all apart.

LG lists the lifespan for this set at 60,000 hours. This will give you roughly 2500 days of uninterrupted use. Of course, unless you’re trapped in the middle of a very, very long marathon for your favorite series you are not likely to put this to the test. You will probably get well beyond 6 years of quality use from this unit under normal operating conditions. In fact, the set itself will probably outlast the technology contained within.

Of course, this unit comes with the standard lot of features as well, including an auto-tuner, an instruction manual included on CD, and so on. But don’t just consider this unit based solely on its features, this television set is a sleek and attractive unit, and sure to fulfill your aesthetic needs as well. All in all the LG 42PC55 is a very satisfactory solution for anyone looking to make the switch to a digital set.