| Haier HL42XD2 Review » Ratings Guide | ||
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| Model | Size | MSRP | 1080 | Net | Wi-Fi | 3D | Price | Energy | Design | Best- Seller |
| Haier HL42XD2 LCD HDTV |
42″ | $649 | ● | $15 | Not Energy Star |
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| Haier HL42XD2 Review » Key Feature Ratings | ||
| Price | The cost of this LCD TV is $15 per inch of screen size. This is less expensive than average and is priced in the bottom 19% of new TVs. | |
| ENERGY STAR | This Haier TV is not ENERGY STAR qualified. Most new televisions manufactured today are ENERGY STAR. | |
| Efficiency | Not ENERGY STAR qualified and uses about 40% more electricity than any ENERGY STAR television. – Haier HL42XD2 Review | |
| Design | Incorporates 2 key design features that impact its functions and performance. This HDTV has less key features than average and ranks in the bottom 6% of new TV designs. | |
| Best-Seller | This TV is not a top best-seller at a national store including Amazon, Best Buy, Sears, and Wal-Mart. | |
| Resolution | Designed with 1080p resolution, the highest definition available. Provides nearly twice the resolution of 720p, and allows you to fully utilize 1080p videos or programming. | |
| Side Inputs | Electronic inputs are not available on the side of the TV. Devices such as DVD players and video game players must be connected in the rear. | |
| LED | Does not incorporate LED backlighting. LED technology is more expensive, but it saves on energy and allows the TV to be significantly thinner. | |
| Local Dim | Local dimming technology is only available on LCD televisions with LED backlighting. | |
| Frame Rate | Uses a standard 60 Hz (60 frames per second) which is adequate for many programs and movies, but you may experience slight motion blur during fast action scenes. | |
| THX | Like most HDTVs, this is not THX certified. THX certification generally indicates that the TV will have high-quality picture performance. – Haier HL42XD2 Review | |
| DLNA | Not DLNA certified (Digital Living Network Alliance). DLNA promotes interoperability between electronic devices, which makes sharing digital content easier and more convenient. | |
| 3D | This Haier television is not 3D ready. 3D TVs allow you to view 3D content from select video games, Blu-ray discs, and programming, but are much more expensive. | |
| Wi-Fi | This Haier HDTV is not Wi-Fi capable. You cannot wirelessly connect to your home-based internet network. | |
| Internet | Internet access is not available with this TV. You cannot view streaming internet videos, widgets, or applications that are available with many brands. | |
| DVD Player | Like most televisions, this Haier TV does not have a built-in DVD or Blue-ray player. Most consumers purchase these items separately. | |
| Depth | This TV is thicker than average with a depth of 6.5″. If you plan to mount it on the wall, you may consider a thinner model. – Haier HL42XD2 Review | |
| Frame | Standard, multiple-level design with some space between the screen and the bezel. Single-level designs can provide a seamless look that is preferred by some consumers. | |
| Speakers | Speakers provide 20 watts of total output power, which is about average. – Haier HL42XD2 Review | |
| HDMI | Provides 4 HDMI inputs so that you can connect a cable box and other devices such as a DVD player, video game console, and PC. | |
| Haier HL42XD2 Review » Features & Specs |
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