Akai PDP4294 42-Inch Plasma Flat Panel EDTV
Old technology
This plasma TV sold under the little-known Akai name is actually a rebranded, old-generation plasma screen made by south korea's Samsumg, which still has a reputation for questionable quality control.  The buttons on the display unit I played with felt loose and unresponsive, and the picture quality was very disappointing.  Anything darker than 50% gray became indistinuishable, and colors are washed out and unpleasant.  To me it's incredible this unit costs so much more than superior offerings from Gateway and Viewsonic.