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iSymphony LC42iF56 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Features

• 42″ screen with 16:9 aspect ratio
• Integrated ATSC TV tuner for HDTV broadcast reception
• 1920 x 1080 native resolution for Full HD 1080p performance
• Beautiful color depth with a dynamic contrast ratio of 10000:1
• Dual HDMI inputs for true digital experience

iSymphony LC42iF56 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Overviews

The iSymphony LC42iF56 is a 42-Inch 1080p HD LCD Television. The TV has 1920 x 1080 native resolution and wide-screen (16:9 aspect ratio) for a complete home theater experience. The super high picture quality has been realized by VIORE engineering with high brightness for a vivid and brilliant picture and with high contrast for deeper blacks and brighter whites. The ATSC TV tuner is integrated for over-the-air HDTV broadcast reception. HDMI input is provided so that the digital signals for both video and audio will be transferred without any degradation from Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD Player, Game Player, or Cable/Satellite Box. A VGA port is also provided so that you can use the TV as a computer monitor.

LG 42LE5400 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Internet Applications Features

• LED Backlighting
• NetCast Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready)
• Wireless 1080p Ready
• TruMotion 120Hz
• Picture Wizard II

LG 42LE5400 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Internet Applications Overviews

There’s no better LCD display technology than LED and the LE5400 delivers that along with a whole lot more. You can tap directly into instant movies and entertainment with NetCast and cut free of your cable box and messy wires with Wireless 1080p.

LG 42LE5400 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Internet Applications Specifications

Offering energy-saving LED backlighting, 1080p Full HD resolution for crystal-clear detail, and TruMotion 120Hz technology for virtually no motion blur, the 42-inch LG 42LE5400 LED LCD HDTV is also great for watching sports and movies with fast action thanks to its 2.6ms (millisecond) response time. The latest in HDTV technology, LED delivers deep blacks, bright colors and crisp images to rival any display category, and are the slimmest, most energy efficient televisions available. Improved motion capture allows smooth, natural pictures, even with fast paced action.

With LG’s NetCast, you get access to TV shows, movies and more, streamed directly from the Internet to your television screen. And the LE5400 series also provides compatibility with Wireless 1080p Connectivity (wireless media kit required and sold separately).

Other features include an incredible 4,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more stunning colors and deeper blacks, two USB ports for connecting external drives for playing back MP3 audio, JPEG photo and DivX HD video files, stereo speakers with 20 watts of power and Dolby Digital decoding, and four HDMI inputs.

NetCast Entertainment Access

NetCast Entertainment Access brings the best Internet services direct to your TV–no computer required. Instantly access movies and TV shows, news and weather and the world’s largest library of HD movies in 1080p. (Note: Internet connection & subscriptions required and sold separately.)

Get your HD film fix If you like movies and want major studio releases in Full HD 1080p and Dolby Digital Plus sound, you’ll love Vudu, the on-demand movie service with more hi-def titles than anyone else. Over 3,000 and counting. Plus, there’s no subscription. So you only pay for what you watch. Access your queue from the couch Make the most of the extensive offerings on Netflix. Now you can watch your favorite movies and shows–from new releases to classics to everything in between–without your PC. Sit back and enjoy unlimited instant access to thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed directly to your TV set.

It’s YouTube on your tube No more crowding around your PC to watch web videos. NetCast instantly streams videos and TV shows from YouTube for unlimited, direct access to the millions of Web videos whenever you want them. All you need is an active Internet connection. Watch that one fellow making a fool of himself over and over again. Stay up to speed Sometimes you want to see what’s going on in the world, but without changing the channel. Yahoo! TV Widgets delivers everything you need including news, scores, stocks and even photos from Flickr. Your pictures on the big screen Re-live all your family vacation memories with your Picasa photos on the big screen for everyone to enjoy, create galleries and slideshows for easy organization.

Key Features

LCD Panel with LED Backlighting Tired of dark scenes or dull colors? LG’s LED technology provides a slim profile and delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail, as well as greater energy efficiency compared to conventional LCD TVs.	Energy Star 4.0 Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they’re on) modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30 percent less energy than standard units.   Smart Energy Saving With LG’s Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.
Full HD 1080p resolution This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You’ll see details and colors like never before.	TruMotion 120Hz TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment.
4,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio No more worrying about dark scenes or dull colors. The dynamic contrast ratio of 4,000,000:1 delivers more stunning colors and deeper blacks than you can imagine.	Intelligent Sensor Don’t strain your eyes. Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
Wireless 1080p Ready The best place for your TV isn’t always near the cable. Wireless 1080p Connectivity lets you cut loose from messy wires, hang your TV where you want and still get a stunning Full HD picture. All those cords and cables are completely out of sight. And the only thing attached to your TV is you. (Note: Wireless media kit required and sold separately.)
AV Mode Sports, movies and video games are best enjoyed with customized settings. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of three picture modes for “Cinema”, Sports” or “Games” to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience.	Picture Wizard Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It’s not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way.
24P Real Cinema Stay in for the theater. Enjoy a true cinema-like experience in your own home with movies the way they are meant to be seen. LG’s Real Cinema technology precisely displays 24p source frames on your screen, the same as on a movie screen. If you love movies, you’ll love Real Cinema.	ISFccc Calibration Ready LG’s ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote.
Clear Voice II Get audio the way it was meant to be heard. Clear Voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. Infinite Sound What’s a great picture without great sounds to match? Infinite Sound delivers an amazing listening experience with deep, rich bass to make the most of your entertainment.	Dolby Digital Dolby Digital lets you experience compelling 5.1-channel surround sound. And you can trust that you’ll get the same great Dolby Digital audio quality no matter what you’re watching–a DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, TV programming or downloaded content. Best of all, you can be confident that you’ll hear the audio exactly as it was intended, because Dolby Digital is also used to create the soundtracks for movies and games.
USB 2.0 Now reliving that fantastic family vacation can happen in the comfort of your living room. Easily connect your external USB devices to enjoy JPEG photos or listen to MP3 files. This HDTV is also compatible with playing back DivX HD video files from a USB drive.	HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color Make installation of any enabled device a snap. Get 10.2Gbps of bandwidth for deeper colors and more to take advantage of the best Full HD experience. HDMI V.1.3 connectivity lets you prepare yourself for tomorrow’s technology today.

Key Specifications

Screen size: 42-inch class (42 inches diagonal) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD) Dynamic contrast ratio: 4,000,000:1 Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical Response time: 2.6ms Built-in tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM Audio output: 20 watts (10W x 2) Speaker system: 2-way, 4 speakers Dolby Digital decoder: Yes Surround system: Infinite Sound Input labeling: Yes Swivel stand: ±20 degrees VESA compliance: 200mm x 200mm Warranty: 1 year parts and labor Connections HDMI (version 1.3, HDCP): 3 rear, 1 side Component: 2 rear, 1 side Composite A/V: 1 rear, 1 side RF: 1 rear PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 rear PC audio input: 1 rear Digital audio output: 1 optical, rear USB: 2 side Ethernet LAN: 1 rear Headphone out: 1 side RS-232c input: 1 rear

Dimensions TV without stand: 40 x 24.8 x 1.2 inches (WxHxD); 36.8 pounds TV with stand: 40 x 27.2 x 10.6 inches (WxHxD); 43 pounds What size TV should you get?

LG 2010 HDTV Comparison

Series:

LD350

LD450

LD520

LD550

LD650

LE5300

LE5400

LE8500

LX6500

PJ350

PK550

PK750

Models:

22-inch 26-inch 32-inch

32-inch 37-inch 42-inch 47-inch

32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch

32-inch 42-inch 46-inch 52-inch

47-inch 55-inch

22-inch 26-inch 32-inch 37-inch

32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch

47-inch 55-inch

47-inch 55-inch

42-inch 50-inch

50-inch 60-inch

50-inch 60-inch

Panel type

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

LED LCD

LED LCD

LED LCD

3D LED

Plasma

Plasma

Plasma

LED Local Dimming

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

3D Ready

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Resolution

720p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

720p

1080p

1080p

Contrast ratio

50k:1 dynamic

100k:1 dynamic

100k:1 dynamic

150k:1 dynamic

200k:1 dynamic

3mil:1 dynamic

4mil:1 dynamic

9mil:1 dynamic

8mil:1 dynamic

3mil:1 dynamic

3mil:1 dynamic

3mil:1 dynamic

Refresh rate

60Hz

60Hz

120Hz

120Hz

240Hz

60Hz

120Hz

120Hz

240Hz

600Hz

600Hz

600Hz

Response time

5ms

4ms

2.4

2.4

2

2.4ms

2.6ms

1ms

2ms

–

–

–

Netcast Entertainment

–

–

–

–

–

–

HDMI input

2

2

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

3

4

Component input (Y, PB, PR)

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

2

2

2

Composite input

1

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

PC input

USB port

1

1

1

2

2

1

2

2

2

1

1

2

MP3 and JPEG playback

–

DivX video playback

–

–

–

–

–

Ethernet

–

–

–

–

–

–

Wireless 1080p Ready

–

–

–

–

–

–

Energy Star

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Series:

LD350 LCD

LD450 LCD

LD520 LCD

LD550 LCD

LD650 LCD

LE5300 LED

LE5400 LED

LE8500 LED

LX6500 3D LED

PJ350 Plasma

PK550 Plasma

PK750 Plasma

Learn More

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Features

• 42-inch Plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution; THX certified display
• VIERA Cast for streaming online content plus video conferencing via Skype (using optional webcam)
• Infinite Black panel blocks ambient light and produces deep blacks and bright, vivid images with minimal reflection
• Inputs: 3 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 Ethernet, 1 PC, 2 USB, 1 digital audio output
• Includes removable stand; measures 40.6 x 27.3 x 12.2 inches with stand

Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Overviews

Panasonic TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Specifications

Building on its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, Panasonic’s 42-inch VIERA TC-P42G25 Plasma HDTV features a new panel with NeoPDP technologies that provide the best balance of black and white under brighter environments while also offering higher energy efficiency. The new NeoPDP Plasma panel also further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brighter environments. This G25 series model provides 1080p resolution, full-time 1080 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.

This and other models in the G25 line offer Panasonic’s improved VIERA Cast functionality, which enables you to stream Internet video and audio programming as well as turn this HDTV into a high-definition, wireless video conference center with Skype capabilities (when using the optional Panasonic communication camera and Wi-Fi adapter accessories). You can also play back JPEG images and AVCHD videos stored on SD memory cards and operate a variety of VIERA Link components–from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras–through a single remote. Adhering to Panasonic’s commitment to the environment, this VIERA model–as well as all 2010 models–features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements. And you’ll get a long Plasma panel life of up to 100,000 hours–more than 30 years of viewing when watched 8 hours a day–before the brightness of the panel decreases to half. Key Features

Panasonic’s VIERA G25 series Plasma HDTV with streaming content from VIERA Cast partners.

VIERA Cast: Enjoy a variety of streaming movies, TV shows, and music, photo slideshows, and home video conferencing with VIERA Cast’s assortment of online content–including Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, YouTube, and Picasa. VIERA Cast’s addition of Skype (requires optional communication camera; model TY-CC10) enables you to connect and communicate through voice and video calls from the comfort of your own living room. This VIERA HDTV includes two USB ports for connecting a keyboard or a Wi-FI LAN adapter (sold separately) as well as an Ethernet port for wired LAN connection. No PC required.   VIERA Image Viewer: View full-HD images with the integrated SD card slot, enabling you to view JPEG photos and AVCHD videos captured from your digital camera or camcorder on the big screen. Navigate your images via an easy-to-use thumbnail display, and choose from among five types of background music and five display effects. Plus, messages and memos can be added to photos from a PC to create detailed travelogues and original slideshows with messages.   VIERA Link: Allows the interlinked operation of various AV devices–from DVD and Blu-ray Disc players to home theater sound systems to digital cameras and camcorders–using only the VIERA remote control by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable (see pop-up illustration).   Game Mode: With Game Mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What’s more, VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works with the anti-image retention (wobbling) function, too.

NeoPDP: By redesigning the Plasma panel’s cell structure and developing an innovative new filter, Panasonic has tripled the luminous efficiency (compared to 2007 models) of its VIERA Plasma HDTVS–resulting in stunningly beautiful images while also reducing power consumption.   1080 Moving Picture Resolution: With 1080 lines of moving picture resolution and integrated NeoPDP technology’s high-speed drive performance, the display time for each image frame is shortened to minimize afterimages, making decisive calls in football matches and delicate motions in figure skating performances appear crystal clear.   600Hz Sub-field Drive: 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology, which converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects (see an illustration of 600Hz technology).   Infinite Black: The luminous efficiency of this NeoPDP Plasma panel has been improved by reducing the electrical pre-discharge that causes graying has greatly enhanced black gradation. The result is crisp blacks with no graying–even in living rooms with bright, afternoon lighting. And minimizing the electrical pre-discharge helps to both raise contrast and save energy.   THX Certified Display: THX reproduces film images as the filmmakers intended them. To receive THX certification, TVs undergo stringent tests to determine, for example, whether the exact same brightness and color are displayed at all screen locations, and whether black levels satisfy standard criteria.

Key Specifications

What’s in the Box

Panasonic G25 series Plasma HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions

Panasonic 2010 VIERA Plasma and LCD Comparison

Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD
Models:	TC-P54G25 54″ TC-P50G25 50″ TC-P46G25 46″ TC-P42G25 42″	TC-P65S2 65″ TC-P58S2 58″ TC-P54S2 54″ TC-P50S2 50″ TC-P46S2 46″ TC-P42S2 42″	TC-P50U2 50″ TC-P42U2 42″	TC-P50C2 50″ TC-P46C2 46″ TC-P42C2 42″	TC-L42U22 42″ TC-L37U22 37″ TC-L32U22 32″	TC-L37X2 37″ TC-L32X2 32″ TC-L22X2 22″	TC-L37C22 37″ TC-L32C22 32″
VIERA Cast		—	—	—	—	—	—
VIERA Image Viewer	(AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)
VIERA Link	webcam capable
NeoPDP Panel			—	—	—	—	—
THX Display		—	—	—	—	—	—
Contrast Ratio	Infinite Black	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1 22″: 15,000:1	Dynamic: 18,000:1
Moving Picture Resolution	1080 lines	1080 lines	900 lines	720 lines	—	—	—
Anti-Reflective Filter			—	—	—	—	—
Display Capabilities	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	720p, 480p
600Hz Sub-field Drive					—	—	—
120Hz	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Game Mode				—	—		—
Speakers	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total 22″: 6W	2; 20W total
Surround Sound
HDMI input	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	2	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side) 22″: 1	2
Component input (Y, PB, PR)	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
Composite input	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side) 22″: 1	2
PC input	1 (side)	—	—	—	1	1	1
USB	2	—	—	—	—	—	—
Ethernet LAN input	1	—	—	—	—	—	—
Digital Audio output	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
iPod Universal Dock	—	—	—	—	—		—
Energy Star
Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD

Learn More

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Features

• 42-inch plasma HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution and three HDMI inputs
• Neo PDP screen provides brighter panel, Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution
• VIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cards
• VIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder.Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system
• 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes

Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Overviews

42″ Plasma, 1080p, NEO PDP Panel which is brighter, Full-time 1080p TV lines of moving picture resolution, 3 HDMI, Native contrast ratio 40,000:1, Dynamic contrast infinite black 2,000,000:1, Game Mode, Anti Reflective Filter, 600 Hz Subfield Drive

Customer Review

I have had this 42″ Panasonic Viera Plasma TV for nearly four month’s now; I upgraded from a 21″ Panasonic CRT. This is a really great TV at a reasonable price. I chose plasma because they got great reviews and seem to have less issues with backlighting and were a bit cheaper than current generation LED/LCD’s. I opted for the S version over the X version because I don’t have broadband. We get 20 odd channels over the air with an antenna, PBS which has a lot of HD programming comes in beautifully. We joined Netflix about the same time and have really been enjoying the home theatre experience. My TV room is narrow less than 12′ so I made cardboard cutouts while deciding between the 42″ and the 46″, in hind sight I could have gone with the 46″. I was worried a 46″ from 7 feet away would be too big or grainy, the fact is you could be 12″ away with HD before it starts to pixilate, and the picture is so good, bigger is better once you experience the feel of home theatre. I added the Blu-ray DVD player, have yet to try a Blu-ray disc, but we’re ready for them. I already had an Onkyo 7.1 surround sound receiver, added a motley collection of speakers, a pair of old KLH’s, some home built rear and recently added a BIC 12″ sub woofer, now we can get all the sound effects and deep base we can handle. I used the HDMI connections for the Onkyo, Blu-ray and TV; these are a must to get the HD experience. Needed the composite hook up for a somewhat antiquated VCR, and a digital optical input for the best sound from the Home Theatre Amp. The message here is DON’T FORGET TO ORDER CABLES ALONG WITH THE TV. The sound out of the TV itself is OK, not horrible but far from a surround sound experience. I have never adjusted any of the picture settings, colors are rich and accurate, occasionally a bit dark but this can be adjusted by opting for the theatre experience which enhances the picture abit. Controls and adjustments both on the TV and the Onkyo require studying the manuals and carefully selecting from multi-layer menus. Not always clear what you want or how to get it, since we don’t do this everyday, adjustments require revisiting the manual. Once you are happy with what you have great, still need 3 remotes, haven’t been successful using any one as a universal though all claim it’s possible. Overall a huge upgrade from the old TV, enjoying it!

Blinking lights of death - mb2001 -
Shortly after purchasing power button light went into death throes. Blinks 7 times than stops briefly before it starts over again. TV will not power on. Large circuit board replaced one month ago and now back to doing it again. Google “Panasonic 7 blinking lights of death” to see just how widespread the problem is.

Great hdtv for the price - Michael J. Davis -
Alot of people complain about the picture quality,but if you go to C-NET & use their recommended settings it looks amazing.I absolutely love this tv!

Vizio E420VO 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Features

• 1080p Full HD
• 100,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround HD audio
• Ambient Light Sensing technology
• Exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines

Vizio E420VO 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Overviews

VIZIO’s E420VO 42″ LCD HDTV delivers full 1080p HD picture quality and superior audio quality at an amazing value. Includes SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround HD audio for advanced virtual surround sound and two HDMI ports to connect up to two HDMI devices to your TV. Exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines to reduce energy consumption.