Panasonic TC-P42S2$699.00 to $1,215.00

This 42" plasma HDTV features a 600Hz screen refresh rate for crystal-clear images and reduced blurring during fast-action scenes.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TCP42S2 | Key Features Flat Panel Type | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio | Widescreen (16:9) | Broadcast Format Displayed | 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size | 42 inch | Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000:1 | Digital TV Standard | HDTV-Ready Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 50.7 lb. | Display Capabilities Digital TV Standard | HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals. | Broadcast Format Supported | 1080p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner | NTSC | Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | Composite x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2 | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Rear Output Connectors | Component x 2 | Audio Features Audio Type | Surround | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features Parental Control | V-Chip | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish | Closed Caption on Mute | With Closed Caption On Mute | Dimensions Width | 40.6 in. | Depth | 3.7 in. | Height | 26.1 in. | Weight | 50.7 lb. | Miscellaneous UPC | 885170003118 | Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |
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| Panasonic TC-P42U2$689.00 to $897.00

Panasonic's 42-inch VIERA TC-P42U2 Plasma HDTV features a full HD 1080p resolution, 900 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TCP42U2 | Key Features Flat Panel Type | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio | Widescreen (16:9) | Broadcast Format Displayed | 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size | 42 inch | Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000:1 | Digital TV Standard | HDTV Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 49.6 lb. | Display Capabilities Digital TV Standard | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported | 1080p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality Comb Filter | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Connectors Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Audio Features Audio Type | Surround | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features Sleep Timer | With Sleep Timer | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish | Closed Caption on Mute | With Closed Caption On Mute | Dimensions Width | 40.6 in. | Depth | 3.7 in. | Height | 26.1 in. | Weight | 49.6 lb. | Miscellaneous UPC | 885170003125 | Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |
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| LG 50PS60$959.00 to $1,600.00

The 50PS60's THX Display Certification ensures exceptional viewing experiences, while 600Hz Sub-Field Drive technology reproduces video with heightened realism by flashing the plasma panel's pixels 10 times for each frame of TV or movie content. Four HDMI inputs and two HD component video inputs give you multiple options for getting HD video to the full HD 1080p panel. While Clear Voice II technology enhances movie and TV dialogue, an Invisible Speaker system lends this LG plasma panel a more compact, less obtrusive footprint.Minimize
Manufacturer:LG Product MPN MPN | 50PS60 | Key Features Flat Panel Type | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio | Widescreen (16:9) | Broadcast Format Displayed | 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size | 50 inch | Contrast Ratio | 30,000:1 | Digital TV Standard | HDTV Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | HDCP Support | With HDCP Support | Weight | 74.5 lb. | Display Capabilities Digital TV Standard | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported | 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Built-in Tuner | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | Image Quality Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Brightness | 1500 cd/m² | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Speakers Speaker Power | 10 Watt | Technical Features Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Dimensions Weight | 74.5 lb. |
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The 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes. VIERA Image Viewer™ provides a better way to share your digital photos. Just pop your SD memory card into the handy slot, and instantly display your digital photos for friends and family.

As much as we love plasmas' image quality here at CNET, there's no denying that they're power hogs . However, at CES 2009 we've seen several plasma manufacturers showing off new energy-efficient panels. Like Panasonic's NeoPDP plasmas, the Samsung PNB550 series of plasmas claim to consume nearly 50 percent less energy compared to past models. Here are the full details.Minimize

The PQ30 Series uses advanced panel technology such as 600Hz Sub Field Driving for superior performance in an HD resolution display. HD performance, a robust feature set and energy savings make this series a standout.

G10 Series Plasma HDTVs meet the high standards set by the Lucasfilm THX Certified Display Program, to faithfully recreate the visual ambience intended by the original movies creators. If you love movies and demand cinema-quality images in your home, this is the HDTV for you.