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Panasonic TC-P54S2

$1,249.00 to $1,877.00



Personalize your entertainment experience with the VIERA S2 54-inch TC-P54S2 1080p Flat Panel Plasma HDTV from Panasonic. Offering resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, this LCD HDTV ensures content that is displayed with sharp details.

Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNTCP54S2
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   54 inch
Contrast Ratio   2,000,000:1
Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight79.4 lb.
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 Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear Input ConnectorsComponent x 2 • Composite x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 2 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 2
Rear Output ConnectorsOptical Digital
Memory Card Slot   SD Card
Audio Type   Surround
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 10 Watt
Picture in Picture   Without PIP
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
OSD LanguagesEnglish • French • Spanish
Closed Caption on Mute   With Closed Caption On Mute
Width51.7 in.
Depth3.7 in.
Height32.8 in.
Weight79.4 lb.
UPC885170003248
Family LinePanasonic VIERA


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Panasonic TC-P42U1

$629.00 to $1,128.00



The Panasonic TCP42U1 42" Viera Plasma HDTV features VIERA Link. In which, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus.

Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsSpeakersTechnical FeaturesDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNTC-P42U1
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   30,000:1
Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight55.2 lb.
Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV)
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1
Speaker Power20 Watt
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Weight55.2 lb.
UPC037988242436
Family LinePanasonic VIERA


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Panasonic TC-P42G10

$919.00 to $1,625.00



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.

Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNTC-P42G10
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   40,000:1
Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight55.2 lb.
Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV)
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear Input ConnectorsS-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 3 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC)
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1
Speaker Power10 Watt
Parental Control   V-Chip
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
Width40.6 in.
Depth4.2 in.
Height26.1 in.
Weight55.2 lb.
UPC037988242474
Family LinePanasonic VIERA


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Samsung PN58B550


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