Samsung PN50C550$1,038.00 to $1,300.00
 
  
  This Samsung PN50C550, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 50 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.
 
  	Manufacturer:Samsung		 Product MPN   MPN | PN50C550 | 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) | LCD Response Time    | 0.001 ms | Screen Size    | 50 inch | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  Weight | 73.6 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  Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Adjustable Color Temperature    | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | Component x 2 • HDMI x 3 • Audio (RCA) x 2 |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • USB Port |  Rear Output Connectors | HDMI x 1 |  Headphone Jack | Without Headphone Jack | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Virtual Surround | MTS Stereo    | SAP / MTS Stereo | Audio Leveler    | With Audio Leveler | Speakers   Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers |  Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features  Picture in Picture    | Without PIP | Parental Control    | V-Chip | Sleep Timer    | With Sleep Timer | Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control  Remote Control    | Standard | Screen Text   OSD Languages | English • French • Espanol | Dimensions   Width | 48.8 in. |  Depth | 2.9 in. |  Height | 30.2 in. |  Weight | 73.6 lb. | Warranty   Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous   UPC | 36725233348 |  Family Line | Samsung PN |  
 
 Tags:samsung, pn50c550, 
  
 | 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 |  
 
 Tags:panasonic, tc-p42u2, 
  
 | Sylvania 6842PF$769.00 to $1,223.00
 
  
  Experience the best with this Sylvania 42" EDTV Monitor. 2-channel stereo sound and Plasma screen technology makes this monitor a must have for any home entertainment system.
 
  	Manufacturer:Sylvania		 Product MPN   MPN | 6842PF | Key Features  Flat Panel Type    | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio    | Widescreen (16:9) | Broadcast Format Displayed    | 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size    | 42 inch | Digital TV Standard    | EDTV-Ready Television | Display Resolution    | 852 x 480 pixels |  Weight | 94.8 lb. | Display Capabilities  Digital TV Standard    | EDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view EDTV signals. | Broadcast Format Supported    | 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Native Aspect Ratio    | 16:9 |  Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality  Comb Filter    | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution    | 852 x 480 pixels | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Stereo | Audio Output    | Fixed | MTS Stereo    | SAP / MTS Stereo | Speakers   Speaker Power | 10 Watt | Technical Features  Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control  Remote Control    | Standard | Dimensions   Width | 41.5 in. |  Depth | 13 in. |  Height | 28.75 in. |  Weight | 94.8 lb. | Miscellaneous   UPC | 053818650059 |  
 
 Tags:sylvania, 6842pf, 
  
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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

Panasonic's VIERA S1 series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. The Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption.

The PN63B550 plasma HDTV is perfect for action-packed sports and movies. It uses new e-panel technology which reduces blurring and produces crisp, clear images.

This 42" plasma HDTV features a 600Hz screen refresh rate for crystal-clear images and reduced blurring during fast-action scenes.