Panasonic TCP42G25$1,008.00 to $10,735.00
 
  
  The Panasonic TC-P42G25 42" 1080p Plasma TV may be exactly what you're looking for. Its 42" diagonally measured screen straddles the line between midsize and large sets. If you'll be viewing it from about five to ten feet away you'll find you're close enough to enjoy a good-sized picture but far enough away that you can enjoy the image without noticing the individual pixels that create it.Minimize
 
  	Manufacturer:Panasonic		 Product MPN   MPN | TCP42G25 | 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    | 5,000,000:1 | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV-Ready Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  HDCP Support | With HDCP Support |  Weight | 45.2 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  Comb Filter    | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Adjustable Color Temperature    | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | Composite x 2 • HDMI x 3 |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 | Memory Card Slot    | SD Card | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Surround | MTS Stereo    | SAP / MTS Stereo | Audio Leveler    | With Audio Leveler | Speakers   Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers |  Speaker Power | 2 x 2 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 • Spanish | Closed Caption on Mute    | With Closed Caption On Mute | Dimensions   Width | 25.8 in. |  Depth | 3.5 in. |  Height | 40.6 in. |  Weight | 45.2 lb. | Warranty   Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous   UPC | 885170003101 |  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 42PQ30$600.00 to $1,037.00
 
  
  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.
 
  	Manufacturer:LG		 Product MPN   MPN | 42PQ30R | Key Features  Flat Panel Type    | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio    | Widescreen (16:9) | Broadcast Format Displayed    | 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size    | 42 inch | Contrast Ratio    | 1,500:1 | Display Resolution    | 1024 x 768 pixels |  HDCP Support | With HDCP Support |  Weight | 50 lb. | Display Capabilities  Broadcast Format Supported    | 720p (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    | 1024 x 768 pixels | Brightness    | 1500 cd/m² | Adjustable Color Temperature    | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 |  Rear Output Connectors | Optical Digital | 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  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 • Spanish • Korean | Channel Labels    | With Channel Labels | Dimensions   Width | 40.6 in. |  Depth | 3.2 in. |  Height | 25.9 in. |  Weight | 50 lb. | Warranty   Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous   Included Accessories | Remote Control |  UPC | 719192175211 |  
 
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Make every night family night. Viera TC-P50C2 Plasma HDTV is ideal for watching action-packed sports, shows, and movies with the family. The 600Hz sub-field drive offers crisp, focused images during fast-moving scenes.

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

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

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