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Panasonic TC-P50U1

$832.00 to $1,268.00



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.

Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNTC-P50U1
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
Weight75 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
Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel Pitch   0.576 mm
Viewing Angle   178
Rear Input ConnectorsS-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 1 • HDMI x 1
Memory Card Slot   SD Card • SDHC Card
Audio Type   Surround
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 20 Watt
Parental Control   V-Chip
Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
OSD LanguagesEnglish • French • Spanish
Width48 in.
Depth4.2 in.
Height30.3 in.
Weight75 lb.
UPC037988242412
Family LinePanasonic VIERA


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Samsung PN58B550

$1,418.00 to $1,509.00



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

Manufacturer:Samsung Product MPNKey FeaturesCombo FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNPN58B550T2FXZA
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   58 inch
Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight84.7 lb.
Playable File FormatsJPEG
Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear Input ConnectorsComponent x 2 • HDMI x 3 • USB Port
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 1 • HDMI x 1
Audio Type   Virtual Surround
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 15 Watt
Parental Control   V-Chip
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
OSD LanguagesEnglish • French • Spanish
Width55.8 in.
Depth2.9 in.
Height34.1 in.
Weight84.7 lb.
Overall Warranty1 Year
Included AccessoriesRemote Control
UPC036725229334
Family LineSamsung PN


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LG 50PJ350

$719.00 to $872.00



The LG PJ350 Plasma TV series provides superb picture quality with a stunning razor frame design. Convert your living room to a sports stadium or cinema with this large experience perfect for watching sport and movies in crystal clear picture quality.

Manufacturer:LG Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPN50PJ350
Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV
Aspect Ratio   Widescreen (16:9)
Broadcast Format Displayed   720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
LCD Response Time   0.001 ms
Screen Size   50 inch
Digital TV Standard   HDTV-Ready Television
Display Resolution   1366 x 768 pixels
HDCP SupportWith HDCP Support
Weight60.85 lb.
Digital TV Standard   HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals.
Broadcast Format Supported   720p (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   NTSC • PAL • SECAM • DVB
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital
Display Resolution   1366 x 768 pixels
Brightness   1500 cd/m²
Adjustable Color Temperature   With Adjustable Color Temperature
Rear Input ConnectorsComponent x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) • 21-pin SCART x 2
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1
Rear Output ConnectorsOptical Digital
Audio Type   Surround
MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo
Audio Leveler   With Audio Leveler
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 10 Watt
Parental Control   V-Chip
Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
OSD LanguagesEnglish • French • Spanish • Korean
Width46.12 in.
Depth2.18 in.
Height28.38 in.
Weight60.85 lb.
Overall Warranty1 Year
Included AccessoriesRemote Control
UPC719192176690


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Samsung PN63C7000


If you're looking for a home-theater, home-office, all around home-entertainment plasma package, Samsung's C7000 series will not disappoint. As a matter of fact, it can't possibly disappoint because that what it was built for.


LG 50PJ350


The LG PJ350 Plasma TV series provides superb picture quality with a stunning razor frame design. Convert your living room to a sports stadium or cinema with this large experience perfect for watching sport and movies in crystal clear picture quality.


Samsung PN58C7000


Samsung's C7000 Series plasma flat panel HDTVs deliver stunning performance, unparalleled design, and several innovations that expand the HDTV experience with its 3D feature. Samsung's E3-Panel combined with our Clear Image Panel technology provides a stunning high contrast picture at any angle.


Panasonic TC-P42U2


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.