Samsung PN50C450$719.00 to $800.00
 
  
  The PN50C450 PDP flat panel HDTV by Samsung offers great value and features smartly wrapped in an attractive and accented "piano key black" cabinet.
 
  	Manufacturer:Samsung		 Product MPN   MPN | PN50C450 | Key Features  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 | Display Resolution    | 1386 x 768 |  Weight | 56.2 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  Display Resolution    | 1386 x 768 | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Virtual Surround | MTS Stereo    | SAP / MTS Stereo | 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 | Dimensions   Width | 47.3 in. |  Depth | 2.7 in. |  Height | 28.4 in. |  Weight | 56.2 lb. | Warranty   Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous   UPC | 36725233102 |  Family Line | Samsung PN |  
 
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 | Panasonic TC-P46S1$749.00 to $1,653.00
 
  
  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.
 
  	Manufacturer:Panasonic		 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    | 46 inch | Contrast Ratio    | 40,000:1 | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  Weight | 66.2 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 | Image Quality  Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 1 |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Speakers   Speaker Power | 10 Watt | Technical Features  Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Dimensions   Weight | 66.2 lb. | Miscellaneous   UPC | 379882423758 |  Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |  
 
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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 MPN   MPN | 50PJ350 | Key Features  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 Support | With HDCP Support |  Weight | 60.85 lb. | Display Capabilities  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 Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality  Comb Filter    | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution    | 1366 x 768 pixels | Brightness    | 1500 cd/m² | Adjustable Color Temperature    | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | Component x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) • 21-pin SCART x 2 |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 |  Rear Output Connectors | Optical Digital | 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 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 | Dimensions   Width | 46.12 in. |  Depth | 2.18 in. |  Height | 28.38 in. |  Weight | 60.85 lb. | Warranty   Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous   Included Accessories | Remote Control |  UPC | 719192176690 |  
 
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When used in public areas, these HDTVs can be easily programmed by the installer to have the TV turn on at a specified channel/volume level, set the minimum/maximum volume, lock out the control panel/remote, set the aspect ratio, and return to a factory reset.

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

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demanding home theater and professional applications. It contains technology that improves color rendition, brightness and contrast while achieving new standards in power efficiency and functional lifetime. It can be used as the ultimate home theater display or as a panel for corporate presentations and commercial signage. The compact frame ensures that the monitor can be placed in confined spaces with no hassle.Minimize