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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 MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNPN50C450
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
Weight56.2 lb.
Broadcast Format Supported   720p (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution   1386 x 768
Audio Type   Virtual Surround
MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 10 Watt
Parental Control   V-Chip
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
Width47.3 in.
Depth2.7 in.
Height28.4 in.
Weight56.2 lb.
Overall Warranty1 Year
UPC36725233102
Family LineSamsung PN


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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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Panasonic Viera TC-P58S1


The VIERA S1 Series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. The PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption. It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920 x 1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio. 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution.Minimize


LG 60PS80


Tap into Internet content easily and seamlessly with these stylish, Full HD models. The 2nd generation "single layer" design will make a dramatic statement in any home. Featuring THX Display Certification for exceptional image quality, THX Media Director for automatic content-based settings and broadband connectivity for the ultimate entertainment experience.Minimize


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.


Panasonic TC-P50C2


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.