Panasonic TC-P42S1$699.00 to $1,155.00

Panasonic's VIERA S1 series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. Panasonic's 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 | 42 inch | Contrast Ratio | 40,000:1 | Digital TV Standard | HDTV Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 57.4 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 Comb Filter | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Pixel Pitch | 0.48 mm | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 3 • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1 | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Memory Card Slot | SD Card | Audio Features Audio Type | Surround | 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 | Closed Caption on Mute | With Closed Caption On Mute | Dimensions Width | 40.6 in. | Depth | 4.2 in. | Height | 26.1 in. | Weight | 57.4 lb. | Miscellaneous UPC | 37988242382 | Family Line | Panasonic 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 MPN MPN | PN58B550T2FXZA | 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 | 58 inch | Digital TV Standard | HDTV Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 84.7 lb. | Combo Features Playable File Formats | JPEG | 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 | Component x 2 • HDMI x 3 • USB Port | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 | Audio Features Audio Type | Virtual Surround | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 15 Watt | Technical Features Parental Control | V-Chip | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish | Dimensions Width | 55.8 in. | Depth | 2.9 in. | Height | 34.1 in. | Weight | 84.7 lb. | Warranty Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous Included Accessories | Remote Control | UPC | 036725229334 | Family Line | Samsung PN |
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| Sony PFM-42V1$999.00 to $2,060.00

This 42 Plasma monitor is stylish and rugged. PFM42V1A/S is equipped with a WVGA panel (852 x 480 pixels), a 7W digital audio amplifier and picture and picture (1 video and 1 pc) capability.This is a 42 plasma display. This display is intended for high altitude use/locations. This display is available with a silver bezel only.Minimize
Manufacturer:Sony Product MPN MPN | PFM42V1SK | Key Features Flat Panel Type | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio | Standard (4:3) | Broadcast Format Displayed | 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size | 42 inch | Digital TV Standard | EDTV-Ready Television | Display Resolution | 852 x 480 pixels | Weight | 59.5 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) | Built-in Tuner | NTSC • PAL • SECAM | Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality Display Resolution | 852 x 480 pixels | Pixel Pitch | 1.08 mm | Output Color | 16.8 million colors | Adjustable Color Temperature | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • DVI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) • 1 x RS-232C • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1 | Rear Output Connectors | Audio (RCA) x 1 • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1 | Headphone Jack | With Headphone Jack | Audio Features Audio Type | Stereo | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 7 Watt | Technical Features Picture in Picture | With PIP | Sleep Timer | With Sleep Timer | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • German • French • Italian • Spanish | Dimensions Width | 40.75 in. | Depth | 3.38 in. | Height | 24.88 in. | Weight | 59.5 lb. | Warranty Overall Warranty | 2 Years | Miscellaneous Included Accessories | Remote Control Batteries • DVI Cable |
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