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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 | LG 50PS60$959.00 to $1,600.00
 
  
  The 50PS60's THX Display Certification ensures exceptional viewing experiences, while 600Hz Sub-Field Drive technology reproduces video with heightened realism by flashing the plasma panel's pixels 10 times for each frame of TV or movie content. Four HDMI inputs and two HD component video inputs give you multiple options for getting HD video to the full HD 1080p panel. While Clear Voice II technology enhances movie and TV dialogue, an Invisible Speaker system lends this LG plasma panel a more compact, less obtrusive footprint.Minimize
 
  	Manufacturer:LG		 Product MPN   MPN | 50PS60 | 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    | 50 inch | Contrast Ratio    | 30,000:1 | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  HDCP Support | With HDCP Support |  Weight | 74.5 lb. | Display Capabilities  Digital TV Standard    | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported    | 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Built-in Tuner    | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio    | 16:9 | Image Quality  Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Brightness    | 1500 cd/m² | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Speakers   Speaker Power | 10 Watt | Technical Features  Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Dimensions   Weight | 74.5 lb. |  
 
 Tags:lg, 50ps60, 
  
 | Samsung PN58C550$1,655.00 to $2,000.00
 
  
  This Samsung PN58C550, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 58 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.
 
  	Manufacturer:Samsung		 Product MPN   MPN | PN58C550 | 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    | 58 inch | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  Weight | 72.8 lb. | Display Capabilities  Broadcast Format Supported    | 1080p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner    | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio    | 16:9 |  Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality  Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Pixel Pitch    | 0.001 mm | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) |  Front Input Connectors | D-Sub (RGB PC) x 1 | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Virtual Surround | Speakers   Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers |  Speaker Power | 2 x 15 Watt | Technical Features  Picture in Picture    | Without PIP | Parental Control    | V-Chip | Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control  Remote Control    | Standard | Screen Text   OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish | Dimensions   Width | 54.8 in. |  Depth | 2.8 in. |  Height | 32.8 in. |  Weight | 72.8 lb. | Warranty   Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous   UPC | 36725233355 |  Family Line | Samsung PN |  
 
 Tags:samsung, pn58c550, 
  
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The Samsung PN50C590 50" Class Plasma HDTV brings a theater-quality picture into your very own living room! It supports true 1080p resolution and 600Hz Subfield Motion blur reduction, so you’ll never miss a detail no matter how intense the action gets.

The Samsung PN58C590 58" 1080p Plasma HD starts pleasing the senses even before you power it up by simply being a beautiful object.

The 50PS60's THX Display Certification ensures exceptional viewing experiences, while 600Hz Sub-Field Drive technology reproduces video with heightened realism by flashing the plasma panel's pixels 10 times for each frame of TV or movie content. Four HDMI inputs and two HD component video inputs give you multiple options for getting HD video to the full HD 1080p panel. While Clear Voice II technology enhances movie and TV dialogue, an Invisible Speaker system lends this LG plasma panel a more compact, less obtrusive footprint.Minimize

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