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 MPN PN58B550T2FXZA 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. Playable File Formats JPEG 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 Connectors Component x 2 • HDMI x 3 • USB Port Front Input Connectors Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 Audio Type   Virtual Surround Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 15 Watt Parental Control   V-Chip Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard OSD Languages English • French • Spanish Width 55.8 in. Depth 2.9 in. Height 34.1 in. Weight 84.7 lb. Overall Warranty 1 Year Included Accessories Remote Control UPC 036725229334 Family Line Samsung PN Tags: samsung, pn58b550,

Panasonic TC-P42S2 $699.00 to $1,215.00 This 42" plasma HDTV features a 600Hz screen refresh rate for crystal-clear images and reduced blurring during fast-action scenes. Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsMiscellaneous MPN TCP42S2 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   2,000,000:1 Digital TV Standard   HDTV-Ready Television Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels Weight 50.7 lb. Digital TV Standard   HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals. Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV) Built-in Tuner   NTSC Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 Interpolated Aspect Ratio 14:9 Enhanced Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels Rear Input Connectors Composite x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2 Front Input Connectors Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 Rear Output Connectors Component x 2 Audio Type   Surround Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 10 Watt Parental Control   V-Chip Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard OSD Languages English • French • Spanish Closed Caption on Mute   With Closed Caption On Mute Width 40.6 in. Depth 3.7 in. Height 26.1 in. Weight 50.7 lb. UPC 885170003118 Family Line Panasonic VIERA Tags: panasonic, tc-p42s2,

Samsung PN63C7000 $3,147.00 to $4,050.00 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. Manufacturer:Samsung Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN PN63C7000 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   63 inch Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels Weight 83.8 lb. Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV) Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 Interpolated Aspect Ratio 14:9 Enhanced Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels Rear Input Connectors Component x 2 Audio Type   Virtual Surround MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 15 Watt Picture in Picture   With PIP Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard Width 58.8 in. Depth 1.4 in. Height 35.8 in. Weight 83.8 lb. Overall Warranty 1 Year Family Line Samsung PN Tags: samsung, pn63c7000,

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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.

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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.

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Panasonic TC-P46S1

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.

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LG 50PQ30

You’ll quickly feel like you’re a part of the action with the LG50PQ30 50” High Definition Plasma TV. The sheer size of this beauty will make you never want to leave its sight. An incredible 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 1365 x 768 resolution will enhance your visuals on-screen, providing superb high-quality definition. Plus, 600Hz Sub-field Driving Technology will take you to the heart of every speedy action with razor sharp clarity.You’ll be blown away by the clear substance and efficient performance the LG50PQ30 50” High Definition Plasma TV has to offer.Minimize