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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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Panasonic TC-P54S2

$1,249.00 to $1,877.00



Personalize your entertainment experience with the VIERA S2 54-inch TC-P54S2 1080p Flat Panel Plasma HDTV from Panasonic. Offering resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, this LCD HDTV ensures content that is displayed with sharp details.

Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNTCP54S2
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   54 inch
Contrast Ratio   2,000,000:1
Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight79.4 lb.
Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear Input ConnectorsComponent x 2 • Composite x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 2 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 2
Rear Output ConnectorsOptical Digital
Memory Card Slot   SD Card
Audio Type   Surround
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 10 Watt
Picture in Picture   Without PIP
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
OSD LanguagesEnglish • French • Spanish
Closed Caption on Mute   With Closed Caption On Mute
Width51.7 in.
Depth3.7 in.
Height32.8 in.
Weight79.4 lb.
UPC885170003248
Family LinePanasonic VIERA


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panasonic, tc-p54s2,

Panasonic TC-P50U2

$879.00 to $1,100.00



Make your movie night a cinematic experience. Viera TC-P50U2 plasma HDTV is ideal for sports and movies, with crisp, focused images during fast-moving scenes. It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot.

Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNTCP50U2
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   2,000,000:1
Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight63.9 lb.
Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2 • HDMI x 3
Memory Card Slot   SD Card
Audio Type   Surround
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 10 Watt
Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
OSD LanguagesEnglish • French • Spanish
Width48 in.
Depth3.7 in.
Height30.3 in.
Weight63.9 lb.
UPC885170003217
Family LinePanasonic VIERA


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panasonic, tc-p50u2,


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


Panasonic TC-P50U1


The 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes. VIERA Image Viewer™ provides a better way to share your digital photos. Just pop your SD memory card into the handy slot, and instantly display your digital photos for friends and family.


Panasonic TH-50PD12


The TH-42PF11UK is a stunning display that delivers elegance and superb image quality for just about any installation - whether it's in a boardroom, classroom, hotel, restaurant or digital signage environment.


Samsung PN58B560


Add a SAMSUNG plasma HDTV to your entertainment arena---one that looks as good as it performs, with breathtaking design, high quality and affordability. This plasma adds a subtle clear-to-charcoal gray accent to its bezel thanks to Touch of Color™ and you''ll get deeper blacks and a more precise color range with the dynamic contrast ratio. The new E-Panel technology features our innovative FilterBright™ technology which reduces glare in bright rooms and our crystal full HD engine brings picture quality to new levels of excellence.Minimize