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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

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

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samsung, pn58b550,

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

MPN	TCP54S2
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
Weight	79.4 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 Ratio	14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear Input Connectors	Component x 2 • Composite x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2
Front Input Connectors	Composite x 2 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 2
Rear Output Connectors	Optical Digital
Memory Card Slot	SD Card
Audio Type	Surround
Number of Speakers	2 Speakers
Speaker Power	2 x 10 Watt
Picture in Picture	Without PIP
Energy Star Compliant	Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control	Standard
OSD Languages	English • French • Spanish
Closed Caption on Mute	With Closed Caption On Mute
Width	51.7 in.
Depth	3.7 in.
Height	32.8 in.
Weight	79.4 lb.
UPC	885170003248
Family Line	Panasonic VIERA

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panasonic, tc-p54s2,

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

MPN	50PJ350
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 Support	With HDCP Support
Weight	60.85 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 Ratio	14:9 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 Connectors	Component x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) • 21-pin SCART x 2
Front Input Connectors	Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1
Rear Output Connectors	Optical Digital
Audio Type	Surround
MTS Stereo	SAP / MTS Stereo
Audio Leveler	With Audio Leveler
Number of Speakers	2 Speakers
Speaker Power	2 x 10 Watt
Parental Control	V-Chip
Sleep Timer	With Sleep Timer
Energy Star Compliant	Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control	Standard
OSD Languages	English • French • Spanish • Korean
Width	46.12 in.
Depth	2.18 in.
Height	28.38 in.
Weight	60.85 lb.
Overall Warranty	1 Year
Included Accessories	Remote Control
UPC	719192176690

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lg, 50pj350,

Panasonic TH-42PH12U

Equipped with three interchangeable slots Vertical Mounting Dual picture mode Digital zoom Built-in video wall image enlarger Various energy-saving functions-DPMS Auto power off Power save mode, etc.

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