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,

Samsung PN42C450 $539.00 to $649.00 Combined with E3-Panel technology, the PN42C450's 1366 x 768p (720p) plasma panel brings you more than just high definition. While E3-Panel's 600Hz subfield motion delivers incredibly smooth and fluid on-screen motion, its Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio ensures pure black levels and enhanced color performance for sharp detail and vivid color tones.Minimize Manufacturer:Samsung Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN PN42C450 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   42 inch Contrast Ratio   3,500:1 Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television Display Resolution   1024 x 768 pixels Weight 38.6 lb. Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM Native Aspect Ratio   16:9, 14:9 Display Resolution   1024 x 768 pixels Brightness   450 cd/m² Adjustable Color Temperature   With Adjustable Color Temperature Rear Input Connectors HDMI x 3 Front Input Connectors HDMI x 1 Headphone Jack Without Headphone Jack Audio Type   Virtual Surround MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo Audio Leveler   With Audio Leveler Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 10 Watt Picture in Picture   Without PIP Parental Control   V-Chip Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard OSD Languages English • French • Espanol Width 40.6 in. Depth 2.7 in. Height 24.8 in. Weight 38.6 lb. Overall Warranty 1 Year Included Accessories Remote Control Batteries • Cleaning Cloth • Remote Control • Power Cord UPC 36725233096 Family Line Samsung PN Tags: samsung, pn42c450,

Sylvania 6842PF $769.00 to $1,223.00 Experience the best with this Sylvania 42" EDTV Monitor. 2-channel stereo sound and Plasma screen technology makes this monitor a must have for any home entertainment system. Manufacturer:Sylvania Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlDimensionsMiscellaneous MPN 6842PF Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV Aspect Ratio   Widescreen (16:9) Broadcast Format Displayed   480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) Screen Size   42 inch Digital TV Standard   EDTV-Ready Television Display Resolution   852 x 480 pixels Weight 94.8 lb. Digital TV Standard   EDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view EDTV signals. Broadcast Format Supported   1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 Interpolated Aspect Ratio 14:9 Enhanced Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital Display Resolution   852 x 480 pixels Audio Type   Stereo Audio Output   Fixed MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo Speaker Power 10 Watt Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard Width 41.5 in. Depth 13 in. Height 28.75 in. Weight 94.8 lb. UPC 053818650059 Tags: sylvania, 6842pf,

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