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 MPN MPN | PN58B550T2FXZA | 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) | 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. | Combo Features Playable File Formats | JPEG | Display Capabilities Digital TV Standard | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported | 1080p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | Image Quality Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | Component x 2 • HDMI x 3 • USB Port | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 | Audio Features Audio Type | Virtual Surround | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 15 Watt | Technical Features Parental Control | V-Chip | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish | Dimensions Width | 55.8 in. | Depth | 2.9 in. | Height | 34.1 in. | Weight | 84.7 lb. | Warranty Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous Included Accessories | Remote Control | UPC | 036725229334 | Family Line | Samsung PN |
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| 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 MPN MPN | PN42C450 | Key Features 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. | Display Capabilities 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 | Image Quality Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | Brightness | 450 cd/m² | Adjustable Color Temperature | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | HDMI x 3 | Front Input Connectors | HDMI x 1 | Headphone Jack | Without Headphone Jack | Audio Features Audio Type | Virtual Surround | MTS Stereo | SAP / MTS Stereo | Audio Leveler | With Audio Leveler | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features Picture in Picture | Without PIP | Parental Control | V-Chip | Sleep Timer | With Sleep Timer | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • French • Espanol | Dimensions Width | 40.6 in. | Depth | 2.7 in. | Height | 24.8 in. | Weight | 38.6 lb. | Warranty Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous Included Accessories | Remote Control Batteries • Cleaning Cloth • Remote Control • Power Cord | UPC | 36725233096 | Family Line | Samsung PN |
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| Panasonic TC-P46S2$849.00 to $1,100.00

The Panasonic TC-P46S2 46" 1080p Plasma TV is the perfect size for a lot of people and a lot of rooms. It's big enough to be your main TV, especially if you have a medium-sized living room.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TCP46S2 | 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 | 46 inch | Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000:1 | Digital TV Standard | HDTV Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | HDCP Support | With HDCP Support | Weight | 59.5 lb. | Display Capabilities 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 | Image Quality Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | Component x 2 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2 | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 | Memory Card Slot | SD Card | Audio Features Audio Type | Surround | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features Picture in Picture | Without PIP | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish | Closed Caption on Mute | With Closed Caption On Mute | Dimensions Width | 44.6 in. | Depth | 3.7 in. | Height | 28.5 in. | Weight | 59.5 lb. | Miscellaneous UPC | 885170003163 | Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |
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The Panasonic TCP42U1 42" Viera Plasma HDTV features VIERA Link. In which, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus.

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