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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| Panasonic TC-P50C2$690.00 to $800.00

Make every night family night. Viera TC-P50C2 Plasma HDTV is ideal for watching action-packed sports, shows, and movies with the family. The 600Hz sub-field drive offers crisp, focused images during fast-moving scenes.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TCP50C2 | Key Features Flat Panel Type | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio | Widescreen (16:9) | Broadcast Format Displayed | 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size | 50 inch | Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | Weight | 70.5 lb. | Display Capabilities Broadcast Format Supported | 720p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | Composite x 2 | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Memory Card Slot | SD Card | Audio Features Audio Type | Surround | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 20 Watt | Technical Features 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 | 48 in. | Depth | 3.7 in. | Height | 30.3 in. | Weight | 70.5 lb. | Miscellaneous UPC | 885170003170 | Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |
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| Panasonic TH-42PH12U$689.00 to $1,097.00

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.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TH42PH12U | Key Features Flat Panel Type | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio | Widescreen (16:9) | Broadcast Format Displayed | 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size | 42 inch | Contrast Ratio | 30,000:1 | Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | Weight | 55 lb. | Display Capabilities Broadcast Format Supported | 720p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner | NTSC • PAL • SECAM | Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | Brightness | 1400 cd/m² | Audio Features Audio Type | Stereo | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 8 Watt | Technical Features Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Dimensions Width | 40.2 in. | Depth | 3.5 in. | Height | 24.1 in. | Weight | 55 lb. | Warranty Overall Warranty | 2 Years | Miscellaneous UPC | 37988242672 | Family Line | Panasonic TH |
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The 60PS60's THX Display Certification ensures exceptional viewing experiences, while 600Hz Sub-Field Drive technology reproduces video with heightened realism by flashing the plasma panel's pixels 10 times for each frame of TV or movie content. Four HDMI inputs and two HD component video inputs give you multiple options for getting HD video to the full HD 1080p panel. While Clear Voice II technology enhances movie and TV dialogue, an Invisible Speaker system lends this LG plasma panel a more compact, less obtrusive footprint.Minimize

The Samsung PN50C590 50" Class Plasma HDTV brings a theater-quality picture into your very own living room! It supports true 1080p resolution and 600Hz Subfield Motion blur reduction, so you’ll never miss a detail no matter how intense the action gets.

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.

Panasonic's VIERA S1 series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. The Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption.