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 PN58C7000 $2,195.00 to $3,330.00 Samsung's C7000 Series plasma flat panel HDTVs deliver stunning performance, unparalleled design, and several innovations that expand the HDTV experience with its 3D feature. Samsung's E3-Panel combined with our Clear Image Panel technology provides a stunning high contrast picture at any angle. Manufacturer:Samsung Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlDimensionsMiscellaneous MPN PN58C7000 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 Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels Weight 73.4 lb. 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 Audio Type   Virtual Surround MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo Speaker Power 15 Watt Picture in Picture   With PIP Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard Width 54.6 in. Depth 1.4 in. Height 33.4 in. Weight 73.4 lb. Family Line Samsung PN Tags: samsung, pn58c7000,

LG 42PQ30 $600.00 to $1,037.00 The PQ30 Series uses advanced panel technology such as 600Hz Sub Field Driving for superior performance in an HD resolution display. HD performance, a robust feature set and energy savings make this series a standout. Manufacturer:LG Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN 42PQ30R 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   1,500:1 Display Resolution   1024 x 768 pixels HDCP Support With HDCP Support Weight 50 lb. Broadcast Format Supported   720p (HDTV) Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 Interpolated Aspect Ratio 14:9 Enhanced Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital Display Resolution   1024 x 768 pixels Brightness   1500 cd/m² Adjustable Color Temperature   With Adjustable Color Temperature Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 Front Input Connectors Composite x 1 Rear Output Connectors Optical Digital 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 Parental Control   V-Chip Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard OSD Languages English • French • Spanish • Korean Channel Labels   With Channel Labels Width 40.6 in. Depth 3.2 in. Height 25.9 in. Weight 50 lb. Overall Warranty 1 Year Included Accessories Remote Control UPC 719192175211 Tags: lg, 42pq30,

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Panasonic TC-P42G10

G10 Series Plasma HDTVs meet the high standards set by the Lucasfilm THX Certified Display Program, to faithfully recreate the visual ambience intended by the original movies creators. If you love movies and demand cinema-quality images in your home, this is the HDTV for you.

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Panasonic TC-P54S2

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.

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LG 50PS60

The 50PS60'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

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Panasonic TC-P50U2

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.