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-P50U2$879.00 to $1,100.00

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.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TCP50U2 | 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 | 50 inch | Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000:1 | Digital TV Standard | HDTV Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 63.9 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 Front Input Connectors | Composite x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2 • HDMI x 3 | Memory Card Slot | SD Card | Audio Features Audio Type | Surround | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features Sleep Timer | With Sleep Timer | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish | Dimensions Width | 48 in. | Depth | 3.7 in. | Height | 30.3 in. | Weight | 63.9 lb. | Miscellaneous UPC | 885170003217 | Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |
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| Samsung PN50C550$1,038.00 to $1,300.00

This Samsung PN50C550, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 50 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.
Manufacturer:Samsung Product MPN MPN | PN50C550 | 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 | 50 inch | Digital TV Standard | HDTV Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 73.6 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 | Adjustable Color Temperature | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | Component x 2 • HDMI x 3 • Audio (RCA) x 2 | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • USB Port | Rear Output 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 | 48.8 in. | Depth | 2.9 in. | Height | 30.2 in. | Weight | 73.6 lb. | Warranty Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous UPC | 36725233348 | Family Line | Samsung PN |
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This Samsung PN50C550, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 50 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.

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You’ll quickly feel like you’re a part of the action with the LG50PQ30 50” High Definition Plasma TV. The sheer size of this beauty will make you never want to leave its sight. An incredible 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 1365 x 768 resolution will enhance your visuals on-screen, providing superb high-quality definition. Plus, 600Hz Sub-field Driving Technology will take you to the heart of every speedy action with razor sharp clarity.You’ll be blown away by the clear substance and efficient performance the LG50PQ30 50” High Definition Plasma TV has to offer.Minimize

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