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 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 MPN MPN | PN58C7000 | 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 | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 73.4 lb. | Display Capabilities 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 | Audio Features Audio Type | Virtual Surround | MTS Stereo | SAP / MTS Stereo | Speakers Speaker Power | 15 Watt | Technical Features Picture in Picture | With PIP | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Dimensions Width | 54.6 in. | Depth | 1.4 in. | Height | 33.4 in. | Weight | 73.4 lb. | Miscellaneous Family Line | Samsung PN |
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