Products reviews

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
MPNPN58B550T2FXZA
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
Weight84.7 lb.
Playable File FormatsJPEG
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 ConnectorsComponent x 2 • HDMI x 3 • USB Port
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 1 • HDMI x 1
Audio Type   Virtual Surround
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 15 Watt
Parental Control   V-Chip
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
OSD LanguagesEnglish • French • Spanish
Width55.8 in.
Depth2.9 in.
Height34.1 in.
Weight84.7 lb.
Overall Warranty1 Year
Included AccessoriesRemote Control
UPC036725229334
Family LineSamsung PN


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samsung, pn58b550,

Panasonic TCP50G25

$1,300.00 to $10,735.00



The VIERA G25 Series Plasma is the center of your entertainment universe. With VIERA Cast, enjoy what the web has to offer right on the big screen.

Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNTCP50G25
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
Digital TV Standard   HDTV-Ready Television
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight57.3 lb.
Digital TV Standard   HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals.
Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   NTSC
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Output Color1.07 million colors
Rear Input ConnectorsComponent x 2 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 3 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) • Optical
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1
Memory Card Slot   SD Card
Audio Type   Surround
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 10 Watt
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
OSD LanguagesEnglish • French • Spanish
Closed Caption on Mute   With Closed Caption On Mute
Width30.3 in.
Depth3.5 in.
Height48 in.
Weight57.3 lb.
UPC885170003187
Family LinePanasonic VIERA


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panasonic, tcp50g25,

Sylvania 6842PF

$769.00 to $1,223.00



Experience the best with this Sylvania 42" EDTV Monitor. 2-channel stereo sound and Plasma screen technology makes this monitor a must have for any home entertainment system.

Manufacturer:Sylvania Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPN6842PF
Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV
Aspect Ratio   Widescreen (16:9)
Broadcast Format Displayed   480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Screen Size   42 inch
Digital TV Standard   EDTV-Ready Television
Display Resolution   852 x 480 pixels
Weight94.8 lb.
Digital TV Standard   EDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view EDTV signals.
Broadcast Format Supported   1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital
Display Resolution   852 x 480 pixels
Audio Type   Stereo
Audio Output   Fixed
MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo
Speaker Power10 Watt
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
Width41.5 in.
Depth13 in.
Height28.75 in.
Weight94.8 lb.
UPC053818650059


Tags:

sylvania, 6842pf,


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.


LG 60PG3000


This 60" screen offers high definition resolution for your favourite films and TV programmes, and uses 100 Hz scanning to reduce lag by calculating frames at 100 images per second, instead of 50 or 60. The 60PG3000 also comes with an XD Engine image enhancer and a digital comb filter, making graphics seem lifelike, as well as three HDMI sockets and two scart jacks for adding a multimedia hard drive, a DVD recorder or a games console.Minimize


Panasonic TH-37PH10UK


demanding home theater and professional applications. It contains technology that improves color rendition, brightness and contrast while achieving new standards in power efficiency and functional lifetime. It can be used as the ultimate home theater display or as a panel for corporate presentations and commercial signage. The compact frame ensures that the monitor can be placed in confined spaces with no hassle.Minimize


Panasonic TC-P50U1


The 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes. VIERA Image Viewer™ provides a better way to share your digital photos. Just pop your SD memory card into the handy slot, and instantly display your digital photos for friends and family.