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-P42U2$689.00 to $897.00
 
  
  Panasonic's 42-inch VIERA TC-P42U2 Plasma HDTV features a full HD 1080p resolution, 900 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.
 
  	Manufacturer:Panasonic		 Product MPN   MPN | TCP42U2 | 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    | 42 inch | Contrast Ratio    | 2,000,000:1 | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  Weight | 49.6 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  Comb Filter    | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Connectors   Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | 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 | Closed Caption on Mute    | With Closed Caption On Mute | Dimensions   Width | 40.6 in. |  Depth | 3.7 in. |  Height | 26.1 in. |  Weight | 49.6 lb. | Miscellaneous   UPC | 885170003125 |  Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |  
 
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 | Panasonic Viera TC-P58S1$1,475.00 to $2,477.00
 
  
  The VIERA S1 Series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. The PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption. It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920 x 1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio. 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution.Minimize
 
  	Manufacturer:Panasonic		 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    | 58 inch | Contrast Ratio    | 40,000:1 | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  Weight | 108.1 lb. | Display Capabilities  Digital TV Standard    | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported    | 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) | Built-in Tuner    | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio    | 16:9 |  Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality  Comb Filter    | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Pixel Pitch    | 0.669 mm | Adjustable Color Temperature    | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors   Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Memory Card Slot    | SD Card • SDHC Card | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Stereo | MTS Stereo    | SAP / MTS Stereo | Audio Leveler    | With Audio Leveler | Speakers   Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers |  Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features  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 • Spanish | Dimensions   Width | 56.1 in. |  Depth | 3.9 in. |  Height | 34.8 in. |  Weight | 108.1 lb. | Miscellaneous   Included Accessories | Remote Control |  UPC | 037988242344 |  Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |  
 
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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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