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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| Sony PFM-42V1$999.00 to $2,060.00

This 42 Plasma monitor is stylish and rugged. PFM42V1A/S is equipped with a WVGA panel (852 x 480 pixels), a 7W digital audio amplifier and picture and picture (1 video and 1 pc) capability.This is a 42 plasma display. This display is intended for high altitude use/locations. This display is available with a silver bezel only.Minimize
Manufacturer:Sony Product MPN MPN | PFM42V1SK | Key Features Flat Panel Type | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio | Standard (4:3) | Broadcast Format Displayed | 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size | 42 inch | Digital TV Standard | EDTV-Ready Television | Display Resolution | 852 x 480 pixels | Weight | 59.5 lb. | Display Capabilities Digital TV Standard | EDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view EDTV signals. | Broadcast Format Supported | 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Built-in Tuner | NTSC • PAL • SECAM | Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality Display Resolution | 852 x 480 pixels | Pixel Pitch | 1.08 mm | Output Color | 16.8 million colors | Adjustable Color Temperature | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • DVI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) • 1 x RS-232C • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1 | Rear Output Connectors | Audio (RCA) x 1 • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1 | Headphone Jack | With Headphone Jack | Audio Features Audio Type | Stereo | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 7 Watt | Technical Features Picture in Picture | With PIP | Sleep Timer | With Sleep Timer | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • German • French • Italian • Spanish | Dimensions Width | 40.75 in. | Depth | 3.38 in. | Height | 24.88 in. | Weight | 59.5 lb. | Warranty Overall Warranty | 2 Years | Miscellaneous Included Accessories | Remote Control Batteries • DVI Cable |
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| Panasonic TC-P42G10$919.00 to $1,625.00

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.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TC-P42G10 | 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 | 40,000:1 | Digital TV Standard | HDTV Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 55.2 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 Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 3 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Speakers Speaker Power | 10 Watt | Technical Features Parental Control | V-Chip | Energy Star Compliant | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Dimensions Width | 40.6 in. | Depth | 4.2 in. | Height | 26.1 in. | Weight | 55.2 lb. | Miscellaneous UPC | 037988242474 | Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |
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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

Tap into Internet content easily and seamlessly with these stylish, Full HD models. The 2nd generation "single layer" design will make a dramatic statement in any home. Featuring THX Display Certification for exceptional image quality, THX Media Director for automatic content-based settings and broadband connectivity for the ultimate entertainment experience.Minimize

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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.