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-P65V10$2,719.00 to $3,999.00

Enjoy the Internet contents right on your TC-P65V10. With VIERA CAST technology, you can enjoy online content such as videos, photos, weather and stock information through an easy-to-use Web interface that's built into the TV. No extra equipment required.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TCP65V10 | 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 | 65 inch | Contrast Ratio | 40,000:1 | Digital TV Standard | HDTV Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 134.5 lb. | Display Capabilities Digital TV Standard | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported | 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (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 | Pixel Pitch | 0.747 mm | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 2 • HDMI x 4 • RJ-45 x 1 | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 | Rear Output Connectors | Optical Digital | Memory Card Slot | SD Card | Audio Features Audio Type | Surround | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 20 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 | Closed Caption on Mute | With Closed Caption On Mute | Dimensions Width | 61.9 in. | Depth | 3.9 in. | Height | 38 in. | Weight | 134.5 lb. | Miscellaneous UPC | 37988242481 | Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |
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| Panasonic TC-P42S2$699.00 to $1,215.00

This 42" plasma HDTV features a 600Hz screen refresh rate for crystal-clear images and reduced blurring during fast-action scenes.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TCP42S2 | 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-Ready Television | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 50.7 lb. | Display Capabilities 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 Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | Composite x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 2 | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Rear Output Connectors | Component x 2 | Audio Features Audio Type | Surround | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 10 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 | Closed Caption on Mute | With Closed Caption On Mute | Dimensions Width | 40.6 in. | Depth | 3.7 in. | Height | 26.1 in. | Weight | 50.7 lb. | Miscellaneous UPC | 885170003118 | Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |
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This Samsung PN50C7000, 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.

Add a SAMSUNG plasma HDTV to your entertainment arena---one that looks as good as it performs, with breathtaking design, high quality and affordability. This plasma adds a subtle clear-to-charcoal gray accent to its bezel thanks to Touch of Color™ and you''ll get deeper blacks and a more precise color range with the dynamic contrast ratio. The new E-Panel technology features our innovative FilterBright™ technology which reduces glare in bright rooms and our crystal full HD engine brings picture quality to new levels of excellence.Minimize

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