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 TH-58PF12UK$2,371.00 to $3,690.00

The Panasonic TH 58PF12UK 58" Widescreen Plasma Display shares the same Panasonic plasma essentials as the 11-series 1080p model, superior image quality, flexible plug-in architecture, and world-class support, while adding some additional enhancements.
Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPN MPN | TH58PF12UK | 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 | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Weight | 105.8 lb. | Display Capabilities Broadcast Format Supported | 1080p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner | NTSC | 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 | Brightness | 1400 cd/m² | Output Color | 16.9 million colors | Adjustable Color Temperature | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Audio Features Audio Type | Stereo | Audio Leveler | With Audio Leveler | Speakers Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers | Speaker Power | 2 x 8 Watt | Technical Features Picture in Picture | With PIP | Sleep Timer | With Sleep Timer | Remote Control Remote Control | Standard | Screen Text OSD Languages | English • German • French • Italian • Espanol | Dimensions Width | 55.1 in. | Depth | 3.9 in. | Height | 33.2 in. | Weight | 105.8 lb. | Miscellaneous Included Accessories | Remote Control Batteries • Remote Control • Power Cord | UPC | 37988242825 | Family Line | Panasonic TH |
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| Panasonic TCP58V10$1,995.00 to $2,699.00

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.
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 | 110 lb. | Display Capabilities Digital TV Standard | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported | 1080p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner | ATSC • NTSC | Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | Image Quality Comb Filter | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Pixel Pitch | 0.669 mm | Connectors Rear Input Connectors | Composite x 2 • HDMI x 4 | Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 | 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 | 56 in. | Depth | 3.7 in. | Height | 34.7 in. | Weight | 110 lb. | Miscellaneous Included Accessories | Remote Control | UPC | 037988242498 | Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |
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Equipped with three interchangeable slots Vertical Mounting Dual picture mode Digital zoom Built-in video wall image enlarger Various energy-saving functions-DPMS Auto power off Power save mode, etc.

This Samsung PN50C550, 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.

The Panasonic TC-P46S2 46" 1080p Plasma TV is the perfect size for a lot of people and a lot of rooms. It's big enough to be your main TV, especially if you have a medium-sized living room.

When used in public areas, these HDTVs can be easily programmed by the installer to have the TV turn on at a specified channel/volume level, set the minimum/maximum volume, lock out the control panel/remote, set the aspect ratio, and return to a factory reset.