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 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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 | LG 60PG3000$2,900.00 to $3,800.00
 
  
  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
 
  	Manufacturer:LG		 Product MPN   MPN | 60PG30FC | Key Features  Flat Panel Type    | Plasma TV | Aspect Ratio    | Widescreen (16:9) | Broadcast Format Displayed    | 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Screen Size    | 60 inch | Contrast Ratio    | 20,000:1 | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV-Ready Television | Display Resolution    | 1366 x 768 pixels |  Weight | 91.93 lb. | Display Capabilities  Digital TV Standard    | HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals. | Broadcast Format Supported    | 720p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner    | PAL | Native Aspect Ratio    | 16:9 | Image Quality  Display Resolution    | 1366 x 768 pixels | Brightness    | 1500 cd/m² | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | Component x 1 • HDMI x 3 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 3 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) • 21-pin SCART x 2 • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1 |  Front Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 3 | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Virtual Surround | Speakers   Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers |  Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features  Parental Control    | With Parental Control | Sleep Timer    | With Sleep Timer | Remote Control  Remote Control    | Standard | Dimensions   Width | 48.23 in. |  Depth | 14.33 in. |  Height | 31.1 in. |  Weight | 91.93 lb. | Miscellaneous   UPC | 719192173170 |  
 
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The 60PS60's THX Display Certification ensures exceptional viewing experiences, while 600Hz Sub-Field Drive technology reproduces video with heightened realism by flashing the plasma panel's pixels 10 times for each frame of TV or movie content. Four HDMI inputs and two HD component video inputs give you multiple options for getting HD video to the full HD 1080p panel. While Clear Voice II technology enhances movie and TV dialogue, an Invisible Speaker system lends this LG plasma panel a more compact, less obtrusive footprint.Minimize
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

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.

The VIERA® S1 Series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption.