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 MPNKey FeaturesCombo FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN PN58B550T2FXZA 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. Playable File Formats JPEG Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV) Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels Rear Input Connectors Component x 2 • HDMI x 3 • USB Port Front Input Connectors Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 Audio Type   Virtual Surround Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 15 Watt Parental Control   V-Chip Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard OSD Languages English • French • Spanish Width 55.8 in. Depth 2.9 in. Height 34.1 in. Weight 84.7 lb. Overall Warranty 1 Year Included Accessories Remote Control UPC 036725229334 Family Line Samsung PN Tags: samsung, pn58b550,

Panasonic TH-42PH12U $689.00 to $1,097.00 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. Manufacturer:Panasonic Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN TH42PH12U Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV Aspect Ratio   Widescreen (16:9) Broadcast Format Displayed   720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) Screen Size   42 inch Contrast Ratio   30,000:1 Display Resolution   1024 x 768 pixels Weight 55 lb. Broadcast Format Supported   720p (HDTV) Built-in Tuner   NTSC • PAL • SECAM Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 Interpolated Aspect Ratio 14:9 Enhanced Display Resolution   1024 x 768 pixels Brightness   1400 cd/m² Audio Type   Stereo Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 8 Watt Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard Width 40.2 in. Depth 3.5 in. Height 24.1 in. Weight 55 lb. Overall Warranty 2 Years UPC 37988242672 Family Line Panasonic TH Tags: panasonic, th-42ph12u,

Sylvania 6842PF $769.00 to $1,223.00 Experience the best with this Sylvania 42" EDTV Monitor. 2-channel stereo sound and Plasma screen technology makes this monitor a must have for any home entertainment system. Manufacturer:Sylvania Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlDimensionsMiscellaneous MPN 6842PF Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV Aspect Ratio   Widescreen (16:9) Broadcast Format Displayed   480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) Screen Size   42 inch Digital TV Standard   EDTV-Ready Television Display Resolution   852 x 480 pixels Weight 94.8 lb. Digital TV Standard   EDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view EDTV signals. Broadcast Format Supported   1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 Interpolated Aspect Ratio 14:9 Enhanced Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital Display Resolution   852 x 480 pixels Audio Type   Stereo Audio Output   Fixed MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo Speaker Power 10 Watt Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard Width 41.5 in. Depth 13 in. Height 28.75 in. Weight 94.8 lb. UPC 053818650059 Tags: sylvania, 6842pf,

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