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,

Samsung PN63C7000 $3,147.00 to $4,050.00 If you're looking for a home-theater, home-office, all around home-entertainment plasma package, Samsung's C7000 series will not disappoint. As a matter of fact, it can't possibly disappoint because that what it was built for. Manufacturer:Samsung Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN PN63C7000 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   63 inch Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels Weight 83.8 lb. Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV) Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 Interpolated Aspect Ratio 14:9 Enhanced Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels Rear Input Connectors Component x 2 Audio Type   Virtual Surround MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 15 Watt Picture in Picture   With PIP Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Standard Width 58.8 in. Depth 1.4 in. Height 35.8 in. Weight 83.8 lb. Overall Warranty 1 Year Family Line Samsung PN Tags: samsung, pn63c7000,

---

LG 50PS60

The 50PS60'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

---

LG 42PQ30

The PQ30 Series uses advanced panel technology such as 600Hz Sub Field Driving for superior performance in an HD resolution display. HD performance, a robust feature set and energy savings make this series a standout.

---

Panasonic TC-P42U1

The Panasonic TCP42U1 42" Viera Plasma HDTV features VIERA Link. In which, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus.

---

Panasonic TH-65PF12UK

The TH-65PF12UK 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.