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,

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 MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsMiscellaneous MPN TH58PF12UK 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. Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV) Built-in Tuner   NTSC Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 Interpolated Aspect Ratio 14:9 Enhanced 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 Type   Stereo Audio Leveler   With Audio Leveler Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 8 Watt Picture in Picture   With PIP Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer Remote Control   Standard OSD Languages English • German • French • Italian • Espanol Width 55.1 in. Depth 3.9 in. Height 33.2 in. Weight 105.8 lb. Included Accessories Remote Control Batteries • Remote Control • Power Cord UPC 37988242825 Family Line Panasonic TH Tags: panasonic, th-58pf12uk,

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Samsung PN58B560

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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