Products reviews

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
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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
Weight84.7 lb.
Playable File FormatsJPEG
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 ConnectorsComponent x 2 • HDMI x 3 • USB Port
Front Input ConnectorsComposite x 1 • HDMI x 1
Audio Type   Virtual Surround
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 15 Watt
Parental Control   V-Chip
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
OSD LanguagesEnglish • French • Spanish
Width55.8 in.
Depth2.9 in.
Height34.1 in.
Weight84.7 lb.
Overall Warranty1 Year
Included AccessoriesRemote Control
UPC036725229334
Family LineSamsung PN


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Samsung PN58C590

$1,887.00 to $1,900.00



The Samsung PN58C590 58" 1080p Plasma HD starts pleasing the senses even before you power it up by simply being a beautiful object.

Manufacturer:Samsung Product MPNKey FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNPN58C590
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
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight84.7 lb.
Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   QAM
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio Type   Virtual Surround
Speaker Power10 Watt
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Weight84.7 lb.
UPC36725233409
Family LineSamsung PN


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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
MPNPN63C7000
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
Weight83.8 lb.
Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC • QAM
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio14:9 Enhanced
Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear Input ConnectorsComponent x 2
Audio Type   Virtual Surround
MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo
Number of Speakers2 Speakers
Speaker Power2 x 15 Watt
Picture in Picture   With PIP
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant
Remote Control   Standard
Width58.8 in.
Depth1.4 in.
Height35.8 in.
Weight83.8 lb.
Overall Warranty1 Year
Family LineSamsung PN


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LG 50PQ30


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Panasonic TC-P50C2


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Samsung PN63C7000


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.