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,

LG 50PS60C $1,149.00 to $1,816.00 When used in public areas, these HDTVs can be easily programmed by the installer to have the TV turn on at a specified channel/volume level, set the minimum/maximum volume, lock out the control panel/remote, set the aspect ratio, and return to a factory reset. Manufacturer:LG Key FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsAudio FeaturesSpeakersTechnical FeaturesRemote ControlScreen TextDimensionsWarranty 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   50 inch Contrast Ratio   30,000:1 Digital TV Standard   HDTV-Ready Television Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels HDCP Support With HDCP Support Weight 71.7 lb. Digital TV Standard   HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals. 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 Brightness   1500 cd/m² Viewing Angle   178 Adjustable Color Temperature   With Adjustable Color Temperature Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 Front Input Connectors Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 • USB Port Headphone Jack With Headphone Jack Audio Type   Surround MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo Audio Leveler   With Audio Leveler Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 10 Watt Parental Control   V-Chip Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Remote Control   Universal OSD Languages English • French • Spanish Channel Labels   With Channel Labels Width 48.4 in. Depth 3.1 in. Height 31.3 in. Weight 71.7 lb. Overall Warranty 2 Years Tags: lg, 50ps60c,

Panasonic TC-P46S1 $749.00 to $1,653.00 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. Manufacturer:Panasonic Key FeaturesDisplay CapabilitiesImage QualityConnectorsSpeakersTechnical FeaturesDimensionsMiscellaneous 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   46 inch Contrast Ratio   40,000:1 Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television Display Resolution   1920 x 1080 pixels Weight 66.2 lb. 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 Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 1 Front Input Connectors Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 Speaker Power 10 Watt Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Weight 66.2 lb. UPC 379882423758 Family Line Panasonic VIERA Tags: panasonic, tc-p46s1,

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