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 MPN   MPN | PN58C590 | Key Features  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 |  Weight | 84.7 lb. | Display Capabilities  Broadcast Format Supported    | 1080p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner    | QAM | Native Aspect Ratio    | 16:9 |  Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality  Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Virtual Surround | Speakers   Speaker Power | 10 Watt | Technical Features  Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Dimensions   Weight | 84.7 lb. | Miscellaneous   UPC | 36725233409 |  Family Line | Samsung PN |  
 
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 | Panasonic TC-P42U2$689.00 to $897.00
 
  
  Panasonic's 42-inch VIERA TC-P42U2 Plasma HDTV features a full HD 1080p resolution, 900 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.
 
  	Manufacturer:Panasonic		 Product MPN   MPN | TCP42U2 | Key Features  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    | 42 inch | Contrast Ratio    | 2,000,000:1 | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  Weight | 49.6 lb. | Display Capabilities  Digital TV Standard    | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported    | 1080p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner    | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio    | 16:9 |  Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality  Comb Filter    | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Connectors   Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Surround | Speakers   Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers |  Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features  Sleep Timer    | With Sleep Timer | Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control  Remote Control    | Standard | Screen Text   OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish | Closed Caption on Mute    | With Closed Caption On Mute | Dimensions   Width | 40.6 in. |  Depth | 3.7 in. |  Height | 26.1 in. |  Weight | 49.6 lb. | Miscellaneous   UPC | 885170003125 |  Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |  
 
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 | LG 42PQ30$600.00 to $1,037.00
 
  
  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.
 
  	Manufacturer:LG		 Product MPN   MPN | 42PQ30R | Key Features  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    | 1,500:1 | Display Resolution    | 1024 x 768 pixels |  HDCP Support | With HDCP Support |  Weight | 50 lb. | Display Capabilities  Broadcast Format Supported    | 720p (HDTV) | Built-in Tuner    | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio    | 16:9 |  Interpolated Aspect Ratio | 14:9 Enhanced | Image Quality  Comb Filter    | 3DYC / 3D Digital | Display Resolution    | 1024 x 768 pixels | Brightness    | 1500 cd/m² | Adjustable Color Temperature    | With Adjustable Color Temperature | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 |  Rear Output Connectors | Optical Digital | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Virtual Surround | MTS Stereo    | SAP / MTS Stereo | Audio Leveler    | With Audio Leveler | Speakers   Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers |  Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features  Parental Control    | V-Chip | Sleep Timer    | With Sleep Timer | Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control  Remote Control    | Standard | Screen Text   OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish • Korean | Channel Labels    | With Channel Labels | Dimensions   Width | 40.6 in. |  Depth | 3.2 in. |  Height | 25.9 in. |  Weight | 50 lb. | Warranty   Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous   Included Accessories | Remote Control |  UPC | 719192175211 |  
 
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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

Panasonic's 42-inch VIERA TC-P42C2 Plasma HDTV features a 720p high-definition resolution and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity. This and other models in the C2 line offer Panasonic's VIERA Image Viewer feature, which enables you to play slideshows of JPEG images stored on SD memory cards.

The 600Hz Sub-field Drive produces crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic action, and all other fast-moving scenes. VIERA Image Viewer™ provides a better way to share your digital photos. Just pop your SD memory card into the handy slot, and instantly display your digital photos for friends and family.

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.