Samsung PN50C590$1,157.00 to $1,300.00
 
  
  The Samsung PN50C590 50" Class Plasma HDTV brings a theater-quality picture into your very own living room! It supports true 1080p resolution and 600Hz Subfield Motion blur reduction, so you’ll never miss a detail no matter how intense the action gets.
 
  	Manufacturer:Samsung		 Product MPN   MPN | PN50C590 | 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    | 50 inch | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV-Ready Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  Weight | 73.6 lb. | Display Capabilities  Digital TV Standard    | HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals. | 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 | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | Component x 2 • HDMI x 3 • Audio (RCA) x 2 • RJ-45 x 1 |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 |  Rear Output Connectors | Audio (RCA) x 1 |  Headphone Jack | With Headphone Jack | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Virtual Surround | Speakers   Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers |  Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features  Picture in Picture    | Without PIP | Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control  Remote Control    | Standard | Dimensions   Width | 48.8 in. |  Depth | 11.4 in. |  Height | 32.4 in. |  Weight | 73.6 lb. | Warranty   Overall Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous   UPC | 36725233393 |  Family Line | Samsung PN |  
 
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 | LG 50PS60$959.00 to $1,600.00
 
  
  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
 
  	Manufacturer:LG		 Product MPN   MPN | 50PS60 | 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    | 50 inch | Contrast Ratio    | 30,000:1 | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  HDCP Support | With HDCP Support |  Weight | 74.5 lb. | Display Capabilities  Digital TV Standard    | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported    | 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) | Built-in Tuner    | ATSC • NTSC • QAM | Native Aspect Ratio    | 16:9 | Image Quality  Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Brightness    | 1500 cd/m² | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 1 | Speakers   Speaker Power | 10 Watt | Technical Features  Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Dimensions   Weight | 74.5 lb. |  
 
 Tags:lg, 50ps60, 
  
 | Panasonic TC-P65S1$2,119.00 to $3,200.00
 
  
  Panasonic's VIERA S1 series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. The Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption.
 
  	Manufacturer:Panasonic		 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    | 65 inch | Contrast Ratio    | 40,000:1 | Digital TV Standard    | HDTV Television | Display Resolution    | 1920 x 1080 pixels |  Weight | 132.3 lb. | Display Capabilities  Digital TV Standard    | HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. | Broadcast Format Supported    | 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) | 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 | Pixel Pitch    | 0.747 mm | Connectors   Rear Input Connectors | S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 3 |  Front Input Connectors | Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 |  Rear Output Connectors | Optical Digital | Memory Card Slot    | SD Card • SDHC Card | Audio Features  Audio Type    | Surround | Speakers   Number of Speakers | 2 Speakers |  Speaker Power | 2 x 10 Watt | Technical Features  Parental Control    | V-Chip | Energy Star Compliant    | Energy Star Compliant | Remote Control  Remote Control    | Standard | Screen Text   OSD Languages | English • French • Spanish | Dimensions   Width | 62 in. |  Depth | 4.1 in. |  Height | 38 in. |  Weight | 132.3 lb. | Miscellaneous   UPC | 037988242337 |  Family Line | Panasonic VIERA |  
 
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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

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