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50, flat, and cheaper: big-screen plasmas less than $3,000 |
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 David Katzmaier Senior editor |
Updated February 1, 2006 Flatter is better when it comes to iPods, cell phones, and televisions. If given a choice between a free big-screen flat-panel TV, such as one of the models below, and a free big-screen rear-projection TV such as the Sony KDF-E50A10, 95 percent of TV shoppers would probably take the plasma in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, HDTVs aren't free, but the falling prices of 50-inch plasmas are enough to make many shoppers think twice about their big-screen technology--and form factor--of choice. At less than $3,000, each of the models below costs about $1,000 more than the Sony and other typical 50-inch DLP and LCD models. Is flat worth an extra grand? Check your MP3 player and your phone before you answer. More resources
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Maxent MX-50X3 |
Vizio P50HDM |
Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK |
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| Review date | February 1, 2006 | September 13, 2005 | November 11, 2005 |
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| Review summary | The 50-inch Maxent MX-50X3 plasma is an excellent value by virtue of its impressive picture quality, but don't expect high style or numerous features. | With commendable image quality and plenty of connections, the relatively inexpensive V Vizio P50HDM 50-inch plasma is the best value in its class. | Although it's missing a couple of inputs, the Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK surpasses any 50-inch plasma we've reviewed in terms of image quality and overall value. |
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| User comments | 8.3 Excellent (from 9 users) | 8.1 Excellent (from 99 users) | 8.8 Excellent (from 40 users) |
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| Weight | 110.2 lbs | 121.7 lbs | 94.8 lbs |
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| Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 |
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| Input Video Formats | 480p , 480i , 1080i , 720p | 480p , 480i , 1080i , 720p | 480p , 480i , 1080i , 720p |
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| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
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| Multi-channel Preview | Picture-in-picture (PIP) | Picture-on-picture (POP) , Picture-in-picture (PIP) | Info unavailable |
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| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
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| Speaker System | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | Speakers not included |
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| Product name | Maxent MX-50X3 | Vizio P50HDM | Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Price range | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available |
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