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| Price | $1,499.95 | Check Prices | $699.99 to $999.95 | $758.81 to $999.95 | $1,039.00 to $1,499.99 |
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| Release date | May 01, 2008 | February 15, 2009 | |||
| The Bottom Line | Although no slouch especially considering its price, the LG 50PG20 plasma HDTV's picture isn't quite up to that of the best entry-level competition. | CNET did not review the LG 42PG20, but we did review a larger model in the series. | Although it requires more than a few picture quality trade-offs, the Panasonic TC-P50X1 delivers the best black-levels-to-dollars ratio of any HDTV we've tested. | Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. | |
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| Sound Effects | SRS TruSurround XT | SRS TruSurround XT | Info unavailable | SRS TruSurround XT | SRS TruSurround HD |
| Input Video Formats | 720p 1080i 1080p | 720p 1080i 1080p | 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p | 720p 1080i 1080p | Info unavailable |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | SD Memory Card | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Multi-channel Preview | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Picture-in-picture (PIP) |
| Analog TV Tuner | NTSC | NTSC | Info unavailable | NTSC | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 83.3 lbs | 53.8 lbs | 75 lbs | 67.9 lbs | 84.2 lbs |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | Info unavailable |
| Digital TV Tuner | QAM ATSC | QAM ATSC | Info unavailable | QAM ATSC | QAM ATSC |
| HDMI Ports Qty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| USB Port | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Yes , 1 port(s) | Yes , 2 port(s) |
| Resolution | 1365 x 768 | 1024 x 768 | 1366 x 398 | 1365 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Motion Enhancement Technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Fluid Motion Technology 600 Hz | 600Hz sub-field driving |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Surround Sound | Stereo |
| Speaker System | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 years warranty | 2 years warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable |
| Built-in Decoders | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Dolby Digital | Info unavailable |
| Enclosure Color | Gloss piano black | Gloss piano black | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Radio | None | None | None | None | None |
| Environmental Standards | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV Tuner | 1x analog 1x digital | 1x analog 1x digital | 1x analog/digital combo | 1x analog 1x digital | Info unavailable |
| Stereo Reception System | MTS | MTS | MTS | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| DVD | None | None | None | None | None |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 48 in x 3.4 in x 31.1 in - Without stand | 40.9 in x 3.4 in x 26.7 in - Without stand | 48 in x 3.7 in x 30.3 in - Without stand | 46.9 in x 3 in x 29 in - Without stand | 48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand |
| Power | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | AC 120 V | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable |
| Battery | None | None | None | None | None |
| Remote Control | Universal remote control - Infrared | Universal remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared |
| VCR | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None | None | None |
| Technology | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) |
| Diagonal Size | 50 in - Widescreen | 42 in - Widescreen | 50 in - Widescreen | 50 in - Widescreen | 50 in - Widescreen |
| Digital Television Certification | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV |
| Progressive Scan | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Info unavailable |
| HDCP Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Invisible speakers 100,000hrs to half brightness | Invisible speakers 100,000hrs to half brightness | Viera image viewer Anti-image retention | Info unavailable | Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology CinemaSmooth technology Medi@2.0 USB 2.0 ToC design Internet TV |
| Display Format | 720p | 720p | 720p | 720p | 1080p |
| PC Interface | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | Info unavailable | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) |
| Video Interface | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| DVR | None | None | Info unavailable | None | Info unavailable |
| Product Description | LG 50PG20 - 50 in Plasma TV | LG 42PG20 - 42 in Plasma TV | Panasonic TC P50X1 - 50 in Plasma panel | LG 50PQ30 - 50 in Plasma TV | Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV |
| Product Type | Plasma TV | Plasma TV | Plasma panel | Plasma TV | Plasma TV |
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