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| Price | $1,999.95 to $2,243.00 | $758.81 to $999.95 | $1,049.99 to $1,699.95 | $1,039.00 to $1,599.00 | $711.57 to $999.00 |
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| Release date | May 01, 2008 | February 15, 2009 | |||
| The Bottom Line | While blessed with a stylish, understated look and plenty of features, the LG 50PG30's picture quality falls a bit short of other 1080p plasma TVs. | Despite image quality a notch or two below competing plasmas, the LG PS80 series will win over shoppers who prioritize built-in video streaming. | Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. | 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. | |
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| 100Hz | Yes | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Sound Effects | SRS TruSurround XT | SRS TruSurround XT | SRS TruSurround XT | SRS TruSurround HD | Info unavailable |
| Input Video Formats | 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p | 720p 1080i 1080p | 720p 1080i 1080p | Info unavailable | 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | SD Memory Card |
| Multi-channel Preview | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Picture-in-picture (PIP) | Info unavailable |
| Analog TV Tuner | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 84.4 lbs | 67.9 lbs | 75.6 lbs | 84.2 lbs | 75 lbs |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | Info unavailable | 16:9 |
| Digital TV Tuner | QAM ATSC | QAM ATSC | QAM ATSC | QAM ATSC | Info unavailable |
| HDMI Ports Qty | Info unavailable | 3 | Info unavailable | 4 | 3 |
| USB Port | Info unavailable | Yes , 1 port(s) | Yes | Yes , 2 port(s) | Info unavailable |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1365 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 398 |
| Motion Enhancement Technology | Info unavailable | Fluid Motion Technology 600 Hz | Info unavailable | 600Hz sub-field driving | Info unavailable |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Surround Sound | Surround Sound | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker System | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 years warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty |
| Built-in Decoders | Info unavailable | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Enclosure Color | Gloss piano black | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Radio | None | None | None | None | None |
| Environmental Standards | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV Tuner | 1x analog 1x digital | 1x analog 1x digital | 1x analog 1x digital | Info unavailable | 1x analog/digital combo |
| Stereo Reception System | MTS | Info unavailable | MTS | Info unavailable | MTS |
| DVD | None | None | None | None | None |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 48.4 in x 3.3 in x 31.2 in - Without stand | 46.9 in x 3 in x 29 in - Without stand | 48.4 in x 3.1 in x 31.3 in - Without stand | 48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand | 48 in x 3.7 in x 30.3 in - Without stand |
| Power | Info unavailable | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable | AC 120 V |
| Battery | None | None | None | None | None |
| Remote Control | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Universal remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared |
| VCR | None | None | None | None | None |
| Technology | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) |
| Diagonal Size | 50 in - Widescreen | 50 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) | Info unavailable | Progressive scanning (line doubling) |
| HDCP Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Invisible speakers | Info unavailable | TeleText Flashback Auto off | Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology CinemaSmooth technology Medi@2.0 USB 2.0 ToC design Internet TV | Viera image viewer Anti-image retention |
| Display Format | 1080p | 720p | 1080p | 1080p | 720p |
| PC Interface | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | Info unavailable |
| Video Interface | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite |
| DVR | None | None | None | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Product Description | LG 50PG30 - 50 in Plasma TV | LG 50PQ30 - 50 in Plasma TV | LG 50PS80 - 50 in Plasma TV | Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV | Panasonic TC P50X1 - 50 in Plasma panel |
| Product Type | Plasma TV | Plasma TV | Plasma TV | Plasma TV | Plasma panel |
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