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Panasonic TC-P50S1
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Panasonic Viera TC-P50X1
Price $1,095.99 to $1,229.88 $1,199.88 to $1,599.95 $1,039.00 to $1,499.99 $1,948.00 to $2,099.80 $711.57 to $999.95
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4.0 stars
Release date March 01, 2009 March 15, 2009 May 15, 2009 February 15, 2009
The Bottom Line With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance. With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year. 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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Features
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
BBE ViVA HD3D
Info unavailable
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailableSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Info unavailable
Weight75 lbs
75 lbs
84.2 lbs
79.4 lbs
75 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
Info unavailable16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailable
HDMI Ports Qty3
3
4
Info unavailable3
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1366 x 398
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Info unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
1x analog/digital combo
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)42.9 in x 12.9 in x 32.4 in - With stand
48 in x 15.8 in x 32.1 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48 in x 3.7 in x 30.3 in - Without stand
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
Remote ControlStandard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size49.9 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesAnti-reflective filter
SD memory card slot
Viera link
Viera cast
Viera tools
Anti-Reflective filter
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Viera Tools
Viera image viewer
Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Viera image viewer
Anti-image retention
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
720p
PC InterfaceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
Info unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionPanasonic TC P50S1 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P50G10 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50X1 - 50 in Plasma panel
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma panel
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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