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| Price | Check Prices | $714.00 to $999.95 | $879.00 to $1,199.95 | $669.00 to $999.95 | $3,849.00 to $4,095.18 |
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| Release date | April 01, 2007 | March 01, 2009 | March 15, 2009 | February 15, 2009 | October 01, 2009 |
| The Bottom Line | With its antiglare screen, the good-performing Panasonic TH-42PX77U plasma is as at home in brightly lit rooms as any LCD. | 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. | 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. | It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. |
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| Sound Effects | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | SRS TruSurround HD |
| Input Video Formats | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 480p 720p 1080i 1080p | 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p | Info unavailable |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards | SD Memory Card | SD Memory Card | SD Memory Card | SD Memory Card | Info unavailable |
| Multi-channel Preview | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Picture-in-picture (PIP) |
| Analog TV Tuner | Info unavailable | NTSC | NTSC | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 61.8 lbs | 59.5 lbs | 59.5 lbs | 75 lbs | 77.6 lbs |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | Info unavailable |
| Digital TV Tuner | Info unavailable | QAM ATSC | QAM ATSC | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| HDMI Ports Qty | Info unavailable | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| USB Port | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Yes , 2 port(s) |
| 24p Technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1080 24p Real Movie | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 398 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Motion Enhancement Technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Auto Motion Plus 240Hz |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker System | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Enclosure Color | Piano black | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Radio | Info unavailable | None | None | None | None |
| Environmental Standards | Info unavailable | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| TV Tuner | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1x analog/digital combo | Info unavailable |
| Stereo Reception System | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | MTS | MTS |
| DVD | None | None | None | None | None |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 44.7 in x 3.9 in x 25.3 in | 40.6 in x 12.9 in x 28 in - With stand | 40.6 in x 13.2 in x 27.8 in - With stand | 48 in x 3.7 in x 30.3 in - Without stand | 52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand |
| Power | Info unavailable | AC 120 V | AC 120 V | AC 120 V | Info unavailable |
| Battery | Info unavailable | None | None | None | None |
| Remote Control | Remote control - Infrared | Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared | Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared |
| VCR | None | None | None | None | None |
| Technology | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) | Plasma (PDP) | TFT active matrix |
| Diagonal Size | 42 in | 42 in - Widescreen | 41.6 in - Widescreen | 50 in - Widescreen | 55 in - Widescreen |
| Digital Television Certification | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV |
| Progressive Scan | Info unavailable | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) |
| HDCP Compatible | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Info unavailable | Anti-reflective filter SD memory card slot Viera link Viera cast Viera tools | Anti-Reflective filter Viera Link Viera Cast Viera Tools Viera image viewer | Viera image viewer Anti-image retention | Ultra clear panel Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology |
| Display Format | 720p | 1080p (FullHD) | 1080p (FullHD) | 720p | 1080p (FullHD) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | LED Backlight technology |
| PC Interface | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | VGA (HD-15) |
| Video Interface | Info unavailable | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| DVR | Info unavailable | None | None | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Product Description | Panasonic TH 42PX77U - 42 in Plasma TV | Panasonic TC P42S1 - 42 in Plasma TV | Panasonic TC TC-P42G10 - 41.6 in Plasma TV | Panasonic TC P50X1 - 50 in Plasma panel | Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV |
| Product Type | Plasma TV | Plasma TV | Plasma TV | Plasma panel | LCD TV |
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