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Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK comparison

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Price Check Prices $1,797.00 to $2,099.98 $1,199.88 to $1,599.95 $999.49 to $1,399.95 $1,109.00 to $1,239.99
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating
Release date September 01, 2005 May 15, 2009 March 15, 2009 March 01, 2009
The Bottom Line 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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Features
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableBBE ViVA HD3D
Info unavailableInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Info unavailable
Weight94.8 lbs
79.4 lbs
75 lbs
75 lbs
84.2 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable3
3
4
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
24p TechnologyInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Resolution1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailableInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker SystemSpeakers not included
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Enclosure ColorBlack
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
TV TunerNo tuner
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)47.6 in x 3.7 in x 28.5 in
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48 in x 15.8 in x 32.1 in - With stand
42.9 in x 12.9 in x 32.4 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailable
BatteryNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV monitor
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailable
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableScreen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Anti-Reflective filter
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Viera Tools
Viera image viewer
Anti-reflective filter
SD memory card slot
Viera link
Viera cast
Viera tools
Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Display Format720p
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
PC InterfaceInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceS-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionPanasonic TH 50PHD8UK - 50 in Plasma panel
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P50G10 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50S1 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma panel
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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