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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ700U |
Pioneer PDP-5070HD |
Sony MFM-HT205
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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
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Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD |
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| Release date | July 1, 2006 | March 1, 2006 | May 1, 2008 | ||
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7.6
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| Price range |
 Check latest prices$1184-$1999 from 3 stores |
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Check latest prices $2165-$2999 from 16 stores |
Check latest prices $2599-$4000 from 17 stores |
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| Review summary | For those who can spare no expense, the Panasonic TH-42PZ700U plasma offers the best picture quality in its size class. | Pioneer's PDP-5070HD 50-inch plasma sets a benchmark for flat-panel performance and is well worth the premium price for people who take video quality seriously. | The Sony MFM-HT205 is a double threat, serving as both a TV and a computer monitor. This 20-inch wide-screen LCD features an impressive array of video connections, and it wowed us with its image quality. It will suit the work and entertainment needs of all but the most discerning graphics professionals. | With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available. | Best-in-class black levels and excellent all-around performance places the Pioneer PDP-5020FD near the top of the picture quality heap, but it will cost you. |
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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ700U |
Pioneer PDP-5070HD |
Sony MFM-HT205
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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
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Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD |
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Plasma TV
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Plasma TV
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LCD TV
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Plasma TV
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Plasma TV - Color
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| Diagonal size |
42 in
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50 in
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20 in
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50 in
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50 in
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| Image aspect ratio |
16:9
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16:9
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16:9
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16:9
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16:9
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| HDTV compatible |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| Remote control |
Remote control (Infrared)
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Remote control (Infrared)
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Remote control (Infrared)
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Remote control (Infrared)
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Remote control (Infrared)
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| Comb filter |
3D-Y/C digital
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3D-Y/C digital
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3D digital
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| Audio system sound output mode |
Stereo
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Stereo
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Stereo
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Stereo
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Stereo
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
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48.2 in x 4.5 in x 28.3 in
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50 in x 15.2 in x 33.3 in
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48.4 in x 3.7 in x 31.6 in
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| Weight |
99.2 lbs
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99.2 lbs
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86 lbs
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| Product name | Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ700U | Pioneer PDP-5070HD |
Sony MFM-HT205
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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
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Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Price range |
Check latest prices $1184-$1999 from 3 stores |
Email me when product is available | Email me when product is available |
Check latest prices $2165-$2999 from 16 stores |
Check latest prices $2599-$4000 from 17 stores |
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