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Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ800U
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Price $1,599.99 $1,889.95 to $2,099.80 $1,585.00 to $1,822.77 $4,049.00 to $4,499.99 $2,379.95 to $2,698.00
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Release date May 15, 2009 March 15, 2009 October 01, 2009 May 15, 2009
The Bottom Line The 58-inch TH-58PZ800U carries a big price tag compared with rear-projection alternatives, but its superb picture quality heightens its appeal. 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. Panasonic's 54-inch TC-P54G10 offers superb image quality, plenty of features, and great value, making a strong bid for your big-screen buck. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. 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.
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Features
Sound EffectsBBE ViVA HD3D
Virtual Surround Mode
BBE ViVA HD3D
Info unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
BBE ViVA HD3D
Input Video Formats480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailable720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailableSD Memory Card
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Weight136.9 lbs
79.4 lbs
90.4 lbs
77.6 lbs
92.6 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable3
4
4
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailableAuto Motion Plus 240Hz
600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System4 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
TV TunerInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)56.9 in x 16.1 in x 37.4 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
51.6 in x 15.3 in x 34.8 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
52.8 in x 15.3 in x 34.9 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailableAC 120 V
BatteryNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size58 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
54.1 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
54.1 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Additional FeaturesAnti-reflective filter
SD card slot
Game mode
Screen 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
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Info unavailable
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
Info unavailable
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
Product DescriptionPanasonic TH 58PZ800U - 58 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P54G10 - 54.1 in Plasma TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Panasonic TC P54V10 - 54.1 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$1,599.99
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$2,099.80
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$1,822.77
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$4,049.00
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Vanns.com
$2,399.80
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