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Panasonic TC-P50V10
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Panasonic TC-P50V10

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Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ800U
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Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ800U
Panasonic TC-P58V10

Panasonic TC-P58V10
Samsung UN55B8500
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Samsung UN55B8500
Price $1,889.95 to $2,099.80 Check Prices $2,675.99 to $2,699.95 $4,049.00 to $4,499.99
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Average user rating
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4.0 stars
Release date May 15, 2009 October 01, 2009
The Bottom Line 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. The 58-inch TH-58PZ800U carries a big price tag compared with rear-projection alternatives, but its superb picture quality heightens its appeal. 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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Features
Sound EffectsBBE ViVA HD3D
BBE ViVA HD3D
Virtual Surround Mode
BBE ViVA HD3D
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
Info unavailable
Supported Flash Memory CardsSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Info unavailable
Weight79.4 lbs
136.9 lbs
114.6 lbs
77.6 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:09
Info unavailable
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailable
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable4
4
Form FactorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableTabletop
Info unavailable
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
24p Technology1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement Technology600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
4 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBlack
Info unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
56.9 in x 16.1 in x 37.4 in - With stand
55.9 in x 15.3 in x 36.8 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailable
BatteryInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableNone
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
58 in - Widescreen
58 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
High Definition TV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Additional FeaturesScreen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Anti-reflective filter
SD card slot
Game mode
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p (FullHD)
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
None
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionPanasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TH 58PZ800U - 58 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P58V10 - 58 in Plasma panel
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma panel
LCD TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$2,699.95
In stock: Yes

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$2,699.80
In stock: Yes

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$2,678.00
In stock: Yes

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Amazon.com
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