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Samsung PN50B650
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Panasonic TC-P50S1
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Panasonic TC-P50V10
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Panasonic TC-P50V10

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Vizio VF551XVT
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Vizio VF551XVT
Price $1,059.00 to $1,239.99 $999.30 to $1,399.98 $1,945.00 to $2,099.98 $1,899.00
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Release date March 01, 2009 May 15, 2009 September 30, 2009
The Bottom Line Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. 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. 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. Sure, it has a few flaws, but nothing fatal prevents the local dimming, LED-backlit Vizio VF551XVT from exhibiting excellent LCD picture quality for the buck.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround HD
Info unavailableBBE ViVA HD3D
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailableInfo unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Weight84.2 lbs
75 lbs
79.4 lbs
78 lbs
Image Aspect RatioInfo unavailable16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
8-VSB
HDMI Ports Qty4
3
Info unavailable5
USB PortYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo 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
Info unavailable
Analog Video FormatInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
RadioNone
None
None
Info unavailable
MPEG DecoderInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMPEG-2
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Info unavailableYes
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
42.9 in x 12.9 in x 32.4 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
51.6 in x 5 in x 33.9 in - Without stand
PowerInfo unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120/230 V
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableNone
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Additional FeaturesUltra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Anti-reflective filter
SD memory card slot
Viera link
Viera cast
Viera tools
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Info unavailable
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableVGA (HD-15)
HDMI
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionSamsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50S1 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
VIZIO VF551XVT - 55 in LCD TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
LCD TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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B&H Photo-Video
$1,079.95
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$1,399.95
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$999.30
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$2,099.98
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$1,899.00
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