Pioneer PDP-505CMX comparison

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Product name	Pioneer PDP-505CMX	Panasonic TC-P50V10	Samsung UN55B8500	Panasonic TC-P50G10	Samsung PN50B650
Price	$2,999.99	$1,889.95 to $2,099.80	$4,047.99 to $4,499.99	$1,199.88 to $1,599.95	$1,039.00 to $1,499.99
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date		May 15, 2009	October 01, 2009	March 15, 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.	It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.	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.	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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Sound Effects	Info unavailable	BBE ViVA HD3D	SRS TruSurround HD	Info unavailable	SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats	Info unavailable	480p 720p 1080i 1080p	Info unavailable	480p 720p 1080i 1080p	Info unavailable
Supported Flash Memory Cards	Info unavailable	SD Memory Card	Info unavailable	SD Memory Card	Info unavailable
Multi-channel Preview	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Picture-in-picture (PIP)	Info unavailable	Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV Tuner	Info unavailable	NTSC	Info unavailable	NTSC	Info unavailable
Weight	78.7 lbs	79.4 lbs	77.6 lbs	75 lbs	84.2 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9	Info unavailable	16:9	Info unavailable
Digital TV Tuner	Info unavailable	QAM ATSC	Info unavailable	QAM ATSC	QAM ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	4	3	4
USB Port	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Yes , 2 port(s)	Info unavailable	Yes , 2 port(s)
24p Technology	Info unavailable	1080 24p Real Movie	Info unavailable	1080 24p Real Movie	Info unavailable
Resolution	1280 x 768	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement Technology	Info unavailable	600Hz sub-field driving	Auto Motion Plus 240Hz	Info unavailable	600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo
Speaker System	Info unavailable	2 speakers	2 speakers	2 speakers	2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Radio	None	None	None	None	None
Environmental Standards	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Yes	Info unavailable	Yes
TV Tuner	No tuner	1x analog 1x digital	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Stereo Reception System	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	MTS	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
DVD	None	None	None	None	None
Dimensions (WxDxH)	48 in x 3.9 in x 28.1 in	48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand	52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand	48 in x 15.8 in x 32.1 in - With stand	48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
Power	Info unavailable	AC 120 V	Info unavailable	AC 120 V	Info unavailable
Battery	None	Info unavailable	None	None	None
Remote Control	Universal remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared
VCR	None	None	None	None	None
Technology	Plasma (PDP)	Plasma (PDP)	TFT active matrix	Plasma (PDP)	Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size	50 in - Widescreen	50 in - Widescreen	55 in - Widescreen	49.9 in - Widescreen	50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television Certification	Info unavailable	HDTV	HDTV	HDTV	HDTV
Progressive Scan	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Info unavailable
HDCP Compatible	Info unavailable	Yes	Yes	Info unavailable	Yes
Additional Features	Info unavailable	Screen coating filter Viera image viewer Viera Link Viera Cast Motion pattern noise reduction	Ultra clear panel Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology	Anti-Reflective filter Viera Link Viera Cast Viera Tools Viera image viewer	Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology CinemaSmooth technology Medi@2.0 USB 2.0 ToC design Internet TV
Display Format	720p	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p
LCD Backlight Technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	LED Backlight technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
PC Interface	DVI VGA (HD-15)	VGA (HD-15)	VGA (HD-15)	Info unavailable	VGA (HD-15)
Video Interface	S-Video Component Composite	HDMI S-Video Component Composite	HDMI Component Composite	HDMI S-Video Component Composite	HDMI Component Composite
DVR	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable
Product Description	Pioneer PDP 505CMX Professional - 50 in Plasma panel	Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV	Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV	Panasonic TC TC-P50G10 - 49.9 in Plasma TV	Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product Type	Plasma panel	Plasma TV	LCD TV	Plasma TV	Plasma TV
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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