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| Price | $1,447.99 to $1,699.99 | $2,919.33 to $3,499.99 |
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| Release date | June 15, 2011 | |
| The Bottom Line | With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. | One of the best-performing LED-based LCDs we've ever tested, the expensive local-dimming Sony XBR-HX929 competes well with the top plasmas. |
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| Product type | Plasma TV | LED-LCD |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 55 in |
| Technology | 3D | 3D LED-LCD |
| Plasma panel technology | Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel | Info unavailable |
| 3D technology | Yes | Yes |
| Internet streaming services | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube | BRAVIA Internet Video |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11n |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p |
| Refresh rate | 600 Hz | 960 Hz |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen |
| Widescreen modes | Full Conventional 4:3 Just Zoom | Wide Zoom Full Normal Caption Auto Wide Conventional 4:3 Zoom |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Supported DTV resolutions | 720p 1080p 1080i | 1080/60p 720/60p 1080/60i 480/60p 1080/24p 480/60i |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC QAM | ATSC QAM |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Speaker - 10 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - 10 Watt |
| Sound output mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | 3D Sound | S-FORCE Front Surround 3D |
| Total output power | 18 Watt | 30 Watt |
| Additional features | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser | Alternate Audio Sound Enhancer Invisible Speaker System Sound Booster Auto mute S-Master Digital Amplifier Clear Phase Speaker Clear Voice technology |
| Input/Output connections | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) | 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - On supplied adapter 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side 1 x Audio line-out / headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Serial - Bottom |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | 4 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 51.2 in x 14.1 in x 32.4 in - With stand | 50.4 in x 1.5 in x 30.4 in - Without stand |
| Weight | 71.6 lbs | 57.5 lbs |
| LCD backlight technology | Info unavailable | LED Backlight technology |
| LED backlight type | Info unavailable | Intelligent Peak LED Backlight |
| Comb filter | Info unavailable | 3D digital |
| PC interface | Info unavailable | VGA (HD-15) |
| ENERGY STAR version | Info unavailable | 5.0 |
| Manufacturer warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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