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Sony KDL-52XBR9
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Sony KDL-52XBR9
Samsung LN52B750
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Samsung UN55B8500
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Samsung UN55B8500
Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8
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Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8
Panasonic TC-P50V10
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Panasonic TC-P50V10

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Price $1,879.00 to $2,399.99 $1,499.95 to $1,929.99 $3,749.00 to $4,199.99 $3,948.00 to $3,999.00 $1,985.00 to $2,099.98
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Release date April 01, 2009 October 01, 2009 October 15, 2008 May 15, 2009
The Bottom Line Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers. The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. Although not quite the best HDTV we've tested so far, the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes mighty close. 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 EffectsS-FORCE Front Surround Sound
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
Info unavailableBBE ViVA HD3D
Input Video Formats480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
1080p
Info unavailable480i
720p
480/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-and-picture (PAP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
Weight57.1 lbs
67.5 lbs
77.6 lbs
72.8 lbs
79.4 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
Info unavailableInfo unavailable16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty4
4
4
4
Info unavailable
USB PortYes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyMotionflow 240Hz technology
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Motionflow
600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker SystemInfo unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
Subwoofer
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
18 months warranty
Info unavailable
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableBlack
Info unavailableGloss piano black
Info unavailable
RadioInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
TV Tuner1x analog/digital combo
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
Info unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.8 in x 3.3 in x 29.3 in - Without stand
49.6 in x 12 in x 33.8 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
58.7 in x 5.8 in x 31.6 in - Without stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
PowerAC 120/230 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
AC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size52 in - Widescreen
52 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
50 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 CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableUltra clear panel
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Triluminos three-color technology
PRO technology
Bravia Engine 2
Digital media extender
Digital media port
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
LED Backlight technology
LED Backlight technology
Info unavailable
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Product DescriptionSony KDL-52XBR9 - 52 in LCD TV
Samsung LN52B750 - 52 in LCD TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-55XBR8 - 55 in LCD TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
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