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Toshiba 52LX177
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Toshiba 52LX177

Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U
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Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U

Samsung LN46A550
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Samsung LN46A550

Price $1,049.95 to $1,289.00 Check Prices $799.99 to $1,299.99 $769.99 to $999.99 $1,199.95 to $1,699.99
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Release date March 01, 2007 March 01, 2008
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the Toshiba 42LX177, but we did review a larger model in the series. Albeit expensive, the 52-inch Toshiba 52LX177 LCD HDTV is packed with cutting-edge technology and produces an impressive picture. Despite inaccurate color, the Toshiba 42RV530U 42-inch LCD represents a solid value given its otherwise commendable picture quality. Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level plasma TVs. The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance.
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Features
Sound Effects StableSound
SRS WOW
StableSound
SRS WOW
StableSound
Info unavailable SRS TruSurround
Input Video Formats 1080p
480p
480i
1080i
720p
1080p
480p
480i
1080i
720p
Info unavailable 1080p
480p
1080i
720p
1080p
480p
576i
576p
480i
1080i
720p
USB Port Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Yes
Supported Flash Memory Cards Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable SD Memory Card
Info unavailable
Multi-channel Preview Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Weight 66.1 lbs
Info unavailable 48.5 lbs
61.7 lbs
60.8 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
16:9
Info unavailable 16:9
16:9
Digital TV Tuner QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
ATSC
Resolution 1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080