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Vizio P50

Vizio P50
Vizio VF551XVT
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Vizio VF551XVT
Samsung PN50B650
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Vizio VP50
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Vizio VP50
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Release date September 30, 2009 May 01, 2007
The Bottom Line With commendable image quality and plenty of connections, the relatively inexpensive Vizio P50HDTV 50-inch plasma is the best value in its class. 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. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. For many less critical viewers, the Vizio VP50HDTV's bargain pricing will be worth the trade-off in picture quality.
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Features
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround XT
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080i
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailable480i
480p
720i
720p
1080i
Multi-channel PreviewPOP
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Weight121.7 lbs
78 lbs
84.2 lbs
108 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
Info unavailable16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
8-VSB
QAM
ATSC
8-VSB
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
8-VSB
HDMI Ports Qty1
5
4
2
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1366 x 768
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Analog Video FormatInfo unavailableNTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
RadioNone
Info unavailableNone
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Info unavailable
MPEG DecoderInfo unavailableMPEG-2
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.8 in x 12.2 in x 34.2 in - With stand
51.6 in x 5 in x 33.9 in - Without stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48.8 in x 3.9 in x 33.5 in - Without stand
PowerAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Info unavailableAC 120/230 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableUltra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Info unavailable
Display Format720p
1080p
1080p
720p
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
HDMI
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Product DescriptionVIZIO P50HDTV - 50 in Plasma TV
VIZIO VF551XVT - 55 in LCD TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
VIZIO VP50 HDTV - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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