Clarity is the key to communicating great ideas. The PlasmaSync 42XM2 is engineered to be the definitive multimedia presentation tool — with superior image quality, broad signal and source compatibility plus built in stereo-audio. Simply put, it places your ideas centerstage and keeps your audience on the edges of their seats.

With 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, Advanced AccuBlend Technology and a 3-2 pull down converter ensure the best possible brightness, contrast, color and image quality from any source. Realistic color reproduction via NEC’s exclusive Capsulated Color Filter Technology is now enhanced by AccuCrimson, a filtration technology that produces the purest shade of red yet possible in a plasma display. The 42XM2 is ideal for conference room presentations, boardroom AV presentation systems, video conferencing, broadcast and video production/editing/playback and training facilities.

Review By Plasmatvbuyingguide

The PlasmaSync 42XM2/S is designed for flexibility and ease of use. This new stunning true XGA monitor offers full compatibility with a wide range of video signals (PAL, SECAM and NTSC), PC signals and HDTV formats (480p, 480i, 720p and 1080i), including an HDCP-cenabled DVI digital input, the 42XM2/S ensures that images are optimally displayed. The PlasmaSync scan converter automatically converts full XGA and UXGA signals. PowerPoint presentations to DVD movies, all the possibilities are just a quick connection away.

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Review By Audioreview

When you need to create a strong connection with your audience and share with them your brightest ideas, clarity of message becomes more important than ever. Communicating clearly and with emotion is essential to any successful presentation. And whether it’s a multimedia presentation or a public display, NEC’s newest line of PlasmaSync monitors will deliver your ideas with the impact and conviction that are sure to win over any audience.

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Review By Tfcinfo

The XM moniker stands for the Hi-res XGA version of NEC’s Multimedia “MP” line – the plasma models designed for corporate boardrooms and conference halls. Yet, interestingly, these XM models also come with the complete set of features found in NEC’s “PD” line and some new features to boot. So with NEC’s XM PDPs you get the best of both worlds – The XM is as adept at displaying stunning multimedia content (video, hi-def, and computer source materials) as it is easy to configure into video walls, and portrait displays. These models also make it easy to protect and control the displays with automatic phosphor burn-in protection, scheduled event functions and timer controls as well as extensive RS232 control.

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Review By Cnet.com

The image stretching isn´t an issue if you´re using a video source, such as a videoconferencing system or DVD player. Here the PlasmaSync 42XM2´s electronics are able to scale the input image to fit the screen, and for most video sources this will work well. However, this would also be the case were the display to have a non-standard native resolution, so this isn´t really any better or worse a situation than with other screens. On the plus side, there are more lines available on this display, so you should get a sharper image — particularly if you´re using a 720-line HDTV source.

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A new generation of plasma displays. This Premiere Plasma Display has a 60,000:1 Contrast Ratio that features a wider color range than HDTV standards by 120%. It has a a industry-leading 7,160 gradation & 18 bit process, 16 adjustment menus including 6 gamma preset curve & memory. Included accessories include Remote Controller, Batteries, Fixing Band, AC Power Cord, Operating Instruction Book.

Features

• 120% of HDTV color standard
• Industry-leading 7,160 steps of gradation
• Industry-maximum 18-bit processing
• 60,000:1 contrast ratio
• Six gamma curve options
• Internal scaler bypass function
• 16 user programmable adjustment settings
• Exclusive plug-in architecture

Review By Reviews.cnet

The TH-VX100U is Panasonic’s so-called Premiere series of plasma TVs, new for 2009 and distinguished by pro-grade parts and connections, numerous picture adjustments, and a picture quality similar to the highest-end standard Panasonic plasmas such as the TH-PZ800U and TH-PZ850U series from 2008. Unlike those models or any of the new 2009 plasmas Panasonic announced at CES, the Premiere series is marketed by the company’s professional division, much like the TH-PF11UK series we reviewed previously. Like those, the TH-VX100U isn’t technically a TV. It’s a monitor, lacking a tuner, speakers, and various extras found on most standard televisions.

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Review By Reviews.audioreview

The TH-65VX100U incorporates a number of Panasonic’s proprietary, world-leading technologies. The deepest, richest blacks are achieved by using Panasonic’s latest-generation panels with a new Dynamic Black Layer on the front end, reducing pre-discharge to one-sixth that of conventional plasma models, while boosting the contrast ratio to 60,000:1. A newly designed phosphor material process technology and optical filter allows for an expanded color range that covers 120% of the HDTV color standard.

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Review By Ultimateavmag

As a monitor, the 65VX100U adds controls and features that are seldom found in conventional HDTVs. But it’s also missing a few features that may be important to some buyers. There are no onboard TV tuners of any kind, either SD or HD. If you rely on an over-the-air antenna, you’ll need an outboard ATSC tuner, which was common in the early days of HDTV but scarce in today’s consumer market. If you use a cable or satellite set-top box, you won’t need an onboard tuner.

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Review By Beststuff

Panasonic’s world-leading 18-bit digital signal processing produces a detailed gradation from light to dark, with faithful expression of subtle color differences, while enhanced moving picture resolution results in clearer, crisper, and smoother moving images.
Each model in the Premiere Series line will be equipped with outstanding customizable functions for high-end home theater connoisseurs, including 16 adjustment menus covering items such as six gamma curve options and white balance settings, and an advanced memory function that makes it possible to name and save equalized data.

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The P50X902 is a 50″ plasma television and is the only plasma in the Hitachi’s Director’s Series. Featuring a full 1080p resolution, the TV includes an impressive image processor and image scaler as well as a worthy panel – although one reviewer felt the colours could be off on occasion. Featuring Hitachi’s proprietary Reel60 and Cinema48 technology this TV also makes it easy to display media in any frame rate you desire without any conversion issues. Reviewers are generally split on how much praise the P50X902 should recieve – but they are in agreement when it comes to the fact that it has a slow and unintuative menu and the fact that it is overpriced at $3,200.

Features

With an incredible depth of crisp, clear, real-life colors created by a wide range of black gradations, VIERA flat panel HDTVs truly usher in a new VISUAL ERA. Improved resolution delivers theater-quality reproduction, and sporting events such as the Olympics, plus season premieres and other programming are displayed in exciting, vivid color—no matter how lively the movement in the action. Outstanding picture quality, connectivity and service. That’s VIERA.

Over 900 Lines with 480Hz Sub-field Drive
Even subtle movements are clear and easy to judge. Self-illuminating plasma displays feature high moving picture resolution, so there are no more frustrating afterimages in fast-action scenes. You enjoy smooth, clear motion in sports scenes, like Olympic competition and in the action scenes of movies.

Digital Optimizer
A digital noise detection circuit detects the areas and amounts of noise in each scene and then applies the optimal noise reduction to combat it. All types of images come through noise-free.

Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
This function detects motion patterns that tend to generate noise and makes adjustments to maximize image quality. Even scenes with a variety of motion images are crystal-clear.

High Contrast 1,000,000:1 [Native 15,000:1]
Every image is richly expressive, from bright scenes, like scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Contrast is enhanced by the new Real Black Drive system (a pre-discharge control system) and a higher base luminance from improvements made to the panel production process. The high contrast creates deep, robust blacks and faithfully reproduces scenes with a delicate balance of light and shadow.

Deep Color
Deep Color (HDMI V.1.3) is an image enhancing technology supported by HDMI 1.3. Its outstanding color gradation exceeds the capability of current 8-bit/color systems.

Review By Bigpicturebigsound

The TH-50PX80U features native 1366×768 resolution (better than 720p), but it also supports 1080i and 1080p inputs from devices such as HD satellite receivers, cable boxes and Blu-ray Disc players for maximum compatibility with present and future source components. The set features 5 high definition compatible inputs (2 component video, 3 HDMI), a “Game Mode” for excellent gaming performance and a new anti-reflective screen filter to cut down on ambient light glare and reflection.

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Review By Hdtvdreams

Panasonic plasmas are also known for their rich, realistic color. The TH-50PX80U can reproduce over 4,000 shades of gradation each for red, green, and blue. That yields a nearly infinite color palette of over 68 billion shades, to virtually eliminate the common picture distortion known as “false contouring.” It causes the transitions between different shades of the same color to appear too sharp and abrupt, giving scenes an artificially layered look. Images on this TV look effortlessly smooth, with beautifully natural skin tones.

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Review By Amazon

The Panasonic’s Real Black system (a pre-discharge suppression system) and improved panel production processes combine to reproduce outstanding blacks with superb contrast. Each image is richly expressive, from bright scense, like scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Compare the image produced by conventional HDTV on the left to the Real Black image produced on the right

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Review By Best-lcd-hdtv

The music, effects and speech of Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV is quite balanced and good. The Panasonic Viera 720p Plasma HDTV provides incredible value within an HDTV along with the unmatchable contrast ratios as well as fluid motion make this TV set unusual from the other plasmas range accessible in the marketplace. In addition, the advanced image processing plus pixel resolution technology of the Panasonic TV’s natural aptitude for reproducing fast motion images marks out each intricate detail of the fast scene devoid of compromising on picture clarity.

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Review By Crutchfieldenespanol

Panasonic plasmas are also known for their rich, realistic color. The TH-50PX80U can reproduce over 4,000 shades of gradation each for red, green, and blue. That yields a nearly infinite color palette of over 68 billion shades, to virtually eliminate the common picture distortion known as “false contouring.” It causes the transitions between different shades of the same color to appear too sharp and abrupt, giving scenes an artificially layered look. Images on this TV look effortlessly smooth, with beautifully natural skin tones.

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The Pioneer PDP-436SXE is one of the coolest looking TV’s on the planet. High gloss piano black with curved edges and silver finishing. The speakers are hidden underneath the screen and if you weren’t looking for them you would never know they where there. The Pioneer makes the Panasonic Viera and the Sony Bravia look like they got dressed in the dark.

The connections on the back are adequate, there is the all important HDMI Input and the usual S-Video and Composite Input along with 3 Scart Inputs. However, we were a little bit disappointed not to see a PC connection. When you have hooked up to one of these connections you will not be disappointed. Pioneer have improved the quality of the blacks using its unique Pure Black Crystal Emissive Layer. Which means that blacks on the screen are sharp and without blocking. The picture information is displayed beautifully at 1024 x 768 resolution. As with most of the new Plasma and LCD TV’s the sound quality lets down the improved picture quality. To remedy this we recommend that you look at adding something like the Yamaha YSP800.

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The Pioneer Kuros PDP-6020FD is hailed by the Home Theater Mag as having excelled beyond expectations. The plasma display comes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. This television also comes with a built-in tuner and Ethernet as its interface.

Some other features of the PDP-6020FD include a single tuner PIP and advanced PIP functions. Viewers can also enjoy the picture in picture option on this TV. General features include the 3/2 and 3/3 pulldown, picture viewer, multi-language menu, progressive scan audio, headphone jack and digital media playback feature.

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Review By Trustedreviews

The 436SXE’s connections, however, aren’t quite as impressive as those of its XDE sibling, as moving everything onto the TV has led to three dropouts. For starters we find just one HDMI jack versus the XDE models’ two. Also, there’s no sign of the XDE’s photo-card slot. And most annoyingly, unlike the XDE models there’s no way of attaching a PC. You can still attach an Xbox 360 for HD gaming via a set of component jacks, but we’re sure at least a few of our readers will find the lack of any PC interface pretty distressing.

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Review By Plasmatvreviews

This screen has an image aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes it an ideal choice for die-hard movie lovers. 720P signal compatibility offers better image rendition with high definition inputs, Blu-Ray discs and even with standard DVDs and freeview pics. The video interface of Pioneer PDP 436SXE plasma screen includes SCART, S-Video, HDMI, component and composite connections. Digital TV tuner incorporated in this smart screen helps in digital terrestrial reception.

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Review By Reviews.cnet

Sky’s HDTV receivers will use HDMI to receive high-definition broadcasts and you can also watch upscaled images from a digitally compatible DVD player. Herein lies the problem — if you own both a set top box and DVD player with HDMI you’ll be forced to switch between a single input. The latest flat screens are arriving with dual HDMI inputs so its exclusion is surprising, as is the absence of a VGA PC input. Media centre owners and high-definition gamers will have to use an adaptor cable — another expense.

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Enjoy premium plasma HDTV viewing, with an elegant style to match. Samsung’s exclusive Touch
of Color design accents the top and bottom edges of the bezel with a unique red tone. Our
50-inch plasma screen offers full HD 1080p resolution, Ultra FilterBright™ glare reduction, and
an astounding 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,for incredibly lifelike images and bold colors. Dither
noise on Samsung’s 7 Series Plasma TV’s is dramatically reduced so that you can enjoy pristine,
realistic dark tones and images. Plus, when connected to your home network enjoy access to a
computer via DLNA networking and with the InfoLink feature; enjoy RSS web content from USA Today.

Features

LG is one of the first consumer electronics companies to achieve THX certification. As an industry benchmark in video image quality, THX Display Certification designates an HDTV that will deliver exceptional image quality, bringing more immersive movie, broadcast and video game experience to the living room. Displays HDTV programs in full 1920 x 1080p resolution for a more detailed picture. Combines two of LG’s exclusive XD Engines to help maximize picture quality for any kind of video content. By combining XD Engine processors, panel performance is optimized ensuring higher-quality, more realistic images.

Features

VIZIO redefines High Definition Plasma television technology with the new VP322, 32″ HDTV. The VP322 is wrapped outside with a beautiful piano black bezel that fits any decor in the house, while inside you will be thrilled with the superior picture quality plasma television offers. The VP322 offers natural color reproduction displaying more than 16 Million plasma colors and amazing 30,000:1 contrast ratio for blacker blacks and whiter whites.

New longer screen life of more than 60,000 hours to half-original brightness makes the new VP322 from VIZIO the obvious choice. And with the natural speed of plasma technology, you will enjoy fast action sports, movies and general High Definition entertainment with untold clarity.
Perfect for ANY room in the house, you will see that VIZIO packs the best technology possible into this 32″ display, offered to you at an outstanding value.
The VIZIO VP322. Where Vision Meets Value.

Plasma Panel Technology – The VIZIO VP322 Plasma High Definition Television afford the BEST color reproduction the way nature intended.

High Definition Television – the VP322 offers HD formats and an integrated standard and high definition NTSC/ATSC/clear QAM digital tuner including 1080i and 720P. This will give you the full ability to enjoy the high definition content offered by your satellite and cable providers.

.001ms Response Time – VIZIO VP322 Plasma HDTV’s have naturally fast response times maximizing clarity of super fast action scenes.

Designed for Maximum Versatility – VIZIO’s VP322 Plasma HDTV provide numerous connections for your home theatre and gaming systems including 3-HDMI (v1.3) Inputs, an RGB Input and HD Component Input.

178 Degree Viewing Angle – The VP322 Plasma HDTV delivers a superior viewing angle of up to 178 degrees, resulting in crisp and clear pictures that are visible from any seat in the house.

Wall Mountable - VIZIO offers a variety of wall mounts approved for use with all VIZIO televisions. Show off the beauty of our new VP322 design with a new articulating or flush style wall mount.

Review By Hometheaterreview

The VP322 reviewed here is a 32-inch design with a maximum resolution of 1080i and retailing for $649.99 through Vizio directly or Wal-Mart. The VP322 is an attractive design with a smooth gloss piano bezel and amber illuminated Vizio logo on its face. All manual controls are located on the side of the display itself with the inputs and outputs recessed in a large, but organized panel ’round back. The VP322 features three HDMI inputs as well as a PC monitor in, one component video in, one composite video in, one RF antenna in and as well as a single S-Video input.

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Review By Bigpicturebigsound

LCD sets typically win out in overall brightness making them a good choice for very bright areas, but plasma televisions tend to have better black level reproduction, better moving image support and better picture uniformity making them a better choice for watching movies and sports. The battle for the bedroom (television, that is) just got a whole lot more interesting.

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Review By Reviews.cnet

The VP322 sports a glossy black finish on most of the panel’s frame, augmented by a flat black finish on the lower speaker grilles and on the sides and top of the outside bezel. As with its 42-inch plasma sibling, the VP422, the VP322 has a bright Vizio logo located just below the center of the screen that glows orange when in standby, and changes to white when powered up. The overall look is nothing to write home about, but attractive enough for an entry-level HDTV.

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The 42-inch P42H401 model offers unrivaled clarity and seamless picture performance using exclusive technologies. This model features an all new black industrial design with subtle titanium gray trim, emphasizing the picture and de-emphasizing the frame. The model uses discrete speaker venting below the screen to ensure high quality audio, yet maintain the widescreen appearance for a clean, modern look that compliments any living room.


Features

The Panasonic VIERA HDTV PZ850 Series introduces an exciting new feature called VIERA Cast. VIERA Cast is a web menu that’s built into the television, letting you enjoy great online entertainment like YouTube videos and your digital photos on Picasa Web Albums, all with just a click of a button – - no PCs or external boxes are required. You can also get instant weather updates as well as the latest financial information from Bloomberg Television. Best of all, the VIERA Cast menu will self-update as soon as great new online content becomes available. Share the online entertainment fun with friends and family on a large screen HDTV!

Enjoy Theater-like images Without Having to go to a Movie Theater
With the VIERA PZ850 Series, you’ll get everything you need for a top-notch movie experience at home. Superb motion-picture resolution, super deep contrast ratios, and Digital Cinema Color Technology all combine to provide an incredible viewing experience.

Smart Networking with Other AV Devices
Panasonic’s VIERA Link makes it easy for you to control all of your compatible HD AV devices with just your HDMI cables and a single remote. Total AV system control with just a click of a button!

Share HD Videos on the Big Screen
The VIERA PZ850 Series provides the easy solution for enjoying HD (1920 X 1080) home movies recorded on your camcorder’s SD card. Simply remove the SD card from the camcorder, insert into the PZ850′s built-in SD card slot1, and begin watching your videos with vivid colors and superb motion-image expression – - no extra cables or connections required.

HD Photo Viewer
The VIERA PZ850 and its built-in HD Photo viewer provides the ultimate digital photo viewing experience. Simply insert an SD card to display photos on the large screen. Photos are much more fun when you can view them on a large HDTV screen with family and friends in full-HD (1920 x 1080).

Review By Products.howstuffworks

The Panasonic TH-50PZ850U is a full HD 1080p set, and can thus can handle 1080i and 1080p content and fill every pixel accordingly, while 720p HD content is upscaled suitably. Therefore, it’s an ideal set for HDTV content from satellite and cable set-top boxes as well as from Blu-ray players. And with the Web-enabled feature, it can bring in online content via the Ethernet port.

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Review By Onecall

The Panasonic VIERA(R) HDTV PZ850 Series introduces an exciting new feature called VIERA Cast(TM). VIERA Cast(TM) is a web menu that’s built into the television, letting you enjoy great online entertainment like YouTube(TM) videos and your digital photos on Picasa Web Albums(TM), all with just a click of a button – - no PCs or external boxes are required. You can also get instant weather updates as well as the latest financial information from Bloomberg(R) Television. Best of all, the VIERA Cast(TM) menu will self-update as soon as great new online content becomes available. Share the online entertainment fun with friends and family on a large screen HDTV!

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Review By Thebestplasmatv

Panasonic TH-50PZ850U has five picture modes and each of them can be adjusted. If you use Custom mode you will be able to adjust it independently for each input. You will find a setting named C.A.T.S. which changes contrast dynamically. You will probably want to leave this turned off as it doesn’t produce a better picture. Actually, as it is the case with most “intelligent” settings that dynamically affect the image, C.A.T.S. will most likely do more bad than good.

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Review By Reviews.cnet

The TH-50PZ850U offers five aspect ratio controls for HD sources, more than most HDTVs on the market. There’s also a setting called “HD Size 2″ that allows the TV to display every pixel of 1080i and 1080p sources without overscan or scaling, and we recommend using it unless you notice interference along the extreme edges of the screen, which can occur on some HD sources. Unlike the 800U we tested, the 850U we received for this review had “HD Size 2″ selected by default. A selection of five modes is also available for SD sources.

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Review By Vanns

The best images you can ever view on a Panasonic plasma don’t have anything to do with HDTV. Share your own JPEG photos taken with an SD Memory Card-compatible digital camera on the TH50PZ850U through the set’s SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow. Panasonic also includes with this set GalleryPlayer, which allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office. And the TH50PZ850U gives you AVCHD/MPEG2 playback capability (H.264), file formats other TVs with SD card slots can’t read.

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JVC’s new line-up of widescreen high definition flat panel plasma displays give new dimension to home theater, literally. Our modest line-up of panels was not only engineered to excite the most extreme audio visual enthusiasts, but also to influence the creative minds of the most discriminating home decorators. JVC’s Plasma television fresh with NEW Stylish cosmetics that takes into consideration every feature the demanding digital customer is looking for now and for the future, and it delivers. It offers a 3000:1 Contrast Ratio, and also offers features like D.I.S.T. (Digital Image Scaling Technology) 480p, a JVC exclusive 4 Point Color Management Circuitry, a NEW (DSD) Digital Super Detail High End Edge Correction Circuitry, Velocity Scan Modulation with On/Off, TheaterPro 6500K Color Temperature, BBE High Definition Audio and a NEW Advanced HyperSurround make this unit a must have.

Features

The NEC PlasmaSync 50XP10 offers a High Definition resolution of 1366×768 pixels and video tiling capability. In the main specification, This Professional Series LCD TV comes with 50-inch display and mount various input/output terminal, such as DVI with HDCP inputs, RS-232 I/O system makes setting up control systems easy and an additional input that allows text to be shown over video content.

Crystal clear pictures, impressive design and the highest levels of quality and reliability: this is the MULTEOS from NEC Display Solutions. Developed specially for business users, it can be found anywhere where overworked standard CRT, LCD and PDP TVs were once used, or where digital signage systems have been installed.Moreover, The “50XP10 has a built-in matrixing allowing for quadrants of 5×5 plasmas in a wall.

Feaures

The 32FD9954 Flat TV offers advanced Plasma flat panel technology, HD Connectivity, and unique design form to compliment any room. This Flat TV offers a 32 inch High Resolution Monitor and 30 Watt Integrated Sound System for outstanding picture and sound quality. At just 3.6 inches panel depth, the Philips Flat TV projects a bright, uniform image over a viewing angle of up to 160 degrees.

Features

Samsung’s 650 Series has the Touch of Color™ design in HD 1080p resolution Plasma TV with Ultra FilterBright™ anti-glare technology. This TV has a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Two of the most important factors in overall picture quality, contrast and brightness, achieve new heights in these latest generation plasma panels. Together with the DNIe proprietary circuitry, Samsung’s new plasma TV’s give the most stunning realistic picture quality ever from a flat panel set. Superb connectivity and networking with 4 HDMI 1.3 ports. Turn your Plasma into a full-scall home viewing gallery and watch your favorite photos in a slideshow and listen to your MP3’s with WiseLink (USB 2.0). Samsung’s 650 SeriesPlasma can also display Natural True Color with 18 bit processing. And new algorithm adjusting color balance will let you enjoy the ‘As-is color’.

Features

* Touch of Color™ design
* 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixel
* Ultra FilterBright™ anti-glare
* ACE Silhouette editor (false contour
* 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Review By Vanns

When the first batch of Model T cars rolled off the Ford assembly line in 1908, the saying went, “You can have any color you want, as long as it’s black.” It seems manufacturers of flat panel televisions use the same philosophy in their production. Shop for a flat panel, and you’ll find a sea of unrelenting black bezels. Samsung, however, has added a Touch of Color to some of their TVs, like the Series 6 PN63A650. Touch of Color (ToC) is a manufacturing process that infuses a rich red hue into the solid bezel during production, eliminating the need for paints or plastic veneers. With a Touch of Color, your Samsung TV will make a bold design statement hanging on your wall.

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Review By Hdtvtutors

Early tests from some expert calibrators stated that the 63-inch Samsung PN63A650 Plasma has some of the best black levels available on Plasma to date, I don’t really know all that fancy black-level stuff to verify this statement, but I must say that the picture quality is truly gorgeous. One of the most noticeable improvements I have seen besides just the much better overall picture, is when I’m watching sports or playing games, where my old television seemed to smudge across the screen like the display couldn’t keep up with the image speed. Everyone that has watched anything in 1080p mode on this television has also commented on how brilliant the picture quality is.

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Review By Samsungpn63a650

Amazing picture clarity and crispness, very attractive look, great sound a big improvement from old Sony television, absolutely huge and theater like, center of attention for family and visitors, getting amazing scores in reports and reviews. Easy to calibrate to recommended or optimal settings.

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Review By Bhphotovideo

The DNIe picture enhancement circuitry provides outstanding brightness, contrast and overall picture clarity. The 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast provides incredible deep blacks, while wider viewing angles assure that you always enjoy the entertainment no matter where you are seated. When Samsung’s SRS TruSurround XT built in speaker system receives mono or stereo content, it presents an expansive three-dimensional sound field, for dynamic sound to match the PN63A650 dynamic picture.

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The TH-50PZ800U VIERA Plasma 50″ Class (49.9″ diagonal) TV from Panasonic can be the cornerstone of your home theater. This stylish screen features full 1080p resolution with an enhanced native contrast ratio of 30,000:1 for crisp, detailed imagery. With its 4 HDMI ports, this plasma screen is ready for all your HD gear with one-cable pure digital connections. The SD slot will allow for instant slideshows in widescreen of your favorite JPEGs.

The TH-50PZ800U also features VIERA link HDAVI control of your other “HDAVI Control” equipped components when connected via HDMI. The anti-reflective filter allows for viewing in rooms with abundant ambient light. A special game mode is available for when using this plasma screen with your gaming system. Watch movies in 24 frames per second just like in the movie theater with the 24p Cinematic Playback plus THX Mode for high performance image quality.

Features
Screen size: This plasma television has a 50” screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner. This screen size is perfect for viewing from 6.3’ to 12.5’ away.

Resolution: A 1080p resolution means that this television has 1080 rows of pixels vertically. The more pixels a TV has, the clearer the images it can produce. The p stands for progressive scan, which means the TV refreshes every row of pixels during each cycle to produce smoother motion and sharper picture than interlaced scan.

NTSC tuner: A built-in NTSC tuner allows you to view standard analog television broadcasts through your television without a separate cable box.

ATSC tuner: The ATSC tuner means that you can enjoy over-the-air digital channels and theater quality audio (with a separate HD antenna) without the need for a digital antenna.

Aspect ratio: A width to height pixel ratio of 16:9 means this TV has a widescreen aspect ratio, which accurately recreates the dimensions in which HD programming and many feature films are shot.

Contrast ratio: Contrast ratio describes the difference between the darkest blacks and brightest whites a television is capable of producing. Since there is no industry standard for how contrast ratio is measured, it is only significant within a brand, not between brands. This television has a contrast ratio of 30,000:1.

Inputs: Using the 4 available HDMI inputs, you can experience high definition audio and video up to 1080p, the highest possible resolution available. The 2 component video inputs can be used for video resolution up to 1080i. Also available are 2 S-video inputs, 2 composite video inputs, and 1 RF input.
480Hz sub-field drive: 480Hz sub-field drive ensures that even fast action retains the highest possible resolution with no motion blur.

Review By Hometheaterreview

This 50-inch, 1080p HDTV is part of Panasonic’s 800 Series, the only series in Panasonic’s large plasma lineup to earn THX certification for its video quality (the 800 Series also includes 42- and 46-inch models). Obviously, THX certification places the 800 Series near the top of Panasonic’s 2008 lineup, just below the 850 Series, and lands it in a slightly higher price bracket. The connection panel includes four HDMI, two component video, and one PC input, plus an RF input to access the internal ATSC, NTSC, and Clear-QAM tuners.

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Review By Reviews.cnet

The stand looks identical to the sloped number common to lower-end 2008 Panasonic plasmas such as the TH-46PZ85U and the TH-42PX80U, but unlike those stands, this one swivels, courtesy of a lazy-Susan-like base hidden underneath. Including stand, the TH-50PZ800U measures 49.9 inches wide by 33.4 inches tall by 15.3 inches deep and weighs 92.6 pounds. Divested of stand, its size shrinks to 49.9 inches wide by 31.2 inches tall by 4.1 inches deep and its weight shrinks to 81.6 pounds.

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Review By Howstuffworks

The Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is a full HD 1080p set, and can thus can handle 1080i and 1080p content and fill every pixel accordingly, while 720p HD content is upscaled accordingly. For this reason, we think that this set is ideal for HDTV content from satellite and cable set top boxes as well as from Blu-ray players. We were pleased with the reasonably deep black levels that this set provided–while Pioneer still has the deepest blacks we’ve seen to date this year, the Panasonic line-up is a very close second.

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Review By Amazon

Movies are shot at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, TVs operating at 60Hz can only refresh 20 times per second, which means they must drop every fifth frame. With its 2008 Viera PZ85, PZ800, and PZ850 models, Panasonic introduces 24p native resolution, which means 24 frame per second movie content is reproduced frame for frame exactly, making for true-to-source smoothness of motion.

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Review By Crutchfield

THX’s strict requirements are based on tests that measure each TV’s display quality (resolution, brightness level, color accuracy) and video processing (scaling, deinterlacing). To earn a passing grade, the TH-50PZ800U had to meet performance benchmarks for both standard- and high-definition video, ensuring that all your sources will look their best. Movie fans will love THX Movie Mode, a picture preset that optimizes settings for watching movies on DVD, Blu-ray, and broadcast TV.

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Review By Soundandvisionmag

The THX picture preset is a fantastic new feature that makes it easy to set up the Panasonic TV. You simply select this mode, and the picture settings are instantly optimized for movie watching. Other TVs offer similar presets, usually with names like Movie, Cinema, or Pro. But the Panasonic’s THX mode really delivers the goods, with natural-looking color, strong contrast, accurate gamma, and no edge enhancement. As with the TV’s four other presets, each of the THX mode’s picture settings can be adjusted. Its Custom preset can also be tweaked separately for each input, with the TV recalling your settings as you switch between sources.

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Review By Vanns

Panasonic’s 24p Playback (2:3) and 24p Cinematic Playback achieve exceptionally faithful movie reproduction through a sophisticated analog-to-digital conversion. Movies on film are converted to NTSC interlaced video (480i) for television by a process known as telecine conversion, in which the 24 frame-per-second film is converted to video at 60 fields per second. The fields are then paired to create 30-frame-per-second 480i video. Some of the frames will contain dissimilar pairs of fields derived from two different frames of the original film, which causes artifacts. 24p Playback converts 480i video to 480p while restoring the original frames of the film for a more authentic movie reproduction. This widescreen TV features a width-to-height ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home.

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Review By Hemagazine

The 50PZ800 can reproduce every pixel in a 1080p signal, with no edge enhancement and commendably little noise. In fact, it had some of the lowest noise levels I’ve seen in a plasma.
It can de-interlace 1080i correctly, but sadly can’t pick up the 3:2 sequence from 1080i material. Scaling is good, but not amazing. There are some jagged edges on diagonal lines. This shows the other limitation of THX. The performance is better than other Panasonic plasmas I’ve reviewed, though still not quite as good as some of their competitors. There is a limit to how much tweaking THX can do to video processors undoubtedly picked a year earlier more for their cost than their outright performance. If you have a decent scaling DVD player (or BD player), you’ll probably never notice this.

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Enter the next generation of Pioneer KURO, where a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Awake your senses and discover there is more to this television than meets the eye. Deeper black levels that pave the way to breathtaking detail, added dimension and more vibrant color are just the beginning. Optimum Mode automatically analyzes and adjusts audio and video settings according to specific room light conditions and type of light and color. Program content is also monitored and finely adjusted so movies, sports and news are all faithfully reproduced. Smooth Film mode eliminates motion jitter in 3:2 Pulldown (60Hz) providing natural even playback of film content.

Features:

Thanks to V-real 3 and V-real PRO 3 technology, VIERA delivers images of outstanding quality. This superb picture technology enables you to see all the detail of fast moving onscreen images.
Panasonic engineers devote a lot of time to improving ways to make it easier for you to enjoy your Panasonic components. A great example of their innovation is VIERA Link. VIERA Link gives you unprecedented power over compatible Panasonic products. Now, you can use just a single remote control to manage your entire AV system. VIERA Link uses the control signals that are transmitted through an HDMI cable for automated functions. Just press the VIERA Link button on the VIERA TV remote to control your entire Panasonic home cinema components.

Equipped with V-AUDIO and V-AUDIO Surround sound, Panasonic‘s unique sound technology, VIERA televisions deliver crystal-clear sound with superior bass performance. V-AUDIO surround features Panasonic‘s unique digital amplifier, carbon speaker and slim side speaker design as well as featuring SRS tru surround XT or BBE ViVA HD3D Sound.

Features

LG’s PG6900 50” plasma TV features a twin HD digital tuners, a built in hard-disk drive, electronic program guides and timer record function for versatile PVR like function all in one neat package. Freeview Playback allows you to also pause, slow down and rewind live TV. The 160GB HDD allows for more than 48 hours of recording time at full quality and more than 86 hours at standard quality.

The 50PG6900 boasts a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 0.001ms response time and 100Hz refresh rate, and with One Click AV mode for quick picture adjustment, it ensuring a bright vibrant picture and excellent performance.

In addition to a glossy, sleek, frameless design LG’s 50PG6900 plasma also offers three HDMI inputs with V1.3a support for Deep Colour allowing for up to 48 bit colour depth. Along with support for 60, 50 and 24Hz refresh rates, it also ensures you get the best out of your Blu-Ray and HD DVD HD DVD titles.

Review By uk.lge.com

Realizing 100Hz effect of ‘Moving Picture Resolution’ PG6900 not only plays high-speed moving images clear as a still-cut, but also prevents optical fatigue. With astonishing response speed of 0.001ms, it can display high quality images even in fast moving images such as sports, action movies and video games. It makes dynamic scenes more realistic and movements more natural.

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Review By Crave.cnet

The LG 50PG6900 is a 50-inch, 720p plasma with a built-in Freeview+ recorder, so you can pause and record TV programmes for viewing later. As you’d hope, there are two tuners built-in, which means you can watch one channel while recording another. The LG has 160GB of hard disk space, which should be enough to record around 48 hours of video

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Review By Plasmatvreviews

The picture quality is enhanced with its screen resolution of 1365 x 768p, brightness of 1,500cd/m2 and contrast ratio of 30,000:1. The aspect ratio of LG 50PG6900 Flat Screen Plasma TV is 16:9 that throws a theatre viewing effect on its widescreen display. Some important video features include Black Stretcher, Enhanced Line Doubler, Enhanced Noise Reduction and more. Special features of this plasma TV include Electronic Programme Guide, parental control, sleep timer, key lock and Input labelling. It comes with some advanced features as well, such as auto programming, channel labels and favourite channel.

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Review By Reviews.cnet

What this TV loses in resolution it makes up for with its main selling point: the built-in Freeview+ recorder, which has 160GB of storage — more than enough to record plenty of your favourite TV programmes. Of course there are advantages and disadvantages to built-in recorders. The most obvious downside is that if it breaks, you’re going to be in a tricky position. On the plus side, though, it saves power, reduces clutter and makes recording programmes incredibly simple.

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Every image is richly expressive from bright scenes, such as scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Contrast is enhanced by the new Real Black Drive system (a pre-discharge control system) and a higher base luminance from improvements made to the panel production process. The high contrast creates deep, robust blacks and reproduces scenes with a delicate balance of light and shadow.

You can enjoy beautiful cinematic reproduction of movie images. The images that are recorded onto movie film at 24 frames per second (fps) are reproduced at two times that speed by 24p Playback. This achieves film-like reproduction than with the 2:3 processing method.

Smooth gradation lends natural expression to images such as sunsets. VIERA brings you the wide colour range of the x.v.Colour standard and the natural colours made possible by the Deep Colour (HDMI™ V.1.3) standard through its compliance with the newest video standards. This allows one to enjoy natural images with rich expression.

In addition to brilliant picture quality, VIERA models offer the easy operation made possible by VIERA Link and the SD card slot. VIERA Link lets you operate other connected Panasonic AV components using only the VIERA TV’s remote control unit. The majority of the VIERA line-up is equipped with a slot for large-capacity SDHC cards.You can view a slideshow of your photos on VIERA’s big beautiful screen just by simply remove the SD memory card from your digital still camera, and slip it in to the slot.

Review By Pocket-lint

It’s true that plasma tech is being squeezed out by LCD – and is increasingly rare under the 50 inches size – but that’s solely down to production costs and commercial realities. LCD TVs are much cheaper to make than plasma TVs. Unless you have a factory capably pumping out over 10 million plasmas a year, that is. Luckily, Panasonic has just that and is about to double production. Although Panasonic also makes LCD TVs, it’s clearly banking on plasma, and the TH-37PX80 is why.

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Review By Trustedreviews

There are some slightly mixed feelings about the TV’s connections, too. On the surface all looks well, with a healthy (for this money) three HDMIs, a component video input, a dedicated PC port, an unexpected SD card slot for the direct viewing of digital photographs, and all the lower-resolution analogue video stalwarts.

But it turns out that the HDMIs aren’t able to take Deep Colour – a slightly ironic surprise given that Panasonic is in the process of launching camcorders with Deep Colour technology built in!

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Review By Weymouthhifi

In addition to brilliant picture quality, VIERA models offer the easy operation made possible by VIERA Link and the SD card slot. VIERA Link lets you operate other connected Panasonic AV components using only the VIERA TV’s remote control unit. The majority of the VIERA line-up is equipped with a slot for large-capacity SDHC cards.You can view a slideshow of your photos on VIERA’s big beautiful screen just by simply remove the SD memory card from your digital still camera, and slip it in to the slot.

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Review By richersounds

Featuring a brand new plasma panel, the TH37PX80 offers a stunning contrast ratio of 15, 000:1 – that’s an amazing 50% improvement on the previous model. Furthermore, the TH37PX80B is now a 100Hz plasma TV. 100Hz technology leads to a more stable picture with less flicker and reduced motion blur. Finally, Panasonic have also upgraded the processor. The new V-real II processor offers even greater picture enhancement. The results? Well, it’s fair to say that never before has a 37″ plasma TV of this price ever offered such realism and such a captivating picture.

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Review By Unbeatable

The performance of the Panasonic TH-37PX80B really did sweep us off our feet and failed to disappoint us at every test. All of them. Not one test did we think that this TV could do any better and although we are not saying it’s a perfect Plasma, it’s extremely close. The picture quality was absolutely stunning and lives up to the reputation that Panasonic’s Plasma has created. Black levels were superb and a definite improvement to the previous Panasonic TH37PX70. The sharpness was also extremely impressive and quite difficult to put in to words really, you’ve just got to see it to believe the excellence.

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Pioneer showed off the next evolution of their plasma screen in the form of the KRP-500A (50 inch) and KRP-600A (60 inch) today. The screens are paired with the KRP-M01 as a separate media receiver “delivering uncompromised quality, finely-tuned performance and intelligent design”. The screens were announced back in June 2008.
The workings are inherited from the 100Hz Kuro plasma screens launched earlier this year, delivering a Full HD 1080/24p experience with Pioneer’s signature blacks and attention to quality and design. The difference now is that the panel is only 64mm thick and connected via a single cable, making this an idea solution for wall mounting. A 3m cable is supplied, but a 10m option is also available.
Connections-wise you are spoilt for choice with four HDMI, Component, three Scart, Composite, two antenna terminals (terrestrial/satellite), Ethernet, USB 2, PC and two common interface slots (terrestrial/satellite). (Pioneer emphasised that the satellite inputs are for European models, and do not support UK Freesat.) You also get optical digital audio, audio, subwoofer, SR+ and headphone jacks.
The media receiver gives you an 18 watt stereo digital amplifier with TruBass and SRS WOW HD support.

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The new models (KRP-500A amp; KRP-600A) are available in 50″ amp; 60″ screen sizes and have a depth of only 64mm which is 30mm less than its predecessors.

The size is due to Pioneer adopting the separate media centre system in which all connection are made via a separate box which has all of the 4 HDMI’s, 3 SCARTs, USB’s and even an Ethernet connection as well as the usual ones and therefore reduces the size of the back tuner panel of the screen themselves.

A single cable from the Tv to the media system allows this to be possible which is easily hidden and is provided with a 4m cable which uin most cases will be plenty long enough although a 10m cable is available too.

With its Enhanced Optimum Mode, the KRP-600A actively senses the light conditions and analyses the viewing content, ensuring that the picture you see is as perfect as it can be. In addition, the audio is harmonised with the programme being watched. The KRP-600A comes with an extra colour sensor that measures the colour characteristics of ambient light to provide the picture optimum to your eye’s sensation.

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Review By plasmatvreviews

Pioneer KRP-600A Kuro Full HD Plasma Television – True to its name “Kuro”, meaning black in Japanese, does produce great black levels. This fine looking black bezel plasma TV can surely add beauty to your living room. Also, being equipped with technologies and features that enhance performance, one can definitely expect great entertainment with this TV.

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Review By avforums

The KURO can recognise light, can tell day from night and analyse on-screen content in real time. Both monitors and plasmas with separate media receiver feature an AV Optimum Mode with optical light sensor for automated adjustment of picture settings according to the lighting conditions in the room and the actual image on the screen, resulting in the best viewing experience. In addition, the audio is harmonised with the programme being watched. The plasmas come with an extra colour sensor that measures the colour characteristics of ambient light to provide the optimum picture in relation to the colour temperature of the room’s ambient lighting conditions.

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With the Full HD resolutions, a picture quality is achieved which previously simply inconceivable. Exquisite resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, allows the viewer to literally dive into a fascinating world of images. Inside, a 1080p processor works together with the new system LSI with HD optimiser. This detects the MPEG artefacts upon the receipt of digital HD signals, reduces them ensuring clean and clear pictures. In order to further increase the panel performance, the 1080p driver supports 16-bit image processing, guaranteeing super-crisp motion sequences.4,096 brightness steps create pictures that are so vivid and realistic that they directly address the viewers emotions. In darker environments, the ‘Super Cinema Mode’ can achieve a particularly rich shade of black and an amazing contrast ratio of 5,000:1. Unique connection capabilities through the use of plug-in boards allow high-performance and flexible solutions for professional applications. The display is rotatable by ninety degrees allowing full portrait mode Panasonic demonstrates the degree of quality that can really be implemented with ‘HD-ready’ in conjunction with the applicable slot-in terminal boards…

Review By trustedreviews

The next massive thing about this plasma screen is the headache involved in getting it installed in your home. Panasonic uses a professional team of AV installers to deliver 103PF9s, but even so it took well over three hours – including an hour with a special ‘interior’ crane – to get the TV installed. And that’s on the ground floor with a door big enough to take the vast box. Any problems of access to where you want the screen to go could potentially add hours to any install – or even present the very realistic prospect of having to get in builders to knock down or reinforce walls.

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Review By plasmatvreviews

This widescreen plasma TV offers an image aspect ratio of 16:9. It has a width of 2414 mm, a height of 1421 mm, a depth of 129mm and weighs about 220 kg. The video standards supported are NTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM and modified NTSC. PiP, PaP and digital zoom features are present as well, to enhance display usage.

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If you’re looking for an entry level Plasma TV, the Samsung PS50A558 may just fit the bill. This 50 inch Samsung model features solid features including 3 preset modes (Sport, Movie, Game), DNIe Plus picture enhancement and built-in surround sound.

With Full HD 1080p, Blu Ray movie compatibility and 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, the image quality is sharp and crisp. The dynamic contrast ratio is 30,000:1 and Samsung includes a variable backlight behind the panel, which enables dimming or brightening of the PDP backlight for incredibly dark and bright images.

In Entertainment mode, you get 3 preset hot-keys which allow you to optimize viewing for movies, games and sports. The PS50A558 gives you dynamic fast motion imaging, detail enhancement and vivid colors.

With all the goodies, including 16:9 Aspect Ratio, Picture-in-Picture, Sleep Timer, clock, on/off Timer, Auto power off and Teletext level 2.5, this is one entry level Plasma HDTV that won’t disappoint.

Spec Summary

• Black Finish
• Widescreen 16:9
• 50” Screen Size
• Full HD
• IDTV (Freeview)
• 1920 x 1080 Resolution
• 20,000:1 Contrast Ratio
• Brightness: 1300 cd/m2
• Movie Plus
• DNIE+
• 1080p (24Hz) Input support
• USB 2.0 Spec (Side): JPEG/MP3
• HDMI-CEC
• HDMI Version 1.3
• Cinema Progressive (Film mode)
• 3D Digital Comb Filter
• Digital Noise Reduction
• SRS TruSurround XT Sound Effect System
• Picture-In-Picture (1 Tuner PIP)
• Clock & On/Off Timer and Sleep Timer (Max 180 minutes)
• Plug & Play
• Favorite Channel List
• Entertainment Mode: Sports/Cinema/Game
• EGP
• 3 HDMI Connections
• 2 Euro Scart Connections
• PC Input
• Dimensions: 830.6 x 1230.2 x 319.9mm (H x W x D)

Review by 50Plasma.co.uk

The Samsung PS50A558 is a great entry level 50 plasma tv for those who want the a superior picture without having to spend thousands. In our expert opinion the only thing lacking on this tv is 100HZ scanning, however, this is always a contentious issue of whether it is actually necessary. After having looked at fast action programmes on this 50 plasma tv we would have to agree.

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Review By plasmatvreviews

This widescreen plasma TV with an image aspect ratio of 16:9, presents a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and a screen brightness of 1300cd/m2. A wide viewing angle of 175° is also offered, which makes it easy to view the TV from any part of the room. This TV consumes a power of 550W during runtime and less than a watt in stand-by mode. It measures 1230.3 (W) x 761.8 (H) x 95.0 (D) mm and weighs 37.4kg without the stand. The additional features available are Picture-in-Picture, Sleep Timer, clock, on/off Timer, Auto power off and Teletext level 2.5. The anti burn-in technology present, ensures that the screen does not have colour stains left back by certain images.

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Review By samsung

Entertainment mode provides 3 preset hot-keys which allow you to access an optimised viewing environment for movies, games and sports. With dynamic fast motion imaging, detail enhancement and colours that burst with life, Entertainment mode will engage your attention and put you right in the picture.

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Review By uk.insight

100% pure digital connection synchronizes audio and video signals, ensuring no data loss and pure viewing perfection. Equipped with 3 HDMI inputs, the Samsung LCD TV series 4 is more than a sensational TV; it has the ability to be the centerpiece of your digital world. The addition of Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) allows you to control all connected AV devices from one remote control, giving you a more integrated entertainment experience.

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Make a statement with SAMSUNG’s new Touch of Color™ design.
It features a hint of color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame. Transforming our already stylish TVs into a work of art, it truly is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Ultra FilterBright(TM) anti glare filter
Minimized image glare and maximized contrast make this HDTV perfect for the ultimate viewing experience day or night. The anti-glare filter reduces reflections noticeably while maintaining ultra-high picture contrast. Daytime sports events look crisp and bright, while movies at night feature rich blacks and realistic shadow detail.

Anti burn-in technology
SAMSUNG`s Plasma HDTVs are built to last. Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing function and all white screens to ensure that no images are burned into your plasma panel.
175 degree viewing angle
With a 175 degree wide viewing angle, you and your guests will have a perfect view no matter where anyone sits in the room. You`ll have the same high-quality picture just as if you were sitting directly in front of the screen.
1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this HDTV. Get a more realistic, sharper picture quality that`s sure to catch your eye and watch movies and shows come to life.
1920 (H) x 1080 (V) pixel resolution
Enjoy outstanding clarity and resolution with the SAMSUNG PN50A650. Images are crisper, sharper, with superior details.
Touch of Color(TM)
Make a statement with SAMSUNG`s new Touch of Color(TM) design. It features a hint of color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame. Transforming our already stylish TVs into a work of art, it truly is unlike anything you`ve ever seen.

Review By reviews.cnet

Samsung makes so many different varieties of flat-panel HDTVs, sometimes it’s difficult to keep up. This particular plasma, the 50-inch PN50A650, was released in the spring of 2008 right around the same time as the slightly less expensive PN50A550, which we reviewed way back then. We really like both of these displays, and both exhibit the same fundamentals: good but not great black levels and highly accurate color. The more expensive version adds more color of its own, in the form of the company’s trademark reddish-tinted frame, and if you appreciate the styling, the PN50A650 proves a worthy entrant in the tight 50-inch plasma race.

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Review By plasmatvbuyingguide

The Samsung PN50A650 performed excellently with HD content. Though this plasma is not nearly as bright, the HD picture images in The Fifth Element demonstrated great depth and 3-dimensionality. This created more definition in the Samsung picture quality compared to the Panasonic. The post calibration picture is warm and very realistic. Flesh tones were as good as I have seen. One slight negative is that the screen does exhibit some light glare from room conditions. Notice also that the Samsung plasma’s contrast setting noted above in calibrations section is 96, which is almost at peak. The Samsung plasma has a decidedly darker but finer picture.

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Review By crutchfield

The PN50A650′s dual tuners pull in both analog and digital over-the-air broadcasts (antenna required), so adding this TV to your system means you won’t need to worry about the coming analog signal shutoff in 2009. And if you’re a cable TV subscriber, you can use this set’s "QAM" tuner to view unscrambled digital cable channels — including local network HD channels in many areas.

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Review By pcmag

This 6-series plasma features the company’s "Touch of Color" bezel that adds a subtle hint of translucent reddish amber to the set’s 2.5-inch-wide gloss-finished bezel. The TV’s glossy black base stand provides about 25 degrees of swivel on both the right and left (50 degrees of total travel). Like the on-display controls of the Samsung LN52A750 LCD, this TV’s touch-sensitive buttons, while located on the lower-right face of the bezel and easy to access, are also a magnet for fingerprints. Resting upon its base stand, the PN50A650 measures 32.8 by 48.8 by 12.6 inches (HWD) and weighs 95.5 pounds. Without its base, the TV’s height and depth are 30.1 and 3.8 inches, respectively.

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Review By samsung

Three High Definition Multimedia Interface™ (HDMI) connections make your TV a multimedia centerpiece. Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles and satellite dish components into the 3 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders and laptops. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV.

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With the VIERA TH58PZ800U plasma TV, Panasonic has achieved picture quality that’s sure to blow you away. The native contrast ratio of 30,000:1 ensures exceptionally rich blacks and stunning whites. An anti-reflective filter keeps unwanted reflections to a minimum. The TH58PZ800U includes a built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital tuner to receive standard definition, high definition, and digital cable content. The set includes 4 HDMI connections, which enables the transfer of high definition video and audio via a single cable. That means you can enjoy HD entertainment without the inconvenience of numerous tangled cables.

Features:

• One-Sheet Glass
  The one-sheet glass design is a single pane of glass covering the entire front of the television, including the bezel. This design reduces/eliminates the "halo" effect that can occur around lettering and logos with traditional 3-pane designs
• Anti-Reflective Screen
  Reduces the amount of ambient reflection that can appear in a brightly lit room
• 1080p native resolution
• 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 24p film mode
• Game mode
• THX certified with a THX configuration built-in
• VIERA link

Review By vanns

Cheer for your team. Laugh at a comedy. Share a slideshow. Spend some quality Panasonic VIERA time with your friends and family and your delicious 58" widescreen TH58PZ800U THX certified plasma 1080p HDTV. Increased 30,000:1 native contrast ratio of unveils a rich spectrum of colors, while Deep Color technology and a new anti-reflective filter make high definition images even more vivid and natural. Four HDMI inputs (one in front) let you connect each of your components using only a single cable.

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Review By reviews.cnet

THX Display Certification heads the list of step-up features on the TH-58PZ800U. The certification calls for minimum standards in a number of categories, such as contrast ratio and color accuracy, although THX is characteristically silent as to the exact details of those standards. The TH-58PZ800U has a special picture preset that, when engaged, causes the TV’s picture to comply with the certification. We’ll detail its effects in the Performance section, and we describe more about the certification itself in this blog post.

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Review By amazon

The Panasonic’s Real Black system (a pre-discharge suppression system) and improved panel production processes combine to reproduce outstanding blacks with superb contrast. Each image is richly expressive, from bright scense, like scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Compare the image produced by conventional HDTV on the left to the Real Black image produced on the right

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The PictureMaster HD IV video processor found in the P50S601 upgrades all incoming signal to match the Full HD1080 panel and ensures outstanding picture quality regardless of input type or resolution format.

The highest quality connection with home A/V devices is delivered with 3-SimplayHD HDMI video inputs. These HDMI inputs are 1080p compatible and include high definition video and audio in a single cable connection.

Included with the P50S601 is a power swivel stand which allows users to use the remote control to swivel the TV 30 degrees either direction for optimum viewing in any part of a room. Another step-up feature is the addition of a unique black stripe screen filter which blocks ambient room light and allows the maximum brightness and clarity for any environment.

Features

• 1920 x 1080 , Full HD1080, Reel60 Film Processing
• Integrated ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuner
• Power Swivel Stand
• 3 HDMI SimplayHD ? 1080p compatible inputs – 1 front
• Anti-Reflective Screen with High Contrast and Deep Black Stripe Filter

Review By amazon

With the new PictureMaster HD V processor, all video inputs are scaled up to match the full 1080p resolution of the unit to ensure a detailed picture no matter the source. The processor also performs noise reduction and other picture enhancements for a better picture quality. Users can select between four HD and six SD aspect modes, and three color temperature settings. The television can also be put in a split-screen mode so that two programs can be viewed simultaneously.

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The P50S601 features true 1,080p resolution, and it supports 480p/720p/1,080i/1,080p content as well. The picture is exceptional, with the lifelike colors and rich, deep blacks you’d expect from a top-of-the-line plasma set. Unfortunately, the P50S601′s presentation of standard-definition (480i) content is underwhelming. There are multiple aspect modes that allow you to stretch the picture accordingly to fit the screen, but regardless of which one you choose, SD images appear much grainier than we’d like. This is a common problem with HD sets, especially with larger screen sizes, but it is much more noticeable on the P50S601 than on other plasma TVs we’ve tested.

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Review By reviewlab

Hitachi took great care with the image quality, besides the P50S601 Ultravision® Plasma HDTV utilizes the Full HD1080 resolution standard (1920 x 1080) and has extremely sharp detail with over 2.1 million individual picture elements, it also has the PictureMaster™ HD IV, this proprietary digital video processor will optimizes the picture performance of all incoming source material with several image treatments like MPEG Noise Reduction, Dynamic Contrast, Dynamic Histogram Processing and more.

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Review By i4u.com

Hitachi also includes a trio of HDMI ports supporting 1080p. Two of the HDMI ports are on the rear of the TV and one is on the front panel. Two wideband component inputs, two S-video inputs, PC D-sub, coax connector and a pair of composite inputs rounds out the connectivity settings. An optical output is also included for digital audio out and an additional composite input set is located on the front panel. Hitachi even gave the P5S601 50” Ultravision plasma HDTV a motorized table top stand that swivels the screen automatically via the remote.

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The set’s authorized CableCARD port means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from a compatible cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box. You’ll enjoy plug-and-play convenience wherever you are.

A plasma screen renders vivid colors like you’ve never seen before (as in, up to 8.85 billion in this case), extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor’s slim profile–the TH-42PX50U is a mere 3.8 inches deep, one of the slimmest plasmas around–perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. The TH-42PX50U’s contrast ratio is rated at an extraordinarily lifelike 3,000:1.

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) offers uncompressed digital data transmission between compatible devices, as between the TH-42PX50U and a DTV satellite receiver. Other connections include dual HD component-video inputs, 2 each composite- and S-video inputs, and a set of composite-video-based AV outputs simplifies hookup with an external AV receiver and speaker system.

The TV’s internal stereo speakers are powered by 8 watts per channel. Special surround processing creates spacious 3D effects from stereo speakers and a selectable audio leveler automatically adjusts the volume level on your TV to prevent wide variations in sound between different TV stations and types of programming.

Other features include V-Chip Program lockout, on/off sleep timers, a remote control, and closed-caption decoding.

Review By reviews.cnet

The look of the Panasonic TH-42PX50U is reasonably attractive and unobtrusive. With the speakers mounted below the screen rather than on the left and right sides, this panel’s footprint is smaller than most. A black bezel surrounds the screen–something we’re happy to see a lot more of, since black around the screen adds to the perceived contrast ratio of the picture and aids in improving real-world performance. The legs and the speaker grille below the screen are finished in silver.

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Review By crutchfield

The Panasonic TH-42PX80U delivers amazing bang for the buck. A few years ago when plasma HDTVs cost $5000 or more, did you ever think you’d see a high-quality model priced this low? Panasonic can do it because they’re among the handful of companies that actually manufacture plasma panels — and they build more of them than anyone else in the world.

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Review By invisionplasma

If you have even a moderately complicated home theater setup, you probably have a pile of tangled cables on the floor behind it. Imagine replacing all those cables with a single cable that carries both digital video and audio at the same time. With the new HDMI standard, that’s exactly what you get. The HDMI connector on this TV accepts high-quality digital video and audio via the same thin cable, allowing you to run one cable from the source to the TV.

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Review By tech.yahoo

Cinema mode is recommended for viewing movies in a darkened room, and that’s what I used it for—movies only. Cinema held comfortable color and brightness levels but softened the detail, hardly what my crew and I wanted to experience during the Super Bowl. We wanted to see the individual blades of FieldTurf and the tiny holes in the jerseys. We auditioned the Normal picture mode, too, but its darker, more subdued overall picture was underwhelming. Once you’ve experience plasma in the rich, colorful Vivid mode it’s hard to go back to more subtle settings.

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Review By reviews.digitaltrends

The 42-inch TH-42PX50U has an attractive two-toned design. The black bezel around the glass minimizes the frame and boosts the contrast. Positioning the aluminum speaker bar at the bottom of the screen rather than the sides shrinks the overall width of the display, which could be the difference between squeezing the TV into a cabinet or not.

The thinness of plasma TVs is a test for industrial designers who are constantly challenged to add more connectors. In this case, functionality pays the price as there are no front or side-mount audio/video inputs. Camcorder users and gamers have to run lengthy cables behind the TV when they want to plug in—an inconvenience at best—and impossible if the TV is mounted to the wall.

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Experience vivid visuals rich sound and exciting customization that improves your viewing experience. This 50" plasma HDTV features high-definition 1080p resolution and delivers deeper intense blacks to provide 5 times the contrast of the previous generation of Elite Kuro HDTVs. The new Optimum mode adjusts audio and video settings according to your room conditions so you can enjoy your viewing experience to the fullest no matter the lighting level. Standard 3:2 (60 Hz) and Advanced PureCinema with 3:3 Pulldown (72 Hz) provide accurate and detailed playback of film content. PureCinema Smooth Film Motion mode ensures images are smooth and natural without motion jutter. Fine-tune settings including color temperature noise reduction and color management and customize the picture to suit your preferences. Home Media Gallery home network connectivity expands your multimedia enjoyment for even more exciting options.

Features

• Built-in HDTV tuner
  Add HD-capable antenna to receive over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming.
• 49-6/7" screen size
  Measured diagonally from corner to corner designed for use in large rooms.
• 1080p display
  Provides the highest quality progressive-scan picture possible from a high-definition source.
• 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
  With auto, full, dot by dot, zoom, cinema, 4:3, wide, wide 1 and wide 2 viewing modes for a cinema-like entertainment experience.
• PureCinema Smooth Film Motion technology modes
  With both standard (3:2 pulldown) and advanced (3:3 pulldown), you get accurate playback of film content without motion judder.
• ASIC video processing and scaling technology
  For improved HD and standard-definition image enhancement.
• Optimum Mode
  Automatically analyzes and adjusts audio and video settings according to specific room light conditions and type of light and color. Integrated room light sensor for automatic picture adjustments. Includes OSD with status.
• Exclusive cell structure with crystal emissive layer
  Creates more intense black with added detail. Deep Black reproduction for stunning contrast.
• Antireflective filter
  Enhances contrast in bright environments without sacrificing the on-screen image.
• 10 A/V modes
  Include performance, sports, movie, PURE, game, standard, ISF-day, ISF-night, ISF-auto and standard (with PC input).
• 3D Y/C digital comb filter
  Delivers state-of-the-art detail and color enhancement.
• After-image reduction functions
  Including orbiter, auto size, black and illustrated side mask detection, side mask brightness and video pattern, help reduce video processing artifacts to improve image quality.
• ISFccc calibration-ready
  For professional customization of plasma picture according to personal preferences for contrast, tint, color as well as room conditions for both day and nighttime viewing.
• Other advanced image enhancement
  Include DRE picture, black level, ACL, enhancer mode, gamma, color management and temperature adjustments, DYC modes, I-P mode, digital noise reduction settings (field, block, mosquito and tuner noise).
• Integrated picture-in-picture
  4-position advanced picture-in-picture, picture-side-picture and still picture capabilities.
• Home Media Gallery feature
  Lets you connect the display to your home network via the 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection to view digital photos, movies and video and listen to music.
• USB 2.0 port
  For quick connection of a digital camera or other USB device.
• Two 2-way 18W detachable speakers
  With stereo digital amplifier to recreate the experience of cinema sound. SRS WOW HD, FOCUS, TruBass and Definition surround sound audio technology.
• Auto volume leveler
  Prevents volume fluctuations during commercials, eliminating the need to readjust the settings.
• Ultraslim design
  Measures less than 4" thin and is ideal for wall mounting (with optional mounting kit, not included). Attractive elegant acrylic bezel looks great in any room.
• Progressive scanning
  Maximizes the picture quality of progressive-scan DVD players, set-top boxes and digital video recorders.
• PC video input
  Lets you connect your computer to experience high-resolution images.
• HDMI inputs
  Provide an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest quality connection and they support copy-protected HD broadcast content.
• Inputs
  Include 4 HDMI (1 side, 3 rear), 1 component video (rear), 3 composite video (1 side, 2 rear), 1 S-video (rear), one 10/100Base-T Ethernet, 1 PC and 1 RF.
• Outputs
  Include 1 optical digital audio, 1 stereo audio, 1 subwoofer, IR repeater, SR and headphone.
• V-Chip parental controls
  Keep children from being exposed to undesirable material.
• ENERGY STAR qualified
  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
• Additional preference-setting features
  Trilingual (English, French, Spanish) on-screen menus, sleep timer, intelligent mode, game control settings, external color settings and channel labeling.

Review By hometheaterreview

The PRO-111FD offers a ton of picture adjustments, presented this year in a redesigned onscreen menu. The list begins with seven picture modes, including a newly revised Optimum picture mode that (in conjunction with light and color sensors on the front panel) can automatically adjust the picture to suit your viewing conditions. There are six color-temperature options, including a manual mode that lets you precisely adjust the white balance. In addition to gamma and advanced noise-reduction controls, Pioneer includes two color-space options (one more vivid, one more natural), plus a color management system to precisely adjust the six color points. Pioneer also offers three different ways to convert 24p film sources for output on this display: the Standard mode applies traditional 3:2 to convert 24fps film to 30fps video; the Advance mode outputs 24fps to 72fps for a smoother, less juddery presentation; and the Smooth mode appears to do frame interpolation to present even smoother movement.

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Review By pioneerelectronics

Engineered for the ultimate experience in sight and sound, this revolutionary new flat panel harnesses technology designed to attain perfection. Our goal, to provide an unmatched HD experience that surpasses the standards of flawlessness – no matter what you watch.  With the brains of an all-new Optimum Mode setting, this incredibly intelligent television can seamlessly monitor content and room light conditions, including color temperature, all the while analyzing and finely adjusting both audio and video settings for an incomparable experience. Suddenly, sports, movies and news appear different, more real, more authentic, just as they were intended and in the most faithful and pristine way, never before seen and right in the comfort your own home.

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Review By reviews.cnet

The main difference on the spec sheet between Pioneer’s non-Elite models and the Elite lineup comes in the form of picture adjustments. Your extra cash buys you a level of control over the image that’s equal to that of models from Samsung and LG, for example, although the PRO-111FD lacks the 10-point IRE color-temperature calibration we liked so much on select LG sets. We mention those two manufacturers partly because they provide a high level of picture control throughout their lineups, from the least to the most expensive models, and don’t make you pay significantly more for those controls.

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Review By ultimateavmag

Also available are three deinterlacing modes for 480i and 1080i signals. Standard mode reassembles the original film frames and displays them in a 3:2 cadence at 60Hz (a procedure called "inverse telecine"), while Advance mode does the same thing but displays each frame three times at a display rate of 72Hz, avoiding 3:2 pulldown. Smooth mode reassembles the original film frames and interpolates new frames between them as needed to achieve a display rate of 60Hz.

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Review By soundandvisionmag

The PRO-111FD’s elegant design also extends to its menu system. You can custom-label inputs using an onscreen graphic keyboard and store custom picture adjustments for each input in the Standard picture mode, a setting that also allows the TV to meet Energy Star 3.0 power-saving requirements. The six additional picture presets — the settings for each of which can be custom-tweaked — include a Movie mode that provides a relatively accurate color balance (see Test Bench), and a Pure mode that virtually eliminates all video processing.

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Samsung’s 50″ HP-T5084 offers full HD 1080p resolution. Watch its astonishingly crisp picture from any angle ¿ even in a brightly lit room, thanks to its Ultra FilterBright¿ anti-reflection
filter. Enjoy the dazzling color array of 18-bit processing; a 15,000 contrast ratio reveals the deepest blacks, the whitest whites, and every detail in between. Samsung powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. SRS TruSurround XT technology and 10-watt per channel audio amplifiers deliver sound through bottom speakers.

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The 71PY1M is a monitor only – there is no built-in tuner of any type. To receive high-definition broadcasts from your local stations, simply connect a separate HDTV tuner and an antenna. LG designed the “jack pack” with high-definition video sources in mind. With two HDMI inputs and a DVI input, you can add an HD satellite or cable set-top box and an HD video game console, too. And you’ll still have an input for LG’s groundbreaking BH100 Blu-ray/HD DVD disc player – a movie buff’s dream machine.

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The Pioneer PDP-4270HD 42-Inch High-Definition PureVision Plasma Television offers the most advanced panel technology, Video Processing features and convenience options for recreating the Home Theater experience. The redesigned deep encased cell structure improves brightness, image accuracy and panel efficiency. Enhanced contrast, deeper blacks and brighter colors improve your high-definition viewing, turning your living room into the hottest new theater in town.

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Hitachi has unveiled 42H401, the new of HD 1080 42-inch plasma TVs. The Hitachi plasma televisions are packed with 41 per cent higher vertical resolution than other designs in this screen size. They are perfect for the sports and film enthusiasts looking around for a flat panel solution for their home.Like their predecessor, these units boast the highest resolution of 1,024×1,080 pixels 42V plasma TVs. HD panels within eliminates distortion from panel limits and transmits a clear and crisp image, giving an absolute 16:9 wide-screen experience.

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The extremely high 1920 x 1080 pixel count of this plasma TV allows for its incredible 1080p HD display capability, which provides twice the number of pixels as 720p HDTV displays for superior detail and extraordinary HDTV reproduction.One-Touch Playback: EZ Sync¿ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control.Turn Your Living Room into a Gallery: GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV.

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There are no bad seats when you’re watching the 50-inch widescreen HP-T5064 plasma HDTV. Even in a brightly-lit room, patented Ultra FilterBright keeps the pictures looking clearer in details and deeper in black at every angle. Samsung’s powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. The 15,000:1 contrast ratio lets you see every nuance, even in nighttime action. Advanced plasma picture technology delivers sharper screen text, while eliminating “noise.” Dynamic SRS TruSurround XT produces theater-quality sound. Connect your digital devices through three HDMI ports, one on the side, and a full complement of audio and video inputs, including USB 2.0.remote. Control all your CEC-compliant digital devices through the one HPT5064 remote. And it’s Energy Star Compliant, so you’ll use less energy.

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Panasonic’s Viera TH-50PV700H G10 HD provides the latest Anti-Glare Process Technology, as well as the Colour and Contrast Management system and 1366 x 768 pixel resolution. Panasonic’s new Real Black Drive and Deep Black Filter panel screen ensures clean images with deeper richer blacks and subtler graduation. It also features a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 1080p Processing Chip-Set/1080p Digital Re-mastering Processor, Advanced Smart Sound Speaker system, Viera Link, three HDMI terminals, SDHC card slot and PC input.

V-real II Technology for Ultimate High Picture Quality

• 1080p Digital Processing Chip-Set
• 1080p Digital Re-mastering Processor
• 3,072 Equivalent Steps of Gradation
• Max. 10,000 : 1 Contrast
• Advanced 3D Colour Management
• Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
• Sub-Pixel Controller

Other Features for Comfortable TV Life

• VIERA Link [HDAVI Control 2]/SDHC Card [HD-JPEG]
• SDHC Card Networkability [HD-JPEG]
• High Quality Elegant Design
• Advanced Smart Sound Speaker System
• SRS TruSurround XT

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The HP-S5053′s outstanding picture quality is front and center in a TrueWide elegant ?invisible speaker? cabinet design. Featuring Samsung?s exclusive ?FilterBright? technology, the HP-S5053 minimizes glare and maximizes contrast for a picture that is breathtaking in its realism and vividness. The 16:9 screen aspect ratio, combined with Samsung?s detailed color, contrast and brightness provide an unforgettable HD screen experience. With a built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner, PC Input, and two HDMI ports, the HP-S5053 lets consumers expand their entertainment horizons with convenient connections to HD content sources.

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The 50″ Wide HDTV Daewoo DP-50SM presents a crystal clear true high definition digital display format of 720p, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and 1,000 cd/m2 brightness. The 50″ Wide (16:9) screen size is conveniently versatile and digitally convergent.

Using advanced plasma-display technology, Daewoo’s 50-inch widescreen DP-50SM renders breathtaking high-definition digital images with extremely high brightness and contrast. This ultra-slim plasma display is designed for maximum versatility with extensive connectivity options, from a high-definition DVI-D input to a PC input for use as a computer monitor, as well as standard component-, composite-, and S-video inputs. Be advised that the monitor has no onboard tuner, so you’ll need to use an outboard tuner (such as found in a DVR or VCR) if you want to view cable or television programming.

Features

720p Natural Display Format

16:9 Wide Screen Plasma Display

480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i input Format

1,000: 1 Contrast Ratio

1,000 cd/m2 Peak Luminance

160 Degree Viewing Angle

Digital 3D Comb Filter

3:2 Pull Down

Dynamic Pixel Management

DVI Capable

SPECIFICATIONS:

50″ Wide (16:9) Screen Size

480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i Input Format

720 Display Format

1,000 : 1 Contrast Ratio

1,000 cd/m2 Peak Luminance

1,049,088 Total Pixel

0.81H x 0.81V mm Pixel Pitch

16,770,000 Max Color

1,366H x 768V Resolution

160 Degree H/V Viewing Angle

Digital 3D Comb Filter

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

Plasma Screen Protection Against Burn-In

Dynamic Pixel Management System

5 Band Equalizer Sound Control

2x 8W 3 Way Speakers (Optional)

4:3, 16:9, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2 Picture Mode

11 Language Menu OSD Screen (English, Dutch, Italian, German, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean

Standard, Dynamic, Cinema, User Screen Mode

Still Image Capture

Standard, Movie, Music, News, User Sound Mode

Sleep Timer

3:2 Pull Down

Full Function Remote Control

48.9″(W) x 30.2″(H) x 4.2″(D)

UPC: 084157312

Manufactured : Daewoo

Review By ele-eur
With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you’ve never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor’s slim profile–the DP-50SM is a mere 4.2 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. You do, however, need to be wary of image burn-in (wherein long-held stationary images leave a permanent impression in the screen). To that end, the monitor offers Dynamic Pixel Management to guard against burn-in.
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Review By Amazon
Using advanced plasma-display technology, Daewoo’s 50-inch widescreen DP-50SM renders breathtaking high-definition digital images with extremely high brightness and contrast. This ultra-slim plasma display is designed for maximum versatility with extensive connectivity options, from a high-definition DVI-D input to a PC input for use as a computer monitor, as well as standard component-, composite-, and S-video inputs. Be advised that the monitor has no onboard tuner, so you’ll need to use an outboard tuner (such as found in a DVR or VCR) if you want to view cable or television programming.
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Review By Amapedia
The DP-50SM accepts standard-definition 480i, progressive-scan 480p, and full 720p/1080i HD signals, scaling 1080i inputs for 720p viewing on the native 1,366 x 768-pixel screen. A 3D digital comb filter enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character’s striped T-shirt).
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The Electrograph DTS42 is a revolutionary plasma monitor with an array of compelling features. The DTS42 utilizes the latest plasma display panel technology with a sophisticated built-in scaler, giving the panel the ability to display high-resolution computer images of up to UXGA (1600 x 1200). In addition to the UXGA scaling ability, the DTS42 also incorporates an assortment of user-friendly features including 90-degree portrait mode, electronic zoom with adjustable magnification, picture-in-picture, picture freeze, built-in sound system, programmable on-screen display, 530: 1 ratio contrast and a peak brightness rating of 400cd/m2. In addition, the DTS42 comes in a completely metal chassis, making it ideal for public display applications.

Features

Widescreen

HDTV, EDTV

NTSC, PAL, SECAM

853 x 480pixel

CCF, MGDI, ISM

160 degrees viewing angle

SAP

PIP

Silver with black speakers

Review By Productshub

EDTV: Abbreviation for enhanced-definition television, which is a subset of the new digital TV specification. This format produces 480 lines of progressive-scan resolution (or 480p). Aspect ratio: The aspect ratio refers to the shape of the video image. Standard television has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is almost square in appearance. Digital television will have either a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio, which is widescreen and appears rectangular, looking more like a movie screen and filling more of the viewer’s field of vision for a more lifelike viewing experience.

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Review By Amazon

Daewoo’s 42-inch widescreen plasma offering is large enough and affordable enough, relatively speaking, to make it a strong contender for any style-conscious home theater enthusiast. The DTS-42 is an EDTV (enhanced-definition television) with native 480p pixel resolution and display compatibility with standard-, enhanced- and full high-definition input sources (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i), making it perfect for use with progressive-scan DVD players, personal computers, and DTV set-top receivers alike.

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The Daewoo DTS-42 provides good value for money and would make a good addition to any living room, but the biggest drawback of the Daewoo DTS-42 may come from its brand name. Daewoo is relatively unknown and few buyers are willing to buy a products, which give them little confidence in terms of quality and reliability. So this could be partly the reason as to why the majority of buyers choose the similar Samsung SPR4232 over the Daewoo DTS-42

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Lowest Price: $2499.00 at ilovehdtv

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Hitachi delivers the next generation of superior professional plasma monitors with the sleek new CMP4221U. Combining a higher aesthetic with a wide range of commercial applications, this exceptional unit includes single and multi-point AV displays as well as document image editing. Best-in-class brightness and vivid image reproduction deliver unmatched performance on a widescreen 16:9 HDTV display.

Exclusive ALiS technology produces over one million pixels of resolution that can be enjoyed perfectly from almost any viewing angle. Highly versatile, the plasma supports HDMI and VGA computer interfaces as well as both PC graphic and video applications. The optimal industrial solution, the Hitachi CMP4221U combines state-of-the-art design with higher professional performance.

Features
* 42″ HDTV Hitachi Plasma TV, 1,024 x 1,024 Resolution
* HDMI Version 1.1 Support
* Independent H/V Scalers
* Advanced Color Control
* Improved Brightness
* Dual S-Video Inputs
* Dual Component Inputs
* Dual Composite Inputs
* Composite Output
* Discrete IR Inputs
* OSD Key Lock Function
* Sleep Timer
* Life Extension Modes
* RS232C Interface
* Universal Power Supply
* Optional Table Top Stand
* Optional Speakers
* Optional Wall Mount
* FCC Class B Compliant

Review By Plasmatvreviews

Hitachi CMP4221U plasma TV supports an aspect ratio of 16:9 on its wide plasma monitor. The screen size of the television is 42 inches when measured form corner to corner. It can deliver the images with good quality that supports a resolution of 1024 x 1024 pixels. This television has integrated the ALiS display technology in this plasma screen. The advanced colour filter feature also allows in the stunning display of the images.

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Review By Dtvcity

The Hitachi CMP4221U is designed to offer exceptional performance in both PC graphic and video applications. The unit uses an advanced multiple circuit interface that optimizes performance across a wide range of Industrial and professional audio/video environments. The HDMI interface with separate stereo interface assures support of DVI and HDMI standards. The independent horizontal and vertical scalers create the best possible scaling capability for image size. The universal power supply ensures that the unit is compliant to all standard power sources in both the industrial and commercial environments. The advanced image color filter allows accurate reproduction of virtually all PC and video images.

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Enjoy crisp, bright images in all light conditions with Samsung’s FilterBright technology, which absorbs external light and maximises internal brightness at the same time.Come home to the movies. The warm, mellow and natural atmosphere of the movies is made possible by a dynamic called ‘Colour Temperature’. Samsung’s Movie Mode reproduces this effect in the new Samsung Plasma TV C9 by establishing a colour temperature of 6500K. The result is a film-like atmosphere right in your own living room.

See the world as it really is. The new Samsung Plasma TV C9 ensures Natural True Colour with its 18-bit processing capacity, which can display an amazing 18 Quadrillion colours. While conventional TVs cannot express all colours as they were meant to be in nature, 18-bit colour processing increases the number of colours displayed so that gradations are more natural, and colours themselves are richer. As a result, The new Samsung Plasma TV C9 displays pictures that are as close as possible to the real thing.

Nothing communicates like the human face, and the new Samsung Plasma TV C9 ensures that every expression is seen. In fast moving scenes, curved surfaces such as faces and silhouettes can suffer from false contours due to differences in tone. To solve this problem, The new Samsung Plasma TV C9 applies Silhouette Editor to estimate movement and detect contours, immediately adjusting and correcting face tones. You enjoy clear images without distorted contour lines.

In the standard 50 Hz PAL system, broadcasted TV shows don’t transmit enough frames for the eye to see a true continuous image. This is why you often experience jerky or blurry images on a PDP TV, especially in fast moving images or captions. So, our Smart Frame Plus adds 25 extra frames per second from the original signal source. Because of this unique technology, moving pictures look more natural and scrolling text is easier to read, as motion blurs are eliminated.

Features:

* Native Resolution 1024×768 pixels
* Brightness 1500 cd/m2
* Contrast ratio up to 15,000:1
* 18 bit video processor to produce true-to-life colours
* Ultra FilterBright anti-reflection filter
* Powerful anti-burn-in technology
* DNIe Technology
* NTSC/ATSC tuners to view HDTV sources
* Picture-in-Picture tuner
* Viewing angles 175 degrees
* 2 HDMI interfaces
* 3 component video inputs
* One PC input
* One S-Video input
* 2-way Speaker system with 10-watts output
* SRS TruSurround sound system

www.samsung.com

Review By Plasmatvreviews

Samsung PS42C91HD plasma TV does not lack in connectivity options that helps to connect this unit with both HDTV devices as well as non-HDTV video sources. There are two HDMI interfaces using which you can enjoy viewing DVD or such HDTV materials. To access standard home videos, this TV offers NTSC/ATSC tuners
In addition, you get two component inputs, a S-Video input and a PC input for accessing PC sources.

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Price: $1,999.00 at Shopes

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The extremely high 1920 x 1080 pixel count of the Panasonic TH-50PZ700U plasma TV allows for its incredible 1080p HD display capability, which provides twice the number of pixels as 720p HDTV displays for superior detail and extraordinary HDTV reproduction. EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control. GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV.

Use the free GalleryPlayer software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office. Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix digital camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo Viewer.

Features

1080p High-Def Resolution for Crisp, Life-Like Details
The extremely high 1920 x 1080 pixel count of this plasma TV allows for its incredible 1080p HD display capability, which provides twice the number of pixels as 720p HDTV displays for superior detail and extraordinary HDTV reproduction.

One-Touch Playback
EZ Syncâ„¢ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control.

Turn Your Living Room into a Gallery
GalleryPlayer® allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer® software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office.

Share Digital Photos on the Big Screen
Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix® digital camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo Viewer

Review By Visualapex.

Panasonic, the leader in high definition and Plasma TV, presents the exciting TH-50PZ700U Full High Definition 50″ plasma television, further demonstrating its industry leadership and cutting edge technology in big screen Plasma entertainment. Year after year, Panasonic has brought new picture-improving technologies to flat panels, and the TH-50PZ700U continues that trend. Today, the sports and high-definition movies that are driving the demand for high-definition viewing more than ever demand blacker blacks, faster response time (no motion artifacts) and the billions of colors that Panasonic Plasma screens deliver. In fact, not only do film viewers appreciate the vivid array of colors in Panasonic Plasmas, but filmmakers do as well.

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Review By Canadahifi

The Panasonic TH-50PZ700 offers the full 1080p (1920 by 1080 pixel) resolution. It has a claimed contrast ratio of 5000:1 and is said to be able to display 68.7 billion colours with 4096 shades of gradation. The set contains an integrated ATSC/NTSC tuner. The rear panel offers a typical number of video inputs including two HDMI version 1.3, two component, two S-video, two composite video and a single VGA (PC input). The front panel contains an additional S-video/composite video input behind a hidden door as well as an SD memory card slot for viewing pictures directly from a camera’s memory card. The set’s HDMI inputs accept the 1080p/24 frame per second (fps) signal, although the Panasonic converts it to 1080/60 fps.

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Review By Dtvcity

Panasonic, the leader in high definition and Plasma TV, presents the exciting TH-50PZ700U Full High Definition 50″ plasma television, further demonstrating its industry leadership and cutting edge technology in big screen Plasma entertainment. Year after year, Panasonic has brought new picture-improving technologies to flat panels, and the TH-50PZ700U continues that trend. Today, the sports and high-definition movies that are driving the demand for high-definition viewing more than ever demand blacker blacks, faster response time (no motion artifacts) and the billions of colors that Panasonic Plasma screens deliver. In fact, not only do film viewers appreciate the vivid array of colors in Panasonic Plasmas, but filmmakers do as well.

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Review By Onecall

GalleryPlayer(R) allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer(R) software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office.

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JVC’s line-up of widescreen flat panel displays brings a new dimension to home theater, literally. Our line-up of panels was not only engineered to exite the most extreme audio visual enthusiasts, but also to influence the creative minds of the most discriminating home decorators. JVC’s 50″ XGA plasma television, with stylish cosmetics, takes into consideration every feature the demanding digital customer is looking for now and for the future. It offers a 3000:1 contrast ratio, and also offers features like D.I.S.T. (Digital Image Scaling Technology) 770p, a JVC exclusive 4 Point Color Management Circuitry, Digital Super Detail (DSD)a High End Edge Correction Circuitry, TheaterPro 6500K Color Temperature, BBE High Definition Audio and Advanced HyperSurround make this unit a must have.

Features:

* 50” wide screen
* 16:9 aspect ratio
* Native resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
* Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
* Brightness: 430cd/m2
* Digital Image Scaling Technology (DIST) to upgrade resolution of image
* One HDMI input
* PC Input
* 3 SCART sockets
* One S-video input and an AV input
* AP (Picture and Picture) feature
* 4 way Speaker System

Review By Plasmatvbuyingguide

The JVC PD-50X795 50-inch high-definition Plasma TV satisfies the most demanding video enthusiast with an incredible 3,000:1 contrast ratio, exclusive four-point color management circuitry, and a host of other high-end video features. The 16:9 wide-format screen features a 1,366 x 768 (WXGA) native resolution and uses JVC’s Digital Image Scaling Technology to display any video source—including HDTV video—at a resolution of 770p. Built in ATSC tuner with Cable Card slot included.

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Review By Plasmatvreviews

This JVC plasma TV excels in colour reproduction. Its Super DigiPure, a 32 bit video processor produces pictures of excellent colour saturation and black levels. Since the contrast ration of this TV is 3000:1 and brightness setting of 430cd/m2, the pictures have an exceptional depth and clarity even when darker scenes are displayed.

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