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Panasonic TC-P50V10
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Panasonic TC-P50V10

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Samsung UN55B8500
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Panasonic TC-P50G10
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Panasonic TC-P50G10
Samsung PN50B650
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Samsung PN50B650
Samsung PN50B860
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Samsung PN50B860
Price $1,985.00 to $2,099.98 $3,977.18 to $4,049.99 $999.00 to $1,599.95 $1,039.00 to $1,299.99 $1,469.00 to $2,199.99
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3.5 stars
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3.5 stars
Release date May 15, 2009 October 01, 2009 March 15, 2009
The Bottom Line The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel.
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Features
Sound EffectsBBE ViVA HD3D
SRS TruSurround HD
Info unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Supported Flash Memory CardsSD Memory Card
Info unavailableSD Memory Card
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerNTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Weight79.4 lbs
77.6 lbs
75 lbs
84.2 lbs
71.6 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
Info unavailable16:9
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailable4
3
4
4
USB PortInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
24p Technology1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement Technology600Hz sub-field driving
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Info unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePlatinum black
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
48 in x 15.8 in x 32.1 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48.8 in x 10.9 in x 32.1 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
Info unavailableAC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
BatteryInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Additional FeaturesScreen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Anti-Reflective filter
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Viera Tools
Viera image viewer
Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Ultra FilterBright Plus anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRNone
Info unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionPanasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Panasonic TC TC-P50G10 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B860 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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