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Product name
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
Samsung LN46A550
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U
Samsung LN52A650
Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD
Release date
May 1, 2008
March 1, 2008
April 1, 2008
August 1, 2008
Editors' rating
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9.1
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Review summary
With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available.
The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance.
Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level plasma TVs.
If you don't mind its red frame, the Samsung LN52A650 LCD TV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality.
The Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD represents the pinnacle of flat-panel HDTV picture quality.
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Basic Specs
Product name
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
Samsung LN46A550
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U
Samsung LN52A650
Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD
Product type
Plasma TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
LCD TV - Color
Plasma TV - Color
Diagonal size
50 in
46 in
42 in
52 in
50 in
Image aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
HDTV compatible
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Remote control
Remote control (Infrared)
Remote control (Infrared)
Remote control (Infrared)
Standard remote control - infrared (Infrared)
Remote control (Infrared)
Comb filter
3D-Y/C digital
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3D-Y/C digital
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3D digital
Audio system sound output mode
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Dimensions (WxDxH)
50 in x 15.2 in x 33.3 in
44.5 in x 11 in x 27 in
40.2 in x 15.2 in x 28.6 in
50.2 in x 12.8 in x 34.1 in
56.7 in x 3.7 in x 28.5 in
Weight
99.2 lbs
60.8 lbs
61.7 lbs
76.7 lbs
88 lbs
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- Parts and labor - 1 year
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Product name
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
Samsung LN46A550
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U
Samsung LN52A650
Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD
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