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Samsung introduced the world’s first 3D-ready plasma TV in the 450 series. The models are optimized for gaming and movie experiences allowing the user to watch 2D DVD in 3D, play a wide range of PC games in 3D, and enjoy 3D content.
Samsung Plasma 450 features an impressive dynamic contrast of 1,000,000:1, 720p HD resolution, the FilterBright technology which is anti-glare, the ACE editor to reduce picture noise, the SRS TruSurround XT audio together with speakers to unveil an outstanding surround sound enhancing your video experience.

Other technologies include anti-burn-in, 100,000 hours panel life, 175 degrees viewing angle on both vertical and horizontal, Natural True Color with 18bit processing, NTSC/ATSC tuner with Clear-QAM, hot key for Sports/Game/Movie modes, and the High-Definition three-dimensional capability.
The new 3D HDTV technology from Samsung is meant to play your images at 120 frames per second, delivering 2 separate streams of 3D video – one for each eye – removing any flicker.

Samsung Plasma 450 is available in 42” and 50” dimensions at $ 999.99 and $2299 respectively.

One complete home theater solution consisting of a 50-inch plasma High Definition TV and a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound system is the new Vizio Jive JV50P, available at a suggested retail price of $1499.99.

Being the first power home entertainment set of its kind, Jive integrates a digital TV tuner, 1080i resolution support with 1 billion colors, wireless surround sound, outstanding 15,000:1 contrast ratio, SPDIF digital optical audio input, and a great style for your home décor.

Talking about the sound system from Dolby we have to mention the two front channels, one center channel and two real channels, with free-standing subwoofer which connects with the rear speakers wirelessly at 5.8GHz, so you can get rid of tangled wires and cables.
More than that, the amplified outstanding surround sound is produced by a 560-watts total peak power which improves the High Definition viewing experience.

Other features include NTSC/ATSC tuner, 1500 cd/m2 high brightness, support for component video, HDMI, composite video and RF video formats, a large viewing angle of 178 degrees, Picture in Picture/POP so you can watch two TV shows in the same time on the same screen, and remote control.

Vizio Jive plasma HDTV has 60,000 hours panel life for more than 27 years of continuous use until the brightness lowers at half.

<-250x250 Square - right->Pioneer PDP-508XD TV is one of the most advanced 50-inch plasma TVs on the market because it is based on the unique KURO display technology that enables the deepest black levels to reach the most natural colors and sharpest image details.
This translates into the unique capability of showing every shade between black and white, accomplished by several technologies such as the Extreme Contrast Concept which displays the absolute black, achieving 0-idling luminance in over 6 million cells, without relying on measurable light emitting.

The Intelligent Brightness Control does exactly what its name suggests; it controls the screen brightness depending on the light environment changes, while the integrated digital DVB-T tuner with CI Slot eliminates the need for additional decoder box.
With the USB host you can connect your memory stick to the television, watch your picture collection on the large display, and in the same time listen to the music using the subwoofer out for boosting lower frequencies. This capability replaces the need for an additional amplifier.

The Pioneer PDP-508XD TV is ISF calibration ready which means that it can be optimized for your best viewing experience by a trained professional who knows exactly how to set the contrast, tint, color and other parameters.
To keep watching the family serial at five o’clock and not miss the football match you can set the display on multi-screen mode for picture in picture or split screen views.

The Pioneer 50-inch plasma TV with KURO screen technology has a wide resolution of 1,365 x 768 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio, and is HD ready featuring a HDMI connector for Blu-ray, HD DVD discs and high definition digital camcorders.
It has a contrast ratio of 16,000:1, remote control, 17 languages support, Digital DVB-T Tuner, side or under-mounted speakers, and connectivity options including S-Video, RCA AV, Euro-SCART, headphone slot, RCA audio, PC input, and i/o Link A connector between the Multimedia Receiver and other A/V devices enabling One-Touch Play, System Standby, Preset Download and What You See is What You Record feature.

Other characteristics include HD Digital Film Direct 24, Progressive Scan that works together with Pioneer Digital Flicker-Free technology to eliminate flicker and false contour appearing at 100Hz scanning, Electronic Program Guide, Direct Colour Filter 3, Intelligent DRE, Colour Temperature Adjustment, Dual Screen Display, PAL/SECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL60/HD video signals, SRS (Surround)/SRS Focus (Audio orientation)/TruBass (Bass Boost) sound options, Energy Save mode, Teletext with memory for 2,100 pages, PURE DRIVE 2HD for no intermediate analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue converters, and Dual Noise Reduction meant to minimize picture noise and reduce the MPEG common noise from compressed video images.

Coming in a stylish piano-black finish, the Pioneer 50-inch plasma TV measures 1,224 x 717 x 115 mm at 34.5 kg, having a power consumption of 364W in use and 0.4W in standby.

You can read more Plasma TV expert and user reviews on TESTFREAKS.

<-125x125 Button - left->LG’s HDTVs are known worldwide for their slim and light form factor and for the glossy black design that made them receive prestigious awards.
In addition they feature the latest technologies to deliver high quality image and multi-channel sound, like the 50PG20 model, a 50-inch plasma HDTV built to fit any room environment.

It has a 720p HD resolution, the Dual XD Engine, 20,000:1 high contrast ratio, Fluid Motion 180Hz Effect for smoother and clearer motion images, three HDMI with Deep Color, three AV Modes (Cinema, Sports, Game), Clear Voice technology to amplify and enhance the sound of human voice frequency range eliminating the background noise, LG SimpLink connectivity, invisible speakers, 100,000 hours to half brightness capability, PC input, and 1,500 cd/m2 brightness.

The LG XD Engine is based on six different processors meant to enhance the contrast and details, to display deeper colors, reducing blur and noise.
LG established a suggested price of $1,599.95 but the TV model can be found at around $1,399 at online stores.

<-234x60 Half Banner - left->Panasonic has launched no less than twelve new monitors from which some are plasma and others LCD, but all feature high definition and the Viera Link universal remote control compatible with all Panasonic AV devices.

So we there is the Viera PZ800 with the best performance from all models, a plasma TV available in 42”, 46” and 50” to give you the freedom to choose the right dimension for your room, and feature Color Lima Star System, a technology for best video experience.

Here we have a contrast ratio of 30,000:1 and SD/SDHC card readers in case you plan to watch a highly expected movie directly from your camera.
Next comes the Viera PZ85 available in 42” and 46” diagonals, again plasma TV type, with 30,000:1 contrast ratio, in a cool slim design.

Panasonic Viera PZ80 is a plasma TV measuring 42”, 46” and 50” with Black, White and Silver housing, featuring 30,000:1 contrast ratio, unlike the LZ85 that has 10,000:1 contrast ratio, but 120Hz WSpeed Panel, full Hi-Vision, and is available in 32” and 37” diagonal.
The prices are unknown yet.