Compare to most popular Flat-panel TVs
| Product name |
Samsung LN52A650 |
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U |
Samsung LN32A450 |
LG 42LG30 |
Vizio VP422 |
| Price Range |
$1,999.99 - $2,999.99
from 10 stores |
$2,199.00 - $2,999.99
from 14 stores |
$619.95 - $849.99
from 17 stores |
$749.95 - $1,099.00
from 10 stores |
$799.99
from 1 stores |
| Review Summary | If you don't mind its red frame, the Samsung LN52A650 LCD HDTV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality. | With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available. | Solid picture quality propels the Samsung LN32A450 LCD to the front of small-screen class. | CNET did not review the 42-inch LG 42LG30, but we did review a smaller model in the series. | The Vizio VP422 is a 42-inch plasma with a rock-bottom price tag and picture quality that, while certainly not perfect, should satisfy casual viewers. |
| Release Date | April 01, 2008 | May 01, 2008 | March 15, 2008 | Not Available | April 01, 2008 |
| Basic Specs | |||||
| Product Description | 52 in LCD TV | Panasonic TH 50PZ800U - 50 in Plasma TV | Samsung LN32A450 - 32 in LCD TV | LG 42LG30 - 42 in LCD TV | V VIZIO VP422HDTV10A - 42 in Plasma TV |
| Product Type | LCD TV | Plasma TV | LCD TV | LCD TV | Plasma TV |
| Diagonal Size | 52 in | 50 in - Widescreen | 32 in - Widescreen | 42 in - Widescreen | 42 in - Widescreen |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 50.2 in x 12.8 in x 34.1 in | 50 in x 15.2 in x 33.3 in - With stand | 31.4 in x 9.9 in x 22.7 in - With stand | 40.6 in x 3.6 in x 26.4 in - Without stand | 41 in x 10.3 in x 28.1 in - With stand |
| Weight | 76.7 lbs | 99.2 lbs | 28 lbs | 46.3 lbs | 62.8 lbs |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | 1366 x 768 | 1024 x 720 |
| Technology | TFT active matrix | Plasma (PDP) | TFT active matrix | Info unavailable | Plasma (PDP) |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Multi-channel Preview | Picture-in-picture (PIP) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Additional Features | Ultra clear panel , Wheel key , DNIe , Infolink , Sound leveler | 3D Color Management , X.v.Color , Contrast auto tracking system (CATS) , Game mode , Video noise reduction | On-screen menu , DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) | XD Engine technology , Parental control , On-screen menu , V-Chip , Channel labeling , Intelligent Room Illumination Sensor (IRIS) , Video noise reduction , Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit | 2:2 pull down compensation , Black level expander , 3:2 pull down compensation , Video noise reduction , Color Transient Improvement (CTI) , White peak limiter |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| VCR | None | Info unavailable | None | Info unavailable | None |
| DVD | None | None | None | None | None |
| Remote Control | Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Universal remote control - Infrared | Universal remote control - Infrared |
| Digital Television Certification | Info unavailable | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV |
| Display Format | Info unavailable | 1080p (FullHD) | 720p | 720p | 720p |
| Input Video Formats | Info unavailable | 1080p , 480p , 480i , 1080i , 720p | 480p , 576i , 576p , 480i , 1080i , 720p | 1080p , 480p , 480i , 1080i , 720p | 480p , 480i , 1080i , 720p |
| Video Interface | Info unavailable | HDMI , Component , S-Video , Composite | HDMI , Component , S-Video , Composite | HDMI , Component , S-Video , Composite | HDMI , Component , S-Video , Composite |
| PC Interface | Info unavailable | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | ||