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50-inch Panasonic Plasma HDTV (TH-50PX80U): $949.95 - Free Shipping

By Big Picture Big Sound Deal Meister

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Two years ago, Black Friday pricing on a name brand 50-inch flat panel HDTV came in around $2,000.  Last year it was down to $1,300.  What a difference a couple of years makes.  Now B&H has Panasonic's highly rated 50-inch HDTV, the TH-50PX80U for $949.95 with free shipping.

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B&H is a well-known camera and electronics store located in the heart of New York City, fully authorized by Panasonic so you're assured of getting a pleasant shopping experience and the full manufacturer's warranty.

The TH-50PX80U features native 1366x768 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.

The built-in ATSC tuner allows you to tune in free digital and high definition broadcasts over the air using a normal UHF/VHF antenna (and this will continue to work beyond the digital transition in February, 2009).  Native contrast is rated at 15,000:1 and dynamic contrast is rated at 1,000,000:1 (which is a little silly since that exceeds the scope of any measurement devices).  Suffice it to say that it has great black levels that will leave most LCD TVs in the dust. 

Detailed Specification on the Panasonic TH-50PX80U:

Model Type

Plasma

VIDEO

.

Screen Size

50" Class (49.9" diagonal)

Display Resolution

720p

Contrast Ratio

Native: 15,000:1
Dynamic: 1,000,000:1

Compatible Signal Formats

1080p/1080i/720p/480p

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Native Resolution (Number of Pixels)

1,049,088 (1,366 x 768)

Pixel Pitch (H x V)

0.810 x 0.810 mm

Moving Picture Resolution

720 lines or more

Shades of Gradation

4,096 equivalent

Aspect Control

4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill

Panel

G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel

Screen Coating (Filter)

New AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter

Progressive Scan

Yes

480Hz Sub-field Drive

Yes

24p Cinematic Playback

No

24p Playback(2:3)

Yes

Digital Cinema Color

No

Deep Color

Yes

x.v.Color

Yes

Studio Ref Mode

No

Pro Setting

No

THX Mode

No

Video Noise Reduction

Yes

Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter

Yes

3D Color Management

Yes

Sub Pixel Control

Yes

Motion Pattern Noise Reduction

Yes

Digital Cinema Reality

Yes

AUDIO

.

Speakers

Full-range x 2 (L, R)

Number of Speakers

2

Audio Output

20 W (10% THD)
(8 ohms, 70 Hz - 17 kHz)

BBE® VIVA HD3D Sound

No

Surround Sound

Yes

JACKS

.

Integrated ATSC Tuner

Yes

SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible)

Yes

HDMI Input

3 (1 front)

Analog Audio Input ( for HDMI)

2

Composite Video Input

2 (1 front)

S-Video Input

2 (1 front)

Audio Input (for Video)

2 (1 front)

PC Input

No

Audio Input (for PC)

No

Component Video Inputs(Y, PB, PR)

2

Audio Input (for Component Video)

2

RS232C

No

Composite Video Output

1

Analog Audio Output

1

Digital Audio Output

1

CONVENIENCE

.

VIERA Link

Yes

VIERA Cast™ (IPTV)

No

Game Mode

Yes

Pixel Shifter (Anti-Image Retention)

Yes

Menu Languages

English/Spanish/French

V-Chip Program Lockout

Yes

Built-In Closed Caption Decoder

Yes

Timers

Off

Video Input Label

Yes

Video Picture Memory

Yes

GENERAL

.

Power Supply

AC 120 V, 60Hz

Power Consumption

497 W

Receiving System

ATSC/QAM/NTSC

Operating Temperature

32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)

Safety Standard

UL6500/C-UL

Swivel Angle

-

Optional Floor Stand

Included (TBLX0037)

Optional Wall-mounting Bracket

TY-WK42PR4W
TY-42RR3U
TY-WK42PV4W
TY-WK42PV3U

SPECIFICATIONS

.

Dimensions (H x W x D) w/Stand

33.1" x 47.6" x 15.2"

Weight (lbs.) w/Stand

82.7 lbs

Carton Dimensions

36.3" x 52.7" x 13.1"

Dimensions (H x W x D)

31.1'' x 47.6'' x 3.7''

Weight

76.8 lbs

   

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