Best Direct Backlit Flat Panel TVs - 15000:1 Contrast Ratio, Plasma TV Flat Panel Type

'GREAT picture'

'with other Panasonic components and the included remote is large and easy to see.'

'Great panel'

'the new screen is very good at reducing reflections'

'This 50" plasma HDTV will deliver a rich and vibrant image in almost any room, no matter the lighting conditions.'

'natural, rich color'

'The two televisions are similar, although the HP-T5064 is larger at 50 inches, has a higher resolution at 1,366x768, and is equipped with a few more features, including a better antiglare screen and a USB port for displaying digital photos.'

'built-in NTSC tuner'

'the two Samsung flat-panel plasma HDTVs are identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 50-inch model to provide a good indication of how the 58-incher will perform.'

'Samsung HP-T4264 is a 42" plasma with a native resolution of 768p.'

'The two televisions are similar, although the HP-T5064 is equipped with a few more features, including a better antiglare screen and a USB port for displaying digital photos.'

'It also has Extreme Contour Compensation, which minimizes color contour noise for natural color transitions'

'The XD Engine takes the low resolution of analog signals to near-HD levels by improving brightness, contrast, detail, and enhancing color as well as reducing signal noise.'

'Convenience features on the 50PX5D are extensive, including custom channel and input labeling, picture-in-picture and split-screen viewing, image sticking (burn-in) prevention, and a Gemstar on-screen program guide.'