Panasonic Vierra TH50PZ85U 50'' 1080p PLASMA TV

No company has done more to refine plasma TV picture quality while also lowering prices than Panasonic. The 50" TH-50PZ85U delivers a stellar picture, yet is one of their more affordable 1080p models. For 2008, Panasonic's #1 goal was improving picture contrast. The "PZ85" models display strikingly cinematic images with velvety blacks and an ultra-high contrast ratio of 30,000:1. And that's the "native" contrast ratio, which is a better indicator of real-world performance than the more common "dynamic" contrast spec.

50" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio)
built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
1920 x 1080 pixels
30,000:1 contrast ratio (1,000,000:1 dynamic)
160°(H) x 160°(V) viewing angle
Sub Pixel Controller video processing
Deep Color and x.v.Color support
built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
multibrand remote control
VIERA Link™ simplifies remote control for compatible Panasonic components (HDMI-CEC)
picture settings memory for each video input
7 A/V inputs, including:
2 composite video (1 rear, 1 side)
2 S-video (1 rear, 1 side)
2 component video (accepts signals up to 1080i)
3 HDMI v1.3 (2 rear, 1 side) — accepts signals up to 1080p (60Hz, 24Hz)
PC input: analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)
RF input for antenna/cable signals
optical digital audio output for Dolby® Digital
side SD™ memory card slot for digital photo playback
Energy Star® compliant
detachable stand (stand "footprint" is 18"W x 12-3/4"D)
wall-mountable (bracket not included)
extra long-life panel (100,000 hours)
warranty: 1 year parts & labor — in-home service or pick-up for service