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Panasonic's new 1080p plasma HDTVs are getting rave reviews, and the prices are actually pretty reasonable, with the 50-inch model priced at just $3500. If you want the highest quality picture, there aren't many sets that can compare to the Panasonic 1080p plasmas.

And now it's even easier to bring one home as Second Act offers the TH-50PZ700U 1080p plasma HDTV for a super-low $2599.99 plus shipping ($900 below list).

Note: 10-2-07 - Second Act is no longer stocking this TV, but authorized dealer OneCall is, with an even better price ($2399.99 shipping included, as of 10/2/07). Click link below and add item to cart to view current price:

Panasonic TH-50PZ700U on OneCall

This HDTV features a full 1920x1080 pixel (1080p) panel as well as a new anti-glare screen coating that minimizes light reflections. It features Panasonic's new all-black frame, 2 HDMI connections, 2 component video inputs and a PC (VGA 15-pin) input.

TH-50PZ700U - Full Specifications from the Manufacturer:

• Diagonal Screen Size: 50 inches
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
• HDTV Compatibility: 480p/720p/1080i/1080p
• Shades of Gradation: 4,096
• Native Resolution (Number of Pixels): 1920 x 1080
• Contrast Ratio: Up to 5000:1
• Progressive Scan
• Video Noise Reduction
• Digital Comb Filter: Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C
• Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management)
• Sub-Pixel Controller
• Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
• Speakers: 4 (2 woofers: 8 ohms, 55 Hz - 350Hz, 10% THD)(2 tweeters: 8 ohms, 350Hz - 17kHz, 10% THD), 31W Output Power
• Surround Sound
• BBE® ViVA HD3D Sound
• Tuners: NTSC (Standard analog broadcasts), ATSC/QAM (SDTV and HDTV broadcasts)
• SD Card Slot
• HDMI-HDCP Interface: 2 rear
• Analog Audio Input (for HDMI): 2 rear
• Composite Video Input: 3 (2 rear, 1 front)
• S-Video Input 3 (2 rear, 1 front)
• Audio Input (for Video): 3 (2 rear, 1 front)
• PC Input: (RGB-VGA) Mini D-sub 15-pin (rear)
• Audio Input: (for PC) 1 (M3 Stereo Plug)
• Component Video Input [Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)]: 2 rear
• Audio Input (for Component Video): 2 rear
• Composite Video Output: 1 rear
• Audio Output: 1 rear
• Digital Audio Out: 1 (optical)
• EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control, via HDMI interface
• Video Picture Memory
• On-Screen Display Languages: English/Spanish/French
• V-Chip Program Lockout
• Built-In Closed Caption Decoder
• Timers - Sleep/On/Off Sleep (Off only)
• Video Input Labeling
• Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F
• Pedestal Stand Included
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 31.6 x 49.9 x 5.5 inches
• Weight: 105.8 lbs