Big Picture Big Sound

Panasonic's new 1080p plasmas are getting a lot of buzz (justifyably so), but facts are that for most viewing conditions, a 1366x768 plasma panel is more than capable of reproducing crisp beautiful high definition images, particularly when it's also a Panasonic and you can get it for less than half the cost of its 1080p brethren. If it's good enough for our home theater editor Chris Boylan to own, it's probably good enough for you!

OneCall has Panasonic's top of the line TH-50PX600U for $1,774.97 delivered - well below what you'll pay from any other authorized dealer right now. Because this is on clearance, this deal is limited to stock on-hand and may be discontinued without notice, so act now if you don't want to be disappointed.

Panasonic TH-50PX600U: $1774.97 including shipping (sales expires May 21, 2007 or while supplies last)

This is the high-end model with high-end styling, PIP, ATSC, NSTC, and digital QAM (cable) tuners, dual HDMI inputs and a computer (VGA) input. The native panel resolution is 1366x768 and it supports 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i inputs.

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TH-50PX600U Specifications from the Manufacturer:

Video:
• Diagonal Screen Size (in inches): 50
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
• HDTV Compatibility: 480p/720p/1080i
• Displayable Colors: Maximum of 29 Billion
• Shades of Gradation: 3,072
• Pixel Pitch (H x V): 0.90 x 0.675 mm
• Panel Type: 9th Generation Plasma Panel
• Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill
• Aspect Control for PC Mode: Normal, Full, Zoom
• Native Resolution (Number of Pixels): 1366 x 768
• Contrast Ratio: Up to 10,000:1
• Progressive Scan: Yes
• Video Noise Reduction: Yes
• Digital Comb Filter: Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C
• Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management): Yes
• Sub-Pixel Controller: Yes
• Motion Pattern Noise Reduction: Yes

Audio:
• Speakers: 4 (2 woofers: 55 Hz - 350Hz) (2 tweeters: 350Hz - 17kHz), 10% THD
• Amplifier power: 31W
• Surround Sound: BBE® ViVA HD3D Sound

Convenience:

• EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control, via HDMI interface
• TV Guide® On-Screen Program Guide
• Video Picture Memory
• Picture-In-Picture Split Screen Display (2 Sources)
• On-Screen Display Languages: English/Spanish/French
• V-Chip Program Lockout: Yes
• Built-In Closed Caption Decoder: Yes
• Timers - Sleep/On/Off Sleep (Off only)
• Video Input Labeling: Yes

Inputs/Outputs:
• Tuners:
  • NTSC (Standard analog broadcasts)
  • ATSC/QAM/CableCARD (SDTV and HDTV broadcasts)
• Photo Viewer: Yes (SD Slot)
• HDMI-HDCP Interface: 2 rear
• Analog Audio Input: (for HDMI) 1 rear
• PC Input: (RGB-VGA) Mini D-sub 15-pin (rear)
• Audio Input (for PC): 1 (M3 Stereo Plug)
• 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)
• 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
• IR Out: 1

General Specs:
• Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption 399 W
• Operating Temperature 32°F - 104°F
• Operating Humidity 20% - 80% (Non condensation)
• Pedestal Stand Included
• Remote Control Included
• Dimensions (H x W x D) 31.6" x 49.9" x 5.5"
• Weight 94.8 lbs