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Best 58″ Plasma TV from 2008

November 24, 2009

These 58 inch plasma TV models are outdated and probably not available on the market anymore. You might want to check out the current top of Best 58" Plasma TV models.

Panasonic TH-58PZ850U – 1080p 58″ Plasma HDTV

Being part of Panasonic PZ850U series, this high-end plasma TV inherits all that series’ features. It has Viera Cast which offers Internet connectivity and access to some very nice Internet services, but it also has the oversaturated colors specific to this series. Black levels are great and overall this is a very high quality plasma HDTV.

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Pros

Viera Cast allows you to watch You Tube videos, track stocks, see local weather and access other Internet services.
Great overall picture quality.
Very good anti-glare screen.
Good resistance to burn-in.
Plenty of connectivity options.
Good value.

Cons

Relativelly expensive.
Relativelly inaccurate, slightly oversaturated colors.
Not the deepest blacks.

Panasonic TH-58PZ800U – 1080p 58″ Plasma HDTV

This THX certified 58" plasma HDTV from Panasonic’s highly acclaimed PZ800U series, has one of the best pictures out there. Its very deep black levels and accurate colors make it one of the best HDTV models.

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Pros

It has THX certification and that means its colors are higly accurate, matching the HDTV standard.
Very deep black levels.
Very good anti-glare screen.
High burn-in resistance.
Plenty of connectivity options.
Good value.

Cons

Relativelly expensive
Not the deepest blacks.

Samsung PN58A650 – 1080p 58″ Plasma HDTV

Though it doesn’t impress through exceptional black levels, this 58 inch plasma HDTV does manage to offer very good overall picture quality. It doesn’t match the quality offered by Pioneer Kuro models or top of the line Panasonic plasma TVs, however it is better than many other HDTVs.

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Pros

Overal picture quality is very good.
Accurate colors.
Very good black levels.
Plenty of connectivity options.
Good burn-in resistance.
Good value for the money.

Cons

Average anti-glare screen. In a well lit room, you will get some glare.
Black levels are not as deep as those seen in Panasonic and Pioneer models.