Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 50.8 x 29.1 inches ; 106.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 124 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000R1E59O
• Item model number: FPT5084
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (123 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,852 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Samsung's 50" FP-T5084 offers full HD 1080p resolution. Watch its astonishingly crisp picture from any angle - even in a brightly lit room, thanks to its ultra FilterBright™ anti-reflection filter. Enjoy the dazzling color array of 18-bit processing; a 15,000 contrast ratio reveals the deepest blacks, the whitest whites, and every detail in between. SAMSUNG's powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. SRS TruSurround XT technology and 15-watt per channel audio amplifiers deliver sound through bottom speakers. Connect your digital devices to the 3 HDMI ports, one on the side, and take advantage of the full complement of audio and video inputs, including one for your PC. Control all your CEC-compliant digital devices through the one FP-T5084 remote. And it's energy star compliant, so you’ll use less energy.

DNIe Samsung's revolutionary DNIe technology offers digital perfection in naturally presented, crystal-clear images that uncover even the most minute detail. Picture in Picture You can watch your favorite video or movie while working on a computer spreadsheet simultaneously. Work and play at the same time! Single Tuner Picture in PIcture allows you to view a seperate source while watching TV. It does not allow viewing of two TV shows at the same time. 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio Two of the most important factors in overall picture quality contrast and brightness achieve new heights in these new plasma panels. side AV Inputs Convenient side S-Video composite AV inputs allow component connections without the need to access the back of the TV.

FilterBright Anti-Glare Filter Samsung's FilterBright anti-glare filterEnhances contrast ratio in bright rooms even in the daytime and improves overall brightness for clearer image details. Natural True Color Samsung plasma TVs can display natural true color with 18 bit processing. A new algorithm that adjusts color balance will let you enjoy the 'as-is color'. SRS TruSurround XT Samsung TVs are equipped with the best that technology can offer in sound quality. Even when viewing regular broadcasts, our 2 speaker surround sound makes you feel as if the theatre has been brought to your living room. Power Save Provides 3 modes, one of which is auto save. In the event of ambient light change, the blue eye detects this change automatically and brightness will be adjusted to the most suitable level. This feature reduces power consumption by up to 25% compared to standard TVs.

Connections

• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3): 3 (2 rear/1 side)
• Component video: 2 (Y, Pb, Pr)
• S-Video input: 1 side/1 rear
• A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear
• PC input (D-sub) 1 rear
• Headphone jack 1 side

Product Description

Samsung's 50" HP-T5084 offers full HD 1080p resolution. Watch its astonishingly crisp picture from any angle ¿ even in a brightly lit room, thanks to its Ultra FilterBright¿ anti-reflection filter. Enjoy the dazzling color array of 18-bit processing; a 15,000 contrast ratio reveals the deepest blacks, the whitest whites, and every detail in between. Samsung¿s powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. SRS TruSurround XT¿ technology and 10-watt per channel audio amplifiers deliver sound through bottom speakers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

132 of 136 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased this baby on July 13, 2007 and..., July 16, 2007

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DBroncos 4 Life (East Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

This is my initial review of this television after owning it for about three days.
What I love:
Watching Blu-Ray in 1080P is just spectacular! I own a PS3 and have a 1.3a HDMI cable for connection and the picture is superb. I watched "The Prestige" and "Casino Royale" in 1080P and was blown away. No pixelation or judder during fast-moving action scenes and the colors and details were impressive. This is clearly what this TV was designed to do. No complaints
I played Ninja Gaiden Sigma(720P) on PS3 and it looked amazing. The background was so beautiful I couldn't even play the game. I was just staring at the details and vivid colors. Once I have broken-in this TV (at least 100-200hrs) I will play more games. I get nervous about image retention. However, this TV comes with "Pixel Shift" which is supposed to help prevent this problem. Also, there are several built-in programs that will help alleviate the problem if, God forbid, there is image retention. I like that very much and it is a nice feature. I talked to an ISF-trained tech from a local store and he told me with these new plasmas that you would have to leave an image for several hours for "burn-in" to occur. He also said that there is no "break-in" period like I said above, but that I should NEVER use the DYNAMIC picture setting because it will turn your plasma into toast. So take this for what it's worth. I am being very cautious with my $3000 newborn.

What I like:
I have DirecTV HD service and the picture is VERY NICE. There is some pixelation during extremely fast action or explosions, but trust me that is the crappy satellite feed and NOT the plasma. No complaints here.

What I think is OK:
The SD channels are good, but not great. It definitely varies from channel to channel and this, again, may just be DirecTV. Don't get me wrong they are MUCH better than on my Samsung LCD, just not amazing or anything. I am so spoiled. It's funny, you'll be watching a show in SD and the picture is not so good and then it goes to commercial and they look awesome. I guess what they say is true "Garbage in, Garbage out."

Other observations:
I only listened to the sound for about 10 minutes because I have 7.1 surround, but it sounded good and that is all I will comment on that.
I read that the pevious model Samsung 5054/64 has problems with judder or skipping frames with tickers(CNN,ESPN,etc.) on the bottom of the screen. I don't see this problem and I am LOOKING for it big-time. Nothing that I can detect. Do not worry about this cause it is not a problem.
Sorry about the long review, but I know there is not much out there on this one. I can't wait to see what the fellas/gals at CNET or CR have to say. Good Luck and feel free to ask me about anything specific.



Update Jan. 7, 2008
I have had this tv for 6 months now and I have no regrets. I will say that it can get very hot and doubles as a heater. Especially after watching for several hours. But it is a minor annoyance.
The picture is still fantastic and I would put it up against a Pioneer Kuro anyday. It will absolutely destroy a Panasonic. They are very good plasmas, but I would go with SAMSUNG everytime. I saw the price has dipped below $2000 for this set now. People, if you want a 50" 1080p Plasma, DO NOT WAIT. THIS IS YOUR SET. I love it and it is my baby...You can thank me later.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When I turned it on, I simply said...WOW., September 6, 2007

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RUDY "RW" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

After a significant amount of research and a post in response to one of the other great reviews here on Amazon regarding this product, I decided to take the plunge. I was looking for a TV that had the following qualitites: 1080P, 3 HDMI inputs a beautiful piano gloss black casing and a reasonable value (Pioneer Elite need not apply). I went to BB to look at all of the TV's both plasma and LCD "side by side." Because I watch mostly sports, I badly needed a smooth picture during fast action. I noticed that even the good LCD's still have frequent pixelization. I decided to go back to a different BB just to double check and I did indeed see the same thing.
I have had 2 Panasonic plasma TV's in the past and they were very good, but the Panasonic 1080P model that has 3HDMI inputs is significantly overpriced and just not as physically appealing as the Samsung. When I turned on the TV and switched to an HD channel, I literally said, "WOW." outloud. The difference in brightness, detail, clarity, and picture smoothness were evident immediately over the 50" Panasonic that I had purchased only 6 months ago! I was immediately thrilled with my purchase. After hooking it up to a Toshiba Up-Converting DVD player, I was amazed once again. The picture on this TV is absolutely amazing. Even my wife, who is not a techie, noticed immediately how wonderful the picture is.
Positives:
-It's hard to imagine a better picture.
-3HDMI inputs
-1080P capability
-Beautiful Piano Gloss Black finish
-Great stand that is piano gloss black and also swivels
-Very reasonable price point for 1080P
-1 Set of inputs on side of TV

Negatives:
-The speakers are on the side for a cleaner look and the sound is horrible. It's downright bad. Use your surround sound system.
-To go from one source to the next you must press the source button several times vs. pressing it and choosing which source you want through directionals on remote.

64 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings about this plasma, August 16, 2007

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R. Reed - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

I just purchased this TV a few days ago and I have mixed feelings about it. Here's what I like and dislike about the set.

Likes:

- Aesthetically it is one of the nicest flatscreen TVs I've ever seen. I also purchased the SANUS Flat Panel TV Stand for the set and it looks fantastic on the stand
- Picture quality is stunning Dynamic mode.
- Sound quality is above average for a television
- Excellent value for the money, 50" 1080P for under $2400--what a steal!

Dislikes:

- picture quality (PQ) on older non-HD channels is terrible. I was watching an old NBA game on ESPN Classics and it was unwatchable. I tried tweaking the settings, but nothing really improved the picture.
- the PQ was about the same--and at times--not as good as my wife's Panasonic 720p Plasma. I'm hoping it was due to a weak cable signal.
- The picture seemed somewhat washed out while using "Movie" mode
- Phoned Samsung for a minor issue and they were no help

Conclusion:

I'm on the fence about this TV and will probably swap out my TV cables and try some setting I found on the Internet. I'll update this post with my results.

Updated on 8/21/07:

The PQ on HD channels is mesmerizing; especially, Discover HD and NFLNet. I find myself watching these channels more and more because of their excellent PQ. I've decided to deal with the poor PQ on the non-HD channels since they'll probably be going away in the year or two. Also I'm planning on purchasing a Blueray DVD player to experience the full potential on this set.

After a couple of weeks and endlessly tweaking the settings on the TV, I've come to the conclusion that the default settings provide me with the best PQ. However, I did change the following setting:

Color Tone: Cool1
Digital NR: Auto
DNIe: On

Under the "Detail Menu":
Black Adjustment: High
Color Space: Auto
Edge Enhancement: On

Hope this Helps