Samsung PN50A450 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 48.4 x 3.7 x 29.8 inches ; 81.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 96 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: B0015AV3XM
• Item model number: PN50A450
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,867 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Samsung presents the next level of plasma HDTV technology and design. A 50-inch screen offers crisp, bold images and colors, thanks to 720p resolution, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and FilterBright glare-reduction technology. Groundbreaking 3D capabilities let you enjoy 3D movies and games to their fullest. Select Game mode with the touch of a button for advanced videogame action; the ACE silhouette editor eliminates visual “noise” from the deepest dark tones. SRS TruSurround XT offers natural, lifelike HD sound. Connect all your peripherals with ease, courtesy of 3 HDMI inputs. And more efficient components result in significant power reduction.

Features Overview

• 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (Learn more)
  
• Sports, Game and Movie modes boost on-screen performance and interaction (via hot-key)
  
• Compatible with Samsung's Home Digital Media Adapter (DMA, sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
• Natural True Color with 18-bit processing (Learn more)
  
• 175-degree viewing angle (Learn more)
  
• 100,000-hour panel life
• FilterBrite Anti-Glare technology (Learn more)
• Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more)
• Anti-Burn-in Technology
  
• 3 Simplay-compliant HDMI 1.3 ports (Learn more)
  
• 3D HD ready capable of displaying 3D games, movies and other programming via 3D compatible glasses and hardware. 3D viewing requires PC (not included)
  
• Standby power consumption under 1W
• V-Chip system1 allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
  
• Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
• Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
• Swivel stand included
• 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.
  

What size TV should I get?

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18-Bit Color

Samsung's FilterBright anti-glare filter. Enhances contrast ratio in bright rooms even in the daytime and improves overall brightness for clearer image details.

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FilterBright Anti-Glare Filter

In bright environments the display quality of conventional plasma TVs can be compromised by external light. Samsung’s premium plasma TVs boast a combination of FilterBright, Super Black Panel and Optimal Light Filter to bring you sharp contrast, unbelievable detail and pure clarity in any lighting conditions.

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Digital Natural Image Engine

DNIe The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine. This exclusive Samsung technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, white balance and reduces.

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Anti-Burn-In Technology

Samsung's Plasma HDTVs are built to last. Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing function and all white screens to ensure that no images are burned into your plasma panel.

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Connectivity

Samsung has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV’s functionality. A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side). Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops. HDMI 1.3 is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. When playing 3D games, like on PS3, you experience faster flow and action and overall play the game at a higher speed. Also, HDMI 1.3 enables Deep Color function that provides an exponentially greater number of color gradations for a subtle screen. The handy HDMICEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote. Once connected, users can easily access device menus and manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management interface.

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Audio Features

TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.

SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass.

TruSurround XT audio also adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

• Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
• TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
• The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.

Stereo broadcast reception is offered for MTS and SAP with 181-channel capacity. A sound leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size= Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Product Description

Samsung 50" 720p Plasma HDTV

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First opinion, April 11, 2008

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R. White (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN50A450 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

First Review,
Second evening of viewing, Just upgraded from a returned Samsung HP-T5054 which I had for 30 days. (got a great deal, clearance, closeout etc..) Amazing picture and many upgrades from previous model (HP-T5054). Same price as last years model and better overall. Nice finish and slicker features. Thanks to Samsung for offering a Great 720p panel that is sure to be the next big hit for them. Let everyone spend up for 1080, no visible difference to me. Love the swivel stand. Overall, I like it a lot. Really got my moneys worth @ 1,299.
RW in Oklahoma City

47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I should never have bought it........., May 2, 2008

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Clarence H. Stovall (Wylie, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN50A450 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

because now, I'm going to be spending WAY too much time watching television. I bought this set sight-unseen. The price was the biggest factor coupled with some favorable reviews on CNET for other Samsung plasmas. I am no "videophile" so I can live with 720p resolution. Compared to my 10 year old, 27" Toshiba it's like seeing a TV for the first time. I have Verizon FiOS digital cable, which has quite a few high definition channels, so I flipped over to their high-def demo channel and I watched programs for hours that "BS" (Before Samsung) would probably have bored me to tears. I have a 480p DVD player that I can now watch in 480p, instead of 480i. I dropped in the movie "300" and it looked just as good as it did on the IMAX screen (IMO). I bought a component video cable for my Wii (don't forget to change the video setting to 480p) and was simply amazed at the clarity. It's not the most expensive, and some "experts" will not consider it to be the best plasma out there but I'm giving myself a big pat on the back. The piano black finish is like icing on the cake. I would, and will, recommend this TV to anyone.

76 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars At first pleased, but then...., July 2, 2008

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G. Smith "therev" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN50A450 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

I was at first very pleased with this set. Great picture, great delivery from Amazon.

But then I began noticing 'burn-in' issues. The first I noticed was two vertical stripes, both about 5 inches in from the sides. Then I noticed that CNNHD was also burned in, even though I don't leave it on there for long periods of time. I also have the burn-in protection set, and I've run both the suggested fixes (all white and scrolling) with neither helping.

Contacted Samsung and they agreed that it shouldn't be happening. Currently waiting for local repair shop set up by Samsung to attempt a fix.

UPDATE... been waiting 3 weeks now... local repair shop says Samsung has backordered a circuit board needed to fix problem I'm having. I just contacted Amazon.com hoping they will just swap this for one that works. I kind of have my doubts on this since Samsung and their local rep have been so slow with any kind of repair.

2nd UPDATE... Well, Amazon denied me any help due to the fact I went to the manufacturer instead of them within Amazon's 30 day limit. I obviously screwed up thinking Samsung would solve this quicker than complaining to Amazon.

3rd UPDATE... I think I got a lemon...

4th UPDATE... Samsung agrees that I got a lemon and they are sending a replacement!!