Samsung PN50B430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 48.4 x 29.8 inches ; 77.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 78 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: B002OJNF52
• Item model number: PN50B430P2DXZA
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,670 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Samsung’s next generation plasma HDTVs redefine the standard across design, performance, and price. New for 2009, all of Samsung’s plasmas will feature our new E-panel designed to deliver improved performance and meet the new ENERGY STAR power consumption specifications. A perfect screen size for average-sized rooms, the PN50B430 is Samsung’s best value PDP flat panel HDTV that features an attractive “piano key black” cabinet, our 600Hz subfield motion technology, 3 advanced HDMI inputs that feature our Anynet+ (CEC standard) technology making system control of your DVD or Blu-ray disc player a one-touch operation. Experience the performance of Samsung’s new 42” plasma HDTV that’s easy on the environment and easy on the wallet.

600Hz Subfield Motion delivers a clear picture for sports, action, and other fast-moving scenes.

Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this HDTV.

Features

• New attractive “piano key black” cabinet
• HD 720p performance
• HDTV off-air and Clear QAM Digital Cable
  Tuner
• ENERGY STAR compliant active power rating
• “Green” design lead-free components
• Watts per channel: 10W x 2 (20 watts total)
• SRS TruSurround HD
• V-Chip1 system
  
• Samsung’s Game Mode
• New 600Hz subfield motion technology - for clear motion pictures
  
• Mega dynamic contrast ratio - provides a new level of image performance in Samsung's latest-generational plasma panels.
  
• .001ms response time - minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs and movie content

ENERGY STAR Compliant
By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your SAMSUNG model is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency.

Game Mode
Get in the game with enhanced blacks, sharp picture quality and optimum audio. At the touch of a button, game mode speeds up the image processing response so you get the most out of your gaming experience.

SRS TruSurround HD
Assisted by the PN50B430's two 10W bottom speakers, this creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Allows the TV's remote control to operate at the push of one button, peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player featuring HDMI-CEC.

Warranty
1-year parts and labor warranty.This product is built to last and provide years of trouble-free top quality enjoyment.

Connections
Rear A/V Connections

• HDMI (Digital A/V): 2
• Component Video and Audio: 2
• Digital Audio (optical): 1
• Digital Audio (optical): 1

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-Inch Plasma Widescreen Plasma HDTV

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sansung PN50B430 50 inch 720p Plasma HDTV, December 28, 2009

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Steven P. Klimasewski "Spkpa67" (Monaca, PA) - See all my reviews
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Excellent Price! $699.99! It is worth the price considering I could not find a 50inch HDTV by any brand for that price! Of course, I understand it is only a 720p ,but, to get a 1080p 50inch it would have been $400 to $800 more1 It has great colors, great blacks,but, the sound wasn't very good. I use Logitech Z2300 for a theater sound.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection!, January 24, 2010

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V. Williams "VJ" (Abingdon, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN50B430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

This is one of the best purchases we have ever made - we are loving this tv! I know, I know, plasma's are on their way out. But, this is our first flatscreen....and for $699 and no shipping or tax, who cares? If we have to replace it in a few years, I'll feel better that we only spent what we did, plus by then the LED's will have come down in price so much that we can afford one.

The colors on this tv are unbelievable. We bought a Sony Soundbar to go with it and the combination is awesome! If this one comes down in price again, jump on it....you won't be disappointed. Plus buying from Amazon is the only way to go....we LOVE Amazon! Saving on the tax and having it shipped for free - what more could you ask for??

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great TV with only minor compromises, December 27, 2009

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James Johnson "small time techie geek" (Kelso, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN50B430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

I bought this TV as an early Christmas present via amazon after the black Friday Walmart ad for a $699 50" Samsung plasma came out (pn50b400). After doing some research, I ended up finding the pn50b430 on amazon for the same price (and it has an extra hdmi input compared to the 400). When browsing through the stores and reading reviews online, I was really leaning towards Samsung models due to their superior color and great image processing. I was also considering the Panasonic x1, but got to look at them side by side and mess around with some of the controls and... the Samsung has better color and much more vivid/bright display. Even when pumping up the brightness levels on the X1, it didn't come close to the Samsung. I am a very value-conscious shopper, and am not going to lay down over a grand for a TV (just can't bring myself to justify it)... and this TV made me very happy with my choice. I've been using it for a month now and... IT IS AWESOME! the standard definition satellite broadcasts look amazingly good on this TV! The video processing for standard def on this TV blows away the competition (especially when compared to lcd's, which look blocky to me when playing standard def). The high definition satellite content looks great too... but not really any better than other flat panels. Regular DVD's on an upscaling player are AMAZING. I'm not missing the 1080p at all... for me the 720p looks stellar. OK... now for the things I DON'T like. Because this is the cheap scaled-down model, there are no side facing input/outputs (arrghh) but I guess it's a small compromise for 1/2 the price. The TV is very heavy and not very slim/sexy from the side view. Also, the reflections can become annoying depending on how you have it situated (and what is in the background). The bezel is glossy black and the screen is recessed about 1/2", so when you have scrolling images, or bright items close to the edge of the screen, the bezel reflects these items, creating a weird effect. Also, the display size/aspect options change oddly, depending on the style of input (composite, component, hdmi, etc.), necessitating playing around with the options until you find one you like. One other thing... I am using 5.1 surround speakers intended for computer use (logitech x-530's... which sound incredible by the way) until I can afford a nice home theater setup to compliment this tv, and the audio out stereo connector is not volume controlled; It lets you select "use external speakers" on the tv's sound setup, but you have to use the speakers own volume adjusters, the tv wont change it's output volume. All these annoyances aside, I am VERY pleased with my purchase. This TV is an INCREDIBLE value, and I would have no problems suggesting it to any other value-minded shopper who doesn't mind the trade-offs to save hundreds to thousands of hard-earned dollars.