Samsung PN50C430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 47.3 x 31.2 inches ; 56.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 76 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: B0036EH1HW
• Item model number: PN50C430
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,014 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 17, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

(March 2010)
The new PN50C430 is Samsung's best value PDP flat panel HDTV that features an attractive "piano key black" cabinet, our 600 Hz subfield motion technology, 2 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. New for 2010, all Samsung plasmas feature our new E3-panel single filter design that delivers improved performance, meets the ENERGY STAR power consumption specifications, and eliminates off-angle blur making the sharpest of details like scrolling text easier to see and read. Experience the performance of Samsung's new 50-inch plasma HDTV that's both easy on the wallet and the environment.

Key Features

• Screen Size: 50 inches
• 600 Hz subfield motion: Offers crisp, clear Plasma HD action in every frame.
• E3-panel single filter design delivers improved performance in the areas of color saturation, contrast and energy efficiency.
• Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio: An unparalleled Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio brings together the deepest blacks and brightest whites.
  
• Response time: A fast .001ms response time optomizes fast motion video content.
  
• Built-in digital tuner: no external box needed.
• Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards: PDP Energy saving, up to 43% less than our similar 2009 Plasma TV in standard mode.
• Clear Image Panel: Samsung's new single-filter clear panel design eliminates the off-angle reflections that cause picture blurring of images
  and details. Images and text look great straight on or at any angle.
• ConnectShare JPEG: Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily. Userfriendly interface allows access to videos, music playlists and pictures via the remote.
• Game Mode: Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
• BDWise: Automatically adjusts all your components for the best picture and sound quality.
• 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception: Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity.
• Warranty: 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.
  

Connections

• HDMI: 2
• USB: 1
  

Dimensions

• TV without stand: 47.3 x 24.8 x 2.7 inches (WxHxD); 51.8 pounds
• TV with stand: 47.3 x 31.2 x 11.2 inches (WxHxD); 56.2 pounds
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Accessories

• 2010 LinkStick: Connect wirelessly to a world of digital content from Samsung. The LinkStick wireless LAN adaptor eliminates the hassle and cluttered look of wires. Learn more about the Samsung WIS09ABGN LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter.

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Product Description

Get a true cinematic experience without going to the cinema with a Samsung plasma HDTV. This Samsung PN50C430, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 50 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best 720p Plasmas, April 16, 2010

By 

T. Smith "canestim" (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN50C430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

Samsung and Panny's are 1a & 1b when it comes to plasmas. You really can't go wrong either way, they both offer exceptional value in their 720p sets. And obviously if you are checking this TV out value and price are a big deal to you (me too!). So why did did I go with this set over a Panny? It just happened to be cheaper at the time of purchase, I would have went either way.

I could go into the big 720p vs 1080p debate and take up a whole page. I am sure you've read many reviews already making the case for each. But the truth is, you wouldn't be looking at this TV if price didn't matter. I am not calling you poor!! You just have some reason why you don't want to pony up for 1080p, that's cool, me too. The PN50C430 does exactly what it was meant to, a great picture for a great price. As for burn in/image retention, just don't leave something static on there for hours and you'll be fine. If you get image retention just watch some TV and it will go away. Don't use the scrolling or white features, it's better to exercise the pixels with TV to get rid of image retention.

Ok first the PN50C430 vs. the PN50C450 model. These are basically the same TV. The 450 model has 1 more HDMI port and Touch of Color (a little red/maroon stripe of color on the bezel of the TV). That's it. I went with the 430 because I didn't like the red TOC. I wish it would have had that extra HDMI port, but there are solutions for that. I also own the 2008 PN50A450 model. It has a nice silver stripe on the bezel which looks better than both of the 2010 models. Anyway, now with the quick pro's and con's summary.

Pro's:
Great picture for cheap! HD looks very good.
Good colors and tones, realistic
Nice looking (would like to have the silver stripe though!)
Much thinner than the 2008 model
More power efficient than the 2008 model
Lighter than the 2008 model (+/- 20 lbs!)
Good warranty
Basic menus but enough to customize picture nicely
Not a surround system by any means but decent sound for a flat panel

Con's:
No swivel stand, the 2008 model has it and it's great :(
Remote, it's cheap but serviceable. You could always buy a better one though.
Hookups, it's manageable but it should have had 2 more HDMI ports and it doesn't have VGA
Buzzing, but it's not really noticeable unless right up next to the TV or with no sound on
SD picture is ok, it's crisp enough but a little dark even with AVS Forum recommended settings

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great value, April 2, 2010

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P. Carew (Belmar, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN50C430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

This was my first flat screen purchase so I did a lot of research. It paid off because this is a really nice looking set with a beautiful, crisp picture. Haven't gotten a blu- ray player yet but I'm still stunned by the crispness of the picture at 720p. Previous reviewers claimed I would not be able to tell the difference on a 50" set between 720 and 1080 and I have to agree. So the roughly $600 savings i gained on purchasing this set gives me a cushion for the next generation, 3d set I'll probably buy in 3 yrs or so. By the way, the sound is very good as well. If you don't need the full surround sound theater effect with a booming sub woofer, this electronically sophisticated sound system should make you happy.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY........MY SAMSUNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, March 8, 2010

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S. Bailey "waterboy" (Socorro,NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN50C430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

I feel like i've waited forever for this tv. not because of shipping or anything but because i've been researching HDTVs for over 6 months before i settled on this model. Actually the first model i ordered was the Samsung PN50B450. It showed up as promised,on time, Thanks Amazon and Pilot. but wait......... it had no picture, only sound. Not even any system menus, and it was the last in stock so all Amazon could do was issue a credit or i order another model shipped and sold by amazon. This sucked cause i couldnt figure out why i had to go this route. Though Amazon's customer service explained all this to me, I was still upset that my TV was D.O.A. Amazon had the TV picked up immediately and issued me a credit plus knocked off (...) off my alternate purchase which put my new 2010 model Samsung PN50C430 at (...). SWEEEEEEET.

Well the TV showed up in a week's time thanks to CEVA logistics. No problems so far.
right now, all i can say is WOW!!!!!!!! Great TV. picture is awesome. Right now i only have standard def. TV but i do have a Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar with Subwoofer - Blackw/ HDMI hook up plus an XBOX 360 Elite with HDMI cable and let me say the sound and picture is stunning. I watched a Netflix instant movie, The Big Lebowski in HD and holy crap what a great picture. the sound through the bar and woofer was stunning with HDMI cables and digital optical sound. What a match!!!!!!!!

Pros* easy set-up from the box. menus were simple and easy to follow
* Digital tuners even found some other music channels that dont come with co-ax cable.
* TV is loud. Of course not the best sounding but surround system takes care of that.
* Great picture quality at 720p. Standard Def cable is ok but its so big who cares.
*Best of all, the price for me @ (...). Thanks Amazon for all the follow up work you did on replacing my original purchase, thanks Samsung for a beautiful product and thanks CEVA for speedy and courteous service.

No cons yet, but we shall see. I recommend this TV and this Business called Amazon.