Samsung HL-P5085W 50-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready DLP Television with PC Input

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 125.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 175 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: B0002MLXA2
• Item model number: HLP5085W
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,396 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 14, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
With its stunning, cutting edge styling and equally stunning high-definition image, Samsung's HL-P5085W is a sight to behold. The DLP projection set offers a broad, 50-inch screen in a 16:9 aspect ratio and a unique pedestal mount whose lightweight design and slim stature lets it fit where other stands won't. But the HL-P5085W offers more than just quantity of screen: it's also engineered for quality.

The secret to this DLP (Digital Light Processing) projection set's quality is its Emmy-winning technology from Texas Instruments. Samsung has combined its proprietary Cinema Smooth Gen 4 HD light engine and advanced optic enhancements with a single, .8-inch Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) capable of generating high-definition video images with film-like resolution, deep blacks, and robust colors. Samsung's Cinema Smooth light engine enhances brightness while ensuring an astonishing 2,500:1 contrast ratio.

Texas Instruments' DMD panel is immune to the factors that can cause other displays to deteriorate with use, imparting a longer life expectancy than that of cathode ray tube (CRT) sets, plasma display panels, and liquid crystal display systems (LCD, LCoS, HTPS). A host of advanced digital interfaces and video inputs make non-issues of connectivity challenges and future proofing.

The HL-P5085W's automatic digital-format conversion system converts any input (whether DTV, analog TV, or XGA computer sources at 1080i, 720p, 480p, or 480i) to a progressive, 16:9 widescreen image with a 1,280 x 720 pixel count. A 3D Y/C digital comb filter dramatically reduces image-edge artifacts while improving transition detail, and the set's HD ultra-fine-pitch (.155 mm) screen further clarifies images, especially when you're viewing high-resolution sources like DVD and HDTV.

Samsung's Cinema Smooth Film Mode 3:2 Pull Down correction circuitry addresses digital distortion in 480i (interlaced) video signals generated from 24 frames-per-second film. Finally, Samsung DNIe video enhancer (Digital Natural Image engine) works with all analog NTSC and wideband video signals for improvements in contrast, white level, and picture detail, incorporating digital noise reduction to improve lower-quality sources.

The set offers digital-video inputs in 2 formats. A DVI-HDTV interface with HDCP copy protection permits all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with an analog interface, and an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) jack channels both digital audio and video to simplify connections with newer DTV set-top boxes and DVD players by reducing hookups to just a single cable and plug.

Other inputs include dual HDTV component-video inputs (480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i) for high-definition satellite receivers, HDTV tuners, and HD cable boxes with component video outputs (Y, Pb, Pr); 3 each composite- and S-video inputs; and 2 RF coaxial inputs for antennas or older VCRs or cable boxes. An audio/video output permits hookup with an external device such as a surround-sound receiver.

A 15-watts-per-channel (x2) audio system with a pair of 2-way speakers comes with built-in SRS TruSurround XT, which simulates compelling surround sound through any stereo playback system, including headphones and the TV's speakers.

Last but far from least, onboard 2-tuner PIP with side-by-side split-screen viewing grants convenient simultaneous viewing of 2 TV programs, while a supplied universal remote control permits control of the TV, a DVD player, a VCR, and a tuner/surround receiver.

What's in the Box
TV, pedestal mount, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description
Samsung introduces a new DLP TV that is guaranteed to catch your eye whether it's on or off. The HL-P5085W combines award winning styling with award winning high definition performance. Experiencing the 50 inches of inviting wide-screen viewing area is the only distraction that will draw you away from its unique floor standing pedestal styling. Samsung's 85-Series represents the 4th generation optics and advancements in picture performance. The secret to this design and engineering marvel - a vertically mounted compact digital projector powered by an advanced EMMY winning Digital Micro-Mirror Device (DMD) technology by Texas Instruments.The latest enhancements in DMD technology combined with Samsung's proprietary Cinema Smooth Gen 4 HD optical engine - experiencing film-like video images with more color depth and true black levels will captivate the most discerning video enthusiasts and those who are looking for the best. Equipped with a host of advanced digital interfaces and video inputs make connectivity challenges and future proofing a non-issue. The Samsung Pedestal series DLP TVs is designed to meet a level of expectation where others simply don't.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely THE BEST!, January 6, 2005

By	J. Weisgal (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I feel as though most people make a purchase, and then justify it by raving about it's performance, even if in their heart of hearts they know it is junk.

Just recently, an acquaintance of mine purchased an LCD television that, while asthetically pleasing, has one of the worst pictures I have seen. Trail, ghosting, poor colors, etc... DLP projection is simply the best picture you can buy if dollars spent VS. quality of picture is your goal. If you MUST hang a TV on a wall, KNOW that you MUST ALSO spend at least $7000 for a picture that begins to match the quality of a $2500 DLP. The cheaper flat screens are cheaper for a reason. You do the math.

This Samsung model is just gorgeous. HDTV is simply stunning. Colors are crisp, black levels are INCREDIBLE, and the picture is 95% perfect right out of the box! I had an engineer look at this set and say "it is perfect when you plug it in". So many sets need "tweaking" for days before they look right, so this is an added benefit on this model.

Also, the set has PIP, which can be used for watching TV while also using your computer! Simply run video out from your computer and you have a 50 inch HD Monitor!! Awsome!

This set has HDMI, which no one really uses yet, but it is nice to have for the future. For those who do not know, HDMI is ONE cable that carries HD PICTURE AND SURROUND SOUND. It also has DVI input for the BEST HDTV picture available.

The look (pedestal) is love it or leave it, but if you are here, you obviously find it pleasing.

I can not comment on the sound as I have never used it (I have a home theater system), and this brings me to a slightly offpoint comment, but one that is important. if you DO get a surround system, please do this television justice and do not buy some junky home theater in a box! Sound is actually MORE impotant than picture in terms of a visceral experience, and you do yourself no service to buy this set, and then use garbage sound. Also, BOSE, while nice, is overpriced and simply silly. DO RESEARCH, and find that no respected audio/videophile respects BOSE, when they know better can be had for less.

Sorry...back to my review. This set is wonderful. You can use a nice open-air AV rack to complement it visually, and as far as gaming goes, XBOX in HD is fabulous!!!

ONE NOTE ON DVD's. this television has a native resolution of 720P DVD's only have a maximum of 480P, and as a technology, DVD's are not that great, which is why HD DVD's will be out this year (DVD's that do 480p,720p,1080i,1080p ie. High Definition DVD's) Do not be disappointed if DVD's look a bit fuzzy, pixelated, whatever... they look that way on ALL HDTV's. It is the DVD, not the TV. Still, they look nice.

Well, that's all. You may want to wait until 1080 native resolution sets are available later this year, but mind you they come with a hefty price tag! For now, this is THE set; and I say that not because I own it, but because it is true. Enjoy!

TOP NOTES:

PROS:
Good Clarity
GREAT BLACK LEVELS
Nice Contrast
BEST COLOR ON THE MARKET
It is light...about 100lbs for a 50 Inch TV!!!!!

CONS:
Can't hang it on a wall (it IS only 11 inches deep)
Pedestal not for everyone

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Retreat, May 2, 2005

By	Chen E. Zhou "ravencrest reader" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have this TV in my game room over the garage. I'll tell you it is the most awesome piece of AV equipment I've ever owned. The HD Picture quality is breath-taking (I have the HDNet/ESPNHD packages from TimeWarner, the Discovery documentaries shot in HD are just crystal clear and so realistic, feels like you are right there. Best of all, there is no service adjustments you have to do to make the picture quality improve, it's right out of the box top quality. I did adjust the brightness and tuned down the sharpness to fit my viewing taste. I also configured the 1280x702 resolution for my computer viewing pleasure, which is hooked into the DVI port. I am sitting 10 foot from it and it is like I am viewing it right on my office desk, so clear and sharp.

Pros:
1. No service adjustments.
2. Low Fan noise, not noticable at all. Not much heat.
3. Picture quality is amazing.

Cons:
1. Heavy stand, 80 pounds by itself.
2. Not easy to put AV components around.
3. The little shadows sometimes noticable on screen, because the screen hasn't completely heated up yet.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Contrast, Great Black-Level, October 21, 2004

By	Donald H. Nguyen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The GUY COMPLAINING about "HD-ready" being deceptive IS AN IDIOT... by his argument, he should give every HD-ready TV a bad review. In fact... very few TVs out there are HD-Integrated, and almost all you'd see in the store are only HD-ready. This guy probably complains about a car with an AUTOMATIC transmission not driving by itself.

This TV has a great contrast ratio, and great black levels. MY X-Box looks just plain awesome on it - of course, you need a HD Video Adaptor(component video) for it ($20 for the Microsoft adaptor - don't waste your money on a Monster Adaptor, even the EB sales reps advise against the Monster component adaptor, but I digress.) No signal delay issues with the X-Box.

The only thing is that there's no where to put stuff, and when you look at the specs of the add-on shelving unit, it's much wider than the TV, ..... but I just got a glass/metal shelf to put next to it to put my cable-box, X-Box, DVD player on.