Samsung PN50A450 50 Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

December 21, 2009 by admin

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Ridiculously good!
Researched 50″ plasmas & 52″ LCD’s for months and finally pulled the trigger on this little slice of heaven. For the price, this TV is by far the best thing going. I’ve had it now for about 2 months & have had no problems whatsoever. Don’t let the 720p scare you…you don’t need 1080p at this size & you definitely don’t need the extra cost. The picture is phenomenal & the white glove service from Amazon was flawless. My only regret is not buying this plasma sooner.

5 Stars Best Bang for your buck.
After searching for a HD television for the last few months I came across this television at 6th ave Electronics. I looked at all the the televisions in the store and when I came across this one I was amazed at the picture. I thought it was 1080p because it looked so clear. The sales guy also sold me on this one. Even though this model is a 720p it plays up to 1080i. Outside of the blu ray which plays 1080p there is no channel on television that is 1080p. I have a PS3 and the blu ray plays amazing on it. I can’t imagine the picture being any clearer than it is already. Also burn in is not an issue with this tv. I play video games all day and it doesn’t effect it at all.

5 Stars Samsung TV
Great product thus far. Loved the delivery service. Buying a product like this was easier than I expected from Amazon and I will look for my next big purchase to be from Amazon.com too.

Thanks for making it easy!

5 Stars Great Value at a Great Price.
This is my first HDTV and so I researched this purchase for several days and I simply could not find a better deal for the dollar. The 720p resolution looks amazing and I see no need to shell out several hundred dollars more for a 1080p unless you are purchasing a set larger than 55″. Cnet has great reviews and an explanation of why you only need 720p here http://reviews.cnet.com/720p-vs-1080p-hdtv/?tag=mncol;txt.

I have been completely satisfied with the HD quality as well as the processing of standard definition shows. If you have young children I would recommend purchasing TV Armor or some other screen protector as my kids try and touch or hug the characters on Sesame Street at least once a week.

Finally, the white glove delivery was very good. I live in the Texas Panhandle and the TV was in my home six days after I pressed the purchase button. I was a little disappointed that only one person delivered the unit. If it had just been my wife at home when the unit arrived I don’t know how things would have worked out, so check with the driver when they call to setup the delivery.

Overall, I am completely satisfied and plan on utilizing this set for many years to come.

2 Stars DANGER!!!
I am not entirely satisfied with this product. The instructions are unclear (probably because they are written by the Japanese). It took me ages just to figure out how to operate it. Finally, I figured out that the plug needed to be inserted into the electrical outlet. It didn’t say that anywhere in the directions!

When I turned it on, i discovered that it only gets one channel. Every time I plug it in, I simply get a loud “FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF” sound and a bunch of black and white stuff that moves quickly around the screen. My friend calls this phenomenon “white noise” however, I can see black in there too. It is my estimation that this is probably some show about a swarm of files.

I also have reason to believe that this device emits harmful radiation. The label calls it a “Plasma” T.V. As everyone knows, Plasma is a state of matter in which gas becomes ionized. This is similar to the state that creates nuclear fusion within stars. Because of this plasma, this device most likely emits harmful gamma radiation! I looked closely at the T.V. and discovered that it says “made in china”. This plasma added by the Chinese is likely a communist plot to render the people of the United States sterile.

One plus is that it doesn’t use the vacuum tubes that my old T.V. has. It’s also much larger and thinner.

In the end, I recommend this product to people that enjoy watching flies, and enjoy self sterilization.

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