Samsung FP-T5084
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: FPT5084
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- With accurate color and deep black levels, the Samsung FP-T5084 50-inch plasma's picture stands up well against some tough competition.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung FP-T5084 price range: $899.95
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Edited by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Reviewed on: 10/10/2007
- Released on: 05/01/2007
The good: Reproduces a deep level of black; offers clean image with little noise or false contouring; provides plenty of picture controls, including user-adjustable grayscale; has a sleek, extra-wide look.
The bad: Somewhat nonlinear grayscale; some false contouring; ho-hum standard-def processing; less-effective glare-reducing screen.
The bottom line: With accurate color and deep black levels, the Samsung FP-T5084 50-inch plasma's picture stands up well against some tough competition.
Samsung's FP-T5084 represents the company's opening foray into the jungle of 1080p-resolution plasma, and it's a solid first effort. Compared with the company's earlier, less expensive HP-T5064, a lower-resolution 50-inch plasma, the FP-T5084 looks cooler and performs a bit better, although not cooler and better enough to earn a higher overall rating. You might expect the 1080p resolution to mean a sharper picture, but as with all 50-inch HDTVs we've tested, its benefits on the FP-T5084 are difficult to discern. That doesn't prevent this plasma from competing well against the heavy-hitters in the category, including Panasonic and, to a lesser extent, Pioneer.
Design
Compared with the HP-T5064 we reviewed earlier, the 84 model looks just a bit sleeker. Samsung mounted this model's hidden speakers to the sides of the screen, as opposed to the bottom, which makes the panel a bit shorter and wider--a more pleasing aesthetic to our eyes. In addition, the sides of the frame consist of vertical strips of chrome, which curve outward and conceal the speakers nicely, peeking out a bit from when the TV is seen from the front. The top and bottom of the frame is relatively thin for a 50-inch plasma, and the bottom bears the Samsung logo and blue light, which can thankfully can be disabled.
Samsung includes the same kind of swivel stand found on the 5064, which allows the panel to move up to 20 degrees in either direction. Including stand, the FP-T5084 measures 50.8 inches wide by 31.6 inches tall by 12.6 inches deep and weighs 107 pounds; without the stand, the panel comes in at about 50.8 inches wide by 28.8 inches wide by 4.5 inches deep.
Samsung's remote is almost the same as last year, and we generally found the slender wand easy to operate. Only the keys for volume, channel, and device control (the universal clicker can command four other pieces of gear) are illuminated, but that's better than most TV remotes, which skip backlighting altogether. All of the buttons are nicely separated and differentiated, with the exception of the secondary controls clustered at the clicker's base, which kind of blend together. We'd like to see dedicated buttons for each input, although because the set automatically senses and skips inactive inputs, cycling between sources is less arduous than usual. The menu system is easy to navigate, and we appreciated the text explanations that accompanied the selections.
Features
A native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, aka 1080p, separates the Samsung FP-T5084 from the majority of 50-inch plasmas on the market. Those extra pixels allow the TV to display every detail of 1080i and 1080p resolution sources. All other sources, whether from 720p HDTV, DVD, standard-def TV or computers, are scaled to fit the available pixels.
The FP-T5084 has plenty of picture-adjusting features. It starts with three picture modes that are independent for each input, allowing you to customize each source with three different groups of picture settings. Only Movie mode allows full adjustment, however, so we recommend using it for the most demanding viewing conditions.
In addition to the five presets for color temperature, there's a full set of detailed color temperature controls. Labeled "white balance," they offer both gain and offset adjustments for red, green, and blue, which allows more advanced users to really zero in the set's grayscale. The My Color control, on the other hand, doesn't seem to do much of anything, so we left it in the default positions. The selection of secondary picture controls includes items labeled "black level," which affects shadow detail; dynamic contrast, which adjusts black level on the fly; gamma, which affects the rate of progression from dark to light; and a selection for color gamut, which controls the range of colors the display can reproduce.
We appreciated the solid collection of aspect ratio controls, which include four choices for HD sources. Just Scan is our favorite because it introduces no overscan and does not scale 1080i or 1080p sources, preserving the dot-by-dot match to the TV's native pixels. Standard-def sources allow four choices as well, including two zoom modes you can adjust vertically to see subtitles or obscure tickers, for example. The Samsung also has a picture-in-picture function that allows it to display two programs at once.
The setup menu also contains a section candidly labeled "Screen Burn Protection" that provides more options to remedy burn-in than just about any other plasma TV. The "white" option filled the screen with a white field while the "scrolling" option created a black-to-white ramp that scrolled slowly across the screen; both are designed to remove burned-in sections of the screen if they appear. There's also an adjustable "pixel shift" function that slowly moves the entire image across the screen to help prevent stationary screen elements, such as letterbox bars and tickers, from burning in to begin with. Finally, there are two settings, dark and light, for the side bars around 4:3 programs. As much as we consider burn-in a greatly exaggerated issue with plasma, we still like the fact that Samsung includes all of these reassuring options.
Like more and more 2007 HDTVs, the Samsung FP-T5084 offers three HDMI inputs, as opposed to just two. Two are on the back, while a third can be found in a recessed bay along the panel's left side. The Samsung's commendable connectivity continues by including a pair of component-video inputs; an AV input with S-Video and composite video; two RF inputs for cable and antenna; and a VGA-style RGB input for computers. That recessed bay offers an additional AV input with S-Video and composite video, a headphone jack, and a USB port that can interface with thumb drives to display photos (JPEG only) and play music (MP3 only).
Performance
In short, the Samsung FP-T5084 is an excellent performer, although not up to the image quality of the best plasma we tested this year, Pioneer's PDP-5080HD. The Samsung's black level performance is on-par with that of Panasonic, and while its primary colors are better, its grayscale is a bit less linear. It still deserves a place among the best plasmas we've seen this year, however.
During setup we adjusted the Samsung for an ideal picture in our completely dark home theater, which first required turning down light output to a comfortable 40 ftl and adjusting the gamma and brightness controls accordingly. We also took advantage of the set's user-menu fine-color-temperature controls to calibrate the grayscale. The Warm 2 color temperature setting was quite accurate out of the box, if a bit blue in the darkest and lightest areas. After adjustment it was more accurate overall, although again the midtones were a tad red while very dark areas remained slightly bluish (much less so than before, however). Both inaccuracies were because of imperfect linearity from dark to bright scenes, although again, the FP-T5084 was no worse than many plasmas in this regard, if not quite as linear as the Panasonic models, for example. To see our full user-menu adjustments, click here or check out the Tips & Tricks section above. For formal evaluations, we set the FP-T5084 next to a couple of competing HDTVs, including the Pioneer PDP-5080HD and PRO-FHD1, both 50-inch plasmas that serve as our references for black level and color, respectively. We also brought out the 46-inch Sony KDL-46XBR4, our newest reference for LCD. We chose to watch Kingdom of Heaven at 1080i resolution, courtesy of the Samsung BD-P1200 Blu-ray player.
The very dim opening sequence of the film did a fine job exhibiting the Samsung FP-T5084's ability to display a deep shade of black, from the letterbox bars to the dark robes of the gravediggers to the shadowy recesses of the thatched-roof cottages. Shadow detail was solid, as well, although we detected a bit more detail in shadow areas on the Sony and the PDP-5080HD: in the tunic of a soldier sitting at the table during the fire-lit feast, for example. According to our measurements, the FP-T5084's black level was about as dark as that of the 42- and 58-inch versions of Panasonic's TH-PZ700U series, so we assume it's on-par with that of the TH-50PZ700U, as well. It's worth mentioning again that the Pioneer PDP-5080HD's deeper blacks and better shadow detail were readily apparent and made these scenes look better than any other TV in the room.
Color accuracy on the Samsung, as we've seen from most of the company's flat-panel HDTVs this year, was quite good. Primary colors measured relatively well and, aside from the dip we mentioned above, its grayscale did too. During Kingdom these characteristics led to realistic-looking skin tones in both bright and dark scenes, such as the scene where Orlando Bloom and Kevin McKidd converse in the sunlight before the ship voyage, and later during Bloom's bedroom encounter with Eva Green. We did notice that her skin in that dark scene looked a bit bluer than we'd like to see, where the Panasonic models didn't dip into blue in the darkest areas; but that's a minor complaint. We comparing the sets we had in-house, we found the Samsung's accurate green primary was obvious in the palm tree where Bloom waters his horse and in the green vegetables in the market, which looked more realistic than on the Pioneer--although the difference wouldn't be obvious outside of side-by-side comparison.
(Update 10-23-07) We originally wrote that the FP-T5064 was free of false contouring that we could see, but subsequent viewing of other material aside from Kingdom revealed visible contouring. For example, the jetfire from the spaceship in Fantastic 4 showed visible gradations in the transition from brightness into the void of space, and in test patterns for contouring we saw the same effect, whereas the Pioneers, for example, were virtually contour-free. This issue isn't severe enough to reduce the overall rating of the set, but it is worth noting in The Bad above.
Shadows also on the Samsung appeared clean from our seating distance of about 7.5 feet from the screen, although if we moved inside the 6-foot mark--very close for a 50-inch plasma--we began to notice the telltale moving motes (dither) in letterbox bars and other black areas. The Pioneer didn't show these motes from the same distance, although most other plasmas do.
According to our test patterns, the Samsung FPT5084 resolved every line of a stationary 1080i and 1080p source, our Sencore VP403 signal generator, and via PC (see below), and the set was capable of accepting a 1080p/24 signal from the BD-P1200. According to the HQV disc on Blu-ray, the set properly de-interlaced video-based 1080i sources but, as did most HDTVs we tested, failed to de-interlace 1080i film-based sources properly. We didn't notice this failure during Kingdom, which looked quite sharp and stable despite a lot of pans and camera movement. But when we checked out the one real-world de-interlacing failure at the end of Chapter 6 of Ghost Rider, which we've relied on so far, we saw artifacts and moire in the RV grille.
Since we're on the subject of resolution, it's again worth mentioning that the 1080p resolution FP-T5084 didn't look any more detailed than the 1366x768 resolution PDP-5080HD from our seating distance. Even in the highest detailed areas, such as the fur next to Liam Neeson's head during a close-up, or the tiny stubble on his face, the Pioneer looked just as sharp. The benefits of 1080p resolution on this set, like on every HDTV around this screen size, are quite difficult to discern.
As with the HP-T5064, the FP-T5084 includes Samsung's best antireflective screen. It didn't perform as well as that of the Pioneer PDP-5080HD at removing in-room reflections, which were most-obvious during dark scenes with the room lights on. That said, the FP-T5084's screen did reflect a bit less light than that of the PRO-FHD1, a plasma without any kind of antireflective coating whatsoever.
We also checked out standard-def sources, using the HQV DVD at 480i resolution via component-video, and the Samsung performed a bit below-average. It resolved every detail on the DVD, although the details in the stone bridge and grass from the Detail test appeared relatively soft no matter what we did with the sharpness control. The set also did a poor job of smoothing out moving diagonal lines, however, and we noticed lots of jagged edges and other artifacts in the stripes of the waving American flag. The various levels of noise reduction worked well to clean up the moving motes in the sky and sunset shots, although choosing the Auto wasn't as effective as High or Medium in the noisiest shots with a lot of motion, such as the roller coaster. The Samsung, when set in Film mode, engaged 2:3 pulldown quickly and effectively.
As a PC monitor, the FP-T5084 performed very well. Via both its VGA and HDMI inputs, the set accepted and displayed every detail of a 1920x1080 source, and text looked as sharp as we'd expect. We did notice some faint ghostly trails to the right of text on both VGA and HDMI sources, but they weren't too distracting.
| TEST | RESULT | SCORE |
| Before color temp (20/80) | 6705/7018 | Good |
| After color temp | 6550/6490 | Good |
| Before grayscale variation | +/- 325 | Good |
| After grayscale variation | +/- 171 | Average |
| Color of red (x/y) | 0.657/0.33 | Average |
| Color of green | 0.294/0.631 | Average |
| Color of blue | 0.148/0.063 | Good |
| Overscan | 0.0% | Good |
| Black-level retention | All patterns stable | Good |
| Defeatable edge enhancement | Y | Good |
| 480i 2:3 pull-down, 24 fps | Y | Good |
| 1080i video resolution | Pass | Good |
| 1080i film resolution | Fail | Poor |
| Samsung FP-T5084 | Picture settings | ||
| Default | Calibrated | Power Save | |
| Picture on (watts) | 412.85 | 266.66 | 369.57 |
| Picture on (watts/sq. inch) | 0.39 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Standby (watts) | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.96 |
| Cost per year | $125.96 | $81.56 | $112.81 |
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| Score (considering size) | Poor | ||
| Score (overall) | Poor | ||
User reviews
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Truly Amazing!!!!!!!!!!
by tundraman on September 3, 2007
Pros: Performance, Price, Looks, Expandability, Functionality
Cons: Sound, Remote
Summary: This plasma rocks! I have had it for two weeks and every time I turn it on it amazes me. I will start with the looks. The frame is a ...
Summary: This plasma rocks! I have had it for two weeks and every time I turn it on it amazes me. I will start with the looks. The frame is a shiny black that looks wicked on the wall next to my home theater. Friends always comment on how nice the Samsung looks. Even though Samsung does not have the same antiglare feature the Pani has, but the Samsung has Firebright 2 which seems to keep all glare away from the plasma screen. Before I purchased this plasma I was trying to decide between this and the Pani TH-50PZ700U. All I have to say is go to a few stores and compare the pictures. If you are fortunate enough to have friends with either of these plasmas go to their house and check them out. The Samsung had much deeper blacks and a brighter screen which I liked. The Samsung was hands down the winner for me. Also if you compare inputs the Samsung has one more HDMI input which was important to me. The Samsung Anynet feature is really cool. It makes everything so simple. When I turn on my DVD or plasma it already knows what I want to do and changes the input and powers on the other devices. All I have to do is sit down and watch. One other comparison you may want to look at are the tuning functions. The Samsung could be confusing for someone who does not know what all of the adjustments mean but I really liked how many fine tuning functions are on the Samsung compared to the Panasonic. As far a picture quality during a movie goes, WOW! I am using a Samsung HD 1080P up-conversion DVD player until they decide if blu-ray or HD will be the future format. This DVD is pretty good but I am sure there are better. This weekend I watched a few movies and I noticed the details were so good I could see black heads in peoples pours! Gross I know but just describes the amount of intense detail. The color is so vivid in outdoor scenes I feel like I am there in real life. As far as sound goes this is where the Samsung sucks! It is not an issue for me because I have a high end home theater connected to this plasma. I don't know why anyone would buy a nice plasma and not connect a home theater but I just want to let you know in case you plan on not using a home theater. The remote has decent functionality and lights on the channel, volume and inputs but that's it! They could have done better here. I use a Harmony remote so it takes care of this issue. The instructions were great. It covers everything from basic setup with pictures to wall mount instructions. If you plan on using this tv or any HDTV with SD forget it! It sucks! The built in HD tuner display is great though. The only issue I am encountering is picking up FOXHD during the auto scan. This is more than likely because of where I live. I gave this plasma a 10 out of 10 because it meets or exceeds all of my needs. I also paid only $2100 on sale at Circuit City. This price was amazing compared to anywhere else near me. Most places are selling this plasma for $2600+. I did not want to buy online because if I have an issue I want to be able to take this plasma to the store for a new one and not have to ship it somewhere. I am sure I paid a little more but it was worth the piece of mind for me. I highly recommend this plasma. I will update again soon.
13 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Samsung turning into a plasma powerhouse
by TKandil on August 1, 2007
Pros: PQ, IR protection, vibrant colors, Blu-Ray or PS3
Cons: SD is good, but not great.
Summary: I have only owned the 5084 for about three weeks, but I don't regret it one bit. The Blu-Ray PQ is outstanding and really shows what this set was ...
Summary: I have only owned the 5084 for about three weeks, but I don't regret it one bit. The Blu-Ray PQ is outstanding and really shows what this set was designed to do. Just stunning. The HD channels on DirecTV are sharp and the colors vibrant. I do suggest you take the time to calibrate this TV to your preference. It really makes a difference.
I like the "burn-in" protection on this TV and I play alot of PS3 games so this was important to me. I have had no problems with this at all.
I have read about the previous models (5054/64) having problems with judder during scrolling tickers(CNN, ESPN, etc), but I believe Samsung has fixed this problem on the 5084. I have seen no evidence of this. As far as cons, I guess I think the SD channels could be better. Some of the channels are better than others, however, it does look better than on an LCD. Sometimes I'll be watching a show in SD and it looks terrible and then it goes to commercial and they look awesome. It very well could be the feed. Anyway, I think it's a minor issue since this PDP is for HD and Blu-Ray. Don't hesitate on this one...Blows Panasonic out of the water and can keep up with the Pioneer models.12 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent!
by hdembski on September 4, 2007
Pros: Great picture, 3 HDMI, sharp looking
Cons: standard channels not the bst
Summary: I recently received my Samsung 5084 after reading a ton of on-line reviews, here are my thoughts as a "non-tech" person.
1) The TV is great. Hookup is very easy, ...Summary: I recently received my Samsung 5084 after reading a ton of on-line reviews, here are my thoughts as a "non-tech" person.
1) The TV is great. Hookup is very easy, picture is superb with great blacks. Great at 1080P and the 15,000 contrast ratio, sharp!
2) don't go crazy reading all kinds of reviews that talk about "false contouring" or "color of whatever was not so great", the average person couldn't tell the difference. I saw this TV at a store with 3 other similar TV's (size wise and price). The Samsung stood out.
3) as a non-tech person i have to laugh at such fuss made over "glare". Get this folks, in the afternoon, your movie isn't going to look as good as it does at night! But as far as daytime watching, it still looks great.
4) I highly recommend a power strip that also features a "line conditioner". I think Paramax and others make them. When i hooked mine up, the picture quality absolutely improved without doubt. So you get superior protection and a better picture. Worth what you'll pay.
5)many people out there will tell you "configurations" you should use. Tv should be burned in for maybe 60 hours before doing anything. Many good stores offer a configuration where someone will come out, run a DVD and configure your TV. Around where i live they charge $30, worth it.
6) you don't need "monster cables". They are good but guess what, you can buy cheaper one's on-line that are just as good. Your paying for a name.
7) You'll want a good blu-ray or high def DVD player. That's where your really going to see why this tv is better than it's 720 counterparts.
8) I've read a comment that "Dynamic setting will fry your set". I've been told that's a crock, BUT guess what? I hate the picture in dynamic. I watched a movie and ball game & switched between dynamic and standard and the standard looked much better to me.
All in all, i love my Samsung despite the arrogant tech people trying to tell me how much better the pioneers are. This is a great set that i was able to get for a little over 2k, a steal in my eyes. Retail stores have them for 3k right now. A great set.6 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A real force in the Plasma World
by jazzyd40 on October 7, 2007
Pros: Great Blacks, Great Picture Quality. Really shines with Blu Ray and HD
Cons: None so far. Sound quality not a issue for me due to home theater
Summary: I've had my 5084 for two weeks now and couldn't be happier. I initially purchased the 50' Panasonic Z700U, but I was not satisfied with the total PQ ...
Summary: I've had my 5084 for two weeks now and couldn't be happier. I initially purchased the 50' Panasonic Z700U, but I was not satisfied with the total PQ after being ISF calibrated. I went to Circuit City to purchase a Blu Ray player and looked at the 5084 for about 3hrs and thought wow! It took me about a week of doing side by side comparisons and decided that 5084 had the most accurate and vibrant colors. No knock on the Pani, I just think the Samsung has hit a homerun with the 84 series line. I have not experience any judder, and the setup was a breeze. I view the everything in Movie mode and the color is awsome and surprisingly still very bright and vibrant. I have a friend who has the sammie so I was able to use his setting after he had it professionally calibrated. I will do the same after a month or so. As far the SD viewing, I have Direct tv and im amazed with the picture quality. But HD is where this baby shines. All I can say is wow! Watching sports will never be the same. I recommend that you buy a good surge protector, you will be shocked when you see how much cleans up EMI and allows you to acheive a much clearer picture. I'm in tv nirvanna. Thank you Samsung!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best tv for the price hands down
by mikethebest on April 8, 2008
Pros: Amazing crisp clear bright picture
Cons: If i had to say somthing negative it would be the sound is not what it could be
Summary: perfect tv great plasma brightness ,so many great colors amazing for sports or action scenes.just the perfect tv.
Summary: perfect tv great plasma brightness ,so many great colors amazing for sports or action scenes.just the perfect tv.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Samsung dropped the ball
by chevytr on March 10, 2008
Pros: Great Picture
Cons: Power supply went up after 5 months
Summary: We loved the set however after 5 months the power supply went up on it. It comes with a two year warranty. The people that Samsung contracted wit to make ...
Summary: We loved the set however after 5 months the power supply went up on it. It comes with a two year warranty. The people that Samsung contracted wit to make the repairs are a train wreck. Samsung will not help in any way, shape or form. This has gone on for two weeks. I'm at a loss on the customer service with Samsung.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrific performance for cost
by rgs1218 on February 7, 2008
Pros: Price, Crisp, billiant picture, extensive ability to customize settings, great burn-in prevention/removal tools, sleek beautiful (IMO) appearance
Cons: Picture not up to par with Pioneer Kuro, otherwise nothing significant for my experience
Summary: I'll first preface this review with the fact that I would actually probably rate this plasma 8-9 as it isn't the best available but considering the previous reviewer'...
Summary: I'll first preface this review with the fact that I would actually probably rate this plasma 8-9 as it isn't the best available but considering the previous reviewer's clear lack of ability to give a coherent, objective review/rating (come on, a 1? The worst displays on the market probably don't warrant a one and this is far from the worst), I feel compelled to at least compensate a bit for his/her affect on the average rating.
I have only had this plasma for a brief period of time but spent extensive time researching this purchase and couldn't be happier with my decision. A few reviewers have expressed their preference for the comparable Panasonic--was a toss up for me when comparing picture quality. I am admittedly far from being an expert but my preferred method of comparison--side by side viewing--yielded no significant difference, in my opinion. What swayed me to the Samsung was cost (a few hundred bucks cheaper when I purchased), my previous experience with Samsung televisions (I have 2 LCD units that have also performed well), the additional HDMI connectivity (3 vs. 2 on the Panasonic), included easily accessible input on the side of the unit (easy to connect a laptop), and quite honestly, I liked the look of the Samsung better. I would have certainly loved to have picked up a Pioneer Kuro and while the picture is absolutely top notch, I couldn't justify spending an additional $2500 for their comparable product.
Black levels are very dark, colors accurate and rich. Most of my viewing is presently SD and picture quality is still great. XBOX 360 games look absolutely spectacular in HD. I also watch a lot of sports--this plasma really handles fast moving images well. The settings are infinitely customizable and very user-friendly (nice summary of what each setting does is included on screen). I also love the burn-in protection features. I inadvertantly feel asleep with an image paused for a few hours--showed a faint burn-in (much to my horror). Ran the scrolling feature for an hour as instructed and image burn-in was gone.
Physical appearance is obviously a subject determination and personally, I love the look of the Samsungs. Border around the screen is fairly small, casing is simple sleek, polished black. Others may disagree but I love the soft blue glow under the Samsung logo when the tv is on. If it's not for you, it can be shut off through settings.
Overall, I love the unit and would definitely recommend to anyone. If money is no object, go for the Pioneer units. Otherwise, you won't be disappointed with this Samsung.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Beautiful Picture
by samer23 on October 31, 2007
Pros: Clarity, colour, and apperance
Cons: A bit pricey
Summary: I have recently purchased this television set immediately after I was gifted a PS3. I researched for months and visited stores dozens of times before making this purchase as it'...
Summary: I have recently purchased this television set immediately after I was gifted a PS3. I researched for months and visited stores dozens of times before making this purchase as it's not a small investment. Although historically the clarity on an LCD is better I opted for a better refresh rate which a Plasma tv always wins hands down.
This is one of the first few 1080p Plasma sets to be introduced and I was blown away by the crip clarity and colour the second I plugged in my PS3. Never witnessed such a picture on a Plasma before.
Motion blur is non-existant when it comes to Plasma as the refresh rate is atleast 5 times greater than that of an LCD.
The frame has a beautiful shine and looks like a painting when hung on the wall.
If you like to live on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and pay premium money for it then this is the set for you.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome TV, good price
by jbjerome on October 12, 2007
Pros: Good price, attractive design, plethora of inputs, wall mount option
Cons: None really, except, maybe price
Summary: First off, comparing other similar sized TVs, the price is excellent, though of course, I wish it were cheaper, but it was such a good deal, I had to bite....
Summary: First off, comparing other similar sized TVs, the price is excellent, though of course, I wish it were cheaper, but it was such a good deal, I had to bite.
That said, this TV looks very sleek and elegant even just switched off. With an HD source (BD or DirecTV) the picture is breathtaking! It looks good in the store but fantastic properly configured. The blacks are deep, contrast is good and I see NONE of the motion blur that one other user mentioned.
It offers an optical out jack that I patched into my (older) receiver for good clean digital sound coming through the 5.1 channels. It even offers an internal mute so sound comes only through the receiver.
Wonderful set, good price with lots of connections in and out.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Except for the motion Blur this set is amazing
by releish on October 4, 2007
Pros: Amazing Colors and details
Cons: Bad Motion Blur
Summary: I really feel disapointed that I will exchange this set. The colors and picture details are amazing. I really enjoy looking at them. But I just can't stand the ...
Summary: I really feel disapointed that I will exchange this set. The colors and picture details are amazing. I really enjoy looking at them. But I just can't stand the motion blur in fast action scenes; like action movies or sports. My 4 years old Sony projection LCD didn't have this issue.
Bottom line, if you are not that sensitive to motion blur, buy this unit. I noticed that no other reviewer pointed to this issue, so I might be very sensitive myself. Try to look at fast action scenes at the store before you buy. You really don't need to check anything else because there are no other flaws.4 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: FPT5084
- Description: Samsung's 50" HP-T5084 offers full HD 1080p resolution. Watch its astonishingly crisp picture from any angle - even in a brightly lit room, thanks to its Ultra FilterBright anti-reflection filter. Enjoy the dazzling color array of 18-bit processing: a 15,000 contrast ratio reveals the deepest blacks, the whitest whites, and every detail in between. Samsung s powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. SRS TruSurround XT technology and 10-watt per channel audio amplifiers deliver sound through bottom speakers. Connect your digital devices to the 3 HDMI ports, one on the side, and take advantage of the full complement of audio and video inputs, including one for your PC. Control all your CEC-compliant digital devices through the one HP-T5084 remote. And it's Energy Star Compliant, so you'll use less energy.
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Widescreen Modes 16:9, Just, Wide, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
- Display Menu Language English, Spanish, French
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Analog Video Signal S-Video, Composite video
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Movie/Custom
TV Tuner
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
- Supported Computer Resolutions 720 x 400, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
- Equalizer Yes (5-band)
- Output Power / Total 30 Watt
- Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices VCR, Cable box, DVD player, Satellite TV system
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 600 x 400 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 2 years
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 55.9 in
- Depth (Shipping) 17.3 in
- Height (Shipping) 36.3 in
- Weight (Shipping) 125.7 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 412.85 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 266.66 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 369.57 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.96 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 90.03 US Dollars
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
Product series
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 15000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
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Manufacturer info
- Samsung
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Samsung products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
