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8 stars
THE COLORS! ! !
by weewoo87 on May 30, 2009
Pros: Wow! This plasma had to be the deal of the century. The colors are almost spot on right out of the box. After a little tweaking with HD Basics it really shines. 3 HDMI inputs, PC input, and cool touch panel controls make this 50" plasma a great buy!
Cons: Black level is good. Not as great as Panasonic's X1 but the Sammy looks sharper, brighter, and has better color reproduction. The screen glare and the glossy black bezel which attracts fingerprints is the only downfall.
Summary: Did I mention the swivel stand and the fact that I picked this set up for only $879.99 at my local HH Gregg. Can't beat it for 50". ...
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Summary: Did I mention the swivel stand and the fact that I picked this set up for only $879.99 at my local HH Gregg. Can't beat it for 50". I compared this and the X1 side-by-side, calibrated both in the store to my liking (in dark showroom), and had to go with the Sammy. I really wanted the Panny because I'm kind of a fanboy, but o well. Image retention is not an issue as long as you BREAK IN YOUR PLASMA!!! Don't get your set, crank up the contrast and brightness and watch ESPN or play games. You will have burn-in guranteed. However, there are pixel shift and scrolling black/white bar features built-in if need be.
720p never looked so good. Blu-ray and my 11 HD channels look amazing. I couldn't justify the size/price/performance of a smaller 1080p LCD versus this plasma. Blacks still look better on this plasma than a LCD at comparable price.
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9 stars
Beats my Sony 46" Z4100 lcd with 120 hz at 1/2 price.
by mewex on July 17, 2009
Pros: Great value. Don't miss 1080p. Can't discern extra resolution. Glare not bothersome at all, in fact lends to depth, vibrancy of picture. Blacks are deeper on Panasonic plasmas, but this one perfectly acceptable once in home and not side by side.
Cons: Nagging possibility of burn - in, even though hasn't happened at all in the 1 month owned.
Summary: I researched 4 years before deciding. Bottom line is this set beats the best plasmas of just 2 or 3 years ago for a fraction of the cost. For me, $...
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Summary: I researched 4 years before deciding. Bottom line is this set beats the best plasmas of just 2 or 3 years ago for a fraction of the cost. For me, $825 plus tax was too enticing. Viewing at any angle is perfect. The next Samsung plasma up the rung is the pn550 and for $400 more, can't justify the little upgrade in picture. I also considered the Panasonic x1 'cause blacks are deeper, but cnet says it has bad pc monitor and standard def. performance. No review for Samsung, but based on all other Samsungs' reviews, those areas shine. And first hand, I confirm.
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10 stars
by far the best deal for flat panel tv's
by rip24_a on June 4, 2009
Pros: paid 879.00 at hhgregg for a 50" flat panel hd tv
plasma is supperior to lcd in all ways other than energy consumption. dont believe the hype
excelent picture, color are vivid, very bright, excelent contrast
Cons: for the price paid there are no cons.
Summary: bottom line is that plasma has a better picture (color, black levels ect) all around than lcd. and anyone that thinks they cant live without 1080p is kidding themselves. the ...
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Summary: bottom line is that plasma has a better picture (color, black levels ect) all around than lcd. and anyone that thinks they cant live without 1080p is kidding themselves. the tv has a black glossy bezel. Some might consider it plain though it is still sleek and classy. Swivel stand is a nice touch. Unless your are going for a new LED television, there is no need to spend thousands more for a comparable size 1080p lcd unless you are filthy rich and enjoy wasting money
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4 stars
Power Supply problem
by Sealynx9 on June 14, 2009
Pros: Beautiful picture. Amazing colors!! Sleek and elegant design.
Cons: Bought in April of 09, and three weeks later, the power supply died. TV was replaced by Samsung, who offred great customer service. New TV installed 05/18/09, and on 06/13/09 the power supply died again. Did they test this TV on the field?
Summary: I'll try one more fix, and if I have another problem I'll have to change brands.
Summary: I'll try one more fix, and if I have another problem I'll have to change brands.
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6 stars
Cheap plasma, good price but a little high maintenance.
by oligo32 on July 9, 2009
Pros: Very good image quality, good image controls and lots of tweaking can be done to this tv. Great for watching movies and/or HD broadcast. Like the fact that it had a swivel base and a small (but noticeable) frame.
Cons: Burn-in does happen if you see a logo or a banner (still image) for more than an hour, but is fixable. Remote control looks like a cheap knock-off of a playschool toy. And it's a high maintenance TV (based on their manual/guide)
Summary: The following from the manual: "Please be careful with watching more than 5% of your weekly viewing time in other Picture Formats that are not full screen..." I mean, come ...
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Summary: The following from the manual: "Please be careful with watching more than 5% of your weekly viewing time in other Picture Formats that are not full screen..." I mean, come on!!! it's like having your mom or somebody telling you how you should watch your tv, I was waiting for it to also recommend me to sit-up straight and don't eat or drink in the Tv room.
Of course, the size and quality of a plasma may compensate you in the long run if you can get a protection plan on it and it includes burn-in. Just be careful how the small print is in that contract and how much time it will take them to fix it. Best Buy gave me an estimate of 2-4 weeks to fix the tv for any issue it may have (Sucks), so I returned it and bought an LCD.
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2 stars
Samsung Support Non-Existant
by compumike on June 8, 2009
Pros: The price and the fact that I owned another Samsung plasma TV
Cons: Samsung "claims" the screen burn-in utility works. It doesn't. The burn-in shows up after 20 days of normal use and Best Buy and Samsung technicians say I have to run the utility for over 3 weeks in order to get rid of the screen burn-in image.
Summary: Again, unless one is ready to buy an expensive (not really expensive, but spend their hard-earned money) TV just to watch a burn-in utility, this TV is not an option. ...
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Summary: Again, unless one is ready to buy an expensive (not really expensive, but spend their hard-earned money) TV just to watch a burn-in utility, this TV is not an option. With the money you are going to spend on electricity, you may as well buy a better brand TV---and make sure to read the reviews before buying! A lot of the reviews probably come from employees who were given a TV with the promise that they review how good it is. Both Samsung and Best Buy technicians say I need to leave the TV on for up to 3 weeks in order to get rid of the burn-in, but the electric bill is PROHIBITIVE! That's not why you buy a TV; you get it to watch programs, movies, games, whatever. Not to try and get rid of a screen image. BTW, the techs flat out told me that Samnung states in their warranty that screen burn in is not covered...no matter how new the TV is...I've had this TV 20 days! I'm stuck with a defective TV. I hope whoever reads this doesn't make the same mistake I did...DO NOT BUY A SAMSUNG. I have been through this nightmare! Contact me at mmontes@lausd.net. I'll gladly send you the tech receipts!
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