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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: PN50C7000
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- Among the better 2D performers available, the Samsung PNC7000 series plasma also delivers 3D for less than the competition.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung PN50C7000 price range: $1,813.32 - $2,074.39
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 07/14/2010
- Released on: 04/15/2010
The good: Excellent black-level performance; accurate color overall; numerous picture controls and tweaks; sleek styling with inch-deep panel; superb streaming and widget content via well-integrated Apps platform; solid 3D picture quality.
The bad: Cannot properly handle 1080p/24 sources; less efficient than LCD models; duplication of Apps and widgets can be confusing; does not include 3D glasses.
The bottom line: Among the better 2D performers available, the Samsung PNC7000 series plasma also delivers 3D for less than the competition.
User reviews
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Great potential but dot crawl or motion blur is awful.
by beastmanmn on June 8, 2010
Pros: It's best picture is awesome. Great depth and color to the picture. Glare is not an issue which helps bring you into the picture, not just like you're watching TV or looking through a window.
Cons: The dot crawl (or motion blur) is significant, especially on older film. Worked with Samsung tech support, which was good, but provided no help. Returned it for Panasonic plasma, which didn't have any issues with dot crawl.
Summary: Was extremely excited when I brought this TV home as its best picture is phenomenal. But after several hours of watching, I started to notice this motion blur around the ...
Summary: Was extremely excited when I brought this TV home as its best picture is phenomenal. But after several hours of watching, I started to notice this motion blur around the some of the edges of slower moving objects. The blur would typically show up on either the edge of a darker object with lighter background or on lighter object in darker background. Also, this blur was very noticeable on older films where the video wasn't recorded with as high of resolution as today's films. But was still noticible even on new blu-ray DVD's. Also, problem existed for both DVD and Directv. Bought a high end Monster HDMI cable per Samsung's recommendation, but that didn't fix it at all either.
First worked with Samsung online tech support. Had me adjust a few settings but nothing improved it. They referred me to their Tier 2 techs who hooked me up with a local service tech. They provided no help at all.
Next I took the same DVD into the retail store, had a few of the sales staff watch the DVD with me to see if I could duplicate the problem. I could. We then moved to the Samsung Series 8000 plasma, again same problem. We then moved to the Samsung LED Series 8000. Again, same problem. By now I'm convinced that all new TV's are going to pose this problem.
We then went to another recommended plasma TV, Panasonic and by now was nervous that every TV was going to produce this motion blur (explained to me as called dot crawl). However, the Panasonic plasma didn't do it at all. So have since brought home the Panasonic plasma and have yet to notice any of this dot crawl.
All in all, quite disappointing in the TV. The picture quality when not blurring is unbelievable, but that motion blur is not good and is persistent once you notice it. And because we could reproduce this at the store with all of their top end Samsung's, I'm convinced that it's a manufacturer's technology that is root of the problem. If Samsung could get this fixed, they would have one spectacular TV.10 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ghosting/Blur/Halo effect ... Soap Opera Effect FIXABLE
by mskgodan on July 31, 2010
Pros: After some struggles the picture and 3D are what I expected when purchased.
Cons: Apparently EVERY unit is coming out of the factory in game mode even though the on screen guide says it is OFF.
Summary: None of these TV's should be sold without a warning of this serious bug, but there is a very easy work around
I was at my wits end and ...Summary: None of these TV's should be sold without a warning of this serious bug, but there is a very easy work around
I was at my wits end and nearly ready to take it back... then I came across a few other reports of this game mode issue. Since I am not a "gamer" I would have never stumbled upon the fix.
Using the menu button-->Plug&Play-->general-->game mode you must turn this mode ON, then OFF and wallllaaa you can finally use the TV . This process must be repeated for each and every source (at least the HDMI anyway). I did this with the sources on but that may not be necessary5 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not bad but wishing for more.
by ajcorson on April 20, 2010
Pros: Mostly gorgeous BluRay images. 3D compatible. Plenty bright. Solid colors with good accuracy. A lot of picture adjustments available. Ability to set picture settings specific to inputs. Easy to navigate menus.
Cons: Dynamic contrast makes dark scenes flicker, Source select function not compatible with macros, 4:3 stretch not automatic, grey levels in darkest scenes difficult to impact via picture settings. Cost a tad high. Menu didn't explain anything.
Summary: Buzz ? This unit does have a buzz but it took me a long time before I noticed. Honestly, my DVR cable box?s hard drive and fan are louder even ...
Summary: Buzz ? This unit does have a buzz but it took me a long time before I noticed. Honestly, my DVR cable box?s hard drive and fan are louder even when in a cabinet. I can not hear the buzz from my normal seating distance of 10? even with all sound mutedUnless you watch a lot of TV with the sound completely off, I?d be surprised you would notice
Front panel button ? These are all but impossible to see in low light and generally don?t work well when you can see them,
Source select ? You?re forced to scroll sequentially through your options or use multiple direction and enter keys to select something. I?d like to set macros on my remotes but this arrangement makes it impossible.
Picture mode - The unit will not automatically switch between 4:3 stretched to full 16:9 pictures. If stretch mode is on, the 4:3 is set correct but 16:9 is also stretched; HD no good. If stretch is off, you get black bars for 4:3 and now 16:9 looks correct; burn in no good. I switch between SD and HD when watching cable (all output via HMDI). Luckily the remote has a picture size key to make changing the setting easier but I really feel this is a day to day nuisance that will never go away. So much for smart electronics.
3D ? This didn?t function did not work until I hit ?Picture Correction? in the 3D menus. For me, the feature is largely a gimmick. The picture size needs to be about 3 times as large to really get the effect I see at IMAX. Maybe that?s an unfair comparison but I can honestly say I have no desire to watch 3D on this 50? set. It feels like you?re looking out of a window on the other side of the room. When I look out of a window, I want to be right in front of it but doing this on the TV would be bad on the eyes. For still images, the effect is very realistic and well received by my eyes. Moving pictures seems to have trouble. I see multiple images all at once and it?s distracting like motion judder on fast panning film material. Bottom line, I wouldn?t pay for this feature unless it were at least on a 100? screen.
Dynamic contrast ? This function seems amazingly flawed when viewed with very low light scenes. I watched 2 movies and noticed in each that with very low light levels, the dynamic contrast would shift the background black levels in unit steps to different levels. Almost like a loose wire in a bad analog connection, the contrast level just jumps and flickers. To see, get a BluRay copy of ?The Hurt Locker? and start watching at 1:43:00 (scene 15). The picture goes almost completely black for 3 seconds during which the screen flickers between different black levels. If you have either BDLive or Standard mode on, no other adjustments will make this go away. They apparently override the dynamic contrast and set it to high. If I set the TV to Movie mode and turn dynamic contrast to lo or off, the affect went away. This makes both of these setting useless which is unfortunate because they were the two that I felt looked the best.
Black levels - Black levels with good source materials (BluRay) and a bright image produce a spectacular picture with plenty of ?pop?. However, I believe most sets excel at this type of material. In the darkest scenes such at the one in ?The Hurt Locker? I could find no way to affect the low level grey I was seeing. This did not seem to impact the ?pop? of normal images and really didn?t detract too much from the viewing experience. If I could verify another TV can handle this a bit better, I will probably return the unit since this is one of the more important features to me. Admittedly I?m a bit picky here. I?m guessing 90% or more of the population would find the image to be exceptional and for all but the darkest scenes, I would have to agree. Even with dark scenes, the image is pretty good. SD material doesn?t look very good on the set but again, I doubt many fixed pixel displays can really excel here due to their very nature and large screen sizes. Magnify anything enough and it will look bad.
Color ? I though color accuracy was no issue and generally looked excellent. There?s a tremendous amount of controls here including 10 point white balance adjustments. However, I have been struggling with the amount of color but it?s likely no fault of the TV. Some cable channels look way too saturated and others much too grey. I think this is a case of garbage in ? garbage out. What I don?t see are the grey color issues stated by the other user; not to say they don?t exist.
Sounds like a lot of negatives but honestly I think most people will find this set very enjoyable and be highly satisfied. I?m disappointed with the dynamic contrast function, source selection method, and inability to affect grey in the darkest scenes. Due to these reasons, I?ve left 3 stars. I may actually return the unit but I don?t have a clear better option to go with other than last year?s Samsungs.4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I almost took this TV Back...
by justmenaustin on August 20, 2010
Pros: Picture is totally customizable which makes me feel like i have total control of Picture Calibration, etc. I thought i would be annoyed by this but after playing with some of the options, i like it a lot.
Cons: I am extremely disappointed with Samsung for selling a product that wasn't completely ready for consumers and not letting their customers who have purhased this TV know about the fix. It's seems like it's all about the money nowadays.
Summary: I almost took this TV back because the "Ghosting/Motion Blur" and 'Soap Opera' issues were driving me crazy. I said to myself, "Self, surely this can't be the ...
Summary: I almost took this TV back because the "Ghosting/Motion Blur" and 'Soap Opera' issues were driving me crazy. I said to myself, "Self, surely this can't be the same TV that David from CNET gave good reviews to. NO WAY" I read several forums that suggested i toggle on and off the Game Mode and this helped on all HDMI inputs but guess what, there is no game mode for the TV Coax Source Input which is what i primarily would be using for watching TV. I was so annoyed that i literally started getting the box prepped to take it back to Conns. I did one last search on CNET and found that David had sent an email to Samsung concerning this issue and learned of an upgrade that was only available on the samsung support site for this TV. You basically have to download the upgrade and install it on your TV via usb. Thank You David for doing the legwork. I went from having a tv that i regretted purchasing to getting exactly what i expected and paid for. Since the upgrade, i've had no further issues.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great TV provided the ghosting image can be fixed.
by briscoanddixie on July 15, 2010
Pros: Great deep color. Amazing picture detail.
Cons: When I first got this TV the ghosting WAS TERRIBLE. I think this is a TV defect (see Summary). As far as I can tell TV only puts out 2 channel stereo (even using a digital optical cable). Makes you not even want to use the streaming movie feature.
Summary: If there's a way to output 5.1 stereo directly from the TV, I can't figure it out.
The TV had MAJOR ghosting issues. I went through Samsung ...Summary: If there's a way to output 5.1 stereo directly from the TV, I can't figure it out.
This review is for the 63-inch version of the TV
The TV had MAJOR ghosting issues. I went through Samsung customer service to try to fix it and nothing worked. 2 days prior to my service appointment, the ghosting stopped completely (I hope it doesn't come back). The only thing I did to the TV prior to the ghosting stopping was turning on then off the game mode. I don't know if this was the fix, but I haven't had an issue since. Hopefully Samsung figures it out soon and offers a fix.
I think the ghosting image is a problem this model TV; not just mine. I read of many people having the same issue. If it couldn't be fixed, I'd still be having the problem. Ironic that CNET did not have the same issue during the testing.
Updated on Jul 15, 20103 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent TV - no issues after owning for 5 months
by jgcec on July 23, 2010
Pros: Excellent HD picture, remote, excellent 2D to 3 D conversion, excellent 2D picture, good online services including Netflix, ability to change it to a C8000 in service menu to add Dejudder control and more custom settings, thin, ghosting rare in 3D
Cons: notice occasional flicker in 2d to 3d conversion, but have not seen anyone else complain about it, so it is probably my 3D glasses
Summary: Consumer reports and CNET rate it as a close equal to the Panasonic. I really enjoy the occasional movie or tv show converted from 2D to 3D, especially if there ...
Summary: Consumer reports and CNET rate it as a close equal to the Panasonic. I really enjoy the occasional movie or tv show converted from 2D to 3D, especially if there are outdoor scenes. I have not used it to watch 3D content yet, because there is so little.
I had the Samsung 2009 plasma B650 and it is better than that in every way. All those issues that other reviewers notice, I haven't noticed. I have seen Blue Ray Hurt Locker and didn't notice any issues like one reviewer said. another reviewer mentioned 4:3 pulldown issues and I have not seen any problem with that either. I use it with Direct TV dvr, Apple TV and the Samsung BD-P3600 blue ray player.
I usually watch it in Movie mode or Relax mode and it looks great.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Thanks for the review, Dave.
by granniema on July 15, 2010
Pros: Great picture from what I've seen at stores, much thinner than the current Panny 3D plasmas - and hopefully no rising black levels!
Cons: Whats up with the lack of 1080p/24 abilities?
Summary: Hey Dave, Any idea when you guys are going to get your hands on the higher end PNC8000 plasma series for a full review?? Can't wait.
Summary: Hey Dave, Any idea when you guys are going to get your hands on the higher end PNC8000 plasma series for a full review?? Can't wait.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Better than the Panasonic VT20/25 for viewing sports
by mgfattey on October 6, 2010
Pros: Video processing, very good color, excellent for viewing sporting events
Cons: TV stand seems a bit wobbly at times
Summary: Ok, so like most of you, I spent a good deal of time doing research for my TV purchase. Ultimately, it came down to two TV's: the Panasonic TC-PVT20 ...
Summary: Ok, so like most of you, I spent a good deal of time doing research for my TV purchase. Ultimately, it came down to two TV's: the Panasonic TC-PVT20 and the Samsung PN50C7000. After much debate and based on everything I had read and seen in-store, I initially decided to go with the Panasonic TC-PVT20 from Best Buy. The TV looked beautiful in-store, got great recommendations from both CNET and Consumer Reports, and seemed like an all-around no-brainer to buy.
However, once I got it home and hooked up to my DIRECTV box, I was pretty surprised at how disappointed I was. I was SHOCKED at how poor the motion-handling capability was on the Panasonic. As I jumped between MLB HD, NHL HD, NFL Network HD, NBA HD, and ESPN HD, I couldn't believe how much trouble I was having viewing the various sporting events. Anytime there was a panning motion from side-to-side (and let's face it, that's pretty much all that happens during a game) it seemed like someone was shaking the camera. It was very jarring and really difficult to ignore. In fact, it was even difficult to watch normal TV shows when an image moved horizontally across the screen, let alone sporting events.
In addition, the picture in STANDARD mode was nothing special (not even as good as my parents' Panasonic G10 from last year), though switching to THX mode did result in a significant improvement. And, to be fair, still images looked excellent on the Panasonic.
However, it was impossible to ignore the motion blurring issue, so I returned the Panasonic and got the Samsung PN50C7000 - and I couldn't be happier. Once you perform either the firmware update or the "switch to Game Mode and back" maneuver, any hint of a video processing issue (a.k.a. "soap opera affect") is gone. The Samsung correctly handles panning motion while viewing sporting events and, quite honestly, has delivered the best Blu-Ray movie picture I've ever seen (a few friends stopped by to watch Iron Man 2 and commented that they couldn't believe how crisp the picture looked).
So, all-in-all, while the Panasonic TV was not bad, it didn't deliever the viewing experience I believed I was going to receive. The Samsung has far exceeded my expectations and didn't cost nearly as much as the Panasonic. It's a close battle between the two but, if you like watching sports, I'd definitely recommend the Samsung PN50C7000 (PN50C8000, for that matter).3 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great picture, very thin, good calibration range.
by jpalma001 on September 5, 2010
Pros: The screen and image quality is amazing. Out of all the TVs i looked at in the 46-52 inch range, this was by far the best for the price. For a plasma, the screen is very thin, which is nice because a lot of people are fooled when they see it.
Cons: The screen at first can be a little dark, but with some (THX) calibration, this is easily fixed. It'd be nice if the internet apps would allow you to watch the TV while using the apps, like a PIP. The one component input also is a negative in my book
Summary: Overall, this is very nice screen. The Blu ray images are stunning to look at, and even eerie sometimes how they just pop out of the screen (without the 3D). ...
Summary: Overall, this is very nice screen. The Blu ray images are stunning to look at, and even eerie sometimes how they just pop out of the screen (without the 3D). The internet content (having used previous Samsung TVs with InfoLink internet content) is a major improvement from previous versions offering a wide variety of free and paid apps for all tastes.
The size and weight of the screen are very nice. Having mounted the TV on a wall and it being so thin were a nice welcome from my previous TV. Plugging and unplugging the inputs were very accessible given the thinness of the screen. A lot of people that have looked at the screen without knowing that it's a plasma offer comments like "oh, you went with an LCD....NICE!" only to find out that in fact it's a plasma, which is an easy way of figuring out who knows about TVs, and who claim to know about TVs.
A very (very) minor negative is that the PIP while viewing the internet apps is only available at the app selection menu, after you select an app, the tv images and sound go away, which in my opinion, would be better served if the apps (or the TV itself) could incorporate the option of viewing and hearing tv images.
The single component input is a downer, but i (and many other people i suspect) can live with it. HDMI at this point is pretty ubiquitous, and quite frankly if you're short on component inputs having purchased (or looked at) a TV like this, it probably means your devices are in need of an update.
All in all, if you're in the market for a thin, light, content rich plasma tv out of the box, this one will require a 'once over' review.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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AMAZING TV AFTER YOU UPDATE LATEST FIRMWARE UPGRADE.
by jayko23 on September 4, 2010
Pros: GREAT PICTURE QUALITY , CHEAP
Cons: NONE AFTER DOING UPDATE
Summary: OK , IF YOU WERE WONDERING ABOUT THOSE NASTY REVIEWS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS, I MUST TELL YOU THAT THEY WERE RIGHT , TILL NOW. NO MORE GHOSTING ISSUE OR SOAP OPERA PROBLEMS ...
Summary: OK , IF YOU WERE WONDERING ABOUT THOSE NASTY REVIEWS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS, I MUST TELL YOU THAT THEY WERE RIGHT , TILL NOW. NO MORE GHOSTING ISSUE OR SOAP OPERA PROBLEMS ANYMORE. SAMSUNG RELEASED ON 09/02/2010 A FIRMWARE UPDATE THAT WILL GET RID OF THAT PROBLEM AND DISABLE THE SOAP OPERA EFFECT THE TV WAS HAVING .
NOW I ALWAYS WANT TO HAVE THAT MEGA SMOOTH OPTION AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO TURN IT BACK ON UNTIL NOW. AFTER HOURS SEARCHING I WAS ABLE TO UPDATE MY SERVICE MENU TO THE NEW 8000 SERIES WHICH GIVES YOU THE OPTION OF DOING THIS CALIBRATION. IF YOU WANT TO SPENT AN ADDITIONAL $400 FOR THIS MENU OPTION BE MY GUEST OR YOU CAN BUY THIS TV FOR MUCH LESS AND APPLY THE 8000 SERIES CALIBRATION OPTION BY FOLLOWING THIS SIMPLE STEPS.
Instructions:
- Turn off tv
- Press Mute-1-8-2-Power in sequence
- Once the tv is on, the service menu should appear at the top left corner.
- Go to options
- Change the model to c8000
- Press reset to factory default to exit out of the menu.
- Tv will turn off and back on, once is back on, a massage should appear saying, board has been change, don't worry, just click ok and everything should be fine.
- To get rid of the message, just go back into the service menu and change the front color to T-C-Black
You will notice that now under picture options- film mode- you will have a cinema smooth option
Also you will have a motion judder canceler option.
And last you will have two new presets, cal-day and cal-night
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU OUT . I WAS AMAZED WITH THIS NEW MENU OPTION AND I CANT REALLY COMPLAIN ABOUT MY PURCHASE .1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: PN50C7000
- Description: Invite 3D technology into your home. The Samsung PDP 7000 makes it possible. And with a bigger screen and unbelievable picture quality, it also makes it mind-blowing. With this technological wonder in your living room your viewing experience is instantly upgraded to cinema-level picture quality. Bolstered by the crisp, clear imagery that its real black filter delivers, the PDP 7000 really lets you get into the action. And that's not limited to movies and programs; Internet TV communicates with your PC and phone to allow you to access the web and phone calls on its big screen. You might only be sitting on your couch, but you won't believe the view.
General
- TV type Plasma TV
- Screen size 50 in
- Color Black
Features
- 3D Yes
- Internet streaming services Smart TV,
Netflix,
Blockbuster,
Hulu,
Vudu,
YouTube,
Pandora - TV features SRS TruSurround HD
Video
- Technology 3D
- Native resolution 1920 x 1080
- Resolution 1080p
- Refresh rate 600 Hz
- Motion Enhancement Technology 600Hz sub-field driving
- Response time (ms) 0.001 ms
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Widescreen
- HDCP compatible Yes
TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- HDTV Tuner Yes
- Tuner qty 1x digital
- Digital TV tuner QAM
- TV tuner reception system Clear QAM
- Secondary audio program (SAP) Yes
Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects SRS TruSurround HD
- Total output power 20 Watt
- Audio controls Balance,
Bass,
Treble Connectivity
- HDMI ports qty 4
- PC interface VGA (HD-15)
- Input/Output connections USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Rear,
3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear,
1 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side,
1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) - Side,
2 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear,
1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)),
1 x Headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite Built-in components
- Component type None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support 1 year warranty
- Service & support details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
Power
- Power device Power supply
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 47.6 in x 8.9 in x 31.8 in - With stand
- Weight 63.5 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width 61.8 in
- Depth 9.8 in
- Height 33.9 in
- Weight 72.1 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 169.01 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 255.76 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 131.11 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.08 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 77.69 US Dollars
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.1
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.2
Product series
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Plasma TV,
63 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
600 Hz,
Smart TV,
Netflix,
Blockbuster,
Hulu,
Vudu,
YouTube,
Pandora,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: 3D,
58 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
Smart TV,
Netflix,
Blockbuster,
Hulu,
Vudu,
YouTube,
Pandora,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Plasma TV,
50 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
600 Hz,
Smart TV,
Netflix,
Blockbuster,
Hulu,
Vudu,
YouTube,
Pandora,
EPA Energy Star
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Samsung products on Shopper.com
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
