HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

Up for Review: Samsung PN50B450 Plasma HDTV This 50 inch Plasma screen television provides a great viewing experience and offers excellent HD quality in 720p resolution without a high price. Thanks to this television’s high definition capabilities and Samsung’s superb e-panel technology the PN50B450 delivers sharp images and crystal-clear details. Our reviewers were very impressed with the HDTV’s video details and vivid color thanks to the 2,000,000:1 Mega Contrast dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung’s solid, Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology that helps produce more natural rendering of colors that are often lost in standard definition programming. Compared to several other higher end HD plasmas reviewed, the B450 produced colors as well or in several instances better than its more expensive counterparts.

The .001ms response time ensured we didn’t see any ghosting or blurring with this plasma screen television. We also liked this Plasma screen when its used to play video games, watch action films and sporting events. And despite the lower end of the resolution scale, we couldn’t detect much difference in image quality between the 720p and higher end 1080p picture unless we were within five feet of the screen.

Samsung PN50B450

The Samsung PN50B450 utilizing Filter Bright technology to cut down on glare. We thought it did a decent job in most lighting situations, but its not perfect. We should also mention that our reviewers rarely saw any remaining images after the screen went dark, but in the two instances they did it was gone within a couple of seconds. As with most plasma screens, the richness of blacks and shadows were great as well as the brightness of white images.

The Samsung PN50B450 provides superb connectivity and networking thanks to a single USB port–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and three HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides great sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV’s bezel design is produced in a sophisticated piano black with sleek and solid bezel design. Consumers who are concerned with energy usage and the environment will be pleased to learn the PN50B450 is Energy Star 3.0 compliant which drives down operating cost on this model over last year’s by a solid 35%, making this plasma operating cost comparable to similarly sized LCD displays.

Those who have purchased this Plasma HDTV have been impressed with its overall picture quality and lower than expected purchase costs! If you are looking for a great 50 inch display for less than $900 the Samsung PN50B450 is a superior choice. With Samsung’s focus on picture quality and additional features in this 50 inch plasma, we expected this television to retail for close to $1,100. Purchase this plasma with confidence, Samsung has provided consumers with a great large HDTV!

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(30 votes, average: 8.23 out of 10)

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Our latest Review: Samsung PN50B550 Plasma HDTV This 50 inch Plasma screen television provides a great viewing experience and offers top of the line picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution. Samsung’s superb e-panel technology is the greatest factor in delivering sharp motion and crystal clear images. We were very impressed with the HDTV’s video details and vivid color thanks in part to the 3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology. This system helps produce more natural rendering of colors that are often lost in standard definition programming. The .001ms response time ensured we didn’t see any ghosting or blurring with this plasma screen television. Also provided on this plasma screen television is Samsung’s “Video Smooth” feature that delivers video from BluRay and HD satellite in native 24p content, the same frame rate as movies are recorded. We also liked this Plasma screen when its used to play video games and to watch sporting events. We didn’t observe any jerking or judder that is sometimes present with other plasma screens.

Samsung PN50B550

The Samsung PN50B550 like most decent Plasma screen televisions is equipped with an anti-glare technology. Samsung protects against glare utilizing a Filter Bright technology. We thought it did a decent job in most lighting situations, but its not perfect. Those considering the PN50B550 should avoid placing it in direct lighting to better view programming.

The Samsung PN50B550 provides great connectivity and networking thanks to double USB ports–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and four HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides solid sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV’s bezel design is produced in a sophisticated piano black with Samsung’s new ToC (Touch of Color) forward looking bezel design that adds a conservative charcoal gray outline around the set.

Plasma TVs are well known for being power hogs and rightfully get the bad rap. However, we were impressed with this set because the PN42B450 is loaded with a number of power saving features and is Energy Star 3.0 compliant. We observed that this set is 50% cheaper to run than last years model, making the B550 series TV not much more expensive than a comparably sized LCD to operate.

Consumers who have purchased this Plasma HDTV have been very impressed with its extra features and lower than expected operating costs. If you are looking for a great 50 inch display for less than $1,000 the Samsung PNPN50B550 is an solid choice. With Samsung’s focus on picture quality and additional features in this 50 inch plasma, we expected this television to retail for close to $1,500. Purchase with confidence, Samsung has provided consumers with a great plasma HDTV!

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(53 votes, average: 8.17 out of 10)

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A Great Plasma: Samsung PN50B650 Plasma HDTV This 50 inch Plasma screen television provides a great viewing experience and offers top of the line picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution. Thanks to this television’s high definition capabilities and Samsung’s superb e-panel technology the PN50B650 delivers sharp images and crystal-clear details. Our reviewers were very impressed with the HDTV’s video details and vivid color thanks to the 3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung’s top of the line, Wide Color Enhancer 3 technology that helps produce more natural rendering of colors that are often lost in standard definition programming. The .001ms response time ensured we didn’t see any ghosting or blurring with this plasma screen television. Also provided on this plasma screen television is Samsung’s “Video Smooth” feature that delivers video from BluRay and HD satellite in native 24p content, the same frame rate as movies are recorded. We also liked this Plasma screen when its used to play video games and to watch sporting events. We didn’t observe any jerking or judder that is sometimes present with other plasma screens.

Samsung PN50B650

The Samsung PN50B650 minimized image glare utilizing Filter Bright technology. We thought it did a decent job in most lighting situations, but its not perfect. We were however impressed with the lack of any image burning or “ghosting” with this set. Our reviewers rarely saw any remaining images after the screen went dark, but in the two instances they did it was gone within a couple of seconds. As with most plasma screens, the richness of blacks and shadows were great as well as the brightness of white images.

The Samsung PN50B650 provides superb connectivity and networking thanks to double USB ports–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and four HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides solid sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV’s bezel design is produced in a sophisticated piano black with Samsung’s new ToC (Touch of Color) forward looking bezel design that adds an amber outline around the set. Consumers who are concerned with energy usage and the environment will be pleased to learn the PN42B450 is Energy Star 3.0 compliant which drives down operating cost on this model over last year’s by an amazing 40%!

Another great feature we liked on this plasma screen television is Samsung’s Medi@2.0 Connectivity that allows viewers to receive content via Yahoo!®, Flickr® and other online TV widgets on screen. It also includes Content Library so owners enjoy pre-loaded content, such as cooking recipes and fitness exercises. In addition to the system’s Internet connectivity, the DLNA CERTIFIED™ feature lets you remotely access your PC’s personal media so that you can download music, video and photos and enjoy them on this television.

Consumers who have purchased this Plasma HDTV have been very impressed with its extra features and lower than expected purchase costs! If you are looking for a great 50 inch display for less than $1,250 the Samsung PN50B650 is an great choice. With Samsung’s focus on picture quality and additional features in this 50 inch plasma, we expected this television to retail for close to $1,900. Purchase with confidence, Samsung has provided consumers with a great plasma HDTV!

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(20 votes, average: 8.90 out of 10)

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A Perfectly Priced Plasma: Samsung PN42B450 HDTV This 42 inch Plasma screen television provides a great viewing experience and offers excellent picture quality with 720p high definition resolution. Thanks to this television’s high definition capabilities and Samsung’s e-panel technology the PN42B450 delivers sharp images and crystal-clear details. Our reviewers were very impressed with the HDTV’s video details and vivid color thanks to the 2,000,000:1 Mega Contrast dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology that helps produce more natural rendering of colors that are often lost in standard definition programming. The .001ms response time ensured we didn’t see any ghosting or blurring with this plasma screen television. We like this HDTV for its crisp and clear picture regardless of the viewing situation (sports, video games or movies).

Samsung PN42B450

The Samsung PN42B450 minimized image glare and maximized contrast make this plasma screen perfect for the ultimate viewing experience day or night. The anti-glare filter reduces reflections noticeably while maintaining ultra-high picture contrast. Daytime sports look crisp and bright, while movies at night feature rich blacks and realistic shadow detail. Thanks to the array of technology Samsung has incorporated in this set, consumers who are concerned about the lower HD resolution won’t notice any difference between this and many LCD sets with 1080 HD resolution. Picture quality is simply great!

Owners of the Samsung PN42B450 receive superb connectivity and networking with a single USB port–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and three HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides ample sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV’s bezel design is produced in a sophisticated piano black and is certain to add to any room’s decor. Consumers who are concerned with energy usage and the environment will be pleased to learn the PN42B450 is Energy Star 3.0 compliant which drives down operating cost on this model over last year’s by a solid 40%.

Consumers who have purchased this Plasma HDTV have been very impressed with its overall quality and price! If you are looking for a great 42 inch display for under $1,000 the Samsung PN42B450 is an excellent choice. Retailing at $800, we’ve found it at Amazon for about $680. This is an excellent HDTV with the features that today’s consumers demand. You can purchase this Samsung plasma with confidence!

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(43 votes, average: 7.81 out of 10)

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Up for Review:Viore PDP42V18HA 42-inch Plasma TV. We take a look at Viore’s HD 1080i Plasma screen television and are impressed with the quality provided for the money. Our reviewers liked the fact that the sleek flat panel display produced sharp images in standard definition 480p as well as higher definition resolution in both 720p and 1080i programming. Regardless of the input we selected from Blu-ray players to HD cable and satellite broadcasts, this television produces solid HD images. Color contrast was great thanks to a strong ratio of 10,000:1, however there was some slight graying in black levels which made some darker film and TV scenes somewhat difficult to see clearly. Image brightness was superb thanks to the flat panel’s luminescence of 1,200 cd/m2. The video quality was solid and was about what our reviewers expected for an entry level plasma screen flat panel. Viewers will be pleased with the overall HD experience with the PDP42V18HA.

Viore PDP42V18HA

Like the other Viore televisions we have reviewed, we have been impressed with the HDTV’s sound quality. The two on board, behind the screen speakers provide generous amounts and quality sound for regular viewing situations.

Viore provides owners of the PDP42V18HA with a single HDMI port and a number of other video inputs so the plasma set can be connected to any number HD devices. To serve as a true multi-media ready television, we agreed that this plasma set needed additional HD ready input and output slots.

Our reviewers agreed that the Viore PDP42V18HA is a great set for consumers looking for a low cost plasma television that provides a decent quality picture.

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(10 votes, average: 7.30 out of 10)

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