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!

Samsung PN50B650 Specifications

Specifications
Screen Size: 50″
Actual: (49.9″ diagonal)
Native Display Resolution: 1024 (H) x 768 (V)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
.001 ms response time
720p HD resolution
600Hz subfield motion technology
Built-in digital tuner
Energy Star® 3.0 compliant

Features
New E-Panel with FilterBright™ antiglare technology
Wide Color Enhancer 2
Video Smooth Mode
Anynet™+ (HDMI-CEC)
New E-Panel technology
Built-in HDTV Tuner (ATSC/NTSC) with Clear QAM

Video
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Aspect Ratio Correction 6 Modes
Just Scan (1:1 Pixel Matching)
Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter): (3D & MPEG)
Color Temperature Control 3 Modes
Intelligent Sensor Mode
xvYCC
DTV Signal Strength Indicator

Audio
Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP)
SRS TruSurround HD™
Integrated woofer
Watts per channel: 10W x 2

Connectivity
3 HDMI (2 rear/1 side)
2 Component Connections
1 USB 2.0 Service Port
PC input (rear)
1 Ethernet Connection
1 PC RGB Input

Power
Voltage, Hz 100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz
On Mode (Average) 207.3 W
Stand-by Mode 0 W
ENERGY STAR 3.0 Compliant

Dimensions & Weight
TV without stand: 48.1” x 29.5” x 2.9”
Net weight: 69.0 lbs
TV with stand: 48.1” x 31.9” x 12.4”
Net weight: 77.2 lbs
Dimensions: 58.3” x 34.1” x 11.4”
Weight: 92.8 lbs

Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor

Clever Reviews rates the Samsung PN50B450 a solid 8.5/10 stars! We want to hear about your experience with this great Samsung plasma screen television!

(28 votes, average: 8.29 out of 10)

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