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Samsung 50 Inch Plasma Tv
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Saturday, July 6, 2013

Samsung 50 Inch

Samsung 50 Inch



 
Samsung 50 Inch
Video
Resolution: 1080p
CMR: 240
Full HD: 2D
Connections
HDMI: 2
USB: 1
Component In: 1
Digital Audio Video Out: 1
Weight and Dimensions
VESA Size: 400x400
Dimensions (WxHxD): 44.8 x 28.5 x 9.0 Inches (44.8 x 26.5 x 3.7 Inches Without Stand)
Weight: 40.1 lbs. (34.4 lbs. Without Stand)

Yes some people will say that this TV is not loaded with features, like all the streaming internet blah-de-blah-blah-blah. But if you have that in your Blu-ray player, you don't need it in your TV as well. And some of us don't care about watching streaming movies over the net, some of us don't have good enough broadband connections where we live to support that anyway. And some of us BUY blu-ray movies that we like. So enough about internet bloody apps.

Samsung 50 Inch

The biggest complaint about this set offered by some is the fact that it only has 2 HDMI ports. And that could be a problem for some. But if you control all of your gear (like I do) through your A/V receiver, you only need ONE HDMI going into the TV anyway. If you've got to plug all of your high-def gear right into the TV, and you've got more than 2 HDMI devices, this TV is not for you, find another. So enough about only 2 HDMI ports.
Samsung 50 Inch
The picture quality of this TV is AMAZING. The total evenness of the backlight, especially during a pitch black scene, or when the background is totally black, is amazing. Total blackness with no uneven lighting at all...ANYWHERE on the screen, even edges and corners. I haven't seen a TV that can compare to this one in that respect.

The set has MANY full manual picture controls and tweaks, and some advanced ones, or three pre-programed modes that you can still tweak. You don't have to settle for what the TV maker says is good, although Samsung's modes are pretty darn good, right out of the box. The "dynamic" mode is a little contrasty for my taste though. But still, it's easily modified.

The front bezel on this TV is about as thin as they get on LCD/LED TVs. Some would say that this TV is a tad on the thick side depth-wise, considering it's an LED TV, but it's still pretty thin, compared to my 3 year old Sony 52" LCD, which was a tank.

The sound is about the same as other thin LCD/LED TVs. You can't get huge speakers to fit into these things, let's face it. Thin with a small bezel means thin, small speakers. If you're listening through a surround sound system (as I and anyone with a "home theater system" do) it's not an issue.

The remote control is a bit small, but its backlit buttons can light up in the dark, which is a plus.
Samsung 50 Inch
I just bought this TV in a bricks and mortar store for $1199, which I think is a steal. Two weeks ago I bought an LG 55" LCD and it's going back to the store today. This Samsung totally blows the LG away...the backlighting on the LG was so bad and uneven I couldn't stand it. It was really noticible how bad it was during dark scenes in movies like the second "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, any of the "Batman" movies or "Aliens" those movies are chock full of very dark scenes. The LG couldn't handle them, but the Samsung does them proud...inky rich blacks that still have some detail in them.
Samsung 50 Inch
Someplace online I read in someone's comments that this TV doesn't do 24hz film mode. It most certainly does....set your Blu-ray player to that mode and then press the "info" button on this Samsung TV's remote and it will display that info on the screen. 24 bloody hz. So don't believe everything that people say in reviews. (except for mine lol)

If you want a REALLY decent TV that doesn't have to wake you up, make you breakfast, Twitter and Facebook for you, do your laundry and surf the net for you, this is it. 
Samsung 50 Inch

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Samsung 50 Inch TV and Panasonic

Samsung 50 Inch TV and Panasonic

bought a 50" Plasma tv in Nov 2013. This past spring, a thin black horizontal line appeared across the screen, everything else is working fine. Next day, an additional black horizontal line appeared, and continues to accumulate and is now about a 1 inch black bar across the screen. I would expect after a certain length of time, the whole screen is going to be black. Currently, the line is above the middle of the screen but half down from the top screen.

Any suggestions...is the panel kaput?

Samsung 50 Inch TV and Panasonic

The Samsung customer support service is "very" and unwilling to help and told me to go back to the store (Walmart) where I bought it and deal with them. I paid $1,500 for the TV in Nov 09 which I was told to be a quality product/customer service. To have this product fail 3-4 months after the warranty period is over and now likely have to throw in the Samsung 50 Inch TV and Panasonic garbage, is pretty bad. No my idea of a quality product!! and The TC-P50GT50 has some of the best 3D performance and film based performance you will find in 2012. It is also THX certified in both 2D and 3D. Other than that, you get cloud based storage for the Internet options through Viera Connect. There is only one model above this in Panasonic's lineup the VT50 and it is also great but costs more. It only has a touchpad remote and slightly better black filter as attributes. I will say that this is a slightly more expensive price point than I expected from the 50GT50.

Samsung 50 Inch TV and Panasonic

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Samsung 50 Inch

I bought this for the bedroom because I can totally black it out. So far this has been an excellent choice. I decided to go with dumb Plasma 720 over a Smart 1080 LED. Saved a bundle and paired it with a nice Blu-Ray player with tons of apps. Picture quality is great and sound was a pleasant surprise. You have to change the sound settings out of the box, and then you are ready to roll. I ordered a surround sound to go with this but am contemplating sending that back.

Salesman will always tell you to go with 1080 LED, LCD or even 3D for Blu-Ray. A couple of comments on that. LCD and LED LCD do not have the glare issues that Plasma has and that is no different here. After that, Plasma has far truer color accuracy and much better blacks. The refresh rate is far superior on Plasmas. Also, when comparing a 720 to a 1080, most people cannot distinguish between the two after 10-12 feet. With a 51" you need to be at that distance to enjoy it. If you want 3D consider this. Content is extremely limited to mostly kids movies and bad adult ones. Blockbuster, Redbox and Netflix offer NO 3D Blu-Ray rentals as of today. VUDU is the only online vendor that streams 3D and that will break your bank.

I'm not being critical of LCD's here. I own a wonderful LG 3D smart TV and I love it. If your looking for a good TV without emptying out your wallet consider a 720 plasma. No bells and whistles, but do you really need Netflix or Youtube on 10 devices in your house?

Overall does what a TV should do very well and very large. Easy to setup, great picture and sound. Only con to this product is very limited connectivity. Only has two HDMI on the rear and 1 optical digital audio output. You will not be able to use HDMI pass through on this television. No ARC on the HDMI.

Just make sure you have a dark area and you will enjoy. 5 stars for just being a good tv.