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2

Samsung PN42A410 42IN Widescreen Plasma HDtv Review

Samsung PN42A410 42IN Widescreen Plasma HDtv Feature

Samsung PN42A410 42IN Widescreen Plasma HDtv Overview

Samsung PN42A410 42IN Widescreen Plasma HDtv Specifications

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Feb

28

Samsung 58″ PN58B860 1080p Widescreen Plasma HDTV Review

Samsung 58″ PN58B860 1080p Widescreen Plasma HDTV Feature

Samsung 58″ PN58B860 1080p Widescreen Plasma HDTV Overview

The slim, sleek Samsung Full HD series 8 frames pictures perfectly and introduces you to a unique entertainment experience. Embedded content and complete multimedia connectivity combine with premier performance and premium crystal design styling to provide unlimited enjoyment and pure sensory pleasure.

Samsung 58″ PN58B860 1080p Widescreen Plasma HDTV Specifications

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Feb

27

Samsung PN42A450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV Review

Samsung PN42A450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV Feature


I own this model 42A450 plasma as well as an earlier Samsung 4254 plasma, similar to this model. Both are excellent sets with beautiful PQ even in 720p or 1080i instead of 1080p. The only realistic reason to spend $ for the 1080p in a set this size (42 or smaller) would be for even greater clarity using BluRay, since neither cable nor antenna broadcasts arrive in 1080p so the 720p set does as well as any can. Even then, one of my sets IS hooked up to BluRay and it is still an amazing picture even in “only” 720p HD. Watching the BBC’s Planet Earth series is a treat. Anyway, I just do not sit close enough to the set to see any difference in the few signals, like BluRay, that use the 1080p resolution. Buying 1080p is at best about bragging, not reality.

At any rate, so far there is no Samsung plasma in 42 inches that is full 1080p (nor really should there be, given the lack of ability to tell), though soon they will release a 42B550 that does offer that.

I highly recommend considering this set in plasma and “only” 720p in contrast to an LCD in 1080p that will be about 5000 times slower in response time and with less rich colors. For me, the only reason I would opt for LCD in a bigger screen like 42 or 50 inches would be if I lived at altitude (plasma buzzing) or had a lamp or sunlight right behind the unit (direct glare — but this swivels anyway, to adjust). I just do not see paying extra for a non-discernible 1080p resolution in a blurrier LCD.

I do not have the newer model 42B450, which is much like this 42A450, but it appears to have many of the same features and qualities. I discount claimed differences in dynamic contrast and refresh speed because those are ephemeral or higher than one would ever use even on the older models with smaller numbers, e.g., you would not set it to dynamic anyway so a native contrast of 20,000:1 is plenty. Right now they are about the same price, so I suppose most would opt for the B model, and I suspect it continues this set’s value and quality. But I would note there may be a reason to grab this A model before it is gone (or at a cheap price if it is on clearance). For instance, the A model has an S-video port (as does my older 4254), while the B model does not (nor does the 42A400). That may lose some customers who own a nice DVD player using S-video who are not prepared to get rid of that just to say they own the 2009 model TV instead of the 2008 42A450. The A model also has a V-chip. Perhaps the B model does too, but I would check first before buying it if that feature matters to you. I do not see it listed in the Amazon product description as it is for the 42A450. Nor does the 42A400 have that chip. Just wanted to note the differences and assure those considering the 42A450 that it is an excellent set and really not “older” in any way that matters. And in one way — old enough to continue S-video — some buyers will prefer it.

Aesthetically, the 42A450 looks sleek and modern when mounted to the wall. It does not look like “last year’s model” in my opinion. There is easy access to the S-video port and one of the HDMI ports from the side (as well as composite RCA jacks for quick hookup of game consoles or most camcorders), in addition to the harder-to-reach back plugs of many varieties including two more HDMIs.

Finally, I hook all my HDMI components up with fairly cheap HDMI cables found on Amazon, not Monster, and do not believe that makes a difference at all for a digital signal. I do use better RF cable for analog, and ferrite cores on all connections necessary, to reduce interference. If you do get buzzing on your plasma and are not at altitude, it may well be the connections and power cord — perhaps a ferrite core near the plug or a better power center with surge suppressor and line filtering will make the buzz disappear. Hope this helps.

Samsung PN42A450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV Overview

Too much sun interrupting your movie watching? No matter when you watch a Samsung 42″ widescreen plasma HDTV, you’ll always see crisp, clear images and bright vivid color. Ultra FilterBright reduces glare and enhances the contrast ratio in the brightest rooms. This 42″ plasma HDTV also has more innovative features such as exclusive 3D technology. Immerse yourself in movies and games and get the ultimate 3D experience with the Samsung PN42A450 plasma HDTV.

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Feb

24

Samsung HP-S5053 50-Inch Plasma HDTV Review

Samsung HP-S5053 50-Inch Plasma HDTV Feature


I love this plasma tv! I have had it for about 9 months, and I have it wall mounted in my basement with all the cables hidden in the wall. It is sleek looking and has an awesome picture! No cons that I can think of.

Samsung HP-S5053 50-Inch Plasma HDTV Overview

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Samsung HP-S5053 50-Inch Plasma HDTV Specifications

Offering an incredible feature set and exceptional quality for its price, Samsung’s fifth-generation 50-inch HP-S5053 plasma TV uses the company’s proprietary electronic chassis and the latest DNIe enhancement circuitry to deliver outstanding brightness, contrast, and image clarity. Use it for home theater and use it for your PC–it’s perfect for both. In addition to a standard-broadcast NTSC tuner, it also features an integrated ATSC tuner that can capture over-the-air digital broadcasts from local network affiliates (the set will still require a set-top tuner for receiving non-terrestrial HD broadcasts from channels like HBO or Discovery).

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. Thanks to the new 13-bit processing capability of DNIe, the HP-S5053 can produce over 549 billion colors (compared to the one billion colors that TVs with 10-bit processing can produce.

This set features a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, 175-degree viewing angle, brightness rating of 1300 cd/m2 (candela per square meter), and an amazing 10000:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV’s ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

The anti-glare plasma panel offers several protective features to resist burn-in, including auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing, and white screen function. It’s rated for a 60,000-hour panel life (6 hours of usage a day for 27 years). Other features include:

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the sides of the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass. It produces 10 watts of power per channel (for 20 watts total) and offers the following connection options:

Tech Talk
HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV–all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats–standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV).

TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.

What’s in the Box
Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), power cord, printed operating instructions

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Feb

17

Samsung PN58B650 58″ Widescreen 1080p Plasma TVs HDTV with Glass Touch of Color™ Stand Review

Samsung PN58B650 58″ Widescreen 1080p Plasma TVs HDTV with Glass Touch of Color™ Stand Feature

Samsung PN58B650 58″ Widescreen 1080p Plasma TVs HDTV with Glass Touch of Color™ Stand Overview

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Feb

12

Samsung PN50B860 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Review


If you’re in the market for a Plasma, you’re either shopping for a Kuro, or anything else. Since I don’t have 00 to spend on a TV, I had narrowed down my selection to this set and the Panasonic V10 line. What I found is that the picture quality between the two was nearly indistinguishable, but that the Samsung was, by far, the more attractive set. With looks that mimic very closely the LED TV’s by Samsung, the 50″ 860 Plasma is a beautiful TV. You’ll be tempted to attach it to the stand instead of wall-mounting it because the base is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship in itself.

In terms of picture quality, there is literally nothing not to like. Amazing color accuracy, blacks like ink, ridiculously wide viewing angle – it’s all there.

Though it hardly bears mentioning (since, if you’re buying this TV, you almost certainly have a receiver or some kind of external speakers) the built-in sound is “meh” at best. I use the optical digital audio output to connect to a Bose CineMate II set. I do, however, have a “low volume” activity on my Logitech Harmony for using the built-in speakers when we need to keep it quite, and if EQ’d properly, the sound won’t offend your ears. At higher volumes though, you’ll long for something more powerful. But look – it’s so thin!

The included remote is good as included remotes go, with backlighting for every function. Not much else to mention here.

As for the infamous “Plasma buzz” yes, it’s there. But I don’t ever notice it under regular viewing conditions. It has to be silent, and it really only does it when the screen is totally dark.

Speaking of screen brightness – as with most Plasmas, there is a white-level limiter which kicks in when the screen image is totally (or almost totally) white. This keeps you from getting a tan sitting in front of your TV, and doubling your power bill. It is noticeable, however, when you see one of the many commercials these days who love to show you their logo on an all-white screen. It will look “dull” or almost grey. This does NOT affect the appearance of white objects in the image under normal circumstances. Only all-white screens.

Short-term image retention is a little more prominent than with LCD TV’s. For example, if you watch something in 4:3 or a game on ESPN where the ticker is on the bottom of the screen all the time (by the way, get a clue ESPN – that’s BAD), normal viewing reverses any of the burn-in.

It’s been a great TV for us, with no more caveats than any other Plasma costing this side of a motorcycle.

Samsung PN50B860 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Feature

Samsung PN50B860 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Overview

Samsung’s new 8 Series plasma flat panel HDTV represent our finest innovations in design and performance. Samsung’s 8 Series E-Panel technology combined with our Ultra FilterBrightTM Plus technology provides a stunning high contrast picture even in brighter rooms. It’s not just the images on screen that capture your attention – the Ultra Slim cabinet is only 1.2” deep and gives you added versatility with its stylish vibe. The new Medi@2.0 connectivity package offers customizable online content via user-friendly “widgets,” networking capability via the DLNA standard, and playback of your camera and camcorder via USB 2.0. Add 4 advanced HDMI inputs that feature Samsung’s Anynet+ (CEC standard) technology making system control of compatible A/V devices like a Blu-ray player or HTIB system a one-touch operation. If you’re looking for the best Full 1080p performance and advanced connectivity, Samsung’s new 8 series plasma HDTVs are designed with this in mind.

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Feb

11

63″ Black Plasma Monitor Review

63″ Black Plasma Monitor Feature

63″ Black Plasma Monitor Overview

63″ Professional Full HIgh-Definition 1080p Plasma with Full Connectivity, 1920 X 1080 pixel resolution, Full 1080p HD, DNIe, built-in speakers, digital zoom, burn-in proctection timing and video wall processing feature, 10,000:1 contrast ratio

63″ Black Plasma Monitor Specifications

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Feb

8

Samsung 42″ PN42B450 720p Widescreen Plasma HDTV Review

Samsung 42″ PN42B450 720p Widescreen Plasma HDTV Feature

Samsung 42″ PN42B450 720p Widescreen Plasma HDTV Overview

The 720p series 4 was designed with many of the same high end components used across Samsung’s entire LCD lineup. The series 4 piano black bezel elegantly frames a super patterned vertical alignment. Down firing stereo speakers are completely hidden in specially designed chambers at the bottom of the display to increase audio quality. The LCD series 4 offers easy connectivity through 3 HDMI ports (1 side) and 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio.

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Feb

2

Samsung 42 in. 720p 600Hz Plasma HD Television Review

Samsung 42 in. 720p 600Hz Plasma HD Television Feature

Samsung 42 in. 720p 600Hz Plasma HD Television Overview

2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 0.001ms Response Time Clear motion pictures with 600Hz Subfield Motion 10Wx2 sound output2 HDMI Component input Energy Star Compliant

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Jan

15

Samsung LNT2653H 26-Inch LCD HDTV Review


I love this TV. Used it for half a yr AWESOME. Use it as my monitor for my desktop. Play all my playstation 3 games on it, watch all my blu ray and dvd on it. Watch all my sports tv with in. Perfect for a small room, great color, great quality, GREAT PRICE. I enjoy every second i use this tv.

Samsung LNT2653H 26-Inch LCD HDTV Feature

Samsung LNT2653H 26-Inch LCD HDTV Overview

With its sleek shape and thin frame, Samsung’s LN-T2653H enhances your d?cor even when it’s off. Turn it on, and this 26″ LCD TV comes to life with brilliant colors and intense blacks, rendered in a 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Moving images flow naturally, thanks to the fast 8ms response time. SRS TruSurround XT audio, emanating from hidden bottom speakers, fills the room with clear, nuanced, virtual surround 3-D sound. Enjoy the versatility of a wide range of A/V inputs, and 2 HDMI ports that allow connectivity to many of your digital devices.

Samsung LNT2653H 26-Inch LCD HDTV Specifications

Offering an unparalleled sleek design and one of the best 720p LCD panels available, Samsung’s 2007 model LNT2653H 26-inch flat-panel LCD HDTV is an updated successor the super popular 2006 model LNS2651D. Compared to the previous year’s model this one offers an updated cosmetic design, a better contrast ratio at 5000:1, hidden speakers, side A/V inputs, and 2 HDMI connections.

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass through hidden side speakers. TruSurround XT audio adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

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What’s in the box: Samsung LNT2653H LCD TV, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power Cord, wall mount kit, cleaning cloth, owners manual, warranty card.

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