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Samsung PN50B650 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Product Description
Samsung¿s new PN50B650 plasma flat panel HDTV exemplifies the design and performance refinements for those with discerning tastes and a passion for innovation. Picture your favorite room filled with 50 inches of 1080p Full HD picture performance artistically accented in a new Touch of ColorTM design. Samsung¿s 6 Series E-Panel technology delivers improvements with our Ultra FiterBrightTM technology that further reduces glare in brighter rooms and our advanced Cr... More >>
Buy Samsung PN50B650 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV at Amazon
October 3rd, 2009 - 01:18
I ordered this TV, twice in 2 weeks. The first one only worked for the first time I turned it on, then died. I could only hear sound, no video, no on-screen menu. Talked to Samsung tech support, they admited that is a defect. Then I got a replacement unit from Amazon. It had the same problem as the previous one on arrival: only audio, no video, no on-screen menu.
I will never buy anything that is made by Samsung again.
Rating: 1 / 5
October 3rd, 2009 - 01:57
I recently purchased this tv and i am very happy with the quality and picture.
Shopped around and amazon has the best deal on this tv shipped.
I originally bought a PN50B450 @ a local B&M store. after seeing the price on this i went and returned the tv and ordered this.
Rating: 5 / 5
October 3rd, 2009 - 01:59
The delivery from Amazon was done very smoothly. Product arrived on time. Delivery guys brought it in and set it up. Caution: they will NOT move your old TV.
The Samsung PN50B650:
- Video quality is excellent- Dark blacks, accurate color representation.
- Glare: Is there. Much more than an LCD. Noticable mainly if there is a single bright source. Not a reason to select the product but be aware that it will be there. The PN50B850 touts a better glare filter. These are hard to see in stores where the whole place is dark.
- Audio: After my old-faithful Sony XBR Wega CRT TV, the audio quality, particularly the bass is a dissapointment. The speakers point down/back so the highs are somewhat muffled. Deep bass- not there. The PN50B850/860 claims to have a sub-woofer- was not able to hear the difference in a store but may be a better choice. Clearly, a home theater audio system is needed.
- PIP: Useless- only can show the antenna input on the PIP. For anyone with Cable, cannot use the PIP. If you want real PIP, look for the higher priced models.
- Internet connection: Did not use the LAN yet. The Wi-Fi adapter only goes into the USB port, which is on the side of the unit. Will look really ugly!
- Menus: Clear, easy to use. Only annoying issue is, even if you do not have any devices connected to certain inputs, they still show up in the selections. I have the Cable and PS3 connected so only really need to switch between them. The menu shows several other connections and rotates between them. There should be a way to just show the active connections in the selection menu.
Overall, for the price (paid $1150 including shipping) a great value…
Rating: 4 / 5
October 3rd, 2009 - 04:18
despite some apprehension about ordering such an expensive item online and hoping it wasn’t delivered in shards, everything went perfect. the delivery guys will bring it into your place, but consider that white glove service does not mean what you might think. they basically put the tv down at the nearest wall socket, took the sides off the gigantic 10-ft long box this thing comes in, plugged the cord in the back, and plugged it in. once it was turned on, they walked straight out after getting a signature. they definitely won’t unpack the tv, or help you set it on your tv stand. not a complaint, really – i’m happy they brought it in – just an FYI for you.
it took awhile to get the stand attached and the tv up by myself (were i not a reckless fool, i would have waited for a 2nd person – it’s not impossible to do yourself, but it’s really stupid to risk your very expensive product – i just couldn’t wait!).
once set up, i was agog. bear in mind that i went from a 23 inch sony trinitron my brother discarded 10 years ago – so i might be a flat-panel rube – but all i can say is WOW. everything looks amazing. standard def from my satellite looks great, the blacks are very black and the color is natural, not overly popped out the way it is with LCDs. the ps3 i finally caved in and bought looks amazing in 1080p. haven’t got any blu-rays to try out yet, but i’ll update when i do (i understand there’s supposed to be some sort of oddity when you switch this to 96hz to view blu-rays). i haven’t had any problems with buzzing noise from the set (that’s probably the way you’ve got your stuff grounded, not the tv), nor have i yet witnessed burn-in of any kind. also, no pink tones to the whites, nothing. it’s perfect.
the touch of color is pretty subtle to me, and glare is really not a problem. then again, i don’t have a lot of natural light coming in my place, so YMMV. the extra connections are fantastic, and the tv itself has a very competent media player built in. i just plug in an external hard drive through one of the USB ports with all those movies and tv shows i downl….i mean, legally obtained, and the tv can pretty much play them all. well, haven’t tried some of the more exotic formats. divx and xvid work fine.
sound is pretty tinny – but why wouldn’t you run the sound to a home theater system of some kind? the remote is a bit ridiculous. it’s well-laid out and all, but it’s about as long as my forearm. haven’t tried the wireless internet function – the transmitter you have to buy extra, and it’s unreasonably expensive. also, the ps3 handles that duty.
all in all – a sleek, beautiful product that flawlessly delivers. wow, i should write copy for samsung. seriously – very happy w/ this beauty. we’re in a relationship now. i updated facebook. don’t tell my girlfriend.
Rating: 5 / 5
October 3rd, 2009 - 04:55
I was was a bit concerned about some reports regarding the buzzing issue therefore I hung onto
the box for a week just in case it crept up as has happend with other reports. Fortunately the
one I got has no buzzing what so ever… extremely pleased with this unit. The picture is great
and the audio is better that I was expecting but I agree a true surround system is in order with
a display like this. Loaded with many cool features. Did not have the optional free installation
to comment on. Very pleased!
Rating: 5 / 5