This guy is nuts, only a "trained eye" could tell the difference side by side with this 50" set. I have had this set for 3yrs, no complaints other than the speakers if turned up. Myself needed surround sound....happy. Very good picture
Its 2011 and I have yet to see anything in a show room that blows this away. Best set I have ever seen for viewing fast action sports. Have never turned the speakers on so wouldn't know. Run the scrolling screen protector couple times a month and your good to go!
Its 2011 and I have yet to see anything in a show room that blows this away. Best set I have ever seen for viewing fast action sports. Have never turned the speakers on so wouldn't know. Run the scrolling screen protector couple times a month and your good to go!
For anyone thinking of buying samsung tv / home theatre equipment please= DONT! i bought a 42" samsng tv last year and within 2 weeks it more or less blew up. i returned i under warranty to get it fixed and guess what? it blew up again! and finally after returning it for a second time to get it fixed yes youve guessed it= it blew up FOR THE 3RD TIME! needless to say i got a full refund after a strong worded email to shamsung lol, some friends have had similar probs with samsung hardware= AVOID!
i dont care what he says i have this tv and i have it in a 42 1080p i also have the red glass frame 32 in my kids room 1080p and have a ps3 hooked up to all 3 and guess what i swear i must be blind cuz they are all set to dynamic and the 50in shows the best oh ya and to me plasma shows way better for color and brightness hands down
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I have had this t.v. for over a year. Got it at a killer price. The guy doing the review from digital trends is very critical of this t.v. If you watch a great deal of over the air channels or non hd cable or have non hd sources, the t.v. struggles to show a sharp picture. I have and xbox 360 and the games look awsome. I also have an hd dvd ad on the the hd movies look awsome. This t.v. does 720p but will run at 1080p thru an xbox 360. Netflix hd also looks awsome!
1080p and 720p... muthafuckas you can barley see the difference. i bought a samsung 50 inch 1080p to go full HD. and my parents have the samsung 50 inch 720p. and guess what i cant tell the damn difference. its all hype!!!
Yes these tvs are amazing until just after they go out of their warranty and they turn into burnt toast. Do the google search- SAMSUNG TV CLICKING and you will be amazed at all the negative comments from samsung customers.
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maltyful y u dont suck my dick u fucking shit asshole dude u r an asshole in each samsung i see u comment on it shit u really suks fuck u and fuck ur tv mother fucker shit
i have that TV, & its great, i use it 4 gaming, with a ps3 and it gives 1080i... i really like it, fck haters!!!!, but my 46" LED samsung is way more better than my 50" plasma... i loVe LED TVz !!!!!!
Ive had this TV for a year and a half and the picture quality is outstanding. The sound is a little weak but I dont use the internal speakers. At the store they had a Samsung 1080P 50 right next to this one. At 4 feet I could tell a difference in resolution but at 8 feet there was no discernable difference between the 1080 and 720 that I could see. The blacks are dark with a native 30000:1 contrast ratio. With 4 kids this TV is on more than its off and has held up fine so far.
I don't recommend the tv at all even for the price of $699 at sears. the quality is worst than a computer screen. I refunded mines for less than what I paid
Black levels are excellent, I don't know why he says their not... Maybe cause he has it set to dynamic + vivid or something? But with a proper calibration its excellent.
The speakers on the other hand are poor, they vibrate the whole panel if turned on to louder than 20.
I also sit 9 feet away and have like-20/20 vision. With that distance you cannot see the difference with 720p-1080p.
Pretty bad review, this shouldn't make you reconsider a 720p 50' TV.
Why do people even talk about the audio from the TV? People who don't have a home theatre system of some kind (even a stereo speaker is better) don't give 2 craps about audio anyway.
720p plasma can look better than 1080p lcd on alot of sets in this price range. plus the sound on this set isnt good, it does have better picture quality than most in its price range sorry but this guy must have spent 5 minuets with the tv then read his review off a dry erase board behind the camera. I gave it 1 star, sorry but you have now clue what your talking about
I know this is an old review but this guy has this bassakwards... The sound is trash. but as far as picture goes this set is amazing. all of my friends that have hd sets even 1080 are amazed when they see this set. this is a super bargain especially now that you can get it around 8-900
i have this tv, and after properly adjusting the settings from avsforum the black levels are amazing. the speakers on the other hand, suck. you get plenty of vibration from them when the volume is loud. this guy couldn't have gotten it more mixed up.
It's a great tv for the price with an outstanding picture. It's not the best compared to the pricier models but a massive step up from an SDTV. There is some bad ghosting of images but it is very temporary.
Also beware of burn in! I listened to the Best Buy clown that told me that burn in doesn't happen anymore with plasmas and have gotten some permanent burn in from letterboxed movies and videogames. Make sure you adjust your picture settings to lessen this. I found out too late.
Just bought one last month for 900 out the door. love it ,720 hd looks great. I could see the diff between 1080, but it saved me 600 bucks, I dont watch blue rays or play video games, so why spend the money? just hope it lasts the 11 years. Samsung says 11 years panel life. LOL
This Samsung plasma is a great buy, if you can still find one...under a grand. Only cons is the sound/speakers(weak?)...which most people will use a surround system anyway. For those if you who need all the bells and gadgets, need to spend at least 5grand on a TV, and fell the need to know you have got 1080p which most could not pick out of a line up at over 5ft away....dont buy this model. Sorry I think its a great buy and like it give it 8/10
I bought one for christmas. Picture looks absolutely as good as any I've seen. Have had no problems and could not possibly be happier about my purchase. I got the tv and a sony suround sound system for just over a 1000 bucks.
To start with Samsung makes it very clear, only someone who cant read would miss that burn in is not covered under the waranty. Sorry not buying your motion blur set LCD. This plasma TV is very good buy, can find it for under 900 bucks, also has very good ratings by cnet, and my own eyes find the picture very good, even compared side by side to much higher priced plasmas......there is much reading on the net comparing plasma vs lcd - lcd screens have motion blur period, some worse than others.
Maybe its just me, watching standard HD on the Samsung compared next to a 1080p set sorry couldnt tell one from the other, guess it takes a trained eye.........? I also have read many reviews giving the Samsung better PQ ratings even over Panny entry level plasmas? Im still shopping but this is my likely pick, being the picture looks great even compared to some of the high dollar sets asking 4x the price.
I challenge you to compare any lcd even a 120hz set next to an entry level plasma.... the plasma is the better picture always, not to mention lcd's blur effect, and glowing skin tone.
Got mine for $867 from Amazon, free ship and handling. I too, cannot wait to get it. TV for the family room, this is the ONLY BAD review out there. MOST reviews are very positive, very few complain about burn in or sound. I own two Samsungs already and I am sure this will be just fine. Also, NO ONE broadcasts in 1080p, no one...720 for a Plasma is just fine.
actually it was the pn50a510 which is missing the side inputs...saves me 400 dollars i dont care. best buy was selling it for 1199.99 minus 100 bucks off for install promo. so really it was 1100.00 plus tax...the day before the superbowl it was 1299.99...funny how that works
just got 42 plasma 450, speakers are wack compared to my panny. Overall i like everything about my panny. Im considering returning my sammy, im getting alot of red faces. Adjustments help out red faces, strange white ghosting and couple times static image accros the screen while playing 480i discs (new sony blue ray). Verdic is not in on my set but i do know the panny rocks.
on the 1080i vs. 720p vs. 1080p, no one seems to point out that none of the major networks broadcast in 1080p. So unless you are talking blu ray or some gaming systems 1080p is wasted.
your exaclty right, standard HD is 720p and for the most part only a trained eye can pickout the 1080 at a distance over 5' with screens under 50" anyway. Seems to me an untrained eye would be able to see the motion blur, and inferior PQ in the LCD sets compared to any plasma?
This guy is nuts, only a "trained eye" could tell the difference side by side with this 50" set. I have had this set for 3yrs, no complaints other than the speakers if turned up. Myself needed surround sound....happy. Very good picture
fike301 2 months ago in playlist My Toys
where is the software update?
snivellingjasonex 2 months ago
hey i have this tv 42 inch and the picture dont work anymore lol but it had an amazing pic due to its ez menu system
MaLuEiD 9 months ago
Hah! Av123 Strata Minis hiding in this review!
elmalloc 9 months ago
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Its 2011 and I have yet to see anything in a show room that blows this away. Best set I have ever seen for viewing fast action sports. Have never turned the speakers on so wouldn't know. Run the scrolling screen protector couple times a month and your good to go!
MegaErocks 10 months ago
Its 2011 and I have yet to see anything in a show room that blows this away. Best set I have ever seen for viewing fast action sports. Have never turned the speakers on so wouldn't know. Run the scrolling screen protector couple times a month and your good to go!
MegaErocks 10 months ago
it is a massive 50 incher?? hahahahahahahah TWSS
aVEzPz 1 year ago
For anyone thinking of buying samsung tv / home theatre equipment please= DONT! i bought a 42" samsng tv last year and within 2 weeks it more or less blew up. i returned i under warranty to get it fixed and guess what? it blew up again! and finally after returning it for a second time to get it fixed yes youve guessed it= it blew up FOR THE 3RD TIME! needless to say i got a full refund after a strong worded email to shamsung lol, some friends have had similar probs with samsung hardware= AVOID!
2006scottw 1 year ago
hey bro kids cracked the Plasma screen, now no picture, wussup wif dat, only had it one mth. Wat to do dude?
peyrouxt 1 year ago
i dont care what he says i have this tv and i have it in a 42 1080p i also have the red glass frame 32 in my kids room 1080p and have a ps3 hooked up to all 3 and guess what i swear i must be blind cuz they are all set to dynamic and the 50in shows the best oh ya and to me plasma shows way better for color and brightness hands down
mydogprick 1 year ago
lol @ 0:13
miasmablk 1 year ago
10,000 Complaints about samsung tvs on the Consumer Affairs site.
Any other make tv had less than 900 complaints.
Samsung is screwing customers with JUNK tvs.
DON'T LET SHAMSUNG SHAMYOU !
bever49 1 year ago 3
DON'T LET SHAMSUNG SHAMYOU !!
bever49 1 year ago 7
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Put SAMSUNG TV CLICKING into a google search and read how samsung screwed THOUSANDS of it's customers with junk tvs.
DON'T LET SHAMSUNG SHAMYOU !
maltyful 2 years ago 22
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I have had this t.v. for over a year. Got it at a killer price. The guy doing the review from digital trends is very critical of this t.v. If you watch a great deal of over the air channels or non hd cable or have non hd sources, the t.v. struggles to show a sharp picture. I have and xbox 360 and the games look awsome. I also have an hd dvd ad on the the hd movies look awsome. This t.v. does 720p but will run at 1080p thru an xbox 360. Netflix hd also looks awsome!
scolarship 2 years ago
i watch alot of sports with my dad on his 720p and its an awsome picture!! nothing to be dissapointed about
ceelos1020 2 years ago
1080p and 720p... muthafuckas you can barley see the difference. i bought a samsung 50 inch 1080p to go full HD. and my parents have the samsung 50 inch 720p. and guess what i cant tell the damn difference. its all hype!!!
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29razorbock29 2 years ago 23
@mogul1265 You actually begin to notice a difference as you get farther away!!
FullMetalllll 2 years ago
Breaking patents from Pioneer... this is a really sad brand...
DtorBill 2 years ago
Your just about due to join the SHAMSUNG SHAMED ME CLUB like THOUSANDS of other samsung customers.
maltyful 2 years ago
Anythings better than a tv that takes a DUMP in under 18 months,
Don't let SHAMSUNG SHAMYOU !!
maltyful 2 years ago
Yes these tvs are amazing until just after they go out of their warranty and they turn into burnt toast. Do the google search- SAMSUNG TV CLICKING and you will be amazed at all the negative comments from samsung customers.
maltyful 2 years ago
SAMSUNG TVS ARE JUNK!!!
Put "samsung tv clicking" into a google search and read how they burn out and turn to toast just after the warranty expires.
Read about thousands of samsung customers that are screwed and pissed off. Do the search so YOU won't be a SAMSUNG SUCKER TOO !
maltyful 2 years ago
dude..wats ur problem with samsung? lol
bonnhew 2 years ago
Whats the matter can't U figure out how to do the google search on SAMSUNG TV CLICKING to find out ?
maltyful 2 years ago
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maltyful y u dont suck my dick u fucking shit asshole dude u r an asshole in each samsung i see u comment on it shit u really suks fuck u and fuck ur tv mother fucker shit
usausaarmy 2 years ago
I did the search on SAMSUNG TV CLICKING and I can see why MALTYFUL and many others are pissed with samsung.
MrJoemumford 2 years ago 2
i have that TV, & its great, i use it 4 gaming, with a ps3 and it gives 1080i... i really like it, fck haters!!!!, but my 46" LED samsung is way more better than my 50" plasma... i loVe LED TVz !!!!!!
mondaylov3 2 years ago
Ive had this TV for a year and a half and the picture quality is outstanding. The sound is a little weak but I dont use the internal speakers. At the store they had a Samsung 1080P 50 right next to this one. At 4 feet I could tell a difference in resolution but at 8 feet there was no discernable difference between the 1080 and 720 that I could see. The blacks are dark with a native 30000:1 contrast ratio. With 4 kids this TV is on more than its off and has held up fine so far.
bstewart63 2 years ago 2
I am also looking for a big tv for gaming and I realy want this tv because of the price What dose ghost meen? plz
xsiddlex 2 years ago
I don't recommend the tv at all even for the price of $699 at sears. the quality is worst than a computer screen. I refunded mines for less than what I paid
yangstown 2 years ago
I have this TV:
Black levels are excellent, I don't know why he says their not... Maybe cause he has it set to dynamic + vivid or something? But with a proper calibration its excellent.
The speakers on the other hand are poor, they vibrate the whole panel if turned on to louder than 20.
I also sit 9 feet away and have like-20/20 vision. With that distance you cannot see the difference with 720p-1080p.
Pretty bad review, this shouldn't make you reconsider a 720p 50' TV.
eraser777 2 years ago 2
Why do people even talk about the audio from the TV? People who don't have a home theatre system of some kind (even a stereo speaker is better) don't give 2 craps about audio anyway.
flexor212000 2 years ago
wow this guy couldnt be more wrong... credit this guy for misinformation
MrM2theX 2 years ago 2
Look at those black levels...not impressive, I hope the B series is better
Donatello97 2 years ago
I take it...
gazzxr 2 years ago
wow.. I was going to purchase a 720p 50inch but now because of what he said I am not.
stitso1 2 years ago
the best
eliterafagz 2 years ago
i have this tv u couldt give me a lcd after seeing the pic on this this guy has no clue this tv does not cost 1600 i paid 879
xCHUCK1279x 2 years ago
720p plasma can look better than 1080p lcd on alot of sets in this price range. plus the sound on this set isnt good, it does have better picture quality than most in its price range sorry but this guy must have spent 5 minuets with the tv then read his review off a dry erase board behind the camera. I gave it 1 star, sorry but you have now clue what your talking about
sauvecards 2 years ago 2
honestly, which is better? Plasma or LCD??? i frequently watch movies and play my console
jhc28 2 years ago
Plasma is better I have been looking at both as I am looking to buy a new T.V.
After many long hours of research it is quite clear that Plasma is better all the myths you hear about it are false
CanadaDude4 2 years ago
And whats one main thing that makes it better?
freeinfotv 2 years ago
deeper blacks are the main thing
CanadaDude4 2 years ago
Hard to get a Samsung if you dont get the ToC - it looks sweeter than any set on the market.
cllamont 2 years ago
I know this is an old review but this guy has this bassakwards... The sound is trash. but as far as picture goes this set is amazing. all of my friends that have hd sets even 1080 are amazed when they see this set. this is a super bargain especially now that you can get it around 8-900
rrumlow 2 years ago
日本のテクノロジーを盗むな！
19620824 2 years ago
アメリカから日本を盗んだ。日本は韓国よりもテレビを作ることはできますか？なし。
zealouius91 2 years ago
本当の事です！もっと、勉強してください！
19620824 2 years ago
stupid japanese leaving a comment on the neighbor's products
sophieranma 2 years ago
this guy is a tool.
i have this tv, and after properly adjusting the settings from avsforum the black levels are amazing. the speakers on the other hand, suck. you get plenty of vibration from them when the volume is loud. this guy couldn't have gotten it more mixed up.
epic fail.
eraser777 2 years ago 6
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DigitalTrends 2 years ago
@DigitalTrends you sound like a robot " Your input is Gladly Received Human Maggot, *beep Boop* Other Human Organism's Praise your words, *BEEP BEEP*
Thank you" Thats you bitcH
CoolConejo 1 year ago
@DigitalTrends you're a tool.
bleedaussie 1 year ago
It's a great tv for the price with an outstanding picture. It's not the best compared to the pricier models but a massive step up from an SDTV. There is some bad ghosting of images but it is very temporary.
Also beware of burn in! I listened to the Best Buy clown that told me that burn in doesn't happen anymore with plasmas and have gotten some permanent burn in from letterboxed movies and videogames. Make sure you adjust your picture settings to lessen this. I found out too late.
Quasifonix 3 years ago
Just bought one last month for 900 out the door. love it ,720 hd looks great. I could see the diff between 1080, but it saved me 600 bucks, I dont watch blue rays or play video games, so why spend the money? just hope it lasts the 11 years. Samsung says 11 years panel life. LOL
9sec2valve 3 years ago
This Samsung plasma is a great buy, if you can still find one...under a grand. Only cons is the sound/speakers(weak?)...which most people will use a surround system anyway. For those if you who need all the bells and gadgets, need to spend at least 5grand on a TV, and fell the need to know you have got 1080p which most could not pick out of a line up at over 5ft away....dont buy this model. Sorry I think its a great buy and like it give it 8/10
fike301 3 years ago
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jordan6181990 3 years ago
I bought one for christmas. Picture looks absolutely as good as any I've seen. Have had no problems and could not possibly be happier about my purchase. I got the tv and a sony suround sound system for just over a 1000 bucks.
eerfan58 3 years ago
To start with Samsung makes it very clear, only someone who cant read would miss that burn in is not covered under the waranty. Sorry not buying your motion blur set LCD. This plasma TV is very good buy, can find it for under 900 bucks, also has very good ratings by cnet, and my own eyes find the picture very good, even compared side by side to much higher priced plasmas......there is much reading on the net comparing plasma vs lcd - lcd screens have motion blur period, some worse than others.
fike301 3 years ago
Maybe its just me, watching standard HD on the Samsung compared next to a 1080p set sorry couldnt tell one from the other, guess it takes a trained eye.........? I also have read many reviews giving the Samsung better PQ ratings even over Panny entry level plasmas? Im still shopping but this is my likely pick, being the picture looks great even compared to some of the high dollar sets asking 4x the price.
fike301 3 years ago
That's wat i got a LCD better for games normal TV and all that. Doesn't cause a burn-in.
otterlakerules 3 years ago
I challenge you to compare any lcd even a 120hz set next to an entry level plasma.... the plasma is the better picture always, not to mention lcd's blur effect, and glowing skin tone.
fike301 3 years ago
Got mine for $867 from Amazon, free ship and handling. I too, cannot wait to get it. TV for the family room, this is the ONLY BAD review out there. MOST reviews are very positive, very few complain about burn in or sound. I own two Samsungs already and I am sure this will be just fine. Also, NO ONE broadcasts in 1080p, no one...720 for a Plasma is just fine.
Borowic 3 years ago 3
haha i paid 950 plus tax a best buy for the 1080p version aka pn50a550!
GamerGuy51 3 years ago
we have this tv
jon204 3 years ago
This the real price !!
Samsung - 50" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV
Reg. Price: $1,799.99
You Save: $300.00Sale: $1,499.99
how did you get it for just 950 ??
freedom511 3 years ago
actually it was the pn50a510 which is missing the side inputs...saves me 400 dollars i dont care. best buy was selling it for 1199.99 minus 100 bucks off for install promo. so really it was 1100.00 plus tax...the day before the superbowl it was 1299.99...funny how that works
GamerGuy51 3 years ago
I paid 1000$ in NY in circuit city right before christmas this is 50 inch 720p
added 3250HD from TWC with the DVI-HDMI adapter so I can watch true 720p or 1080i cable TV :)
LOVE THE TV
Xbox360 looks flawless
(HDMI for 720p here 'also carries audio for better sound'), play with the settings a little and you will see what I mean
Krazykastrati 3 years ago
I just brought this tv and the samsung surround sound at conn all for 2000. This is a very great tv!!!!
bricetheman2006 3 years ago
Yeah dont hate 720p its great well at least my panasonics are and toss in plasma my tv rocks your lcd.
CRDLIBERTY 3 years ago
just got 42 plasma 450, speakers are wack compared to my panny. Overall i like everything about my panny. Im considering returning my sammy, im getting alot of red faces. Adjustments help out red faces, strange white ghosting and couple times static image accros the screen while playing 480i discs (new sony blue ray). Verdic is not in on my set but i do know the panny rocks.
CRDLIBERTY 3 years ago
I JUST bought one of these, and I love it so far! It really gives you your bang for the buck.
KittyCatDuck 3 years ago
He's talking crap, I have this tv it's fu@king amazing. I LOVE IT
purp24s 3 years ago
Hi purl24's,
Thanks for adding in your opinion and censoring your colorful language ;).
We always like to hear from users about their experience with the product under review. Thanks for watching!
DigitalTrends 3 years ago
Sorry for the language but I currently own one and it's amazing, especially when your watching football in HD
purp24s 3 years ago
on the 1080i vs. 720p vs. 1080p, no one seems to point out that none of the major networks broadcast in 1080p. So unless you are talking blu ray or some gaming systems 1080p is wasted.
eerfan58 3 years ago
your exaclty right, standard HD is 720p and for the most part only a trained eye can pickout the 1080 at a distance over 5' with screens under 50" anyway. Seems to me an untrained eye would be able to see the motion blur, and inferior PQ in the LCD sets compared to any plasma?
fike301 3 years ago