| View Larger Image | Samsung PN50B650 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV | Electronicsby Samsung
| List Price: | $1,599.99 | | Price: | $1,159.97 | | You Save: | $440.02 (28%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Sales Rank: | 7th |
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FEATURES | - 50-inch high definition TV with 1080p resolution
- Four HDMI, two component, and one composite video input; two 15W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience
- Samsung E-panel technology like Ultra FilterBright Plus, 600Hz Subfield Motion, .001 response time, and a Mega dynamic contrast ratio
- Medi@2.0 connectivity package offers customizable online content via user-friendly "widgets," networking capability via the DLNA standard
- One-year parts and labor warranty
- Crystal Full HD Engine with Cinema
- Medi@2.0TM
- "Green" design lead-free components
- Samsungs Game Mode
- Rear HDMI (Digital A/V): 1, Side HDMI (Digital A/V): 1
- Rear Component Video and Audio: 2
- Dimensions (WXHXD): Without Stand 48.4 x 29.8 x 2.9 inches
- Dimensions (WXHXD): With Stand 48.4 x 32.2 x 11.4 inches
- Weight: Without Stand 73.2 lbs
- Weight: With Stand 84.2 lbs
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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 Crystal Full HD Engine expands the picture viewing experience with less power consumption. 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. Experience Full 1080p performance and advanced connectivity on Samsung's new B650 series plasma HDTVs that are designed to meet higher pride of ownership expectations and lower the cost of ownership. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 53 reviews)
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Excellent choice by James Moore (Minneapolis, MN, USA)  5 Stars
November 24, 2009
After a great deal of research I bit the bullet and ordered this TV. I'm very happy with it -- in fact, delighted -- so far. I'll list each concern that I had along with how things turned out for me:
- Buzzing. My number one fear was the buzzing that people have noted as an issue. There is absolutely none, even when I turn the volume down to extremely low levels, and I'm hypersensitive to this kind of thing.
- Glare. I was also a little worried about the glare factor that some reviewers have mentioned. I haven't had any issues at all. The TV is in a room with medium-sized windows facing northeast, so there isn't a problem with direct sunlight but it's still fairly bright during the day. I haven't needed to adjust any picture settings to compensate and there hasn't been any annoying reflection. And I should add that the picture is amazingly crisp and vivid.
- Sound. Some people have reported the sound as being less than stellar. My previous main TV, a Sony Wega, has very rich sound so based on the reviews I expected to hear something pretty tinny with this model. It actually turned out to be much better than I had anticipated. I don't feel the need to use my external audio system except when watching a movie, and that's just to get the full surround-sound experience.
- Touch of color. The red is slightly more vivid than I expected, but not overly so. I tend to be a neutral color person when it comes to electronics, but the color on this is still subtle and not overdone. And the overall styling of this model is gorgeous. It's beautiful to look at and people drool when they come over to visit.
- Connections. I wasn't quite sure what exactly would be available despite looking at the photos and documentation online. I didn't have HDMI on my old TV and I used S-video for a couple of things so I thought I might run out of open ports. I bought some HDMI cables for the cable box and DVD player, and I had no problem also hooking up my DVD recorder and stereo using conventional component cables. I did retire my old VCR but I could easily have kept it as there are several remaining open connections, even for composite cables. And I can still add a Blu-Ray DVD player if I decide to get one.
- Burn in. I've experienced none. I was kind of worried when I ran the auto-channel programming feature because it has a very static screen and took quite awhile to process. It added every scrambled channel on the cable network and then spent a long time removing them. Happily, there were no unwanted effects.
- Network connectivity. I got the wireless USB device and it works great. I can access music and photos on my computer as well as use the Yahoo widgets that are programmed into the TV. I don't use it a lot but it's a fun feature.
I know it can be a little difficult deciding on a major purchase like this. I can say that after several weeks there is nothing that has disappointed me with this model so far and I'd highly recommend the Samsung PN50B650 if you're looking for a new TV.
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Awesome TV by JmPats2000 (NorthEast) 5 Stars
November 22, 2009
I spent about 1-2 weeks reading about Plasma vs LCD as well as reading through Consumer Reports recommendations..
This Plasma TV has so much that its hard to write about everything that it has....
I haven't tried the wireless file sharing yet....but I can tell you that the picture for MOVIES and SPORTS VIEWING is AMAZING..
I know that this TV can be had for 1000 dollars at some and for 1139 at Amazon....I purchased my TV from Sears for 1239 because of the 30 day price protection and the fact that I KNOW for sure that the TV is NEW. I've heard too many horror stories about how internet retailers sell refurbished products such as plasma TV's as NEW. I would trust Amazon, but would have trouble trusting some of the other internet retailers..
I would also recommend OmniMount UCL-XB Articulating Wall Mount for 42" to 63" Displays (Black)
I did purchase this item through Amazon for around 300 bucks...This is alot of money for a mount, but it is a truly AWESOME design for a wall mount....The instructions for putting it together s3ck, but the pictures helped me to figure it out...The best thing about this MOUNT is if your studs don't allow a perfect center for your TV...This TV Mount will allow you to slide the TV to the left or right and you'll be able to PERFECTLY CENTER your new TV for the DESIRED VIEWING ANGLE.
I was not impressed with Samsung cameras, but they certainly OWN the Plasma and LCD viewing experience for Big TV's.
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Good TV with Flaws - Ultimately Chose Panasonic g15 by Navin Sarma (Arlington, VA)  4 Stars
November 18, 2009
hey guys...
this is a review for all of you out there who are pretty techy, like to do your research, and get the most bang for your buck. i spent hours and hours on my decision, sifting through review after review, and actually ordering and returning this item. read more if you are curious with my results.
plenty of forums on the internet will compare this tv to the panasonic g15 plasma. initially, i chose the samsung pnb650 over the g15 because:
1) reviews showed high color accuracy
2) the TV stand swiveled
3) DNLA content, including the ability to stream MKV and other HD video through the TV, with no need for a media extender.
when i received my unit, i was extremely happy with the picture. colors popped, black levels were good (though seemingly glitchy when there was a perfectly black screen - almost like the picture turned off). but, one thing i have never expected happened to be a deal breaker for me - image retention (IR).
the forums and reviews you read on the net go on and on about how IR and burn in are issues of plasmas' past. what i did not quite realize was that IR and burn in are TWO SEPARATE ISSUES. read this link for a spot on analysis of the difference, and the factors you should consider when buying a plasma [...]
i had image retention from the get go. i used my tv on the "dynamic" setting when playing madden the first week i bought the tv. another thing you will read is that plasmas should never be placed on "dynamic" or "vivid" modes (at least until you "break-in" your set). i personally believe that if the setting is offered on the TV, you should be able to use it no problem. long story short, the EA emblem on the bottom left hand side of the screen remained on the screen after i turned off the game. although it slowly faded away (and i mean very slowly), you could make out that emblem on the screen for THREE WEEKS after i played it. that being said, remember that this was in the first 20 hours or so of use, and that after about a week and a half, you could only see it when you came up to 8 inches from the screen. such issues may not occur after 150 or 200 hours of use, but i was not going to risk it. not only did items like the madden EA sports emblem remain, scoreboards from NFL games, network banners, and tickers remained on the screen far too long for my liking.
another thing to note about the tv is that the DNLA functionality is more a novelty than something that is useful. it does not recognize half the MKVs i have, nor does it play the audio of several WMVs i have. also note that it cannot stream such content over the network; you have to plug in your hard drive directly to the usb jack.
the IR issue was something that was too big a deal for me to overlook. if you do not play much video games, watch CNN, or watch channels with some static emblem, logo, or scoreboard, i dont think you will ever have this issue. you wont have this issue watching movies.
besides that, the TV provides a great, bright picture. 4 HDMI ports and the USB connectivity is great. I loved the swivel stand. however, i like my panasonic g15 plasma much better, and here's why:
1) image retention, seriously, is almost a non issue. only very rarely do you see images retained on the screen, and if you do, if you watch a movie or use the IR scrolling bar, it disappears quickly.
2) blacks are outstanding. i thought they were good on the samsung, but in all honesty, it doesnt compare.
that being said, there are some issues with the panasonic, being:
1) its a bit dark for my tastes, the samsung was brighter. this is really a non-issue if you are watching movies / playing games in dark rooms.
2) the stand does not swivel, though its easy to move the base
3) there are no USB ports, so it limits the amount of content that can be streamed (only pictures and videos through the SD card)
4) the infrared receiver (for remote control) is squarely in the middle of the TV. i place my front speaker there so it was a bit of an issue for me.
5) there are very few picture controls - i cant turn the screen brighter even if i want to!
6) only 3 hdmi... not an issue now i suppose
its also worth mentioning that im no longer trying to stream content through the TV. i got a ps3 and got ps3media server. works like a charm; highly recommended.
one other thing i'll say is that amazon's prices, delivery, and customer service is top notch. i recommend you keep an eye on prices for a few days to see if it goes up or down. there are also random coupons floating around if you do a google search or review the price discussions here at amazon. as of mod nov 09, a good price for the pnb650 would be around $1200 and the g15 around the same. I was able to score the g15 and a panasonic plasma for $1100 - you should hope for a similar deal to return!
white glove delivery through ceva was top notch. customer service in returning the old TV was painless. amazon is the place to buy TVs, no matter which model you choose.
hope this helps.
navin
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AWESOME PICTURE!!!!!!! by Clark L. Mcsparren (Lancaster, PA) 5 Stars
November 18, 2009
Plasma vs. LCD/LED. There is NO comparison when looking at large 50"+ screens. The black tones and refresh rate are two of the many reasons why I chose plasma. A refresh rate like 120Hz or 240 Hz is only important if it's a LCD or LED. Plasma's refresh rate is so fast that they don't even need to publish it. And a contrast ratio of 3,000,000-to-1 is WAY better than 100,000-to-1. Even a 5th grader can do the math on this one. 30 times the contrast ration means what? A better contrast between light and dark tones on the screen. Choose plasma for either for the picture or the price. And Samsung is the best overall value from any reviewer you can investigate. Either way you are picking a winner! You won't be sorry.
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Awesome image, outstanding value, but not for everyone... by HenryZon (SoCal) 5 Stars
November 17, 2009
Plasmas aren't as bright as LCD's in rooms with lots of ambient light. Great care must be taken (specially in the 1st 200 hours) to prevent burn-in. The screen is more reflective than most. Plasmas are like that.
Know these things going in, run a break-in procedure for the first 100 hours, dim the lights and get ready for what is still the best image in the flat screen market. Wide, rich, satifying color range. Very good blacks, no funky LCD motion artifacts. Under the correct conditions, and with a little forethought, a sublime viewing experience awaits.
Shipping and delivery was excellent. No dead pixels. Arrived on time. Viva Amazon!
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