Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV | 
 enlarge | Brand: Samsung
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Rating:  119 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 106.9
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 50.8 x 29.1
MPN: FPT5084
Model: FPT5084
UPC: 036725250802
EAN: 0036725250802
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| Features:
| • | 1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution | | • | 15,000:1 contrast ratio | | • | Natural True Color with 18 bit color | | • | Ultra FilterBright anti-reflection filter | | • | NTSC/ATSC tuner with Clear-QAM |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 114 more reviews...
 Excellent Value January 6, 2009
This TV is nothing short of spectacular. I'm not really sure how you improve on the picture quality. I'd love to compare it to the $10,000 Pioneer plasmas and see for myself exactly what the difference is. I bought mine through Amazon.com for $1358 and had zero problems with delivery and setup. I was leary about buying a plasma TV through the internet and having it delivered without damage. It was fine.
I have a HD cable box hooked up to this TV. Within the range of HD channels, some are better than others in terms of picture quality. It's not the fault of the TV, but rather the signal strength and how the video was originally created. I would say the overall range is from very good to absolutely stunning. Even on SD channels, the quality is good to very good, but not HD quality. Fortunately, there are a lot of HD versions of the most popular channels out there and I would expect more to be added.
I also bought a Samsung home theater with the wireless rear speakers and the sound is amazing. Don't rely on the speakers that come with this TV or you will be disappointed. My home theater came with a up converter for DVDs and there the quality ranges from OK to excellent. My DVD copy of "War of the Worlds" was pretty disappointing, but "Pirates of the Carabean: At Worlds End" was excellent. I have to believe there's a range of quality among DVDs. I believe Blue Ray is the way of the future, but the price of movies is still pretty high compared to DVDs - at least $10 more per movie.
Great TV no regrets December 12, 2008
I bought this TV about a year or so ago and I love it. My wife wanted to get a smaller TV and I talked her into this one and it is a great fit. I have it hooked up to Comcast HD cable and it looks great. I also have a Xbox 360 and that is just beautiful. I can't wait to test out Blu-ray on this TV because I am sure it is going to great.
SAMSUNG 50in Plasma FPT5084 August 9, 2008
Bought this TV in 8 months ago (January 2008). Very, very happy with this plasma TV. Excellent picture and easy to use remote control. I haven't had any problems since purchasing it. The side panel inputs are convenient. The contrast with black and other dark colors is great.
The HD channels are great. However, like other plasma's, the non-HD channels are average at best.
Phenomenal TV August 1, 2008
I researched TVs for a year. Picked up the 5084 on the 4th of July and it's a winner. I saw it next to the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U and the Panasonic 50PZ80U. I set all 3 TVs to movie mode and liked the Samsung better. Here is how I arrived at this decision.
1. First I got the plasma vs. lcd choice out of the way by appreciating that plasmas still do better blacks and deeper color. My wife and I watch 90% of time at night. This is where plasmas excel.
2. I narrowed down the plasmas to the pioneer 5080, Panasonic 50pz85u, and 50PZ800U.
At the time, the Samsung 5084 wasn't even in the running. As I spent time watching the Panasonic 50pz85u I noticed noise in dark scenes even connected with a monster cable and a good line cleaner so I passed. I found that the pioneer even on sale was $600 more than the Samsung. The Panasonic 50PZ800U was $1000 more. Clearly these two TVs are superior with more goodies, but not life changing enough to justify the cost.
3. In the end what pushed me to the Samsung was the fact that it's a "high end TV" from last year that was $1500.00 less than when it came out. I paid $1570. I would rather have an older high end TV than an newer low or medium end TV. While I'm at it Id rather pay a low end price for a high end TV.
4. This TV is still among the top ten on Cnet almost a year later with the same rating as it's newer 2008 model: PN50A550
5. At the writing of this review all knows bugs have been worked out. Another reason to wait on an older high end model.
Pluses:
I have had the Samsung for a month now and it has performed flawlessly.
Good Standard Def picture. Excellent high def. Can't comment on DVD picture because I am running my DVD player through an Onkyo 605 receiver that up converts the picture to 720p and it looks fabulous.
My wife loves the bezel (frame). This is what made the whole thing work for her. Plus setting up the room so that it looks like a display room.
Minuses:
You have to be careful how long you pause a picture as it will retain the image. I created a macro key on my Logitech remote (that a got at Amazon) called safe pause. When I press it, it pauses the picture and turns the TV off. If however you get picture retention, Samsung has excellent tools that act like window washers for your screen.
Some times I might watch TV during the day if I am off and the light coming in can be a drawback in dark scenes. This is easily remedied with $15 window blinds.
I am very happy I bought this TV and have no regrets. Get one before they disappear.
Great TV! July 31, 2008
I have had the TV for over a month now. It is more than worth the money! The picture is amazing. The sound is fine (I only heard a buzzing sound once the second time I used the tv. Since then I have not heard it).
I would highly recommend this product!
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