Product Description
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.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #69 in Television
- Color: Black
- Brand: Samsung
- Model: PN50B450
- Released on: 2009-03-20
- Dimensions: 29.80" h x
3.70" w x
48.40" l,
81.60 pounds
- Display size: 50
Features
- 50-inch high definition TV with 720p resolution
- Three HDMI, two component, and one composite video input; two 10W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD
- Samsung E-panel technology like FilterBright, 600Hz Subfield Motion, .001 response time, and a Mega dynamic contrast ratio
- Anynet+ (CEC standard) technology makes system control of
compatible A/V devices like a Blu-ray player or HTIB system a one-touch
operation
- One-year parts and labor warranty
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer
Manufacturer's Review (April 23, 2009)
It's
easy to see the difference in picture quality with the PN50B450 plasma
HDTV. 720p high definition resolution and e-panel technology deliver
sharp images and crystal-clear details. You also get more realism and
vivid color. Plus bothersome glare isn't a problem with FilterBright
and 600Hz Subfield Motion with a .001ms response time delivers a clear
picture for fast-moving scenes. Enjoy eye-catching images and brilliant
color every day.
 Enjoy eye-catching images and brilliant color every day. Click to enlarge.
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FilterBright Antiglare Technology
Minimized image glare and maximized contrast make this HDTV perfect for
the ultimate viewing experience day or night. The anti-glare filter
reduces reflections noticeably while maintaining ultra-high picture
contrast. Daytime sports look crisp and bright, while movies at night
feature rich blacks and realistic shadow detail.
e-Panel Technology
Samsung's e-panel technology makes sure you get superior picture quality.
- FilterBright panel minimizes glare and reflections.
- 600Hz Subfield Motion for clear motion pictures.
- A fast .001ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs and movie content
- Mega
Dynamic Contrast ratio provides an improved, purer black level and
color performance in Samsung's latest-generation plasma panels
 600Hz Subfield Motion delivers a clear picture for sports, action, and other fast-moving scenes.
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 Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this HDTV.
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 Wide color enhancer lets you experience more brilliant colors.
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Built-In Digital Tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)
The SAMSUNG plasma TVs have all the tuners you need for any type of cable service, including high definition.
Game Mode
Get in the game with enhanced blacks, sharp picture quality and optimum
audio. At the touch of a button, game mode speeds up the image
processing response so you get the most out of your gaming experience.
SRS TruSurround HD
Assisted by the PN50B450's two 10W bottom speakers, this creates an
immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers,
complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Get rid of the herd of remotes roaming across your coffee table and
hiding in your couch cushions. One remote does it all with Anynet+. It
delivers one-touch control for all your HDMI-connected compatible
Samsung devices--such as your TV, AV receiver, or home theater
system--and leaves you plenty of room to put your feet up.
Side A/V Connections
Provides convenient and easy connection for camcorders, cameras, or other compatible AV devices.
ENERGY STAR Compliant
By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your SAMSUNG model
is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency.
Wide Color Enhancer 2
Whereas blue and green shaded areas of the picture are washed out on
conventional screens, wide color enhancer lets you experience more
brilliant colors. Simply imagine a wider range of color than you ever
thought possible.
What's in the Box
Samsung
PN50B450 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV, Remote control, Cable holders and
stand, TV stand and hardware, Cover bottom, Program CD, Owner's
instructions, Cloth clean, Quick setup guide, Warranty card
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
| With
standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel
comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen
size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you
can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with
HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times
the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the
size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where
your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size
HDTV you should get.
- Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
- Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5
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Customer Reviews
WOW!!
I Just picked up this TV at BB. I was just in the store walking
around and went over to check out the PN50A450 but they had this next
to the 1080p plasma from Samsung. This TV looked AMAZING. It was next
to a couple of Samsung's LCDs which looked much brighter but the colors
were horrible. But I knew the brightness of the Plasma is just fine at
home and the colors are very accurate. Put it in the truck making sure
it stayed completely vertical and set it up at home - wow! Have my ps3
hooked up watching Blu-Rays on it and we are amazed at how great the
picture looks. I haven't tweaked any of the settings but it looks
stunning out of the box.
It does have 2 component inputs even though they aren't listed on
here or on any location on the net for some reason, one of the reasons
I was gunning for the A450 until I saw this. It also has a very slight
touch of red color that you can only really tell if a brighter light is
on.
The remote is pretty cheap, it almost feels like a fisher price
unit. The remote itself does not have discreet input switching but I am
pretty sure it accepts discreet IR commands if you have a universal
like a Harmony.
The TV has a welcome mode that helps you set it up when you plug it in which was pretty cool.
Oh and the stand swivels which is pretty nice.
Overall this TV is amazing, it is like watching it at the theater.
I can't speak for the longevity or if any problems pop up, since I just
got it, but I'll update if there are any problems!
______UPDATE AFTER A WEEK OF HEAVY USE________4/19/09____
A few things I can update after using this thing to play a ton of Call of Duty World at War, the NHL/NBA playoffs, and Blu Rays:
I have experienced no burn in or IR issues. I have the pixel shift
enabled at 2 2 2 in case you were wondering. But we play a ton of video
games on this and it has been fine. I also lowered the contrast from
the default settings by about 15 which did not affect picture quality.
This TV also generates barely any heat. After hours of usage I
check with my hand and there are two small locations near the vents on
the top back that are warm at best, but the rest of the TV is mostly
cool to the touch still. I find this phenomenal considering my Samsung
LCD that is next to it (2006 Model) generates at least 3 times as much
heat.
Another thing to mention is how much you will get used to having no
motion blur. We had the Cleveland/Detroit game on both the plasma and
lcd and when I was looking at the LCD, I couldn't believe I had been OK
with all the motion blur you see in LCDs. There is none in the plasma.
Also, the blacks and colors are so much better than an LCDS you will
hate watching anything on an LCD after watching on this.
The only cons I have found so far is that the power and other
buttons on the unit itself are touch sensitive, kind of like a PS3, but
they are small and it is really difficult to see which one does which
because the locations match the dark black of the frame so you have to
kind of run your finger over the buttons and hope you are aiming your
finger at the right one. Of course, most people use their remote for
this. Another con is that the frame and stand collect dust very easily,
however, it takes 2 seconds to wipe off with the towel. The screen,
however, does not collect anything and has stayed crystal clean since
it's installation.
Why I bought this one?
I'd like to share my thought of process in buying this TV.
First, I wanted at least 46" for viewing at 10' under $1300. My
first choice was LCD with 1080P of course since it seems like everyone
is going toward the LCD. I primarily watch sport and movie, not really
plan for gaming. From reading from many resources (Amazon's user
review, [...].), watching at different stores (Fry's, Bestbuy, Sears)
in more than 10 visits, I concluded that plasma is better way to go in
many reasons. From my eyes, I think plasma produces a better picture
quality than LCD. Image quality from plasma looks more natural and not
flat (don't know how to explain). Comparing color, plasma generates
better skin tone (in photography or flesh tone in (probably)
videography???) and a lot cheaper.
I was worried about power consumption and dimmer picture comparing
to LCD (when viewing in stores). Both of them are not really major
issues at all at home. First I tried to find that how much it's gonna
cost me for watching this big screen TV. I looked at the back of the
screen and found that the maximum power consumption rated is 360W.
That's one-quart of my portable oil radiation heater, not a big deal.
For your information, 300W will cost you 3cent for an hour of usage.
For the dimmed picture (like the picture is under-exposure in
photography), I thought it should be ok in my apartment.
The next thing was 720P or 1080P. I went to stores and checked by
myself that I can distinguish the difference (I consider my eyes are
pretty good at this). From less than 5', I can see that the pixel for
720P is bigger than the pixel of 1080P. That means from less than 5'
you will see the 720P has less detail. However, I will be watching at
8'-10' which is not a problem at all. The 720P set was located
side-by-side to the $1700 Samsung LCD and I watched both of them from
8' away and there's no different in resolution. I thought that I'm not
gonna pay extra $700 for that for sure.
Next thing you're gonna be worried was image retention (IR) and
burn-in. If you understand how it works, you will know how to avoid
that problems. From normal TV watching, there's no way that your TV
will have a burn-in or IR plus the TV set provides the pixel shift
function to avoid the problem in case you play a game and sleep while
the screen shows still image. If you feel sleepy, just turn off your TV
and go to bed. Don't waste your money of electric bill.
Only one pitfall I see is there's only 3 HDMI ports
One thing that I don't understand, the PN50B450's response time is
0.001ms (way way shorter than regular LCD (4-6ms) and refresh rate at
600Hz which 5-time better than higher level LCD (120Hz), but when I
watch Giants, I can see that it's not fast enough when the comcast
graphic is flashing (pixelette). There's not problem at all for normal
game play. So I don't know how LCD or LED are going to handle this.
Maybe it's from the source (I subscribe to Comcast HD).
[...].
**Sorry for my English, it's not my native language
Best Buy Out There!
Just bought this today at Best Buy who had it on sale for $959 and
36 months same as cash! I used to build custom Home Theaters and have
had the opportunity to see a lot of Video Displays. I have viewed cable
delivered HD (mostly 1080i) and Blu-Ray DVD via a Sony PSP3....and I
can tell you that anyone would be hard-pressed to discern the
difference between this units 720P display and any other at 1080P.
Superb Picture! As far as I am concerned, Samsung has set the standard.
I just feel sorry for the poor fool who spends more than $990 on a 50"
Plasma unit~ ...and please, do not spend $200 on a wall mount! the
Cheetah APTMM2B is more than suitable.
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