On TechRepublic: Why Android beats iPhone
BNET Business Network:
BNET
TechRepublic
ZDNet

Reviews of the Samsung PN50A450

  • 8.5

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.

    Read the full review

  • 6.0

    digitaltrends.com

    By Nick Mokey | September 29, 2008

    Review Summary: Big doesn't have to mean expensive. Although the high-end 1080p resolution has become the de facto standard for most HDTV buyers as prices have fallen, Samsung's PN50A450 plasma-screen...

    Read the full review

  • No Rating

    hdtv-news.co.uk

    By Franz Bicar | April 25, 2008

    Review Summary: The PN50A450P includes three HDMI connections which allow for the transmission of both video and audio digital signals through a single cable for higher quality and fewer wires. You can connect your DVD and DTV sources with two component video (Y/Pb ...

    Read the full review

Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: PN50A450P

General

  • Product type Plasma TV
  • Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48.4 in x 3.8 in x 29.8 in x 75.2 lbs

Display

  • Technology Plasma (PDP)
  • Resolution 1365 x 768
  • Display Format 720p
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Image Contrast Ratio 30000:1
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
  • Widescreen Modes Just, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
  • Color Depth 18-bit color
  • Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
  • Viewing Angle 175 degrees
  • Viewing Angle (Vertical) 175 degrees
  • Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
  • Additional Features Ultra FilterBright antiglare filter, Antiglare screen

TV Tuner

  • Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Digital TV Tuner ATSC
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Stereo Reception System MTS
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
  • Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes

Audio System

  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
  • Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
  • Equalizer Yes (5-band)
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt
  • Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Memory Card Reader

  • USB Port Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included Yes
  • Stand Design Tabletop
  • Stand Features Swivel

Power

  • Power Device Power supply

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 53.1 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 16.7 in
  • Height (Shipping) 36.9 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 98.1 lbs

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9

User Opinions

Write your own review

Buying Choices

PN50A450 50" Plasma TV from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $739.95

See prices from 1 store

Samsung PN50A450

Buying Choices

PN50A450 50" Plasma TV from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $739.95

See prices from 1 store

advertisement

SmartPlanet

  • Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
  • More from IBM
  • Innovate your business' process model, play against the market, compete against others on our scoreboards and WIN! Try INNOV8 2.0: A BPM Simulator
  • Enabling Real-World Business Transformation through IBM Service Management Read the EMA Analyst Report
Click Here