Reviews of the Samsung PN50B850
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CNET Review
The Good: Striking design with 1.2 inch-thick panel; reproduces deep black levels; accurate color with superb saturation, properly handles 1080p/24 sources; extensive feature set with Yahoo widgets, network streaming and built-in content; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input.
The Bad: More expensive than thicker plasma HDTVs; no S-Video inputs.
The Bottom Line: With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
thebestplasmatv.com
Review Summary: Even if it does not match the performance of Panasonic top of the line products, Samsung PN58B850 does not come short in terms of performance. Its black levels are more than decent, the colors are as accurate as they come, and its video processing ...
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: PCMag did not test the 58-inch Samsung PN58B850. We did, however, test and review the 50-inch PN50B850 from the same series.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Samsung PN50B850 packs great picture quality and numerous network multimedia features into a super-thin design.
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: PN-50B850
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48.8 in x 1.2 in x 29.6 in x 57.8 lbs, Panel with stand - 48.8 in x 10.9 in x 32.1 in x 71.6 lbs
- Enclosure Color Platinum black
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Pixel Response Time 0.001 ms
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Analog Video Signal Composite video
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features Ultra slim design, E-Panel technology, Medi@2.0, Crystal full HD engine
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Teletext Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround HD
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Output Power / Total 30 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin D-Sub (DB-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x USB 2.0 - Side
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
- Connectivity Wired
- Connectivity Protocols USB, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
- Supported Audio Formats MP3
- Supported Pictures Formats JPG
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 60.6 in
- Depth (Shipping) 10.2 in
- Height (Shipping) 34.2 in
- Weight (Shipping) 89.3 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 207.01 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 292.21 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 156.34 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.18 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 44.73 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
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