Reviews of the Samsung PN50B860
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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 92/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
thebestplasmatv.com
Review Summary: While Samsung PN58B860 can complement any room where would be placed, its performance is nothing to sneeze at. Besides taking into account the ability to connect to certain resources on the Internet, the 600Hz subfield motion technology, and the new ...
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devhardware.com
Review Summary: For the fans of "going green," there exists the Eco picture mode, which adjusts the set's backlight to reduce power consumption without having to sacrifice for lesser picture quality. As an aside to the "going green" features, you also get three power ...
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No Rating
pcmag.com
Review Summary: PCMag did not test the Samsung PN58B860. We did, however, test and review the 50-inch PN50B850 from the same series.
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: PN50B860
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 48.8 in x 10.9 in x 32.1 in x 71.6 lbs, Panel without stand - 48.8 in x 1.2 in x 29.6 in x 57.5 lbs
- Enclosure Color Platinum black
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Additional Features Ultra FilterBright Plus anti-glare technology, CinemaSmooth technology, Medi@2.0, USB 2.0, ToC design, Internet TV
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready 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, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
- Connectivity Wired
- Connectivity Protocols USB
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Power
- Power Device Power supply
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 60.6 in
- Depth (Shipping) 10.2 in
- Height (Shipping) 34.2 in
- Weight (Shipping) 89.3 lbs
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
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