Samsung PN50A530

The Series 5 from Samsung is their entry-level line of plasma displays that feature a native 1080p resolution. For more information refer to the full Plasma 5 Series report.

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Samsung Plasma Series 5
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Release date May, 2008
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full 1080p
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attractive bezel
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good contrast ratio
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inexpensive for such a large TV
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no PC VGA input
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Details

Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 30,000:1 static contrast ratio | 1,000,000:1 dynamic ratio
  • 18-bit color processing
  • 100,000 hour panel life
  • Two 10-watt speakers
  • Inputs: HDMI x 3, Component x 2, Composite x 1

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This report was started June 5, 2008 at 6:02 pm by Omar, with the last edit occurring November 13, 2008 at 5:26 pm by yale
This page has been viewed 5526 times, with 14 edits by 2 contributors. See the full report history »

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*yale @ 11/13/2008 5:26:14 PM

  • new pro/con: inexpensive for such a large TV
  • new pro/con: no PC VGA input
  • new pro/con: good contrast ratio
  • new pro/con: attractive bezel
  • new pro/con: full 1080p

*Omar @ 6/5/2008 6:08:42 PM

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