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 enlarge | Brand: Samsung
Category: Television
Department: Televisions & Projectors
List Price: $1,599.99
Buy Used: $804.99
You Save: $795.00 (50%)
Used (10) from $804.99
Rating:  153 reviews
Sales Rank: 43
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 73.2
Dimensions (in): 48.4 x 2.9 x 29.8
Crystal Full HD Engine with Cinema
Medi@2.0TM
"Green" design lead-free components
Samsung's Game Mode
Rear HDMI (Digital A/V): 1, Side HDMI (Digital A/V): 1
Rear Component Video and Audio: 2
Dimensions (WXHXD): Without Stand 48.4 x 29.8 x 2.9 inches
Dimensions (WXHXD): With Stand 48.4 x 32.2 x 11.4 inches
Weight: Without Stand 73.2 lbs
Weight: With Stand 84.2 lbs
MPN: PN50B650
Model: PN50B650
UPC: 036725229495
EAN: 0036725229495
ASIN: B001W6NU9E
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 153
 At This Price Point...Simply the Best November 5, 2009
R. Price (Lexington, VA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I don't think it is possible to get a better deal...at a little over $1,100 this set is simply an amazing buy. Coupled with the all-in-one Samsung surround (BD1250T) I almost feel as though I'm IN the movie rather than merely watching it from my couch. My viewing distance is close to the THX recommended 5.6 feet (I'm actually at 6.5) and the picture is stunning when watching 1080p content (digital cable looks good as well but of course not as good as the 1080p content). The BD1250T does an excellent job up-converting my older DVDs; they look spectacular.
I've seen several reviews discussing the red tint reflected onto the screen as well as a buzzing noise; I've experienced neither. I can see the red tint when the TV is off but I don't notice it when viewing. The speakers which come with the set are adequate but I would definitely recommend a surround sound system when viewing HD content (you can get the BD1250T for under $500 - just be aware that this particular surround sound model only has one HDMI connection which limits your ability to connect other devices via HDMI such as an HD DVR or PS3); you can step up to the more expensive model if you require more HDMI connections). Of course the TV has plenty of HDMI connections.
The only problem I've noticed with this TV: when you engage Cinema Smooth you lose your deep black level - it turns noticeably brighter. I personally don't see a huge difference between watching the content in Cinema Smooth vice regular mode so this is absolutely not an issue for me - and I'm a huge movie buff so I watch a ton of movies.
I don't see how you could possibly go wrong with this set. Checkout the CNET reviews for both this TV and the BD1250T and you will see that they rate extremely high.
Good luck!
Excellent choice November 24, 2009
James Moore (Minneapolis, MN, USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
After a great deal of research I bit the bullet and ordered this TV. I'm very happy with it -- in fact, delighted -- so far. I'll list each concern that I had along with how things turned out for me:
- Buzzing. My number one fear was the buzzing that people have noted as an issue. There is absolutely none, even when I turn the volume down to extremely low levels, and I'm hypersensitive to this kind of thing.
- Glare. I was also a little worried about the glare factor that some reviewers have mentioned. I haven't had any issues at all. The TV is in a room with medium-sized windows facing northeast, so there isn't a problem with direct sunlight but it's still fairly bright during the day. I haven't needed to adjust any picture settings to compensate and there hasn't been any annoying reflection. And I should add that the picture is amazingly crisp and vivid.
- Sound. Some people have reported the sound as being less than stellar. My previous main TV, a Sony Wega, has very rich sound so based on the reviews I expected to hear something pretty tinny with this model. It actually turned out to be much better than I had anticipated. I don't feel the need to use my external audio system except when watching a movie, and that's just to get the full surround-sound experience.
- Touch of color. The red is slightly more vivid than I expected, but not overly so. I tend to be a neutral color person when it comes to electronics, but the color on this is still subtle and not overdone. And the overall styling of this model is gorgeous. It's beautiful to look at and people drool when they come over to visit.
- Connections. I wasn't quite sure what exactly would be available despite looking at the photos and documentation online. I didn't have HDMI on my old TV and I used S-video for a couple of things so I thought I might run out of open ports. I bought some HDMI cables for the cable box and DVD player, and I had no problem also hooking up my DVD recorder and stereo using conventional component cables. I did retire my old VCR but I could easily have kept it as there are several remaining open connections, even for composite cables. And I can still add a Blu-Ray DVD player if I decide to get one.
- Burn in. I've experienced none. I was kind of worried when I ran the auto-channel programming feature because it has a very static screen and took quite awhile to process. It added every scrambled channel on the cable network and then spent a long time removing them. Happily, there were no unwanted effects.
- Network connectivity. I got the wireless USB device and it works great. I can access music and photos on my computer as well as use the Yahoo widgets that are programmed into the TV. I don't use it a lot but it's a fun feature.
I know it can be a little difficult deciding on a major purchase like this. I can say that after several weeks there is nothing that has disappointed me with this model so far and I'd highly recommend the Samsung PN50B650 if you're looking for a new TV.
Amazing quality even with SD content October 5, 2009
Kevin (Orlando,Florida USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
There are so many positives to this tv.
1. Value - This amazing tv can be had for around 1100 yet compete with those costing 4,000.
2. Media Center - This also supports external usb hard drives and just about every video and audio codec out there today. Regular Divx movies now look amazing and actually better than upscaled dvd did on my 5 year old Toshiba HDTV.
3. Vivid picture when there is sunlight coming into the room. My old HDTV was very hard to see because of glare. I had to cover some of my upper windows just to see the picture during the day. Now with this screen there is no problems no matter what amount of light that there is.
4. Screen burn protection - This tv includes a anti burn pixel shift that you do not notice even if you stare close up that prevents what some other plasmas as well as crt's can get.
5. Connections - I can now hook up a dvd player,PS3,laptop,DirectvHD DVR,external antenna and still have plenty of video inputs to work with. HDMI 1.3 needed for 1080P content of course.
6. OTA - I was actually able to get 35 channels (many in HD) with a simple fm antenna here in Orlando. The OTA tuner seems to be able to pull on weak signals very well and the picture quality is excellent.
7. Software - The tv has built in cookbooks and other cool features if you choose to use it. Along with any number of widgets that make it seems more like a computer rather than just a tv. Ethernet connection used for widgets updates.
Cons I can really find any other than a small annoyance. The tv memory is only 189 megs. Each software that you install (such as cookbooks or art gallery) takes up between 20 and 30 megs leaving little space to work with. Although you can just plug in a flash drive in one of the two usb ports on the side and utilize the software from that. Or you could play a movie directly from the flash drive, or music, or photos. The options seem almost endless. I try to say cons and end up saying more good things about this tv. If you have the cash then jump on this deal. I opted for the two year no interest/payment deal with amazon card to pay as we go. Funds a little low since we just bought a house but this deal was too good to pass up. Coupled with a THX Certified surround system ,you have yourself an incredible home theater as well as everyday HDTV.
Great Plasma, All The Way Around!!! December 24, 2009
ChucksGTO (San Antonio, Texas)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Pros: Great picture, even out of the box.
Easy to and many tweaks.
Great looking, touch of color.... real class!
Burn-in function.
Plenty of "Nice to Have(s)"/Gadgets, Internet, Widgets, etc.
Beautiful colors and deep blacks.
Definition is outstanding.
Excellent refresh rate.
Most of all a great price and free shipping from Amazon.
Cons: Putting the set in the stand a little demanding, but of course, I'm an old man. Put the panel on two chairs with a large gap in the center and have a third person slip the stand on and tighten down.
In operation, haven't really found anything, but if I do, I will be back with an update.
Other Thoughts: I've owned a 50" Panasonic Plasma since 2005, it was CNet's Editors Choice. Gave it to my son. Wanted to check out the 1080p, Cinema Smooth, Internet Widgets.
I've been building computers since 1988 and I do my homework when it comes to electronics. I've read all the reviews by customers, CNet, Consumer Report on all three brands. They all have their issues, but in my opinion, Samsung wins out in every respect!
First issue I want to address is buzzing. No buzzing at all! Once again, no buzzing at all!! I know Samsung addresses the issue on their website, but it's a non-issue at least with this unit. If you put your ear to the top of the vent, you can hear the fan. The folks who have complained about the loud buzzing, you need to return the unit for another.
Now to another issue, Burn-in. The first thing you do with any plasma set is TURN DOWN THE CONTRAST. No matter what mode you select the contrast is in the 90s. I cut the contrast down to 45/55, brightness 55/65, color 45, and turn on Burn Protection. The other tweaks to your liking. After the burn-in period, knock yourself out!
The Cinema Smooth 1080p/24, no glitches I have noticed. The Internet feature works great. You need the Samsung WIS-08BG2X Wireless Link stick, plug it in the USB port on the side, go to the Internet option, select wireless, type in the WEP ID off your modem and your are ready to surf. Hope this helps in your decision, take care.
PN50B650 September 8, 2009
B. Feiwell (Houston, TX, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I shopped for TV's for nearly two months, and settled on this one after long consideration and looking at every other plasma on the market today. I can't be more happy with my decision. This television is absolutely amazing in every respect. The picture is extremely clear, bright, and the colors are accurate. You can't beat the deal that Amazon is offering with the $150 off coupon code, but its still a great deal at $1299, which is what I payed for it.
My TV is in a pretty bright room with a large window on the side, and I see very minimal glare during the day time, and no glare at all at night. The wireless networking and DLNA features are pretty cool too. You can wirelessly stream HD movies, music, or photos from your computer to the TV. All you need is an Ethernet cord to hook up from the TV to your modem. The Yahoo Widgets allow you to see news, weather, etc., but I don't think I'm going to use that. It's cool to impress friends and family with, but it's a lot easier to just look that stuff up on your computer.
The TV speakers are OK, but I would recommend getting a surround sound system if you're going to have such a great TV. Watching any sports in HD will blow your mind. I have At&T Uverse and everything in HD looks amazing. I have yet to see what Blu Ray stuff looks like, but I know it's even better.
I've heard about some buzzing issues, but I hear no buzzing whatsoever from my panel. Additionally, the panel keeps pretty cool. You can't feel any warmth unless you're touching the glass itself.
Buy this TV and you won't be disappointed!!!
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