Samsung FP-T5094W

Description: The Samsung FP-T5094W is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $3,170.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Only has RCA phono x 2, 4 pin mini-DIN, RCA phono x 3, 19 pin HDMI type A, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, and 4 pin USB type A connector type, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.Furthermore, this TV supports multi-channel viewing (PIP), note: a single-tuner PIP TV requires an external signal source such as a VCR, DVD player, or a cable box with composite video outputs.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A plasma TV, suited for personal entertainment and home theater.

Value: Overall, this TV's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.In fact, you would usually pay about 35% less to get a plasma TV having similar viewable size.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: FP-T5094W

• General

• Product Type 50 in Plasma TV
• Combined with Wireless media receiver
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• USB Port Yes
• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 50.8 in
• Depth 12.6 in
• Height 31.7 in
• Weight 106.9 lbs

• Display

• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Color Depth 18-bit color
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, Wide, 16:9, Just
• Viewing Angle 175 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 175 degrees
• Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
• Analog Video Signal S-Video
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Movie/Custom
• Additional Features Anti-glare coating, FilterBright, On-screen menu, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine), V-Chip, Game mode, Video noise reduction

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
• Reception System QAM, ATSC, NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices VCR, Satellite TV system, DVD player, Cable box

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
• Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
• Equalizer Yes (5-band)
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Output Power / Total 30 Watt
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment, Balance control
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear (media receiver), 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear (media receiver), 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear (media receiver), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear (media receiver), 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Front (media receiver), 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Front (media receiver), 1 x Digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear (media receiver), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front (media receiver), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front (media receiver), 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear (media receiver), 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front (media receiver)

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Stand Features Swivel
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 600 x 400 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years

• Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 50.8 in x 3.8 in x 29.1 in x 98.8 lbs

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 55.9 in
• Depth (Shipping) 17.3 in
• Height (Shipping) 36.3 in
• Weight (Shipping) 125.7 lbs

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  Samsung FP-T5094W

  Price: $1,345.00 - $1,999.00

  Manufacturer: Samsung

  Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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  Samsung FP-T5894W

  Price: $2,399.99 - $2,999.77

  Manufacturer: Samsung

  Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001