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Samsung HP-S5053
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Samsung HP-S5053
Samsung HP-S4253
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Samsung HP-S4253
Samsung PN50B650
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Samsung PN50B650
Samsung UN55B8500
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Samsung UN55B8500
Panasonic TC-P50V10
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Panasonic TC-P50V10

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Price $2,749.99 Check Prices $1,109.00 to $1,239.99 $3,747.00 to $4,049.99 $1,751.02 to $2,099.00
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Release date May 01, 2006 May 01, 2006 October 01, 2009 May 15, 2009
The Bottom Line While the Samsung HP-S5053's picture doesn't rank among the best of the 50-inch plasmas we've reviewed, its sweet style and scads of inputs help it compete. Although the Samsung HP-S4253's glossy black styling and numerous inputs work in its favor, its issues with picture quality lessen its value. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
BBE ViVA HD3D
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Multi-channel PreviewSplit screen
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Split screen
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
Weight106.5 lbs
88.2 lbs
84.2 lbs
77.6 lbs
79.4 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
Info unavailableInfo unavailable16:9
Digital TV TunerATSC
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty2
2
4
4
Info unavailable
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Resolution1366 x 768
1024 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableBlack
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Info unavailable
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
Info unavailableMTS
Info unavailable
DVDInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.3 in x 13.4 in x 33.3 in - With stand
41.5 in x 13.4 in x 30.1 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableAC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
BatteryInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableUltra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Display Format720p
720p
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
Info unavailable
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
Product DescriptionSamsung HP-S5053 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung HP-S4253 - 42 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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