- Average user rating from 4 users 9.2/10 Spectacular Read user opinions >>
Specs: Product type: Plasma TV; Diagonal size: 50 in; Image aspect ratio: 16:9 See full specs >>
Price range: $1,277.00 - $1,699.99
CNET editors' take
- Published on: 01/06/2008
Samsung's 3D ready PNA450P plasma
(Credit: Samsung)In the race to find that tiny inkling of a feature to differentiate one product from another, the lure of an easily recognizable term, like, oh, say, "3D," can overwhelm such petty concerns as actual real-world usefulness. Samsung introduced its first 3D-ready HDTVs last year in the form of a few DLP-based rear-projection models, like the HL-T5687S, but the company's 2008 PNA450P series are the first flat-screens to get 3D readiness. The series includes two models, the 42-inch PN42A450P and the 50-inch PN50A450P.
To get the extra dimension out of these models you'll need to purchase a 3D accessory kit that consists of, you guessed it, a pair of special glasses. If the kit needed for the DLP televisions is any indication, the plasma kit will cost $150 and consist of software that runs on a PC connected to the display. That's right; the only way to get the 3D effect on the DLP sets is to connect a PC that plays back the movie or game or whatever content you'd like to make 3D. Special drivers are available at $5 a pop for the few games supported, and no native 3D content is available as far as we know. That's where the questionable real-world usefulness comes into play.
The PNA450P plasmas include a few other notable features, such as new processing said to cut down on false contouring, reduce power consumption by 10 percent, and a new antiglare screen.
Samsung's 3D plasmas are scheduled to arrive in March; pricing was not announced at the show.
Samsung PNA450P key features (direct from the press release)
- 3D ready (with accessory kit)
- ACE2 algorithm reduced false contours
- Ultra FilterBright antiglare filter
- 18-bit processing
- Three HDMI 1.3 inputs
- "Hidden" bottom speakers
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8/10 Excellent May 11, 2008
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9/10 Spectacular May 6, 2008
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10/10 Perfect May 3, 2008
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