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Samsung PN50A650 comparison

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Price Check Prices $1,119.00 to $1,239.99 $1,945.00 to $2,099.98 $1,869.95 to $2,999.99 $1,139.88 to $1,999.99
CNET editors' rating
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Average user rating 0 stars
Release date May 15, 2008 May 15, 2009 March 15, 2009
The Bottom Line Although its black levels aren't the deepest, accurate color and a red frame still distinguish the Samsung PN50A650 from the pack. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. 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. CNET did not review the Samsung PN58A650, but we did review a smaller model in the series. With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround HD
BBE ViVA HD3D
SRS TruSurround XT
Info unavailable
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Info unavailableSD Memory Card
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Weight95.9 lbs
84.2 lbs
79.4 lbs
141.1 lbs
75 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
Info unavailable16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty4
4
Info unavailable4
3
USB PortYes , 1 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailableYes , 1 port(s)
Info unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.8 in x 12.6 in x 32.8 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
55.9 in x 13.6 in x 36.5 in - With stand
48 in x 15.8 in x 32.1 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
Info unavailableAC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
58 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableUltra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Info unavailableAnti-Reflective filter
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Viera Tools
Viera image viewer
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailable
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableNone
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
Product DescriptionSamsung PN50A650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN58A650 - 58 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P50G10 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
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