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Price $4,049.00 to $4,498.00 Check Prices $2,099.80 to $2,199.00 $1,469.00 to $1,599.99
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Release date October 01, 2009 August 01, 2008 May 15, 2009
The Bottom Line 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 Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD represents the pinnacle of flat-panel HDTV picture quality. 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. With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround HD
SRS WOW
TruBass
SRS Focus
BBE ViVA HD3D
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailable480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailable
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Info unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-side-picture (PSP)
Info unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailable
Weight77.6 lbs
88 lbs
79.4 lbs
71.6 lbs
Image Aspect RatioInfo unavailable16:9
16:9
Info unavailable
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty4
4
Info unavailable4
USB PortYes , 2 port(s)
1 port(s)
Info unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyAuto Motion Plus 240Hz
Info unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePlatinum black
RadioNone
None
None
None
MPEG DecoderInfo unavailableMPEG-4
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Environmental StandardsYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes
TV TunerInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
56.7 in x 3.7 in x 28.5 in - With stand and speakers
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48.8 in x 10.9 in x 32.1 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
Info unavailable
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableNone
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
TechnologyTFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size55 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesUltra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Crystal emissive layer
Still picture capability
Room light sensor
Microsoft PlaysForSure protected content
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Ultra FilterBright Plus anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyLED Backlight technology
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
DVRInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
Product DescriptionSamsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Pioneer PRO 111FD - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B860 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypeLCD TV
Plasma TV with Built-in network media player
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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