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Samsung HL-P5063W
Reviewed by
Matthew Moskovciak
on 11/02/2004

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  • Product type: Rear projection TV
  • Diagonal size: 50 in
  • Image contrast ratio: 1500:1
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  • Reviewed by:
    Matthew Moskovciak
  • Edited by:
    David Katzmaier
  • Reviewed on: 11/02/2004
  • Updated on: 12/08/2004
Samsung's HL-P5063W is a 50-inch DLP-based rear-projection HDTV. It uses a new Texas Instruments DLP chip, dubbed the HD3. The HL-P5063W is currently available for a relatively low list price of $3,500.

Upside: The HL-P5063W has a high native resolution of 1,280x720, which means it should be able to display every pixel of 720p HDTV material. The connectivity suite is ample, with an HDMI port, a DVI port, a VGA input, and two component-video inputs. Unlike some LCD-based rear-projection TVs, the HL-P5063W is also designed to accept computer signals.

Downside: Unlike more-expensive sets, the HL-P5063W lacks both an HDTV tuner and a CableCard slot, so you'll need a set-top box if you want to watch HDTV or digital cable. Its HD3 DLP chip is physically smaller than the HD2+ chip found in other DLPs, which could result in lower contrast ratio and a slightly softer image. And as with all DLP TVs, you should be aware that some people may notice rainbow effects.

Outlook: With its relatively low price, the HL-P5063W is among the most attractive of the DLP-based microdisplay HDTVs out there.

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 83

    Summary: alaTest collected and analyzed 8 reviews of Samsung HL-P5063W 50 in. HDTV DLP TV from international magazines and websites and compared these to 208759 reviews for other TVs. Users rate this product 58/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.

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  • newbie.org

    Editors' rating: 100

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  • pcmag.com

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: There are definitely better 50" HDTVs out there, but they typically cost at least twice as much. Samsung has delivered a lot of quality for a DLP at this price.

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