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| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
New (12)
Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 81.6
Dimensions (in): 48.4 x 3.7 x 29.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PN42A450P1DXZA
Model: PN50A450
UPC: 036725228078
EAN: 0036725228078
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Plasma Display but the audio... May 13, 2008
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
The image on this plasma is great. I've upgraded from an HDTV ready Panasonic 32" CRT TV which was great but this is more than a step up. There's only one thing...
The audio coming out of the rca stereo audio output is not in sync with the sound from the plasma's built in speakers. I have a Sony DHC-ZX50MD mini hi-fi component sound system that I generally use as a sub woofer to supplement the sound out of tv's speakers especially when watching movies for that dramatic effect. I've had this setup since 2000 or so and have had no problems with out of sync audio. Now that I've got the Samsung PN50A450 in place, I have this out of sync audio issue. I double checked the settings on both the Samsung plasma and on my Sony sound system but there is no adjustment options for audio time shifting.
This audio delay is occurring on all inputs used on the plasma too. I have digital over the air antenna on the TV input, a Nintendo Wii on the AV1 input (composite), a sony 5-disc progressive dvd player on the component 2 input, an AppleTV on the HDMI1 input, and a DLO home dock deluxe on the AV2 input (composite). The delay is the same no matter what input is used. The delay is like a chorusing audio effect.
I contacted Samsung via phone (800-SAMSUNG) on Sat 5/10/08, explained the issue, and the representative said she hasn't heard of this issue before and that there wasn't any firmware available for the Samsung PN50A450. She set me up for an authorized service center to come and check out the plasma display. She also said that the servicemen would more than likely be able to fix this audio issue on the spot and probably not have to return the tv for repair or for exchange.
I then registered my plasma on Samsung's website and saw that the plasma was manufactured on March 30, 2008. I bought from PC Richard in New York on 5/5/08. Got it setup on 5/8/08. Called Samsung for repair on 5/10/08. The Samsung authorized service center was supposed to call me today, Monday, 5/12/08 but instead I got a call from someone at Samsung this morning suggesting that I make the call to the service center, which I found odd.
Hopefully they will call me to set up a time to check out the tv, and if not I'll call them at some point this week and let you all know how this tv and the Samsung's service people work out.
I really hope this is a small, fixable issue and not a widespread issue in this model.
 A++ July 14, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this as a second set for the recreation room and I couldn't be happier. For concerts and movies this set is spectacular. With proper placement and a little bit of care, a plasma of this size cannot be beat for entertanment value and all the drawbacks of plasmas are taken care of, all that is left is the pluses. The colours, contrast, black levels and features are top notch. Of course, if you only have one set and you want to use it for gaming, sports programming, news, and other programming with lots of static, high contrast graphics, you need to be extra careful, as burn-in is still being reported. how I use it, I don't even see any image retention, even less than on my LCD, or CRT. I don't think pixel shifting is the solution, I don't even engage it most of the time.
The set is solidly built, but the speakers are a bit of a let-down. Good enough at moderate level, but a home theatre seems almost a requirement to match this TV.
For those in the know, 720p is just as good as 1080p. Cable TV, of course, will not carry 1080p for many years. Just consider that usually blu-ray content comes in 2.35:1 aspect ratio. It does NOT have 1080 lines of vertical resolution, more like 738, each of which this set can display in a zoomed-in, full screen picture (as you SHOULD view it with a plasma). If, on the other hand you want a 50 inch LCD, most experts don't consider them equal to the plasma in picture quality at this size. So there, the extra $500 or more you'd pay for a 1080p is simply for the bragging rights.
 Great Picture, Poor Color October 9, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This Samsung has a really sharp picture. You won't miss 1080p at all. In fact I think it is sharper than some 1080p plasmas I have compared it to(Panasonic PZ80U and PZ85U). For the money, it is a great tv at 50 inches. My reservation is that the black levels are poor and the vibrancy of the color suffers. Compared to the Panasonic 50" 720p (PX80U also about $1000), the black levels aren't even close.
The Panasonic however has a very soft picture (not near as sharp). This only seems to matter on long shots and doesn't seem to affect fast motion. If you want great color, go with the Panasonic. If you want a razor sharp picture, go with the Samsung. Both are a great deal at this price, but the drawbacks of each are noticeable.
Great Plasma TV! June 23, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before buying this product, including reviews on CNET and pricing trends. I also researched how much difference there would be between the 720p and the 1080p. Since programs are not shown in 1080p and won't be for a couple of years, that was not an issue. If you are not a blu-ray disc dvd owner, it also is not an issue. For me, having this as my first upgrade to a regular TV, I was blown away. The TV arrived in 4 days even though Amazon stated approx. 10 days. The TV was packaged well. As this 50" was going in my bedroom that has an ajacent wall that is entirely window (approx 10 ft X 8 ft) I was greatly concerned about the glare since I have no curtains of any type. Well the anti glare coating is perfect and I can watch TV any time of day with no problems. The colors are great and there are a lot of adjustments that can be made. Best Buy offers to go out and calibrate the TV for approx. $350. Save your money and do it yourself. You can spend as much time needed to tweak it as you spend more time in deciding what looks best for your taste. Definately need to have the cable box for Hi-Def or you are wasting your money on the TV. The Hi-Def colors and clarity are incredible. So I couldn't be any happier with my choice of TV and when I am ready for another 50" for the living room, I will buy the same TV or the 1080p if the price comes down more at year end. I highly recommend this TV
Can never watch sports in SD again! October 17, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Only had the TV for a week, and I use the settings that CNET recommends for a dark room, and all I can say is WOW! I wasn't planning on purchasing an HDTV until next year, but with the baseball playoffs and total price of this set ($999); I just couldn't wait any longer. I spent hours in stores looking at TVs and reading online sites (consumer reports) and this was by far the best TV for the money. I cannot tell the dif between 720 and 1080, though it doesnt matter anyway because I do not have an HD DVD. I have had no issues with burn-in or reflections, even when all of the lights on or sun shining into my living room. My old CRT TV had more reflection issues than this TV does. This TV is just amazing, and I now find it impossible to watch sports in anything, but HD!
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