I recently purchased this tv and i am very happy with the quality and picture.
Shopped around and amazon has the best deal on this tv shipped.
I originally bought a PN50B450 @ a local B&M store. after seeing the price on this i went and returned the tv and ordered this.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 Excellent TV for the Money
For the price, this has got to be one of the best televisions out there. Great black levels. Nothing really negative about this TV for a fairly new person to HDTVs. The White Glove service that delivered this TV was quite amazing too. They delivered it, unpacked it, and even placed it for me. Two enthusiastic thumbs up for this purchase.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 EXCELLENT PICTURE AND SLEEK STYLING!
I recieved this TV this morning and am nothing but completely pleased. The picture POPS. There is no other word that I can find to describe the quality and clarity of the picture produced by this TV. This plasma TV provides comparable connectivity to other leading models in the market. Also, the internet connectivity is an added perk because OS updates may be downloaded directly, as well as, you can check the weather and various other Yahoo! widgets. There are absolutely no burn-in/image retention issues with this unit. I have used this TV to watch The Dark Knight in Blu-ray, play PS3, and wath MNF. I had a 42" Sony LCD projection TV before and the improvements that have been made to HDTVs in the past 4 years are astounding. Excellent upgrade!!! I am so happy with my purchase. This television is a MUST HAVE if you are in the market for a HDTV. Please consider this Samsung plasma for your purchase. The value is AMAZING!!!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 Love it
I am not going to repeat what everyone else has said already. Occasionally when dog commercials come on, my dog starts barking and going crazy at the TV. She hasn't done this with any other previous models I've owned. It IS that good and realistic.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 Fantastic Display - No buzzing on this One
I was was a bit concerned about some reports regarding the buzzing issue therefore I hung onto
the box for a week just in case it crept up as has happend with other reports. Fortunately the
one I got has no buzzing what so ever... extremely pleased with this unit. The picture is great
and the audio is better that I was expecting but I agree a true surround system is in order with
a display like this. Loaded with many cool features. Did not have the optional free installation
to comment on. Very pleased!
the box for a week just in case it crept up as has happend with other reports. Fortunately the
one I got has no buzzing what so ever... extremely pleased with this unit. The picture is great
and the audio is better that I was expecting but I agree a true surround system is in order with
a display like this. Loaded with many cool features. Did not have the optional free installation
to comment on. Very pleased!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 Extremely Pleased
Consumer Reports top rated this TV and they were right! The picture is terrific and the set is easy to use. Forget the virtually invisible controls on the front of the set, but the remote is great with easy to use on screen menu. And the initial set-up was easy; no help is needed.
The Amazon price ($1325) was very close to the lowest available, the shipping was free, and dealing with Amazon was great as usual. I could not be more pleased with both the product and with the Amazon experience.
The Amazon price ($1325) was very close to the lowest available, the shipping was free, and dealing with Amazon was great as usual. I could not be more pleased with both the product and with the Amazon experience.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 WOW!
I was considering purchasing this television or the Panasonic TC-P50V10, but the Panasonic was almost $2,000. I purchased the Samsung for $1,149 after a $150 discount from Amazon. In my opinion this television is nothing short of SPECTACULAR! The Panasonic step down model "G" series sells for $1,650 and this television is inferior to the Samsung. I was a little apprehensive about purchasing the Samsung after reading about all the "buzzing" issues on line, but after 100 hours of playback time I have heard nothing. The picture quality and colors are outstanding. I have a highly rated Pansonic plasma tv in my bedroom and that television does not compare to the Samsung at all. I have a high end home audio system that I play when watching dvds and occassionally broadcast shows, but the television sound isn't bad for those times when you don't feel like using the external sound system. The Panasonic TC-P50V10 is an excellent and sharp looking unit, but I don't think it's noticably better than the Samsung PN50B650. In my opinion, the Samsung television delivers the best picture quality of any current plasma tv you can purchase. Why spend $2,000 for a Panasonic TC-P50V10 when you can get this for $1,149? If you want to spend $2,000 purchase the 58" version the Samsung PN58B650 for the same amount as the 50" Panasonic. Bottom line buy this television you will love it, there are no "buzzing" issues with the latest production Samsungs.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 Outstanding clarity...Love the USB movie feature !
Ordered this on Amazon and whole process till delivery was smooth. 5 stars to Amazon for the price as well, as always :)
I'm extremely pleased with the picture quality & feature set on this TV. This is my first HDTV, but I did do a lot of research before buying this one. I chose this model over others (5 series & Panny Viera) because this is the only "plasma" TV I could find in the market that supports DLNA (ability to stream files directly off my PC) and also has support for USB hard drive hookup. I hooked up my 500 gig (FAT32 format only) HDD and voila, all the files I can play directly off the HDD. Supports all possible media formats out there !! Apart from this it has extremely good connectivity (4 HDMI slots) and numerous inputs to hook up your home theater. This TV is a treat for the eyes...go get this one and you won't be disappointed.
Another feature I love is the presence of a ethernet port ... it allows you to connect your TV to the LAN and stream files off the network through DLNA, you don't need to spend additional $$ on the wireless stick. Updating firmware through internet is also a breeze.
I'm extremely pleased with the picture quality & feature set on this TV. This is my first HDTV, but I did do a lot of research before buying this one. I chose this model over others (5 series & Panny Viera) because this is the only "plasma" TV I could find in the market that supports DLNA (ability to stream files directly off my PC) and also has support for USB hard drive hookup. I hooked up my 500 gig (FAT32 format only) HDD and voila, all the files I can play directly off the HDD. Supports all possible media formats out there !! Apart from this it has extremely good connectivity (4 HDMI slots) and numerous inputs to hook up your home theater. This TV is a treat for the eyes...go get this one and you won't be disappointed.
Another feature I love is the presence of a ethernet port ... it allows you to connect your TV to the LAN and stream files off the network through DLNA, you don't need to spend additional $$ on the wireless stick. Updating firmware through internet is also a breeze.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 very happy
This review is my personal opinion and is not sponsored by anyone.
After a good amount of research I decided to get Samsung PN50B650. It's been almost 3 weeks already and I could not be more happier. I am not a videophile, but picture looks outstanding and it actually looks better then my 1 year old Sony Bravia 52inch LCD. best feature is ability to stream content from your PC or USB memory stick or HDD. so far, I have not discovered format that it does not handle.
After a good amount of research I decided to get Samsung PN50B650. It's been almost 3 weeks already and I could not be more happier. I am not a videophile, but picture looks outstanding and it actually looks better then my 1 year old Sony Bravia 52inch LCD. best feature is ability to stream content from your PC or USB memory stick or HDD. so far, I have not discovered format that it does not handle.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 Makes me feel I made the right choice.
If you're in the market for a HDTV then the Samsung PN50B650 is worth a second look. Externally, the attractive Touch of Color design incorporated into the clear beveled edged glass exudes sophistication and class. Internally, the Crystal Full HD Engine and Samsung's e-panel technology translates into a blur free clear vibrant picture perfect for sports and movies alike.
Truthfully I started off in the HDTV market looking for a 52" LCD panel with 1080p and 120hz specs. After a month of searching I realized that a name brand set with the specs above was out of my budget. I wasn't considering a plasma because I thought it was outdated technology, fear of image retention (IR), cost of operation, and plasma's heavier weight difference. However, as I researched more into plasmas I learned that my fears were they themselves outdated. Plasma was not outdated technology, many companies were still pouring money into plasma R&D. IR for sure is still a concern but with some simple basic precautions and use of the built in pixel shifting option, IR has become a very minor concern. This set is also Energy Star compliant using 40% less power than prior years plasmas (as per Samsung's website) and comparable to LCDs of similar size. As for weight, I wasn't too concerned because my set wasn't going on a wall. Regardless, the weight difference to a LCD is only about 15 lbs or so. Also, this set comes with an attractive stand that allows the TV to rotate for optimal viewing.
The cons I have so far are: Even with the FilterBright technology incorporated into the screen, glare is still a factor. I have my set in a room with no curtains but no direct sunlight and find myself changing the brightness control at times during daylight use. While the Media 2.0 is a fantastic feature (and the reason why I highly recommend this set over the B550 for a few extra $) it can be slow at times. Lastly, the speakers on this TV are marginal. Not bad in loudness but definitely no mid range or bass as one would expect. You will eventually need something externally powered.
I will not bore you with pros and cons of this set's internal specs, you can interpret them anyway you want but for a non HDTV expert that was merely trying to get the best value for the money, with great picture quality and technology (e.g. Cinema Smooth 24p frame rate), in an attractive looking TV, this Samsung was a clear choice for me. Lastly, the other plasma I was considering was the Panasonic G10. It has slightly better reviews but esthetically IMO the Samsung was a clear winner. For the non HDTV expert like myself, the image quality differences were unnoticeable.
*I do not have the buzz or the pinkish hues some others claim on their sets.
Truthfully I started off in the HDTV market looking for a 52" LCD panel with 1080p and 120hz specs. After a month of searching I realized that a name brand set with the specs above was out of my budget. I wasn't considering a plasma because I thought it was outdated technology, fear of image retention (IR), cost of operation, and plasma's heavier weight difference. However, as I researched more into plasmas I learned that my fears were they themselves outdated. Plasma was not outdated technology, many companies were still pouring money into plasma R&D. IR for sure is still a concern but with some simple basic precautions and use of the built in pixel shifting option, IR has become a very minor concern. This set is also Energy Star compliant using 40% less power than prior years plasmas (as per Samsung's website) and comparable to LCDs of similar size. As for weight, I wasn't too concerned because my set wasn't going on a wall. Regardless, the weight difference to a LCD is only about 15 lbs or so. Also, this set comes with an attractive stand that allows the TV to rotate for optimal viewing.
The cons I have so far are: Even with the FilterBright technology incorporated into the screen, glare is still a factor. I have my set in a room with no curtains but no direct sunlight and find myself changing the brightness control at times during daylight use. While the Media 2.0 is a fantastic feature (and the reason why I highly recommend this set over the B550 for a few extra $) it can be slow at times. Lastly, the speakers on this TV are marginal. Not bad in loudness but definitely no mid range or bass as one would expect. You will eventually need something externally powered.
I will not bore you with pros and cons of this set's internal specs, you can interpret them anyway you want but for a non HDTV expert that was merely trying to get the best value for the money, with great picture quality and technology (e.g. Cinema Smooth 24p frame rate), in an attractive looking TV, this Samsung was a clear choice for me. Lastly, the other plasma I was considering was the Panasonic G10. It has slightly better reviews but esthetically IMO the Samsung was a clear winner. For the non HDTV expert like myself, the image quality differences were unnoticeable.
*I do not have the buzz or the pinkish hues some others claim on their sets.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 Highly recommended!
Basically I've had this TV for about 3 weeks already, and wanted to share since when researching this new 2009 Samsung PN50B650 set, there were limited reviews.
the specs and price on this had me at hello...
3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast
0.001ms pixel-response time.
600Hz
Cinema Smooth
4 HDMI ports
Tuners: ATSC / NTSC / QAM
ENERGY STAR qualified
Anynet
DLNA
First off I was always sketchy on Plasma...because of course burn in, and the whole LCD rage taking off.
Basically it was a "burn in" vs "dead pixel" face off.
But burn in is a non issue...sometimes the History channel will leave its logo for a few seconds, but it's not even noticeable unless you try to find it. I play PS3 games on it and it's perfect.
The 4 HDMI ports are priceless....I thought it would be overkill...but add in a TivoHD, PS3, Receiver...and I'm down to 1 side HDMI input left...
The 650 also has the extra internet USB adapter ($75) is very nice as well....connecting to Flickr, your network & Yahoo Weather is very nice.
not built in but, so what.
The TV speakers are basic and tolerable I guess, but if you are looking to get a 50" plasma, I would hope you would have a home theater in a box at least.
The TOC finish is very very nice, and the touch of color really makes this set stand out...I thought I'd hate it but once it's in the house...it is nice.
I think the main reason to really look at this set is the "Cinema Smooth" feature which is present on this panel....and I think only until you get to the 850 model you won't see it available. This is very nice since it delivers in the native 24p content, same frame rate as movies are recorded.
and I don't have any buzzing, which some people were reporting on the AVS Forum.
Well compared to my Samsung 40 40A650 LCD 120hz, which I really liked...this Plasma is a big step up.
In the store the bright lights and the demo modes make the LCD stand out...but in my home setting....holy bright...it was always in movie mode...so now the kids can play games on it in, the plasma is for the living room now.
The blacks and whites are more lifelike on the Plasma...although the LCD has way whiter whites...it just make it look too digital.
basically I have a much better viewing angle...pic looks perfect from all angles....and it looks more "real life quality"..if that makes sense.
basically I still can't get used to the "3D Soap Opera effect" on the LCD, and the speed is still nowhere to the plasma especially in sports...even with the 120hz I could catch the blur in a football.
Here's my deal sealer....standard def channels, are pretty good...I can watch them again. On the LCD...standard Def..I preferred to watch an old Toshiba 36" CRT in the loft if I had to.
granted it's not an 850 or 950....but the price difference is huge.
at this cheap of a price, I'm thinking about getting a second...seriously it's a steal.
the specs and price on this had me at hello...
3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast
0.001ms pixel-response time.
600Hz
Cinema Smooth
4 HDMI ports
Tuners: ATSC / NTSC / QAM
ENERGY STAR qualified
Anynet
DLNA
First off I was always sketchy on Plasma...because of course burn in, and the whole LCD rage taking off.
Basically it was a "burn in" vs "dead pixel" face off.
But burn in is a non issue...sometimes the History channel will leave its logo for a few seconds, but it's not even noticeable unless you try to find it. I play PS3 games on it and it's perfect.
The 4 HDMI ports are priceless....I thought it would be overkill...but add in a TivoHD, PS3, Receiver...and I'm down to 1 side HDMI input left...
The 650 also has the extra internet USB adapter ($75) is very nice as well....connecting to Flickr, your network & Yahoo Weather is very nice.
not built in but, so what.
The TV speakers are basic and tolerable I guess, but if you are looking to get a 50" plasma, I would hope you would have a home theater in a box at least.
The TOC finish is very very nice, and the touch of color really makes this set stand out...I thought I'd hate it but once it's in the house...it is nice.
I think the main reason to really look at this set is the "Cinema Smooth" feature which is present on this panel....and I think only until you get to the 850 model you won't see it available. This is very nice since it delivers in the native 24p content, same frame rate as movies are recorded.
and I don't have any buzzing, which some people were reporting on the AVS Forum.
Well compared to my Samsung 40 40A650 LCD 120hz, which I really liked...this Plasma is a big step up.
In the store the bright lights and the demo modes make the LCD stand out...but in my home setting....holy bright...it was always in movie mode...so now the kids can play games on it in, the plasma is for the living room now.
The blacks and whites are more lifelike on the Plasma...although the LCD has way whiter whites...it just make it look too digital.
basically I have a much better viewing angle...pic looks perfect from all angles....and it looks more "real life quality"..if that makes sense.
basically I still can't get used to the "3D Soap Opera effect" on the LCD, and the speed is still nowhere to the plasma especially in sports...even with the 120hz I could catch the blur in a football.
Here's my deal sealer....standard def channels, are pretty good...I can watch them again. On the LCD...standard Def..I preferred to watch an old Toshiba 36" CRT in the loft if I had to.
granted it's not an 850 or 950....but the price difference is huge.
at this cheap of a price, I'm thinking about getting a second...seriously it's a steal.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Samsung PN50B650 Review
Highly recommended!
Basically I've had this TV for about 3 weeks already, and wanted to share since when researching this new 2009 Samsung PN50B650 set, there were limited reviews.
the specs and price on this had me at hello...
3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast
0.001ms pixel-response time.
600Hz
Cinema Smooth
4 HDMI ports
Tuners: ATSC / NTSC / QAM
ENERGY STAR qualified
Anynet
DLNA
First off I was always sketchy on Plasma...because of course burn in, and the whole LCD rage taking off.
Basically it was a "burn in" vs "dead pixel" face off.
But burn in is a non issue...sometimes the History channel will leave its logo for a few seconds, but it's not even noticeable unless you try to find it. I play PS3 games on it and it's perfect.
The 4 HDMI ports are priceless....I thought it would be overkill...but add in a TivoHD, PS3, Receiver...and I'm down to 1 side HDMI input left...
The 650 also has the extra internet USB adapter ($75) is very nice as well....connecting to Flickr, your network & Yahoo Weather is very nice.
not built in but, so what.
The TV speakers are basic and tolerable I guess, but if you are looking to get a 50" plasma, I would hope you would have a home theater in a box at least.
The TOC finish is very very nice, and the touch of color really makes this set stand out...I thought I'd hate it but once it's in the house...it is nice.
I think the main reason to really look at this set is the "Cinema Smooth" feature which is present on this panel....and I think only until you get to the 850 model you won't see it available. This is very nice since it delivers in the native 24p content, same frame rate as movies are recorded.
and I don't have any buzzing, which some people were reporting on the AVS Forum.
Well compared to my Samsung 40 40A650 LCD 120hz, which I really liked...this Plasma is a big step up.
In the store the bright lights and the demo modes make the LCD stand out...but in my home setting....holy bright...it was always in movie mode...so now the kids can play games on it in, the plasma is for the living room now.
The blacks and whites are more lifelike on the Plasma...although the LCD has way whiter whites...it just make it look too digital.
basically I have a much better viewing angle...pic looks perfect from all angles....and it looks more "real life quality"..if that makes sense.
basically I still can't get used to the "3D Soap Opera effect" on the LCD, and the speed is still nowhere to the plasma especially in sports...even with the 120hz I could catch the blur in a football.
Here's my deal sealer....standard def channels, are pretty good...I can watch them again. On the LCD...standard Def..I preferred to watch an old Toshiba 36" CRT in the loft if I had to.
granted it's not an 850 or 950....but the price difference is huge.
at this cheap of a price, I'm thinking about getting a second...seriously it's a steal.
Basically I've had this TV for about 3 weeks already, and wanted to share since when researching this new 2009 Samsung PN50B650 set, there were limited reviews.
the specs and price on this had me at hello...
3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast
0.001ms pixel-response time.
600Hz
Cinema Smooth
4 HDMI ports
Tuners: ATSC / NTSC / QAM
ENERGY STAR qualified
Anynet
DLNA
First off I was always sketchy on Plasma...because of course burn in, and the whole LCD rage taking off.
Basically it was a "burn in" vs "dead pixel" face off.
But burn in is a non issue...sometimes the History channel will leave its logo for a few seconds, but it's not even noticeable unless you try to find it. I play PS3 games on it and it's perfect.
The 4 HDMI ports are priceless....I thought it would be overkill...but add in a TivoHD, PS3, Receiver...and I'm down to 1 side HDMI input left...
The 650 also has the extra internet USB adapter ($75) is very nice as well....connecting to Flickr, your network & Yahoo Weather is very nice.
not built in but, so what.
The TV speakers are basic and tolerable I guess, but if you are looking to get a 50" plasma, I would hope you would have a home theater in a box at least.
The TOC finish is very very nice, and the touch of color really makes this set stand out...I thought I'd hate it but once it's in the house...it is nice.
I think the main reason to really look at this set is the "Cinema Smooth" feature which is present on this panel....and I think only until you get to the 850 model you won't see it available. This is very nice since it delivers in the native 24p content, same frame rate as movies are recorded.
and I don't have any buzzing, which some people were reporting on the AVS Forum.
Well compared to my Samsung 40 40A650 LCD 120hz, which I really liked...this Plasma is a big step up.
In the store the bright lights and the demo modes make the LCD stand out...but in my home setting....holy bright...it was always in movie mode...so now the kids can play games on it in, the plasma is for the living room now.
The blacks and whites are more lifelike on the Plasma...although the LCD has way whiter whites...it just make it look too digital.
basically I have a much better viewing angle...pic looks perfect from all angles....and it looks more "real life quality"..if that makes sense.
basically I still can't get used to the "3D Soap Opera effect" on the LCD, and the speed is still nowhere to the plasma especially in sports...even with the 120hz I could catch the blur in a football.
Here's my deal sealer....standard def channels, are pretty good...I can watch them again. On the LCD...standard Def..I preferred to watch an old Toshiba 36" CRT in the loft if I had to.
granted it's not an 850 or 950....but the price difference is huge.
at this cheap of a price, I'm thinking about getting a second...seriously it's a steal.
Samsung PN50B650 Features
Features
- 50-inch high definition TV with 1080p resolution
- Four HDMI, two component, and one composite video input; two 15W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience
- Samsung E-panel technology like Ultra FilterBright Plus, 600Hz Subfield Motion, .001 response time, and a Mega dynamic contrast ratio
- Medi@2.0 connectivity package offers customizable online content via user-friendly "widgets," networking capability via the DLNA standard
- One-year parts and labor warranty
Samsung PN50B650 Product Details
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #10 in Television
- Color: Black
- Brand: Samsung
- Model: PN50B650
- Dimensions: 29.80" h x 2.90" w x 48.40" l, 73.20 pounds
- Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Display size: 50
Samsung PN50B650 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Product DescriptionSamsung¿s new PN50B650 plasma flat panel HDTV exemplifies the design and performance refinements for those with discerning tastes and a passion for innovation. Picture your favorite room filled with 50 inches of 1080p Full HD picture performance artistically accented in a new Touch of ColorTM design. Samsung¿s 6 Series E-Panel technology delivers improvements with our Ultra FiterBrightTM technology that further reduces glare in brighter rooms and our advanced Crystal Full HD Engine expands the picture viewing experience with less power consumption. The new Medi@2.0 connectivity package offers customizable online content via user-friendly ¿widgets,¿ networking capability via the DLNA standard, and playback of your camera and camcorder via USB 2.0. Add 4 advanced HDMI inputs that feature Samsung¿s Anynet+ (CEC standard) technology making system control of compatible A/V devices like a Blu-ray player or HTIB system a one-touch operation. Experience Full 1080p performance and advanced connectivity on Samsung¿s new B650 series plasma HDTVs that are designed to meet higher pride of ownership expectations and lower the cost of ownership.
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