Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Your favorite TV shows will never look better than they do on the Samsung FP-T5084 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV. This 50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV features full HD 1080p resolution and the innovative Ultra FilterBright anti-glare filter. You'll get impressive color and sharpness, with its 18-bit color processing and amazing 15,000:1 contrast ratio. Built-in bottom speakers with SRS TruSurround XT system and 10-watt per channel audio amplifier hits you with full, powerful sound. The anti-burn technology prevents burned-in images from ruining your view. Comes with 2 rear & 1 side HDMI connections. ATSC/NTSC tuner with Clear QAM 10-watt surround sound speakers SRS TruSurround XT Surround Sound Connections - Component in (2), S-Video in (2), RGB 15-pin connector Powerful technology keeps your screen free of burned-in images Headphone jack 2 HDMI inputs USB connection Theater Game mode Consumer Electronic Control (HDMI-CEC) compliant Includes swivel stand Energy Star compliant Dimensions(HxWxD) - 36-1/10 x 50-4/5 x 12-3/5 Weight - 106.9 lbs.
Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Accessories
 Peerless Universal Tilt Wall Mount for 37"- 60" Flat Panel Screen with one Touch Tilt
Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
Peerless ST650P Tilting Wall Mount for 32" to 50" Flat Panel Displays (Black)
Cables Unlimited 6-Foot HDMI Male to Male Cable (PCM-2295-06)
Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote
Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote
Samsung BD-P1400 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player
Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable (2 meters)
PlayStation 3 40GB
Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Reviews
The HD channels are great.
Bought this TV in 8 months ago (January 2008).
The side panel inputs are convenient.
However, like other plasma's, the non-HD channels are average at best.
Excellent picture and easy to use remote control.
The contrast with black and other dark colors is great.
Very, very happy with this plasma TV.
I haven't had any problems since purchasing it.
I created a macro key on my Logitech remote (that a got at Amazon) called safe pause. This TV is still among the top ten on Cnet almost a year later with the same rating as it's newer 2008 model: PN50A550. Good Standard Def picture. 3. The Panasonic 50PZ800U was $1000 more.
1. In the end what pushed me to the Samsung was the fact that it's a "high end TV" from last year that was $1500.00 less than when it came out. At the writing of this review all knows bugs have been worked out. When I press it, it pauses the picture and turns the TV off. Plus setting up the room so that it looks like a display room.
First I got the plasma vs. I found that the pioneer even on sale was $600 more than the Samsung. Here is how I arrived at this decision. As I spent time watching the Panasonic 50pz85u I noticed noise in dark scenes even connected with a monster cable and a good line cleaner so I passed. I saw it next to the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U and the Panasonic 50PZ80U. At the time, the Samsung 5084 wasn't even in the running. My wife and I watch 90% of time at night. Can't comment on DVD picture because I am running my DVD player through an Onkyo 605 receiver that up converts the picture to 720p and it looks fabulous.
You have to be careful how long you pause a picture as it will retain the image. 2. Get one before they disappear. This is easily remedied with $15 window blinds.
Some times I might watch TV during the day if I am off and the light coming in can be a drawback in dark scenes. 5. I am very happy I bought this TV and have no regrets. I would rather have an older high end TV than an newer low or medium end TV. This is where plasmas excel.
I researched TVs for a year. This is what made the whole thing work for her. Minuses:. While I'm at it Id rather pay a low end price for a high end TV. My wife loves the bezel (frame).
lcd choice out of the way by appreciating that plasmas still do better blacks and deeper color. Excellent high def. If however you get picture retention, Samsung has excellent tools that act like window washers for your screen. Picked up the 5084 on the 4th of July and it's a winner. I narrowed down the plasmas to the pioneer 5080, Panasonic 50pz85u, and 50PZ800U.
Clearly these two TVs are superior with more goodies, but not life changing enough to justify the cost. I have had the Samsung for a month now and it has performed flawlessly. 4. Another reason to wait on an older high end model. I set all 3 TVs to movie mode and liked the Samsung better. Pluses:.
I paid $1570.
It is more than worth the money. The picture is amazing. I would highly recommend this product. The sound is fine (I only heard a buzzing sound once the second time I used the tv. I have had the TV for over a month now. Since then I have not heard it).
Samsung's customer service is the worst, however. I've had this TV for almost a year and it's darned nice. It was covered under warranty. The service guy had to change out the entire motherboard to replace the optical connector. They get to be a bit more rude than the first line, but that's about it.
However, the optical connector went out on it. First thing to do when you call is ask to speak with a supervisor and that will bump you past the robots. I examined the old motherboard, and the optical connector had broken offit appears to be a very weak unit; can't handle any stress. As it should be, for the price. However, don't expect a lot more from the second line.
Wait times are long, and then when you finally get connected to a real person, they go by the script and cannot think for themselves.
No more to say here. One of the top ten HDTV's of 2007 according to cnet and I agree. A small glitch with the company contracted to deliver it.
That said, once the issue was resolved (a data entry error that started with Amazon actually) the tv was delivered professionally with free white glove delivery. The TV ROCKS.
I never thought I would spend so much money on a tv on Amazon but I have to admit, they had the best price and included free white glove delivery so I went for it and haven't regretted it. As other reviewers have stated, be proactive and call the company early and often to make sure no delivery issues exist.
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