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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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best Plasma going but the pricing is too high to justify the small difference (almost double the price of the Samsung here in Canada). I was initially set on buying a Panasonic Plasma (Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U (top choice) or TH-50PZ85U or TH-50PZ80U) as I also loved these sets. But at the end of the day, the Samsung was clearly the better choice. The Samsung PN50A650 was definitely on par with the Panasonics in terms of performance but the Samsung offered more features that made it more attractive (more picture adjustment options, ethernet connection, USB) and the Samsung was less money to boot. Make sure you consider the 650 model (Samsungs top tier Plasma) since I found it strange that the 550/530 series with less features was actually selling for more money in many cases.

I picked my set up here in Canada (Oakville, ON) at 2001 Audio Video (a demo off the wall - 4 months of use) for $1699 (sorry Amazon, the Amazon.ca site does not have this product listed). I was very pleased that Samsung offers a very generous 2 year warranty (all other plasmas I've seen are only 1 year).

I have been watching over-the-air HDTV (1080i or 720p depending on the network) and it is simply stunning. Standard def 480i also looks good - this on some sets can look a bit rough but not on the Samsung. The built in digital ATSC tuner does well to pick up channels - I will admit I wish I could manually add channels not found by the auto tuning because here in Canada some channels are not broadcasting full power and so I need to swivel my antenna - the problem is when you move the antenna to get the other stations, you need to run the full auto tuning again and so you may loss other channels you had saved from the last tuning. This is a mood point since it is really an issue of the canadian networks not yet broadcasting in full power like the USA networks are. HDTV also often broadcasts audio in 5.1 surround sound so make sure you connect the TOSLINK optical cable from the TV to a receiver if you got one - it makes watching TV so much better.

I have a full surround sound system but my receiver lacks HDMI inputs. Fortunately, this TV does something I was previously advised was not possible. When I hooked up my laptop via HDMI to the TV, ensured the laptop sound card was setup for digital output (Windows Media Centre configured for 5.1 sound via TOSLINK - no HDMI choice), with an Optical cable going from the TV to the receiver (no HDMI), I was shocked to see my receiver identified a 5.1 surround dolby digital signal (not 2 channel stereo) when playing a DVD on the laptop (using Windows Media Centre). Essentially sending/converting the HDMI audio stream to TOSLINK optical digital cable was amazing to me. I seem to recall the manual mentioning otherwise. So for those out there with this dilemma, no need to upgrade the old receiver, this TV has you covered.

The USB is a cool feature, I hooked up the IPOD and USB key with pictures and it is simple.

In terms of some reviewers negative feedback on glare or lack of brightness from Plasmas - my old Sony 36-inch CRT showed more glare, in fact I experience less glare and can see the Plasma screen better during the day. I have my Plasma in a living room with many windows and during the day, I see the screen just fine.

So in summary, you will not be disappointed with the Samsung PN50A650 - it is the best bang for the buck for a Plasma 1080P 50-inch HDTV. At least be sure to have this one on you list when you shop around.

PROS:
- BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
- On par with equivalent high end Panasonic Viera's but for less money
- Lots of picture adjustment options - a videophile would be pleased with this
- Lots of inputs/outputs
- USB interface (pictures/music)
- Included swivel stand is a nice touch - I find it handy to have
- Thorough Screen burn-in protection
- 2 Year Warranty (versus most are only 1 year)
- Ethernet connection (nothing special but a nice feature - for my fellow canadians, I have not yet found canadian content yet - I entered a Buffalo ZIP code for now) - Also a wireless ethernet adapter is available - see "Samsung WIS08BG2X LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter for select 2008 Samsung HDTVs")

CONS:
- ATSC tuning does not allow manual entries not detected in the auto tuning - a mood point
- You might not like the red "touch of color" of the frame - might be a CON to some people - depends on your decor/taste
- PIP is not the greatest (limited functonality) but who really cares - maybe it is just me not figuring it out properly

Samsung, keep up the good work - you got a top quality product here.

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Samsung PN63A650 - 63 Widescreen 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Touch of Color Design

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best Plasma going but the pricing is too high to justify the small difference (almost double the price of the Samsung here in Canada). I was initially set on buying a Panasonic Plasma (Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U (top choice) or TH-50PZ85U or TH-50PZ80U) as I also loved these sets. But at the end of the day, the Samsung was clearly the better choice. The Samsung PN50A650 was definitely on par with the Panasonics in terms of performance but the Samsung offered more features that made it more attractive (more picture adjustment options, ethernet connection, USB) and the Samsung was less money to boot. Make sure you consider the 650 model (Samsungs top tier Plasma) since I found it strange that the 550/530 series with less features was actually selling for more money in many cases.



I picked my set up here in Canada (Oakville, ON) at 2001 Audio Video (a demo off the wall - 4 months of use) for $1699 (sorry Amazon, the Amazon.ca site does not have this product listed). I was very pleased that Samsung offers a very generous 2 year warranty (all other plasmas I've seen are only 1 year).



I have been watching over-the-air HDTV (1080i or 720p depending on the network) and it is simply stunning. Standard def 480i also looks good - this on some sets can look a bit rough but not on the Samsung. The built in digital ATSC tuner does well to pick up channels - I will admit I wish I could manually add channels not found by the auto tuning because here in Canada some channels are not broadcasting full power and so I need to swivel my antenna - the problem is when you move the antenna to get the other stations, you need to run the full auto tuning again and so you may loss other channels you had saved from the last tuning. This is a mood point since it is really an issue of the canadian networks not yet broadcasting in full power like the USA networks are. HDTV also often broadcasts audio in 5.1 surround sound so make sure you connect the TOSLINK optical cable from the TV to a receiver if you got one - it makes watching TV so much better.



I have a full surround sound system but my receiver lacks HDMI inputs. Fortunately, this TV does something I was previously advised was not possible. When I hooked up my laptop via HDMI to the TV, ensured the laptop sound card was setup for digital output (Windows Media Centre configured for 5.1 sound via TOSLINK - no HDMI choice), with an Optical cable going from the TV to the receiver (no HDMI), I was shocked to see my receiver identified a 5.1 surround dolby digital signal (not 2 channel stereo) when playing a DVD on the laptop (using Windows Media Centre). Essentially sending/converting the HDMI audio stream to TOSLINK optical digital cable was amazing to me. I seem to recall the manual mentioning otherwise. So for those out there with this dilemma, no need to upgrade the old receiver, this TV has you covered.



The USB is a cool feature, I hooked up the IPOD and USB key with pictures and it is simple.



In terms of some reviewers negative feedback on glare or lack of brightness from Plasmas - my old Sony 36-inch CRT showed more glare, in fact I experience less glare and can see the Plasma screen better during the day. I have my Plasma in a living room with many windows and during the day, I see the screen just fine.



So in summary, you will not be disappointed with the Samsung PN50A650 - it is the best bang for the buck for a Plasma 1080P 50-inch HDTV. At least be sure to have this one on you list when you shop around.



PROS:

- BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

- On par with equivalent high end Panasonic Viera's but for less money

- Lots of picture adjustment options - a videophile would be pleased with this

- Lots of inputs/outputs

- USB interface (pictures/music)

- Included swivel stand is a nice touch - I find it handy to have

- Thorough Screen burn-in protection

- 2 Year Warranty (versus most are only 1 year)

- Ethernet connection (nothing special but a nice feature - for my fellow canadians, I have not yet found canadian content yet - I entered a Buffalo ZIP code for now) - Also a wireless ethernet adapter is available - see "Samsung WIS08BG2X LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter for select 2008 Samsung HDTVs")



CONS:

- ATSC tuning does not allow manual entries not detected in the auto tuning - a mood point

- You might not like the red "touch of color" of the frame - might be a CON to some people - depends on your decor/taste

- PIP is not the greatest (limited functonality) but who really cares - maybe it is just me not figuring it out properly



Samsung, keep up the good work - you got a top quality product here.

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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best Plasma going but the pricing is too high to justify the small difference (almost double the price of the Samsung here in Canada). I was initially set on buying a Panasonic Plasma (Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U (top choice) or TH-50PZ85U or TH-50PZ80U) as I also loved these sets. But at the end of the day, the Samsung was clearly the better choice. The Samsung PN50A650 was definitely on par with the Panasonics in terms of performance but the Samsung offered more features that made it more attractive (more picture adjustment options, ethernet connection, USB) and the Samsung was less money to boot. Make sure you consider the 650 model (Samsungs top tier Plasma) since I found it strange that the 550/530 series with less features was actually selling for more money in many cases.





I picked my set up here in Canada (Oakville, ON) at 2001 Audio Video (a demo off the wall - 4 months of use) for $1699 (sorry Amazon, the Amazon.ca site does not have this product listed). I was very pleased that Samsung offers a very generous 2 year warranty (all other plasmas I've seen are only 1 year).





I have been watching over-the-air HDTV (1080i or 720p depending on the network) and it is simply stunning. Standard def 480i also looks good - this on some sets can look a bit rough but not on the Samsung. The built in digital ATSC tuner does well to pick up channels - I will admit I wish I could manually add channels not found by the auto tuning because here in Canada some channels are not broadcasting full power and so I need to swivel my antenna - the problem is when you move the antenna to get the other stations, you need to run the full auto tuning again and so you may loss other channels you had saved from the last tuning. This is a mood point since it is really an issue of the canadian networks not yet broadcasting in full power like the USA networks are. HDTV also often broadcasts audio in 5.1 surround sound so make sure you connect the TOSLINK optical cable from the TV to a receiver if you got one - it makes watching TV so much better.





I have a full surround sound system but my receiver lacks HDMI inputs. Fortunately, this TV does something I was previously advised was not possible. When I hooked up my laptop via HDMI to the TV, ensured the laptop sound card was setup for digital output (Windows Media Centre configured for 5.1 sound via TOSLINK - no HDMI choice), with an Optical cable going from the TV to the receiver (no HDMI), I was shocked to see my receiver identified a 5.1 surround dolby digital signal (not 2 channel stereo) when playing a DVD on the laptop (using Windows Media Centre). Essentially sending/converting the HDMI audio stream to TOSLINK optical digital cable was amazing to me. I seem to recall the manual mentioning otherwise. So for those out there with this dilemma, no need to upgrade the old receiver, this TV has you covered.





The USB is a cool feature, I hooked up the IPOD and USB key with pictures and it is simple.





In terms of some reviewers negative feedback on glare or lack of brightness from Plasmas - my old Sony 36-inch CRT showed more glare, in fact I experience less glare and can see the Plasma screen better during the day. I have my Plasma in a living room with many windows and during the day, I see the screen just fine.





So in summary, you will not be disappointed with the Samsung PN50A650 - it is the best bang for the buck for a Plasma 1080P 50-inch HDTV. At least be sure to have this one on you list when you shop around.





PROS:


- BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK


- On par with equivalent high end Panasonic Viera's but for less money


- Lots of picture adjustment options - a videophile would be pleased with this


- Lots of inputs/outputs


- USB interface (pictures/music)


- Included swivel stand is a nice touch - I find it handy to have


- Thorough Screen burn-in protection


- 2 Year Warranty (versus most are only 1 year)


- Ethernet connection (nothing special but a nice feature - for my fellow canadians, I have not yet found canadian content yet - I entered a Buffalo ZIP code for now) - Also a wireless ethernet adapter is available - see "Samsung WIS08BG2X LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter for select 2008 Samsung HDTVs")





CONS:


- ATSC tuning does not allow manual entries not detected in the auto tuning - a mood point


- You might not like the red "touch of color" of the frame - might be a CON to some people - depends on your decor/taste


- PIP is not the greatest (limited functonality) but who really cares - maybe it is just me not figuring it out properly





Samsung, keep up the good work - you got a top quality product here.

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Samsung PN63A650 - 63 Widescreen 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Touch of Color Design

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best Plasma going but the pricing is too high to justify the small difference (almost double the price of the Samsung here in Canada). I was initially set on buying a Panasonic Plasma (Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U (top choice) or TH-50PZ85U or TH-50PZ80U) as I also loved these sets. But at the end of the day, the Samsung was clearly the better choice. The Samsung PN50A650 was definitely on par with the Panasonics in terms of performance but the Samsung offered more features that made it more attractive (more picture adjustment options, ethernet connection, USB) and the Samsung was less money to boot. Make sure you consider the 650 model (Samsungs top tier Plasma) since I found it strange that the 550/530 series with less features was actually selling for more money in many cases.







I picked my set up here in Canada (Oakville, ON) at 2001 Audio Video (a demo off the wall - 4 months of use) for $1699 (sorry Amazon, the Amazon.ca site does not have this product listed). I was very pleased that Samsung offers a very generous 2 year warranty (all other plasmas I've seen are only 1 year).







I have been watching over-the-air HDTV (1080i or 720p depending on the network) and it is simply stunning. Standard def 480i also looks good - this on some sets can look a bit rough but not on the Samsung. The built in digital ATSC tuner does well to pick up channels - I will admit I wish I could manually add channels not found by the auto tuning because here in Canada some channels are not broadcasting full power and so I need to swivel my antenna - the problem is when you move the antenna to get the other stations, you need to run the full auto tuning again and so you may loss other channels you had saved from the last tuning. This is a mood point since it is really an issue of the canadian networks not yet broadcasting in full power like the USA networks are. HDTV also often broadcasts audio in 5.1 surround sound so make sure you connect the TOSLINK optical cable from the TV to a receiver if you got one - it makes watching TV so much better.







I have a full surround sound system but my receiver lacks HDMI inputs. Fortunately, this TV does something I was previously advised was not possible. When I hooked up my laptop via HDMI to the TV, ensured the laptop sound card was setup for digital output (Windows Media Centre configured for 5.1 sound via TOSLINK - no HDMI choice), with an Optical cable going from the TV to the receiver (no HDMI), I was shocked to see my receiver identified a 5.1 surround dolby digital signal (not 2 channel stereo) when playing a DVD on the laptop (using Windows Media Centre). Essentially sending/converting the HDMI audio stream to TOSLINK optical digital cable was amazing to me. I seem to recall the manual mentioning otherwise. So for those out there with this dilemma, no need to upgrade the old receiver, this TV has you covered.







The USB is a cool feature, I hooked up the IPOD and USB key with pictures and it is simple.







In terms of some reviewers negative feedback on glare or lack of brightness from Plasmas - my old Sony 36-inch CRT showed more glare, in fact I experience less glare and can see the Plasma screen better during the day. I have my Plasma in a living room with many windows and during the day, I see the screen just fine.







So in summary, you will not be disappointed with the Samsung PN50A650 - it is the best bang for the buck for a Plasma 1080P 50-inch HDTV. At least be sure to have this one on you list when you shop around.







PROS:



- BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK



- On par with equivalent high end Panasonic Viera's but for less money



- Lots of picture adjustment options - a videophile would be pleased with this



- Lots of inputs/outputs



- USB interface (pictures/music)



- Included swivel stand is a nice touch - I find it handy to have



- Thorough Screen burn-in protection



- 2 Year Warranty (versus most are only 1 year)



- Ethernet connection (nothing special but a nice feature - for my fellow canadians, I have not yet found canadian content yet - I entered a Buffalo ZIP code for now) - Also a wireless ethernet adapter is available - see "Samsung WIS08BG2X LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter for select 2008 Samsung HDTVs")







CONS:



- ATSC tuning does not allow manual entries not detected in the auto tuning - a mood point



- You might not like the red "touch of color" of the frame - might be a CON to some people - depends on your decor/taste



- PIP is not the greatest (limited functonality) but who really cares - maybe it is just me not figuring it out properly







Samsung, keep up the good work - you got a top quality product here.

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Samsung PN63A650 - 63 Widescreen 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Touch of Color Design

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the feature. However, once there, you have several choices of how to configure the PIP. Other than that, I am very pleased with the TV.

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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PZ85U. To boot, the final price on the 650 was 50$ cheaper than what the salesman would give me the 85U for, so we got the Samsung.

Now that I have it home, here are some impressions...

Video - The digital tuner built into the set means you don't need a fancy box to receive over the air broadcasts after Feb. 2009. Oh yeah...the hi-def broadcasts out now over the air look fantastic on this set. One thing I have not yet had the chance to test is a separate HD video source since I don't have an HD dvd or Blu-Ray player, but I can say that the 480i my current DVD player puts out is pretty awesome looking on this TV as well. We fired up Ratatouille over the weekend...conveniently, the DVD comes with a set of test-patterns you can adjust the contrast, brightness, sharpness, and color with so I did the best I could prior to hitting play. All I can say is wow...the shadow detail was fantastic compared to my old tube and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the movie. I used the same settings to watch Sunday night football last night, and I tell you what, I don't know how I'm going to be able to watch standard definition sports anymore. No motion blur at all with this set, crystal clear and sharp pictures...the only distracting thing is that now I can tell when the cameras that are recording the action on the field are having problems focusing accurately. You literally see every detail with this TV set-up correctly.

Audio - This is the only area where I "ding" this set. Now...for most folks out there, this is going to be part of a Home Theater or entertainment system, so they will have a separate audio source, but for me, this TV is all I have (for now). The audio is by no means bad...it is just not as crisp and clear as I would have expected. The audio is a little muffled and maybe after some more tweaking of settings, it will get better, but if I had an entertainment center, I would certainly buy a separate speaker for the center channel and turn the one from the TV off.

Looks / Usability - Wow...this set looks great in the basement. The "Touch of Color" design is sleek, and it will look fantastic once it's mounted on the wall. The touch-pad power / channel / volume / menu are a sleek 21st century feature and give it a hint of class. The remote and settings you can access is very well laid out and intuitive. There is almost nothing you can't tweak. Samsung even gives you the ability to tweak the white balance over the RGB color scale without having to access a special menu through a remote sequence (basically these levels control how your TV is set-up to interpret colors from the video source). A nice feature that I don't recommend messing with unless you know what you're doing...being a part time photographer on the weekends, this is a welcome feature to get the absolute best color out of my TV.

The number of inputs on the back and side is more than ample...I don't ever know that I'll have 4 HDMI sources to input, but it's nice to know I can. There are 3 component video inputs as well, so unless you have like 5 gaming systems and 3 DVD players, you should be fine with the number of inputs.

Overall, I'm very happy with this TV, and would have no hesitation recommending it to anyone. If they made a 46" version, my neighbor would buy one too as his space does not allow a 50" set and he wants to maximize his screen. He's going to go with the Panasonic 85U, but after seeing my Samsung A650, he might be re-locating his space to be able to step up to a 50" TV.

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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than the Samsung PN50A650 in my opinion.

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Samsung PN63A650 - 63 Widescreen 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Touch of Color Design

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than the Samsung PN50A650 in my opinion.

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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wall mount and a power washer and still saved money compared to Best buy.. You will be happy with this decision!!!!

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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wall mount and a power washer and still saved money compared to Best buy.. You will be happy with this decision!!!!

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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wall mount and a power washer and still saved money compared to Best buy.. You will be happy with this decision!!!!

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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yes.
5 Star product, with 5 star delivery.
If you want more information on the performance of the tv I'd advise you to check out cnet.com and do a search for the pn50a650. They also have a comparison between the Samsung and the Panasonic. Samsung wins by a mile.
Good luck and enjoy.

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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for an inch or two more will make a difference unless you have a very large room and want to bump up to 60 or 65". The kids should be adequately wowed by their video games on this one. I also like the set of video connectors on the side of the TV which allow you connect cameras and other devices without having to get to the back of the set.

My TV arrived fully assembled in the box. No struggling to get the base on. Amazon offered free white glove delivery and the gentleman placed the TV on my stand without so much as leaving a finger print on the frame or screen. Since the TV is quite heavy this was good to have. He also told me about adding a "line filter" to remove sine waves from the AC as he said some clients encountered small squiggly lines on their screen that caused this. Luckily the power center I bought already had digital filters on all the lines.

I've had the set for two months and use it with a new Sony s350 Blu-ray player. The only problem I've had so far is not wanting to leave home!! Great product.

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Samsung PN63A650 - 63 Widescreen 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Touch of Color Design

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days after ordering the set dropped $250 and has now dropped another $400. I would gladly have spent the savings right back with Amazon on a receiver but I may now go to a big box that will give me at least a 60 day price match windoq on any reductions.

However for $4081, this set should be a no brainer. Buy and enjoy, I certainly am!

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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days after ordering the set dropped $250 and has now dropped another $400. I would gladly have spent the savings right back with Amazon on a receiver but I may now go to a big box that will give me at least a 60 day price match windoq on any reductions.



However for $4081, this set should be a no brainer. Buy and enjoy, I certainly am!

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Samsung PN63A650 - 63 Widescreen 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Touch of Color Design

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days after ordering the set dropped $250 and has now dropped another $400. I would gladly have spent the savings right back with Amazon on a receiver but I may now go to a big box that will give me at least a 60 day price match windoq on any reductions.





However for $4081, this set should be a no brainer. Buy and enjoy, I certainly am!

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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of color is awesome!
Finally, no TV is ever perfect. The only negative I can think of about this TV is that it puts out a lot of heat. Just be aware that if you live somewhere hot and you're going to put it in a smaller room, you will definitely feel the difference.

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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screen, I'd consider a larger one, to give letterbox movies their full advantage.

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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screen, I'd consider a larger one, to give letterbox movies their full advantage.

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Samsung PN50A650 50 1080p Plasma HDTV - 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - Anti Burn-in Technology

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screen, I'd consider a larger one, to give letterbox movies their full advantage.