Samsung 50" Black Flat Panel Series 6 Plasma HDTV (Model #PN50B650)

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  • Attractive design (17)
  • Great picture quality (17)
  • Fast setup (14)
  • Simple controls (14)
  • Great price (1)
  • Image quality (1)
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Cons

  • Glare on screen (1)
  • Internet widgets too slow (1)
  • Widgets (1)

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  • Home (13)
  • Movies (11)
  • Basketball games (1)
  • Hd - blu ray and cable (1)
  • News (1)
  • Video games (1)
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Breathtaking Picture Quality
Despite their slim design, Samsung’s Plasma HDTVs harness the latest display technology to produce unmatched picture performance and deliver the ultimate in HDTV viewing experience.
These advancements include an extremely high dynamic contrast ratio along with Ultra FilterBright technology, which uses arrays of black-coated color enhancement film to minimize glare and maximize contrast. Additionally, Samsung’s Ultra Filter Bright Plus reduces the luminance in black levels by 50 percent over previous models for one of the darkest blacks ever seen on an HDTV.
And Samsung’s exclusive Wide Color Enhancer 3 maps HD or SD signals to the panel’s native color space, which covers 110 percent of the HD specification, helping the set portray hues in lifelike brilliance.

Sophisticated Multimedia and Networking Skills
The Series 8 and 6 plasma HDTVs are also equipped with the Internet@TV – Content Service platform that brings the best of the Web to the television. Powered by the innovative Yahoo! Widget Engine, Samsung’s Internet@TV – Content Service enables users to access internet based multimedia content from their favorite Internet sources . They’ll not only be able to take care of everyday tasks like tracking stocks and staying on top of headline news, but users can also browse videos, share photos and interact with friends. The suite of services ranges from a host of Yahoo! properties (Flickr, News, Weather and Finance) to third-party content from well-known names including USA Today, YouTube and eBay.

Samsung’s newest plasma displays are among the first TVs to be wireless DLNA-compliant, allowing consumers to enjoy their entire library of media content that may exist in various locations around the house without the hassle of extra cabling. Additionally, users can connect storage and mobile devices to the USB 2.0 port to play a variety of multimedia files via USB 2.0 Movie. An expanded list of supported codecs, which will also include 3GPP, MKV, WMV9 and DivX, gives consumers even more freedom to easily access and share nearly all forms of digital content.


The Greenest Plasmas Yet
Samsung has gone to great lengths to make all the new Plasma HDTVs the most eco-friendly plasma line yet. Engineered with high-efficiency panels, these sets intelligently conserve power and as a result meet the stringent Energy Star® 3.0 efficiency standard. In addition, these HDTVs are constructed using lead-free materials, making them even more environmentally friendly than the competition.

New E-Panel with Ultra FilterBright™ antiglare technology delivers improved performance in the areas of color saturation, contrast and energy efficiency.

Crystal Full HD Engine
Images of incredible clarity are achieved by the Samsung Crystal Full HD Engine chip. By unifying all of the TVs advanced imaging technologies, the Samsung Crystal Full HD Engine expands performance, enhances all aspects of the image, and takes picture quality and image integrity to new levels of excellence.

New E-Panel advanced technology

  • Ultra FilterBright™ panel further minimizes glare and reflections.

  • 600Hz Subfield Motion for clear highcontrast motion pictures.

  • Response time: A fast .001ms response time optimizes fast motion video content.

  • 1080 Full HD Motion delivers better resolution with less blurring during faster motion sports, movies and games.

  • Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio expands black level and color performance in Samsung’s latest-generation plasma panels.


  • Medi@2.0 Connectivity
  • Internet@TV Content

  • DLNA Networking with compatible components

  • Content Library™ (Flash Memory): stores limited amount of pictures and video for playback.

  • USB 2.0 Movie for playing MP3, MPEG movies and displaying JPEG files through the USB 2.0.


  • Wide Color Enhancer3
    Expanded selectable color reproduction settings.

    Game Mode
    A push of a button enhances the image processing response and sounds of your games.

    SRS TruSurround HD™ creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.

    HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides a simple single solution for connecting high quality digital audio/video signals from DVD, Blu-ray players, HDTV cable and satellite set top boxes. Our latest version HDMI features Samsung’s Anynet+ technology.

    Anynet™+ (HDMI-CEC) allows the TV’s remote control to operate at the push of one button, peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player featuring HDMI-CEC.

    Additional Features:
  • ENERGY STAR® Compliant reduces energy consumption by up to 40% compared with prior year PDP TVs.

  • Intelligent Power Saving: selectable levels

  • V-Chip system: Allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content.

  • Trilingual on-screen displays: Available in English, Spanish, or French.

  • Favorite channel list permits programming select channels and accessing them by touching the favorites button.

  • Specification Description
    Model PN50B650
    UPC 036725229495
    Analog Audio (1) Rear Input
    Analog Audio (1) Side Input
    Analog Audio / Video (1) Side Input
    Aspect Ratio 16:9
    Compatible Formats 1080i
    Compatible Formats 1080p
    Compatible Formats 480i
    Compatible Formats 480p
    Compatible Formats 720p
    Component Video (2) Rear Input
    Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
    DB15 (PC Video) Rear Input
    Depth (Inches) 11.4
    Energy Star Compliant Yes
    HDMI (1) Side Input
    HDMI (3) Rear Input
    HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
    HDTV Native Resolution 1080p
    Height (Inches) 32.2
    Optical Rear Output
    PC Audio Rear Input
    Remote Control Included
    Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Response Time .001ms
    RJ45 Ethernet Rear Input
    Screen Size 50"
    Screen Size 50" to 60"
    Screen Size (inches) 50
    Select Plasma Units
    Speakers Built-in
    Stand Included
    Stand Swivel
    Surround Modes SRS TruSurround HD
    Tuner ATSC
    Tuner NTSC
    Tuner QAM
    USB Port (2) Side Input
    Wall Mountable Yes
    Weight (Pounds) 84.2
    Width (Inches) 48.4

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    Last update: Nov 16, 2009

    Samsung 50" Black Flat Panel Series 6 Plasma HDTV (Model #PN50B650) Reviews

     
     
     

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    [6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

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    ★★★★★
    5.0
    Excellent while it worked

    "Purchased tv on 6/2/09. Got it home and hooked it up. WOW!!! The picture was excellent. LCD's do not compare with this tv. This tv has 3,000,000 to 1 contrast ratio and the blacks are black and the whites are white. The colors on this plasma is natural, does not look fake as on LCD. I am not knocking LCD's as they have their advantages. True SRS was excellent also. I have not noticed any glare on screen unless t..." Read Full Review »

    Jun 25, 2009 by dallascowboys

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    3.0
    Great Picture, but only in the dark

    "Purchased on 23 Sep 09....Returned on 28 Sep 09. Based on rave reviews all over the internet, I purchased the B650 expecting the best. The price is fantastic for a TV with so many features and one which received so many accolades from so many reviews. I was disappointed as soon as I got it out of the box. The Rose/Pink tinted screen (Samsung says is for anti glare) was not at all discernable when viewed in the ..." Read Full Review »

    Sep 29, 2009 by DMH22

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    Excellent while it worked

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "Purchased tv on 6/2/09. Got it home and hooked it up. WOW!!! The picture was excellent. LCD's do not compare with this tv. This tv has 3,000,000 to 1 contrast ratio and the blacks are black and the whites are white. The colors on this plasma is natural, does not look fake as on LCD. I am not knockin …"  Read Full Review »

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    Jun 25 2009
    dallascowboys
    tulsa, ok
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    Samsung 50" Black Flat Panel Series 6 Plasma HDTV (Model #PN50B650) Review

    Does not get any better than this

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Fast Setup
    • Great Picture
    • Simple Controls

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "This set exceeded all of my expectations. I followed the advice from Consumer Reports. They gave this Plasma tv their highest rating in the 50" catagory and I can see why. The picture is amazing whether I'm watching sports, a movie or a sitcom. Highly recommended!!!! "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Nov 16 2009
    Mike
    Philadelphia, Pa.
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    Price: $1,137.00
     
     

    Samsung 50" Black Flat Panel Series 6 Plasma HDTV (Model #PN50B650) Review

    Bargain, but no quality compromise

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Fast Setup
    • Great Picture
    • Great Price
    • Simple Controls

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • None
     

    "Thrilled with the TV's quality. Standard and high-def both look great, as does my PS3. Everyone is coming over to watch now! I really like the slight red tinge on the stand, case and TV screen itself. FYI, this doesn't affect the picture at all, it just looks nice when it's off.



    You can see burn- …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 21 2009
    abcdefg
    Atlanga, GA
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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Samsung 50" Black Flat Panel Series 6 Plasma HDTV (Model #PN50B650) Review

    After extensive research, ...

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    5.0

    "After extensive research, both online and in-person, I ended up with this world-class TV. The picture quality on the B650 is as good as any TV you can currently buy. The color reproduction is in fact THE BEST available. The feature set, specifically picture adjustments, are extensive and unmatched b …"  Read Full Review »

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    Jul 30 2009
    Hokie02
    Virginia
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    Ok so this is the first ...

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    5.0

    "Ok so this is the first time I have ever reviewed a product. It needs to be noted that I am a heavy PS3 gamer and dvd/Blu-Ray/streaming movie watcher as well as a Detroit Lions fan (I know, dont flame me too much =). NFL Network in HD is a beautiful thing to watch on this tv.



    This Samsung is absolu …"  Read Full Review »

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    Aug 18 2009
    jmqrsq
    Paw Paw, MI
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