Samsung PN50A760 reviews – one of the most stylish plasma televisions in the market
- Thursday, March 12, 2009, 4:45
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Plasma HDTVs have been popular because of their excellent picture, wide viewing angles, speedy pixels, and superb picture detail. As far as size and price are concerned, it is a known fact that plasmas cost less than LCD TVs of similar size. The latest Samsung 50-inch PN50A760, priced at $2,799.99, is a power packed plasma that boasts of excellent picture performance with both standard- and high-definition video sources. It also promises comprehensive multimedia file support. But this plasma, loaded with RSS-style widgets, loses out on picture contrast.
The outside edges of the PN50A760’s frame and base are reddish in colour and the entire unit sports typical glossy black TV finish. The power button housed beneath the frame is highly touch-sensitive and behaves like a fingerprint magnet. The base stand is a decent rectangular-shaped tempered glass swivel. The plasma features a dedicated baton-style remote that is complete with large buttons that are totally backlit.
The video connections on the plasma include four HDMI ports, a couple of component video inputs, a VGA out, and an RF input. In this plasma, its digital audio port provides only up to two-channel output for any kind of audio sources connected to it. You can play MP3 and JPEG multimedia files stored on USB-based storage devices by using the dedicated USB port on the unit. You can even connect the unit to Web and get on-screen news and weather widgets with the help of the dedicated Ethernet port housed on the TV.
As far as picture is concerned, this plasma scores very well. The TV boasts of a variety of picture settings like color management and white-balance controls. The Movie picture preset reproduces the color and detail standards as done in HD video production. But the TV has a downside on the contrast front. It offers a contrast ratio of only 861:1. The contrast deficiency is most notable when you view a video in a dim lit room. The PN50A760 offers an estimated operating cost of $7.02 per month at an average of 353W. Overall, the Samsung PN50A760 is one of the most stylish plasma televisions in the market. It is a TV that is worth a try.
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