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Samsung FPT5084 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $2,699.99
Buy New: $1,577.00
You Save: $1122.99 (42%)
New (3) from $1,577.00
Rating:  117 reviews
Sales Rank: 1993
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 106.9
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 50.8 x 29.1
MPN: FPT5084
Model: FPT5084
UPC: 036725250802
EAN: 0036725250802
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution | | • | 15,000:1 contrast ratio | | • | Natural True Color with 18 bit color | | • | Ultra FilterBright anti-reflection filter | | • | NTSC/ATSC tuner with Clear-QAM |
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Product Description
Samsung's 50" HP-T5084 offers full HD 1080p resolution. Watch its astonishingly crisp picture from any angle - even in a brightly lit room, thanks to its Ultra FilterBright anti-reflection filter. Enjoy the dazzling color array of 18-bit processing: a 15,000 contrast ratio reveals the deepest blacks, the whitest whites, and every detail in between. Samsung s powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. SRS TruSurround XT technology and 10-watt per channel audio amplifiers deliver sound through bottom speakers.Connect your digital devices to the 3 HDMI ports, one on the side, and take advantage of the full complement of audio and video inputs, including one for your PC. Control all your CEC-compliant digital devices through the one HP-T5084 remote. And it's Energy Star Compliant, so you'll use less energy.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 112 more reviews...
 SAMSUNG 50in Plasma FPT5084 August 9, 2008
John L. Wilson (Tampa, Fl USA)
Bought this TV in 8 months ago (January 2008). Very, very happy with this plasma TV. Excellent picture and easy to use remote control. I haven't had any problems since purchasing it. The side panel inputs are convenient. The contrast with black and other dark colors is great.
The HD channels are great. However, like other plasma's, the non-HD channels are average at best.
Phenomenal TV August 1, 2008
CS Lewis (New York)
I researched TVs for a year. Picked up the 5084 on the 4th of July and it's a winner. I saw it next to the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U and the Panasonic 50PZ80U. I set all 3 TVs to movie mode and liked the Samsung better. Here is how I arrived at this decision.
1. First I got the plasma vs. lcd choice out of the way by appreciating that plasmas still do better blacks and deeper color. My wife and I watch 90% of time at night. This is where plasmas excel.
2. I narrowed down the plasmas to the pioneer 5080, Panasonic 50pz85u, and 50PZ800U.
At the time, the Samsung 5084 wasn't even in the running. 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 found that the pioneer even on sale was $600 more than the Samsung. The Panasonic 50PZ800U was $1000 more. Clearly these two TVs are superior with more goodies, but not life changing enough to justify the cost.
3. 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. I paid $1570. I would rather have an older high end TV than an newer low or medium end TV. While I'm at it Id rather pay a low end price for a high end TV.
4. 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
5. At the writing of this review all knows bugs have been worked out. Another reason to wait on an older high end model.
Pluses:
I have had the Samsung for a month now and it has performed flawlessly.
Good Standard Def picture. Excellent high def. 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.
My wife loves the bezel (frame). This is what made the whole thing work for her. Plus setting up the room so that it looks like a display room.
Minuses:
You have to be careful how long you pause a picture as it will retain the image. I created a macro key on my Logitech remote (that a got at Amazon) called safe pause. When I press it, it pauses the picture and turns the TV off. If however you get picture retention, Samsung has excellent tools that act like window washers for your screen.
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. This is easily remedied with $15 window blinds.
I am very happy I bought this TV and have no regrets. Get one before they disappear.
Great TV! July 31, 2008
Jason Wasserman
I have had the TV for over a month now. It is more than worth the money! The picture is amazing. The sound is fine (I only heard a buzzing sound once the second time I used the tv. Since then I have not heard it).
I would highly recommend this product!
 Nice TV/Lousy Samsung Customer Service July 29, 2008
D. Bert (Texas)
I've had this TV for almost a year and it's darned nice! As it should be, for the price. However, the optical connector went out on it. It was covered under warranty. The service guy had to change out the entire motherboard to replace the optical connector. I examined the old motherboard, and the optical connector had broken off--it appears to be a very weak unit; can't handle any stress. Samsung's customer service is the worst, however. 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. First thing to do when you call is ask to speak with a supervisor and that will bump you past the robots. However, don't expect a lot more from the second line. They get to be a bit more rude than the first line, but that's about it.
Love it love it love it!!! June 14, 2008
J. Rowland (NYC)
The TV ROCKS!!! 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. As other reviewers have stated, be proactive and call the company early and often to make sure no delivery issues exist. 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. 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.
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