| The Samsung FPT5084 50 in Plasma HDTV is | | | | and colorful picture. The HDTV is able to manage a |
| capable of creating a display that is a true (1080p) high | | | | broad color range equally well. |
| definition picture. The widescreen TV is Samsung's | | | | The Samsung FPT5084 HDTV is sleek and visually |
| first venture into the 1080 hd market. Typically, plasmas | | | | pleasing. Samsung has placed the speakers (hidden) to |
| have had issues displaying dark blacks. However, this | | | | the side of the 50 inch screen, as opposed to the |
| television does a pretty decent job. In my opinion, the | | | | bottom. This makes the panel shorter and wider, which, |
| FP-T5084 is definitely on par or better than many of | | | | in turn, makes it easier on the eyes. The sides of the |
| the plasmas being sold today. | | | | TV also consist of chrome colored strips, which curve |
| Although the picture quality is pretty good right out of | | | | towards the outside of the TV and conceal the hidden |
| the box, some adjustment was needed to achieve the | | | | speakers. The top and bottom frame of the Samsung |
| best possible picture. Luckily, the Samsung FPT5084 | | | | FPT5084 is thin for a plasma of 50 inches. The bottom |
| provides plenty of picture controls that are user | | | | panel includes Samsung's logo and blue light. However, |
| friendly. Once adjusted, the Samsung delivers a bright | | | | this particular feature can be turned off. |