| Many consumers and experts would agree that | | | | of online content through Yahoo widgets. There is also |
| Samsung manufactures some of the best LCD HDTV | | | | plenty of custom setting for video playback. This |
| models in the market. After dominating the LCD HDTV | | | | model comes with the standard array of connectors |
| market, Samsung looks set to start its conquest in the | | | | including 4 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. Unlike many |
| Plasma HDTV market that is currently dominated by | | | | other HDTVs, many of these ports are located on the |
| Panasonic and Pioneer. | | | | side for easy access. |
| The new Samsung PN50B650 50-inch plasma HDTV | | | | The highlights of the Samsung PN50B650 50-inch |
| is nothing short of an extremely impressive plasma | | | | plasma HDTV would have to be in its video playback. |
| model. This unit is a full HD model, capable of playing | | | | The black levels were very deep and the colors were |
| videos at a 1920 x 1080 resolution. It also has a | | | | very accurate (better than the Panasonic models). |
| picture-in-picture feature for multi-channel preview. For | | | | Although the screen did reflect a ambient lighting (like |
| audio, there are 2 stereo speakers that produce a | | | | any other plasmas), the overall picture quality on this |
| total of 20 watt in audio power. It also incorporates | | | | model in bright rooms was very good (the blacks |
| SRS TruSurround HD technology. | | | | remained quite dark despite bright lights). It is also |
| The Samsung PN50B650 50-inch plasma HDTV is | | | | extremely energy efficient, using on average of just |
| mostly black overall, but has slight hints of dark red on | | | | $54.44 in power annually. It is compliant with EPA |
| the edges of the bezel. The reds are very faint and | | | | Energy Star standards and Samsung currently has a |
| are only visible when light falls directly on it. It rests on a | | | | Greepeace policy rating of 7.1, much higher than almost |
| flat rectangular swivel stand. | | | | any other brands in the market. If you are looking to |
| Like many other new Samsung LCD TVs, this model | | | | get yourself a plasma HDTV, the Samsung PN50B650 |
| comes with a set of impressive features. When | | | | 50-inch plasma HDTV would make an excellent buy. |
| connected to the internet, it can access a wide array | | | | |