Best Plasma Televisions

Samsung HP-R5072

Samsung HP-R5072

Consumer surveys show that the demand for flat-panel televisions sets is growing, so products like the 50-inch (127 cm) Samsung HP-R5072 plasma HDTV are becoming more popular in larger segments of the market.  Among all the models available at retail stores today, the Samsung plasma TV deserves serious consideration because of its remarkable features, which were designed to provide the optimum digital viewing experience.

Slim and elegant, this Samsung plasma screen is less than four inches thick.  The bezel-less, electronic chassis design presents is an aesthetic façade for the circuitry, systems, and other components that work together to present images and pictures of superior quality.  The Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) enhances picture clarity and detail by improving contrast and white level.  Colors are reproduced with astonishing accuracy because of the 13-bit processing system, while the Auto Pixel Shift function prevents burn-in from occurring.

Versatility and user-friendliness are only two of the many features that make the HP-R5072 PDP such an attractive choice.  It has built-in tuners that allow it to accept free over-the-air HDTV signals.  The CableCARD slot gives users the option of watching digital cable programs from their provider without having to buy a cable box.  And with its numerous digital and analog inputs and outputs, it's easy and convenient to connect other digital electronic devices to the TV. 

Screen size (diagonal)  : 50 inches (127 cm)
Widescreen aspect ratio  : 16:9
Contrast ratio   : 10000:1
Resolution   : 1366 x 768p
Viewing angle   : 175 degrees
Colors    : 549 billion
Power consumption   : 420 watts
Audio/video input/output  : includes HDMI, S-video, PC input, composite video
Dimensions   : Width  -  48.4 inches (122.9 cm)
     Depth  -  3.7 inches (9.4 cm)
     Height -  32.5 inches (82.6 cm)
Weight    : 114 lbs (51.82 kgs)