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Pros

  • Wide viewing angle
  • Great Internet and networking tools
  • Terrific remote control
  • Low price
  • Great Internet and networking tools
  • Wide viewing angle
  • Terrific remote control

Cons

  • Doesn't handle motion well
  • Power hog when on
  • Power hog when on
  • Doesn't handle motion well

At A Glance

The Samsung PN50B650 is a great choice if you want to combine the variety of Internet video with the comfort of watching TV.

Manufacturer’s Description

If you have a passion, the SAMSUNG PN50B650 plasma TV is for you. It?s beautifully accented with Samsung's Touch of Color design - in the bezel and now the stand. The e-panel technology minimizes glare and creates incredibly smooth motion in action scenes. It's Crystal Full HD Engine enhances the picture quality and Media2.0 adds customizable online content to your experience. Elevate your home entertainment with SAMSUNG plasma HDTVs.

The Specs

Display
Contrast ratio 3000000:1
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Broadcast Format Supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Display size 49.9 inches
Viewable size 50.0 inches
Display type LCD
Aspect ratio 16:9
Response time 0.0010
Resolution 1080p pixels
Refresh rate 600.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
Composite Front/Side Composite (Input)
HDMI
  • Front/Side HDMI (Input)
  • HDMI (Input) Input
Available Interfaces
  • Ethernet
  • USB
Audio Digital Optical Digital Optical Audio (Output)
USB USB (Input)
Component Video Component (Input)
Green
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met Energy Star
Dimensions
Width 48.4 inches
Depth 11.4 inches
Height 32.2 inches
Weight 84.2 pounds
Warranty
Warranty Length 1 Year
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Very Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 3.7
Color Quality Rating Very Good
Color Quality Score 3.5
Detail Rating Good
Detail Score 2.9
Motion Rating Good
Motion Score 2.5
Power Usage
Green Rating Poor
Green score 56
Power off 0.1  watts
Power on 211.2  watts