Samsung HPT5064 50" Plasma HDTV

Product Description

Experience the true feel of being in the theater right in your home. Samsung's Plasma TV technology features a high-contrast ratio that produces dramatic lights and darks, and every nuance in between. With billions of colors, images are bright, sharp, and clear. Designed for action-packed viewing, motion is crisp and exciting. Rich surround sound completes this extraordinary entertainment experience. There are no bad seats when you're watching the 50" widescreen HP-T5064 plasma HDTV. Even in a brightly-lit room, patented Ultra FilterBright keeps the pictures looking detailed and deeper at every angle. Samsung's powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. The 15,000:1 contrast ratio lets you see every nuance, even in nighttime action. Advanced plasma picture technology delivers sharper screen text, while eliminating noise. Dynamic SRS TruSurround XT produces theater-quality sound. Connect your digital devices through three HDMI ports, one on the side, and a full complement of audio and video inputs, including USB 2.0. Control all your CEC-compliant digital devices through the one HPT5064 remote. And it's Energy Star Compliant, so you'll use less energy. NTSC / ATSC tuner with Clear-QAM Game mode Silhouette editor (False Contour Reduction) 18 bit color processing Consumer Electronic Control (HDMI-CEC) compliant Audio - 10-watts per channel (2 channels) built-in audio amplifier with SRS TruSurround XT Connections - Rear A/V - 3 HDMI ? High Definition Multimedia Interface (2 rear/1 side); 2 component connections; S-Video and composite connections; PC input // Side A/V connections - HDMI?High Definition Multimedia Interface; USB 2.0; S-Video and composite connections; Headphone jack Monitor - 48.5 x 31.1 x 4.1; Monitor with stand - 48.5 x 33.4 x 12.4; Net weight - 97.0 lbs

Amazon.com Product Description

Offering a rich feature set and exceptional quality for its price, Samsung HPT5064 50-inch 720p plasma TV uses the company's latest DNIe enhancement circuitry to deliver outstanding brightness, contrast, and image clarity. Use it for home theater and use it for your PC--it's perfect for both. In addition to a standard-broadcast NTSC tuner, it also features an integrated ATSC tuner that can capture over-the-air digital broadcasts from local network affiliates (the set will still require a set-top tuner for receiving non-terrestrial HD broadcasts from channels like HBO or Discovery). Other noteworthy features include a 60,000 hour panel life, Samsung's unique auto pixel-shifting technology to prevent burn-in, a gaming mode, cinema progressive film mode, and 3 HDMI connections. This model is also compatible with an Auto wall-mount Samsung will release this year that is controllable in 3-dimensions via the HTDV's own remote control.

Samsung currently offers two 50-inch 720p plasma models; this one and the lower priced HPT5054. this model is set apart from the HPT 4254 by its cosmetic design and by the inclusion of a USB 2.0 connection for playing photo files or MP3s. Both models offer the same high level of digital image processing, 15,000:1 contrast ratio, and HDMI connectivity. If you don't need the USB connection, you may want ot consider the the HPT4254.

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. Thanks to the new 13-bit processing capability of DNIe, the HP-S4253 can produce over 549 billion colors (compared to the one billion colors that TVs with 10-bit processing can produce.

Single-tuner Picture in Picture
This HDTV has a picture-in-picture feature, but it only has a single tuner which does not allow POP to function n the same mode. For example, you can't watch one TV channel in the main screen and another channel in the PIP screen. You can watch a tv channel in one screen and view contnet from your computer or a DVD in another. This tends to be the functional limitation of PIP in most HDTVs currently available.

Connections:

HDMI connections: 3 (1 side 2 rear)
S-Video Inputs: 3 (1 side 2 rear)
Component Video A/V Input: 2 (rear)
USB 2.0 Connection: (1 side)
PC (RGB) input: 1 (rear)
Composite video input: 1 (side)
Headphone Jack: 1 (side)
RF input: 2 (rear)

What's in the box Plasma HDTV, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power cord, Owner's Instructions/Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Card, Registration Card, Safety Guide Manual, Cloth-Clean.

Customer Reviews:

Great picture, a lot of options, burn in protection is nice........2007-12-17

I have owned this TV since October. In that time I have used it with a Samsung DVD 1080p7, Sony PS3 and Denon 987 AVR.
The picture quality is fantastic. Read the CNet reviews on 720 vs 1080 and you'll see that at under 55 inches and over 8 feet away, there is no benefit to 1080. But it will definitely cost you more.
With that in mind, I purchased this set to use for watching upconverted DVD's, Blu Ray, over the air HD football and some gaming.
Fooball looks phenomenal. No pixelization when the players are running, the set grabs the HD signal with my amplified/powered antenna and translates it to Dolby Digital. Nice.
Upconverted DVD's look marginally better than standard DVD. It more or less depends on the DVD more than the TV.
Gaming is a lot of fun on a TV this big and this vivid. The color depth is great and it's a fun experience.
Blu Ray is where this set really shines. The sharpness and clarity are unbelievable. Just breathtaking. The contrast is perfect, the color balance is perfect, it's something to behold. I've never seen anything look this good on screen. Maybe IMAX.....maybe.....
This TV is loaded with burn in protection. Pixel shifting, different brightness settings, pure white screen to eliminate image retention, scrolling gray to white screen to wipe it clean. It's fantastic.
I also like that Samsung is providing firmware updates that can be easily installed using the USB input on the side of the TV.
The set is beautiful. This has definitely provided an air of class to my set up. I love it. I have no regrets on this purchase.
If there is a downside, it's that it takes about 200 hours to properly break in the set. So at first, you have to tone down the contrast, brightness, sharpness and color levels. After break in, set it to your hearts desire and enjoy.
This has really made my home theater come to life.

Great Value.......2007-12-15

This TV is a great value for money. Local HD channels look great and I liked the menu and remote control, it's easy and intuitive. Remote could have been improved by not having separate button for volume and channel control. It would have been great if they had reused up/down keys for channels and left/right keys for volume control.

I would have given this TV a 5 star rating, but the design is not as good as SAMSUNG LCD TVs, sound quality is not as good as other TVs, and TV stand is not sturdy. So, few cosmetic improvements are needed but nothing that can break the deal. Highly recommend this TV to anyone looking for PLASMA TV.

Finally, 5 Star to Amazon for its lowest price and excellent customer service.

Quit after 3 months - Poor warranty service.......2007-12-11

I bought a Samsung HPT5064 in mid August because i thought the picture was fantastic.

Mid November it quit. I'm still waiting on the repair. Samsung customer service keeps saying they first try to repair. Have been on the phone with them several times.

I think they should have replaced a unit that was only a few months old.

Based on the warranty service alone, I'd recommend going with a brand other than Samsung.

12-14-07: They attempted to return my TV and struck it hard enough on the truck to break the front glass. Took TV back to repair shop. Samsung keeps referring me back to the repair shop (which refuses to replace it).

-Mitch Deason

perfect.......2007-12-08

I always have high standards for things I buy but rarely do my purchases live up to the way the Samsung HPT5064 50" Plasma HDTV does. Got it just in time for thanksgiving and my family and friends were amazed at the excellent quality. Would I buy it again? Yes in a heart beat. Delivered by quality Eagle staff and they tested it before they left. I honestly could not ask for more.

Samsung Proven Itself.......2007-12-01

The HP-T5064 has proved it's durability and can stand up to the other higher ranked plasma displays. I really enjoy the 3 HDMI ports. The simplicity of One Cord Hook-Ups is a No Brainer. My Onkyo THX Receiver handles the 1.3 HDMI connection from the DV-980H Oppo up-scaling DVD Player then out to the Mighty Samsung on the wall. Of course the Onkyo Handles the Front Bose 501's and the Infinity center channel, 2 Infinity 25es Rear Channel, with a pair of Alpha 50's for the rear surround pair, and you can't forget the Yamaha subwoofer. All for the Theater experience. But I really want an Infinity subwoofer the Cascade model I think. Anyone have any suggestions as to which subwoofer I should think about purchasing, or better yet Giving Me One for Christmas:) One could only dream. Because after all I have spent 98% of my allocated gift money already and I am told it will take me awhile before we can recover from my spending.

Thanks ahead of time for your comments, and Happy Holidays to all.

Average customer rating:

Power Supply Buzzes like a bugger!
Nice
pretty good but not great
Samsung HPS5073 50" Plasma HDTV
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Samsung HPS5073 50" Plasma HDTV

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

FilterBright Plus anti-glare filter
10,000:1 contrast ratio
1,300 cd/m2 brightness
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
NTSC/ATSC tuner built in

ASIN: B000H2P2VS

Product Description

No matter how you look at it Samsung's TrueWide HP-S5073 50" Plasma HDTV with digital cable-ready tuner outperforms the competition. Even in a brightly lit room, images remain glare-free and crisp from every angle thanks to Samsung's patented FilterBright Plus technology. Billions of colors and the 10000: 1 contrast ratio capture every nuance. Rich surround sound completes this extraordinary entertainment experience.

Amazon.com

No matter how you look at it Samsung's TrueWide™ HP-S5073 50" Plasma HDTV with digital cable-ready tuner outperforms the competition. Even in a brightly lit room, images remain glare-free and crisp from every angle thanks to Samsung's patented FilterBright™ Plus technology. Billions of colors and the 10,000:1 contrast ratio capture every nuance. Rich surround sound completes this extraordinary entertainment experience.

Multi Media Compatibility-play movie clips, view digital photos or listen to MP3 music files through your TV using any type of memory card. The two slots on the HP-S5073 accept virtually every popular memory card format-MMC (MultiMemory Card), SD (Secure Digital), SM (Smart Media), XD (Extreme Digital), CF (Compact Flash), MD (Micro Drive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Magicstor. Additionally, the HP-S5073 offers a USB 1.1 connection for your USB equipped devices.

Feature List

New Samsung Gen-5 panel with 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,300 cd/m2 brightness
60,000 hour panel life* (27 years @ 6 hours/day)
1366(H) x 768(V) pixel resolution
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
Digital Cable Ready (DCR) QAM tuner with CableCARD** slot
NTSC/ATSC tuner built-in
13-bit processing (549 billion colors)
Split screen & picture in picture
Samsung DNIe™ (Digital Natural Image engine)
175°(H/V) viewing angle
3D Y/C digital comb filter
Auto pixel shift (burn in resistance)
TrueWide™ design with hidden speaker
FilterBright™ Plus anti-glare filter
Power save feature
Integrated swivel stand

Customer Reviews:

Power Supply Buzzes like a bugger!.......2007-05-27

I bought this from Abes of Maine and it arrived in great condition. Eveything works great. Picture is great. Card reader and Mp3 player through USB port all work well. The big problem is this - The TV makes tons of horible buzzing noises. Thsi is due to a problem with th epower supply. It's a switcher and makes tons of noise. If you use this in a small room, it will drive you insane. It's a known problem and anyone who buys this TV should make sure they have the latest Power supply installed in the unit. I am in process right now to have mine replaced under warranty. Samsung knows this is a problem and they should fix it without hassle. Other than that, it's a great TV for the money. I paid 1750.00 for it in April. Prices continue to drop and quality gets better each day. Wait until you need the tv to buy it. the longer you wait, the more you get for your money.

Nice.......2007-05-07

This is a very nice TV. I am glad I went ahead and purchased the one with the card readers on the side. Its nice to look at your pictures on the big screen

pretty good but not great.......2007-04-18

(My review is 3 1/2 stars) Bought this set about 3 weeks ago thru vanns. was very hesitant about such a big online purchase, but vann's delivered 100%. great service. got the unit in about a week shipped yellow freight- driver even helped bring it in and unpack to inspect it despite only curbside delivery.
After 3 weeks here it is: nice looking set. pretty good remote. despite the fact that it has 6 speakers the sound is only good and nothing special- although it will get really loud if you crank it up. the high def channels and dvd's look excellent, but i have to say that the standard def channel quality is generally disappointing. I guess the set just amplifies the crummy std def signal making it worse(using fios digital tv). The other negative is the brightness. sometimes the picture seems too dark no matter what you do. I Read all the reviews and advice columns that say to turn off all the DNIE and image enhancements - but no way, they definitely work. Oh yeah, almost forgot the buzzing. the set DOES buzz a little. it ain't horrible, but it's there, sometimes louder than others. if you turn up the volume to about 12 or so it's really not noticable, but still there. It's liveable.
After writing this i'm unsure if I'd do it again, plunking down two grand for a set. don't get me wrong it's a pretty good set, but was expecting a little more. I dont know?

Samsung HPS5073 50" Plasma HDTV.......2007-04-08

As with other customers, I was a little hesitant to purchase a big screen TV through the internet. I did a lot of research and read countless reviews. I chose the HPS5073 over the HPS5053 due to some minor upgrades. The 5053 is the older model and I wanted to reduce the chance of the loud humming problems associated with the older models. The 5073 also offers a few minor options the 5053 doesn't have so make sure you compare the two very closely. The 5073 has the cable card slot, USB port, DVI port, 2 RF connections, headphone jack and more built in speakers. I needed the extra connections for my surround sound, DVD recorder and VCR. All were easy to connect and switching from one to the other is very easy through the remote. The only complaint I have is the 4.3 screen side bars are gray instead of black and hopefully Samsung techs will change that in the future. This is such a trivial issue that it wouldn't have changed my decision but felt a review should reflect the good and the bad. The picture is spectacular, impressive and the TV looks fantastic in my family room. It is very modern looking and has all of the options you will ever need. Vanns delivery was actually too fast and I had to reschedule to a later date. They did so with just a phone call and the delivery driver called me 30 minutes in advance to make sure I was home and ready to accept delivery. I had a friend help me hook up the TV and in 15 minutes we were all done. NO loud humming or fan noise and not a lot of heat emission like I read in other reviews. This TV is a great buy and I couldn't be happier. Vanns is one of the few online electronics stores that have a return policy without a lot of fine print. Believe me I did my research and Vanns is by far one of the better "brick and mortor" retailers. They have a 15 day return policy and most retailers require you to seek repairs through the manufacture. I saved a bundle buying through Amazon and will buy from them again.

Delivery as per schedule.......2007-03-27

Just wanted to let everyone that the order worked as expected. Got the TV in the box today (1 day before expected delivery). I was apprehensive about ordering through the internet, but so far things are good. I am hoping that this will continue, and wont have to face any problems. Picture quality is good, TV looks sleek and fabulous. Will provide more details in the next couple of months.

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