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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Panasonic TC P42X1
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13.Vs Samsung PN50A760
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14.Vs Vizio SV471XVT
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
Samsung PN50B430
This review is organized into 18 pages
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Tour & Design
Introduction
The Samsung PN50B430 is an entry-level plasma. It’s a 720p display stretched over 50-inches of screen. While the PN50B430 lacks the feature set of a higher-end set, it remains a 50-inch TV for about $900. If you’re on a budget and looking for a big TV, the PN50B430 might be a good choice.
Comparisons
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Tour & Design
Photos of the Samsung PN50B430 Read More... |
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Blacks & Whites
Great greyscale gamma. Poor contrast ratio, shallow blacks for a plasma. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Solid color temperature. Issues with color accuracy. Read More... |
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Motion
Not a lot of blurring. Lots of artifacting. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Impressive viewing angle. Screen is ridiculously reflective. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Samsung PN50B430 Read More... |
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Remote Control
Great layout and design. A bit large. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Swiveling stand provides easy access. Limited selection of ports. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Decent sound at a decent volume. Menus are a bit laggy. Read More... |
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Formats & Media
No additional media options. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Not expensive for a plasma. Plasmas cost more per year than LCDs. Read More... |
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Vs Panasonic TC P42X1
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Vs Samsung PN50A760
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Vs Vizio SV471XVT
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Samsung PN50B430. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the PNxxB450 series Read More... |
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Ratings & Specs
See all the scores for the Samsung PN50B430. Read More... |
Part 18
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Samsung PN50B430 Add Your Comments |
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