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Samsung PN50B430 Plasma HDTV Review - Intro	Advertisement
By Mark Brezinski Published on August 12, 2009 Comment on this Intro Tour & Design Blacks & Whites Color Accuracy Motion Viewing Effects Calibration Remote Control Connectivity Audio & Menus Formats & Media Power Consumption Vs Panasonic TC P42X1 Vs Samsung PN50A760 Vs Vizio SV471XVT Conclusion Series Comparison Ratings & Specs

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.     Page 1 of 18 Tour & Design   Section The Good The Bad Tour & Design Clean, simple design. Large and heavy. Blacks & Whites Great greyscale gamma. Poor contrast ratio, shallow blacks for a plasma. Color Accuracy Solid color temperature. Issues with color accuracy. Motion Not a lot of blurring. Lots of artifacting. Viewing Effects Impressive viewing angle. Screen is ridiculously reflective. Remote Control Great layout and design. A bit large. Connectivity Swiveling stand provides easy access. Limited selection of ports. Audio & Menus Decent sound at a decent volume. Menus are a bit laggy. Formats & Media N/A No additional media options. Power Consumption Not expensive for a plasma. Plasmas cost more per year than LCDs.   Other Models in the X Series PN42B450 42 inches PN50B450 50 inches For more information see our Series Comparison Page   Compare the Samsung PN50B430 to other HDTVs Panasonic TC-P42X1 42 inches Samsung PN50A760 50 inches Vizio SV471XVT 47 inches

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