Description: The Samsung HPN5039 is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,555.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has two tuners, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.(Having two tuners comes in handy when you want to view two broadcasts at once, using PIP.)This unit has a real flat screen for improved picture quality.(A flat screen generally reduces distortion and glare, providing a better viewing experience.)This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A plasma TV, suited for home entertainment.

Value: Overall, this TV's features are in line with its price.However, the average price of plasma televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit less -- in fact around $2,130.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review DPR editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, DPR encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung


• Part Number:HPN5039

General

• Product Type 50 in Plasma TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV monitor
• Video Interface S-Video , Component , Composite
• PC Interface DVI , VGA (HD-15)
• Width 47.4 in
• Depth 3.1 in
• Height 28.5 in
• Weight 94.8 lbs

Display

• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Technology Plasma (PDP)


• CRT Type Real Flat
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p


• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9


• Image Contrast Ratio 900:1


• Brightness (cd/m2) 800 cd/m2


• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes Zoom,  Normal,  Panorama,  WideScreen


• Viewing Angle 160 degrees
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Analog Video Signal Composite video
• Additional Features Contrast enhancer

TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview Split screen , Picture-in-picture (PIP)
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Analog Channel Presets 181
• Channel Coverage VHF:2-13 , UHF:14-69 , Cable:1-125
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes

Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Surround
• Audio Controls Balance , Bass , Treble
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 20 Watt

Connections

• Connector Type 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) , 1 x DVI-Digital , 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) , 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) , 2 x Component video input , 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) , 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) , 2 x Speakers output

Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Operational 440 Watt

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details 2 year parts and labor warranty