Samsung PN50C430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $749.99
Buy New: $699.99
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New (4) Used (2) from $655.99
Seller: TigerDirect
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 15657
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Size: 50 Inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 56.2
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 47.3 x 31.2
MPN: PN50C430
Model: PN50C430
UPC: 036725233089
EAN: 0036725233089
ASIN: B0036EH1HW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The new PN50C430 is Samsung's best value PDP flat panel HDTV that features an attractive "piano key black" cabinet | | • | New for 2010, all Samsung plasmas feature our new E3-panel single filter design that delivers improved performance | | • | Meets the ENERGY STAR power consumption specifications | | • | Eliminates off-angle blur making the sharpest of details like scrolling text easier to see and read | | • | Experience the performance of Samsung's new 50-inch plasma HDTV that's both easy on the wallet and the environment |
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Product Description
Experience a plasma TV that will truly immerse you in everything you watch with the PN50C430.
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| Customer Reviews:
 One of the best 720p Plasmas April 16, 2010
T. Smith (Georgia)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
Samsung and Panny's are 1a & 1b when it comes to plasmas. You really can't go wrong either way, they both offer exceptional value in their 720p sets. And obviously if you are checking this TV out value and price are a big deal to you (me too!). So why did did I go with this set over a Panny? It just happened to be cheaper at the time of purchase, I would have went either way.
I could go into the big 720p vs 1080p debate and take up a whole page. I am sure you've read many reviews already making the case for each. But the truth is, you wouldn't be looking at this TV if price didn't matter. I am not calling you poor!! You just have some reason why you don't want to pony up for 1080p, that's cool, me too. The PN50C430 does exactly what it was meant to, a great picture for a great price. As for burn in/image retention, just don't leave something static on there for hours and you'll be fine. If you get image retention just watch some TV and it will go away. Don't use the scrolling or white features, it's better to exercise the pixels with TV to get rid of image retention.
Ok first the PN50C430 vs. the PN50C450 model. These are basically the same TV. The 450 model has 1 more HDMI port and Touch of Color (a little red/maroon stripe of color on the bezel of the TV). That's it. I went with the 430 because I didn't like the red TOC. I wish it would have had that extra HDMI port, but there are solutions for that. I also own the 2008 PN50A450 model. It has a nice silver stripe on the bezel which looks better than both of the 2010 models. Anyway, now with the quick pro's and con's summary.
Pro's:
Great picture for cheap! HD looks very good.
Good colors and tones, realistic
Nice looking (would like to have the silver stripe though!)
Much thinner than the 2008 model
More power efficient than the 2008 model
Lighter than the 2008 model (+/- 20 lbs!)
Good warranty
Basic menus but enough to customize picture nicely
Not a surround system by any means but decent sound for a flat panel
Con's:
No swivel stand, the 2008 model has it and it's great :(
Remote, it's cheap but serviceable. You could always buy a better one though.
Hookups, it's manageable but it should have had 2 more HDMI ports and it doesn't have VGA
Buzzing, but it's not really noticeable unless right up next to the TV or with no sound on
SD picture is ok, it's crisp enough but a little dark even with AVS Forum recommended settings
 Great value April 2, 2010
P. Carew (Belmar, NJ USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This was my first flat screen purchase so I did a lot of research. It paid off because this is a really nice looking set with a beautiful, crisp picture. Haven't gotten a blu- ray player yet but I'm still stunned by the crispness of the picture at 720p. Previous reviewers claimed I would not be able to tell the difference on a 50" set between 720 and 1080 and I have to agree. So the roughly $600 savings i gained on purchasing this set gives me a cushion for the next generation, 3d set I'll probably buy in 3 yrs or so. By the way, the sound is very good as well. If you don't need the full surround sound theater effect with a booming sub woofer, this electronically sophisticated sound system should make you happy.
Very Impressed March 5, 2010
ECP (California)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I did a lot of homework before buying the Samsung PN50C430 HDTV. I ended up buying the product on a Friday and received it on Tuesday...Thanks Amazon. I am very impressed by the quick shipping. I then setup the tv and have enjoyed it now for the past 4 days. It has a really nice picture. I know I have only had this tv for a few days but I felt I needed to let everyone know how impressed I was so far. Great job Samsung and Amazon. I am a very happy customer!!!!
FINALLY........MY SAMSUNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! March 8, 2010
S. Bailey (Socorro,NM)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I feel like i've waited forever for this tv. not because of shipping or anything but because i've been researching HDTVs for over 6 months before i settled on this model. Actually the first model i ordered was the Samsung PN50B450. It showed up as promised,on time, Thanks Amazon and Pilot. but wait......... it had no picture, only sound. Not even any system menus, and it was the last in stock so all Amazon could do was issue a credit or i order another model shipped and sold by amazon. This sucked cause i couldnt figure out why i had to go this route. Though Amazon's customer service explained all this to me, I was still upset that my TV was D.O.A. Amazon had the TV picked up immediately and issued me a credit plus knocked off (...) off my alternate purchase which put my new 2010 model Samsung PN50C430 at (...). SWEEEEEEET.
Well the TV showed up in a week's time thanks to CEVA logistics. No problems so far.
right now, all i can say is WOW!!!!!!!! Great TV. picture is awesome. Right now i only have standard def. TV but i do have a Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar with Subwoofer - Blackw/ HDMI hook up plus an XBOX 360 Elite with HDMI cable and let me say the sound and picture is stunning. I watched a Netflix instant movie, The Big Lebowski in HD and holy crap what a great picture. the sound through the bar and woofer was stunning with HDMI cables and digital optical sound. What a match!!!!!!!!
Pros* easy set-up from the box. menus were simple and easy to follow
* Digital tuners even found some other music channels that dont come with co-ax cable.
* TV is loud. Of course not the best sounding but surround system takes care of that.
* Great picture quality at 720p. Standard Def cable is ok but its so big who cares.
*Best of all, the price for me @ (...). Thanks Amazon for all the follow up work you did on replacing my original purchase, thanks Samsung for a beautiful product and thanks CEVA for speedy and courteous service.
No cons yet, but we shall see. I recommend this TV and this Business called Amazon.
Very nice! May 26, 2010
Darcy
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have been looking for a TV for a good month before moving into my new apartment. Although I am on a budget, I usually would be willing to spend a lot more if it's something I'm going to use for a long time. In this case, I was planning to buy a reasonable sized TV to watch for two to three years, then buy a 1080p 3D TV when the technology matures (remember HD DVD vs Blu-ray?). So I went to Sears, Cosco, compared specs online between Plasma, LCD/LED TVs, I conclude that this TV is the best performing and best value for me.
Plasma vs LCD/LED:
I compared various sources and in store. Yes the new LED LCDs have resolved almost all the problems with the previous generation of the LCD TV (off angle viewing, contrast, color etc.). But these LED TVs cost a fortune ($1500+ for a 42 inch). With 3D TVs coming, I would be a fool to spend so much money on a technology (3D) that has not been standardized (different TV manufacture is implementing their own ways to support 3D). The LCDs are brighter than the Plasmas, you can notice this in retail stores. But, these stores are not your normal viewing condition, they are 10 times brighter than your home. Even under these conditions, the LED TVs were very bright. I can imagine, you'll have to turn them down at home. So it's not something I would care for. The color of the plasmas are beautiful and vivid. I have no trouble watching the TV cleary during a bright sunny day. If you are considering between Plasma vs the order generation of LCDs (those aren't using LEDs), I would suggest Plasma because they offer more benefits for less money. The LED LCDs are better overall, but they cost too much right now.
Samsung vs Panasonic:
I was about to get a Panasonic Plasma because they were given higher reviews than the Samsungs. But, after searching a bit, I found out Panasonic actually got a lawsuit from the consumers (and they admitted this) that they intentionally adjust the black levels of their TV as you watch them overtime. While the reviews are based on the initial performance of the Panasonic TVs, over time (after one year), their performance actually degraded quite a bit (as many users have noticed). There is no such issues with Samsungs. So I'm back to Samsung.
720p vs 1080p:
On paper this is a big difference, but when I compare them in person in retail stores, you simply can not tell the difference from 3 feet away. The 720p is just as sharp as the 1080p. Watching Blu-ray is just as beautiful on these as the 1080ps. When the 3D technology matures, sure, I would get the 1080p TV, but that wouldn't happen for another good 3 years the least. I would mostly be upgrading for the 3D, not for the 1080p. I difference between 1080p and 720p is so small, I can't even tell. Be happy you are saving money here.
Features:
At this price, I'm surprised that Samsung didn't cut many corners. Initially I was looking at the 42 inch version of the c450 series. I was waiting for the price to drop and I thought it would be better/more feature than the c430 version. But I knew I also needed a receiver to connect with my PS3, cable and also my PC etc, so the number of HDMI connectors are not important to me, after all, I only need one connection from my receiver to the TV, and everything else are handled by my receiver (Onkyo 608). So the extra features on c450 are useless to me and I certainly don't want to pay for them. So I started to seriously looking into the c430 and decided that this fits my bill perfectly.
42 inch vs 50 inch:
The 50 inch has another bonus over the 42 inch beside the bigger size. Both being called 720p, they actually have different screen resolution. That's right! 42 inch has a resolution of 1024 x 768, where as the 50 inch has 1360 x 768 pixels. The higher resolution will theoretically give a better quality display because more pixels are used for display. Otherwise, the TV signals have to be down sampled to display on the 1024 x 768 screen. The screen solution information is obtained from the user's manuals on Samsung's web site. For about $100 more, bigger screen and higher resolution, this is a no brainer.
Delivery:
It was pretty smooth, I got called and they delivered into my apartment on the third floor.
Pros:
- beautiful image
- great build quality
- easy to set up
- 1360 x 768 pixel display = almost square pixels, less distortion from image processing
- girlfriend approved
Cons:
- same for all Plasma displays, they are not as bright as LED LCDs
- mediocre sound
- glossy screen reflection can be distracting
Final words:
I'm very happy with this TV, it's a fantastic value and has great performance.
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