NEW Samsung 50" Plasma 1080p 450 model with 3-D

mighty mint · 04-01-2008, 03:03 PM

My buddy and I just went shopping last night for a new TV for him and we found the new 2008 Samsung 50" that just came out. He was given and incredible price on it ($1500 CAN) and I am seriously thinking of pulling the trigger on this one so that when the new theater room is finished I can put it on my wall. Does anyone have any information links to this model? It looks like Samsung hasn't even posted it on their website but we were watching it last night. It looks AWESOME!

***chlngr1970*** · 04-01-2008, 04:43 PM

Is that a Plasma, or an LCD? Could you provide the model number? 1500 ANYTHING for a Plasma, NIB is a deal!

j

limacharliewhiskey · 04-01-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chlngr1970

Is that a Plasma, or an LCD? Could you provide the model number? 1500 ANYTHING for a Plasma, NIB is a deal!

j

Probably a plasma, since it's 50". LCDs are usually 46" or 52".

***chlngr1970*** · 04-01-2008, 06:41 PM

True, but you never know. Those crazy guys at Samsung could have pulled a fast one on us

j

Ruined · 04-01-2008, 07:12 PM

I've heard the 3D feature is not really usable realistically at this point, you need a computer and whatnot and there is no standard 3D protocol or format spec AFAIK. Definitely good to see the feature entering TVs, now we just need a standard (maybe Blu-ray profile 3.D?

) that takes advantage of it.

mighty mint · 04-01-2008, 09:13 PM

I think it is the 450 model. Yes, it is plasma. No, I could care less about the 3-D but if it is the one that was revealed in March 2008 it was supposed to list at $2400 and be the first plasma on the market with 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Yes, you DID read that right!

edit: did a store check and got more specific answers than from the store salesperson last night. The item is the Samsung PN50A450 with 20,000:1 contrast ration. It is 1080i/720p. Any thoughts on this? For me to go up to 1080p it is another 900 buckolas. Is the difference between "i" and "p" negligible?

videoworx · 04-02-2008, 01:34 AM

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and be the first plasma on the market with 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Yes, you DID read that right!

That would be the Panasonic 85 series, which has been available in Japan for over a month, and in the US for a week. And it's dynamic contrast ratio, so the numbers are meaningless (but still vastly better than any LCD TV).

$1500 is a steal for that plasma, btw.

***chlngr1970*** · 04-02-2008, 06:03 AM

Agreed. A steal indeed. Here is the most important question to answer.

Is your friend happy with it?

The second most important question, is he adopting?

Srsly, that sounds like a great set...

j

mighty mint · 04-05-2008, 02:36 PM

No my friend pulled out of the deal.

Best price I found for the set online was $1699. Bestbuy was selling it for $1788. i was thinking of picking one up but in my research I have been contemplating the Pioneer.

04-01-2008, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
mighty mint The Freshmaker! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the Land of the Ice and Snow, eh!	NEW Samsung 50" Plasma 1080p 450 model with 3-D My buddy and I just went shopping last night for a new TV for him and we found the new 2008 Samsung 50" that just came out. He was given and incredible price on it ($1500 CAN) and I am seriously thinking of pulling the trigger on this one so that when the new theater room is finished I can put it on my wall. Does anyone have any information links to this model? It looks like Samsung hasn't even posted it on their website but we were watching it last night. It looks AWESOME! __________________ The Dark Knight cometh! IMAX ~ another great Canadian invention!

04-01-2008, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	Is that a Plasma, or an LCD? Could you provide the model number? 1500 ANYTHING for a Plasma, NIB is a deal! j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

04-01-2008, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	True, but you never know. Those crazy guys at Samsung could have pulled a fast one on us j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

04-01-2008, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	I've heard the 3D feature is not really usable realistically at this point, you need a computer and whatnot and there is no standard 3D protocol or format spec AFAIK. Definitely good to see the feature entering TVs, now we just need a standard (maybe Blu-ray profile 3.D? ) that takes advantage of it. __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

04-01-2008, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
mighty mint The Freshmaker! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the Land of the Ice and Snow, eh!	I think it is the 450 model. Yes, it is plasma. No, I could care less about the 3-D but if it is the one that was revealed in March 2008 it was supposed to list at $2400 and be the first plasma on the market with 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Yes, you DID read that right! edit: did a store check and got more specific answers than from the store salesperson last night. The item is the Samsung PN50A450 with 20,000:1 contrast ration. It is 1080i/720p. Any thoughts on this? For me to go up to 1080p it is another 900 buckolas. Is the difference between "i" and "p" negligible? __________________ The Dark Knight cometh! IMAX ~ another great Canadian invention! Last edited by mighty mint : 04-01-2008 at 09:23 PM.

04-02-2008, 06:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	Agreed. A steal indeed. Here is the most important question to answer. Is your friend happy with it? The second most important question, is he adopting? Srsly, that sounds like a great set... j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

04-05-2008, 02:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
mighty mint The Freshmaker! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the Land of the Ice and Snow, eh!	No my friend pulled out of the deal. Best price I found for the set online was $1699. Bestbuy was selling it for $1788. i was thinking of picking one up but in my research I have been contemplating the Pioneer. __________________ The Dark Knight cometh! IMAX ~ another great Canadian invention!

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