Editor Rating 82.0/100 Published on February 7, 2008
Swiveling panel
Four-color control...Underwhelming speakers
Average standard-definition scores...The SamsungFP-T5084 offers pleasing colors and sharp picture detail in a sleekly designed cabinet...Colors in high-definition scenes were luxuriously rich...The FP-T5084 offers a slew of adjustable settings, including RGB gain and offset...
Rich black levels, three HDMI inputs, 1,080p display...Stark design, some color-processing issues, underperforming speakers...With its 50-inch screen and 1,080p resolution, the SamsungFP-T5084 is a reasonable option for any home theater, especially if you have more of an indie-film budget than that of a Hollywood blockbuster...While most TV manufacturers bump the contrast ratio...
Samsung's FP-T5084 represents the company's opening foray into the jungle of 1080p-resolution plasma, and it's a solid first effort...You might expect the 1080p resolution to mean a sharper picture, but as with all 50-inch HDTVs we've tested, its benefits on the FP-T5084 are difficult to discern...Including stand, the FP-T5084 measures...
I just want to see a good picture that sounds great for the money I spent and have enough connections for my equipment...If you want a darn good picture, sufficient hook-up options and a beautiful sleek looking TV at a good price, this is it! Additionally, the built-in sound system on the TV is fine for the time being...Newegg as always was good, we just moved so we had a new address, we had to call...
PS3 was very good via HDMI and I've try connecting the PC thru VGA but it wasn't as clear as I use a HDMI to DVI cable...Image retention wasn't very bad as you'll only notice when it's a black screen and the room is totally dark...If you can afford it then go with a Pioneer, otherwise the Samsung is a good choice for the amount of money...
SAMSUNG P-T5084 50 widescreen plasma HDTV SAMSUNG's 50 FP-T5084 offers full HD 1080p resolution. ... compliant digital devices through the one FP-T5084 remote. ...
The following Samsung 2007 HP-T or FP-T series Plasma TVs have HDMI 1.3 with CEC ... FP-T5084. FP-T5884. FP-T6374. For more information about CEC, click HERE. ...
