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Samsung HP-S5053 50 in. HDTV TV
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Brand: Samsung
Model: HP-S5053
Screen Size: 50 inch
Display Technology: Plasma Television
Product ID: EPID54063480
Description: The HP-S5053''s outstanding picture quality is front and center in a TrueWide elegant “invisible speaker” cabinet design. Featuring Samsung’s exclusive “FilterBright” technology, the HP-S5053 minimizes glare and maximizes contrast for a ...
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The ULTIMATE Football Game TVReview created: 11/02/06
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11 of 12 people found this review helpful.
We have absolutely no dislikes with this TV; zip, zero, nada. What do we love? Telling our friends that their inferior TVs are NOTHING compared to ours. This is absolutely the best picture I have ever seen. We searched and searched and researched. Functions, capabilities and quality surpassed all makes and models. Streamlined and sleek, it looks beautiful hanging on the wall. I will never go to a live game again when I have the best seat in the house...my house. My boss has the comparable version made by Panasonic. He researched and read reviews and consumer reports before he bought his. Ours blows his out of the water. It can't even compare. We also read reviews and reports and most people reviewing the Samsung agree with us. It is perfect. After a month on my wall, I have no complaints or problems. EXCEPT.... I don't have more time to watch it!!!! My boyfriend loves the PIP which is not always available in larger plasmas. He can play Tiger and watch the WVU Mounties whip some tail. T.O. looks really great in HD, too. All the Cowboys do! Go Cowboys! We hope you choose the samsung as much as we do! Good Shopping!
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our Exceptional - Will exceed your expectationsReview created: 03/29/07(updated 03/29/07)
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6 of 8 people found this review helpful.
We (finally) decided to upgrade from our standard 27" television to a HD TV last December. Most buying guides and experts recommended the Panasonic brand...but when we went to the store to look first-hand for ourselves the picture clarity and detail was noticably better on the Samsung. Not just better than the Panasonic, but markedly better than all the other brands. Go see for yourself. When you stand there in front of a wall of different models and sizes, this TV will stand-out. While picture clarity is not everything, let's face it, if you're buying an HD TV it's clearly one of the most important things.
Other Features we like about the set include:
The overall design and color (Black). Many of the other sets are now in silver, which is ok..but nothing goes with every kind of room decor the way black does. Also, it makes for a nice contrast when you're watching it as it so clearly frames and delineates your picture.
Sound. The sound is great and the speakers are invisible. Honestly, we thought we'd probably be right back at the store within a few weeks looking for a home theater system. Now I'm not saying the set comes with that level of quality built-in, but what I am saying is it is certainly good enough to the extent that we haven't even considered buying a home theater system.
Size. Everyone we know (and probably most of who you know) went for the 42". We decided on this 50" -even though it as obviously more expensive. Our thinking was why not get the biggest one that can reasonably fit into our family room. I'm so glad we did. I was a bit fearful that it would look huge ...you know like comically huge - but it's just right. I have never once thought "That thing's just too big", whereas my friends' 42" look rather small. Afterall, with a picture quality this good it deserves to be seen.
Weight, Stand, Inputs. I don't think this set weighs more than 110lbs. You may wall mount the TV, but the stand it comes with is very sound, strong, and compliments the set nicely. The input /outputs are many in number (I can't imagine there's a connection that hasn't been account for) and located on the side discretely - so that you cannot see them unless you're behind the TV - yet easily accessible from the front.
This set does NOT have the Cable Card which was something we struggled with during our initial research. We ultimately decided not to worry about it. For those of you wondering...a cable card, in essence, eliminates the need for a cable box (which is provided by your local cable company once you convert over to digital cable - you need this to receive High Definition cable). The drawback of the cable card is that you will not be able to use the guide feature (check TV Lisitng and program schedules AND MORE IMPORTANTLY you would not be able to take advantage of DVR. This (DVR) is a service of your local cable provider and is not built into the set (it's built into the cable box they provided). We didn't think we'd use it, but with busy schedules (and our general decadence) we do all the time.
Back to the set. This really is a wonderful set and we are very well pleased with our decision to buy it. Sports look crystal clear, nature shows are breathtakingly life-like, and HD movies are even clearer than experience in the theatrical release. Simply put, it looks great and it sounds great. And, afterall, isn't that why you wanted an HD TV to begin with?
Other Features we like about the set include:
The overall design and color (Black). Many of the other sets are now in silver, which is ok..but nothing goes with every kind of room decor the way black does. Also, it makes for a nice contrast when you're watching it as it so clearly frames and delineates your picture.
Sound. The sound is great and the speakers are invisible. Honestly, we thought we'd probably be right back at the store within a few weeks looking for a home theater system. Now I'm not saying the set comes with that level of quality built-in, but what I am saying is it is certainly good enough to the extent that we haven't even considered buying a home theater system.
Size. Everyone we know (and probably most of who you know) went for the 42". We decided on this 50" -even though it as obviously more expensive. Our thinking was why not get the biggest one that can reasonably fit into our family room. I'm so glad we did. I was a bit fearful that it would look huge ...you know like comically huge - but it's just right. I have never once thought "That thing's just too big", whereas my friends' 42" look rather small. Afterall, with a picture quality this good it deserves to be seen.
Weight, Stand, Inputs. I don't think this set weighs more than 110lbs. You may wall mount the TV, but the stand it comes with is very sound, strong, and compliments the set nicely. The input /outputs are many in number (I can't imagine there's a connection that hasn't been account for) and located on the side discretely - so that you cannot see them unless you're behind the TV - yet easily accessible from the front.
This set does NOT have the Cable Card which was something we struggled with during our initial research. We ultimately decided not to worry about it. For those of you wondering...a cable card, in essence, eliminates the need for a cable box (which is provided by your local cable company once you convert over to digital cable - you need this to receive High Definition cable). The drawback of the cable card is that you will not be able to use the guide feature (check TV Lisitng and program schedules AND MORE IMPORTANTLY you would not be able to take advantage of DVR. This (DVR) is a service of your local cable provider and is not built into the set (it's built into the cable box they provided). We didn't think we'd use it, but with busy schedules (and our general decadence) we do all the time.
Back to the set. This really is a wonderful set and we are very well pleased with our decision to buy it. Sports look crystal clear, nature shows are breathtakingly life-like, and HD movies are even clearer than experience in the theatrical release. Simply put, it looks great and it sounds great. And, afterall, isn't that why you wanted an HD TV to begin with?
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perfect would recomend to allReview created: 06/03/07
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
exelent picture great finish and easy to set up. if you are looking for a good brand and something that will fit you decor look no further.
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Samsung HP-5053 not that good.1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I bought the Samsung HP-5053 because of the reputation and this specific model has the dual tuners for HDTV reception. I have not been able to get any HD channels and I've E-mialed their tech support twice with no reply. I had hoped this unit would be a lower priced alternative for HDTV reception for our bedroom. So far no go. The picture size options are wierd. You can select zoom 1 but you lose upper and lower parts of the picture. You can choose the smaller picture to get the entire picture, but then you have two blank sections of the screen on either side of the TV picture. All in all, I'm sorry I bought it. Should have gone to Best Buy and "test drove" one.
My main problem may be that I'm spoiled by my Pioneer Elite HDTV. It is totally awesome and worth all that I paid for it.
My main problem may be that I'm spoiled by my Pioneer Elite HDTV. It is totally awesome and worth all that I paid for it.
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awesome tv--this is the most awesome tv i have watched.Review created: 10/13/07
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aitch1brumie ( 8 )
the tv is just awesome// but i still can't get thru with pay pal. i have to call and use the landline...i bought some garage items. work bench, 2 rollar tool boxes, 2 wall cabinets and 1 tall storage cabinet...absoutly wonderful items. but still h ad to use the landline...this works just fine...
also when my workbench and the other 5 items were to be delivered, someone from gladiator called me and said that i had ordered this to be delivered by
truck with lift gate. this was a additional $65.00. they said i had to have it . so i let it go at that. but the truck driver didn't even use the lift gate, just slid everything onto the ground..i feel that i have been taken on this part..i would like to have my $65.00 refunded.
thanks.
john brumbaugh
also when my workbench and the other 5 items were to be delivered, someone from gladiator called me and said that i had ordered this to be delivered by
truck with lift gate. this was a additional $65.00. they said i had to have it . so i let it go at that. but the truck driver didn't even use the lift gate, just slid everything onto the ground..i feel that i have been taken on this part..i would like to have my $65.00 refunded.
thanks.
john brumbaugh
Review ID: 10000000004566190
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