50 inch Plasma HDTV reviews
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Shopping for a Great 50 inch Plasma HDTV
Before we dive into our listing of 50 inch Plasma HDTVs, let us deal with a couple items that might be on your mind.
First, 1080 or 720? Well, most people will tell you that on TV's under 50 inches, don't worry about it. Go with 720 and save the $$$. But what about 50 inch TVs? Well, this is going to be up to you. 9 out of 10 people wont be able to tell the difference between the two, but at 50 inches, you're on the cusp. I say, if you have the money, go with 1080. If money is tight and you still want to get in 50 inches, you'll be ok 720. However, if you go above 50 inches, you should seriously consider 1080.
Second, Plasma or LCD? My answer is Plasma. The odds of you getting burn-in or burn-out are pretty slim... and when it comes to picture quality, plasma can NOT be beat. If you want the best, go plasma. The really cool thing, Plasma is usually less expensive than its LCD counterpart. So, go for it.
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Now, here are some great 50 inch Plasma HDTVs to chose from:

First, 1080 or 720? Well, most people will tell you that on TV's under 50 inches, don't worry about it. Go with 720 and save the $$$. But what about 50 inch TVs? Well, this is going to be up to you. 9 out of 10 people wont be able to tell the difference between the two, but at 50 inches, you're on the cusp. I say, if you have the money, go with 1080. If money is tight and you still want to get in 50 inches, you'll be ok 720. However, if you go above 50 inches, you should seriously consider 1080.
Second, Plasma or LCD? My answer is Plasma. The odds of you getting burn-in or burn-out are pretty slim... and when it comes to picture quality, plasma can NOT be beat. If you want the best, go plasma. The really cool thing, Plasma is usually less expensive than its LCD counterpart. So, go for it.
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Now, here are some great 50 inch Plasma HDTVs to chose from:

Pioneer 50-Inch 1080p KURO Plasma HDTV
PDP-5020FD

Price Range: $2125Best Features
- 1080 Progressive Image Reproduction
- New Deeper Blacks for Unmatched Contrast (5x Previous Generation)
- New Thinner Cosmetic Design
- New Home Media Gallery Home Network Connectivity
Check it out on Amazon: Pioneer PDP-5020FD 50-Inch 1080p KURO Plasma HDTV
COMMENTS - The KURO is the KING of the plasma world. If you want the best, this is the one to buy! But, as the price shows, you're going to pay for it.
Samsung 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV with RED Touch of Color
PN50A650

Price Range: $1490Best Features
- Touch Of Color Bezel
- 1080p HD Resolution
- 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- 4 HDMI Inputs
- RSS-Infolink
Check it out on Amazon: Samsung PN50A650 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV with RED Touch of Color
COMMENTS - Everyone agrees that this is an amazing TV. You seriously can't go wrong with this beauty. The only negative about it is the touch of red... it isn't for everyone, but if you like it, get this TV!
Samsung 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
PN50A450

Price Range: $917Best Features
- 720p HD Resolution
- 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30,000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 3 HDMI Inputs
- Filter Bright Anti Reflective Technology
- 3D Ready for 3D gaming
Check it out on Amazon: Samsung PN50A450 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
COMMENTS - See the price difference in 720 over 1080! 50 inches under $1000! WOW!
Panasonic Viera 50-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
TH-50PZ85U

Price Range: $1458Best Features
- 1080p HD Resolution
- 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks
- 4096 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction
- Viera LinK%u2122 HDAVI
- GalleryPlayer®
- Game Mode
- 3 HDMI ports
Check it out on Amazon: Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
COMMENTS - Honestly, between the panasonic and the samsung, it is a toss up. I think you're happy with either of these choices. They are both AMAZING!
Hitachi 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
P50S602

Price Range: $1498Best Features
- 1080p HD Resolution
- Swivel Stand
- Dot by Dot aspect mode and Deep Color
- 4 Preset Color Temperatures with D. Cinema
- 3 HDMI
- Anti-Reflective Screen with Ultra High Contrast Black Stripe Filter
Check it out on Amazon: Hitachi P50S602 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
COMMENTS - The Hitachi is a great television and is competitively priced. If you don't want the samsung or panasonic for some reason, this is a a great TV.
LG 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
50PG30

Price Range: $1618Best Features
- 1080p HD Resolution
- Clear Voice technology
- Dual XD engine processors maximizes picture quality
- Fluid motion for 180hz effect
- Invisible speaker system
- Contrast ratio 30,000:1
Check it out on Amazon: LG 50PG30 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
COMMENTS - LG = Life is Good... and with this TV it will be. Everything about this TV is great. Design, features, everything...
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