Samsung HP-S5053

Samsung HP-S5053

HP-S5053 Review, by Laura Blackwell May 19, 2006

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• Reviewed by: marlisse1

  Strengths: Nice picture and price

  Weaknesses: TV made a noise and got hot, stopped playing

  Overall: TV stopped playing after making a noise and popping. Manufacturer would not replace because they said it was physical damage. TV had no physical contact, We saw a small line in it and we took it back. Afterwards there were more lines. TV had not been dropped or anything. No dents or any kind of physical damage. TV played for 2 weeks. Purchased at Brandsmart for $898.00 Was told by an Engineer that when the TV made the noise and popped it probably cracked then,Samsung said it was not covered by warranty. Will never purchase another tv from Samsung. Also purchased a smaller LG that we have not had any problems with. We chose the Samsung over the Panasonic,never will do that again.

• Reviewed by: mkeeton1

  Strengths: Nice size tv for price. The picture in the store was outstanding(don't expect the same when you get it home)

  Weaknesses: 1 samsung 5053 I brought home from circuit city had a loud buzzing coming from the set, and had to be replaced. The second has terrible artifacting even with contrast turned down, had it replaced.

  Overall: You can not use zoom modes when connected thru HDMI, so when you're watchung your HD channels (most are in letterbox format)you can not "stretch the picture", to avoid burn in! Regular channels look like a computer running in safe mode, HD is so-so. I have an ESA ED plasma that blows the samsung away! Very dissappointed

• Reviewed by: zwgiants

  Strengths: Picture quality; both HD and regular tv

  Weaknesses: Remote is a little awkward...

  Overall: I was about to buy a mid level 50" plasma (Vizio) for $1,688 at Sam's Club. Made a call to abt (Chicagoland Electronics retailer) and they offered me the Samsung 50" (5053) for $1,794. Since the set normally goes for $2,499 (Best Buy) I know I got a great deal. Fabulous picture on both HD and regular cable channels. Sound is ok, but just hooked up Samsung 2.1 surround sound home theater so not an issue. Great set at retail. For the price I paid...unbelievable...

• Reviewed by: afreitas

  Strengths: The picture quality of this set is amazing. I compared to dozens of other plasmas. Richness and depth of color was not matched by any other set I saw.

  Weaknesses: Remote is "cheezy", could do better. Cable card or even SD Card would be a great plus.

  Overall: I bought this set because the picture was the best I had seen on a plasma set up to now. I originally was going to get a set with 1080p but this picture was too good to pass up. The set totally died after 3 days while watching a movie. I don't know if it is just this particular set or a common problem. I decided to replace this set with an identical replacement because of the picture quality. (Note that the shiny black plastic on the body of the TV and stand is a dust "magnet".)

• Reviewed by: mikrotb

  Strengths: Picture quality, # inputs, case finish and design

  Weaknesses: Remote, no SD/MMC card slot

  Overall: After looking and reading about Plasma HDTVs (I can't remember for how long) I found the Samsung HP-S5053 and can't be more pleased. The price was right and the picture will be hard to beat. Makes it hard to watch the 32inch LCD in the bedroom. Mine is connected to the Family Room Theater 7.1 system so I don't use the sound from the TV. I have an upconvert DVD changer connected using HDMI and all other video sources (my A/V Receiver has an upconvert circuit for VCR, games and DTV signals) going in by S-Video, next will be an Entertainment PC connected into the VGA Port. I really enjoy winding down at the end of the day in a recliner in front of this TV. Would recommend to anyone.