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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: Chiral888
Updated:04-26-08
Duration of ownership:3 Months
Strengths: - This set comes with attractive glossy black frame- PQ in HD channels is out of this world- TV provides deep black shades w/ vibrant colors- Good burn-in protection features
Weaknesses: - Set is on the heavier side- Buzzing sound, less after use- Dissipates heat from the top- PQ in SD is avg.- SQ is avg. use with HTS
Overall Evaluation: I bought my Samsung FPT5084 set right before the Super Bowl and let me tell you it did not disappoint. Yes I?m writing this review 3 months later, but I wanted to test out features and provide a comprehensive review.I want to say that this is by far one of my most cherished products I own and I highly recommend it. If you buy this set you will not be disappointed!!! I had done plenty of research as many of you are doing and will do because let?s face it this is an important purchase. Time and time again I found great reviews; after all it was rated as one of the best HD Plasma sets of 2007. After using this set I understand why so many people have good things to say. There are so many positives and very few cons and I?m glad I joined the club. To add to the charm, this set comes with on site 2 year parts and labor manufacturer?s warranty. One can also extend this warranty by 1 year if they use their credit card for the purchase (e.g. AMEX). At the moment the price is very reasonable, so take the plunge and you won?t regret it. People, if you want a great 50" 1080p Plasma set, then THIS IS YOUR SET. You can certainly thank me later after experiencing this true work of art.P.S. Due to word count restriction, this is only an abridged version of my review. Please go here to read my full review: http://www.4shared.com/file/45442292/7fd8817e/Samsung_FPT5084_Review.html.Please do leave comments. Thanks.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: bjbwarren
Updated:02-27-08
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: Incredible Picture - Flexible picture adjustment options.Piano black cabinet is First Class.Flexibility and number of connections make this Plasma virtually future proof.
Weaknesses: None - no runs, no drips, no errors.
Overall Evaluation: I've looked and researched to the point my wife never thought we'd buy a TV! Let's face it, the technology landscape changes almost by the minute. In fact, the model number on this set changed with the new year! I compared side by side at the big box stores, it seems like I've read every tech article, product review, and spec document. This set is a "sleeper" in the 50inch 1080p plasma market. HD Cable and DVD source material appears nearly 3-D! The color and black level is as good as sets priced 2 or 3 times as much. Bottom line: from picture quality to the number and variety of hi-def connectivity to the way it looks on the wall- there's no contest - the Samsung FP-T5084 is the better quality and better value!
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: apmech
Updated:02-25-08
Duration of ownership:3 Months
Strengths: Captivating picture quality. Lifelike with that "almost can walk into it" quality. Swivel stand is a nice feature. No hum or excessive heat from mine.
Weaknesses: I was initially concerned about a rather warm area at the top rear of the set; this has dissipated with 3 months use...hardly noticeabble now.
Overall Evaluation: Isearched and researched on innumerable websites and local stores before buying this set; originally had intended to buy a Hitachi LCD, but the salesman showed me this plasma, and I was amazed at the, to me, better picture...particularly the black levels, on this plasma. I have two Samsung computer monitors, and have been well pleased with them; this flat panel TV is a purchase with which I am very happy...I'd definitely recommend it!
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: sylar
Updated:02-14-08
Duration of ownership:8 Weeks
Strengths: -impeccable picture-great connectivity options-good menu controls-comfortable remote control
Weaknesses: -slight buzzing sound from the power supply-blacks don't compare to pioneer, but only slightly-very basic PIP
Overall Evaluation: For me, the choice was between this T5084 and the Panasonic 50pz700. It is obvious to me now that I made the right choice. The Panasonics were a little bit more expensive, but they lacked a USB port, they did not have as many connections in the back (i needed 2 HDMI ports plus i wanted 1 port free).Unfortunately, the first set that I received had a major problem. the top half of the screen would not work, as if those pixels were not getting any electricity. A call to a Samsung technician revealed that most likely one of the buffer boards was loose in its socket, and that they would most certainly fix it. i didn't want to take any chances and exchanged the tv set (Vanns.com was very accomodating. A+).The second set arrived and worked perfectly out of the box. I could not be happier with the picture. about a week in however, a slight buzz started coming from the back. it's not noticeable if you have any sound coming from the tv speakers. we use a stereo receiver to pipe sound to surround speakers, and when those go mute or the movie has a silent scene, the noise is there. Once again Samsung was very understanding, brought a tech in and assured us that the noise is normal (this is a bit disappointing). apparently, the capacitors in the power supply happen to vibrate slightly under voltage. if they happen to hit the boards or the case, a noise is noticable. from what i understand, this happens in 10-20% of sets, and does not bother most people. once the warranty is through, this can be fixed by opening the back and shimming the capacitors with some silicon putty.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: feldsbar
Updated:01-22-08
Duration of ownership:3 Days
Strengths: The strengths are definitely picture quality: The black levels and color gradients are breathtaking. Other strengths include flexibility of input connections, NTSC and ATCS tuners with clear QAM.
Weaknesses: Audio pass through does not include Dolby Digital 5.1 only PCM, so no looping back to a limited input receiver. Distracting buzzing at low volume.
Overall Evaluation: The T0584 has a impressive picture quality, great movement response and flexible and numerous input connection options. The anti-glare coating works well without sacrificing aesthetics. Cons include plasma buzzing, no support for external USB hard drives and only a few digital cameras (only USB thumb drives are supported - still a very nice feature though). Overall I would definitely recommend this TV.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: john2233
Updated:12-03-07
Duration of ownership:7 Days
Strengths: Plasma 1080P, Excellent picture quality on HD pictures
Weaknesses: Weight, Sound quality, Heat, Remote not able to use on dish network, Mediocre picture quality on regular TV
Overall Evaluation: I've had this TV for about a week ago. The Picture quality on regular TV (SD) is less than average but the HD picture quality is really nice. Being a Plasma, I am a very nervous about screen burn, so I have the contrast set to under 50 % (as per Cnet.com for the first 100 hrs). The unit is over 100 lbs and it heats up quickly. I was comparing this to the Panasonic 2700U and bought this over the thanksgiving weekend mainly because of the price (way less than panasonic) for more features than the panny (3 HDMI input vs 2 on Panny, PIP feature etc).Overall I am pretty satisfied with the TV. Hope I wont run into screen burn issues after the first 100 hrs because of all the precautaions I am taking.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: blackcapten
Updated:12-01-07
Duration of ownership:3 Months
Strengths: Great picture, 1080p, plenty of inputs for now
Weaknesses: Banding in some scenes, no special stretch mode, audio quality from built-in speakers is pretty basic (but not too important to me)
Overall Evaluation: Coming from a CRT projection, this is my first Plasma set. I was debating between LCD and Plasma and opted for Plasma simply because I thought the picture was better (to my eyes) and you get more size for your buck (at least for now). Needless to say the picture is stunning. I like to fiddle with the inputs and connections and I've played around a lot and all of my equipment works fine with this TV so far. There's no glare, especially compared to my old CRT projection set where it was difficult to watch at an angle or even during the day. I didn't think it would matter, but 1080p does make a difference especially after comparing sets in stores. Watching HD movies is a nice experience with this set. My main complaint is occasional banding, that is, a line/streak across the set depending on the background and scene on the TV (usually white backgrounds). It doesn't happen often, but I do notice it. Look on the AVS forums for more info about this. There's a stretch mode, but not a "special" mode where it uses an algorithm to distort the picture so it looks better stretched. No big deal for me though. The audio quality from the built in speakers is nothing special, but I think many people will use a separate audio receiver. Will update review if anything major comes up with the TV.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: chadbullock
Updated:11-27-07
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: Beautiful colors. Swivel stand is more important than you think in a living room. multiple HDMI inputs. USB picture slide show feature.
Weaknesses: Annoying hum. Noticeable at very low volumes. Especially noticeable when wearing headphones and using the headphone jack. I use Bose head phones. Screen glares in daylight.
Overall Evaluation: The picture is just awesome on this TV. I whole heartedly say buy it! I would all over again. BUT, keep this in mind; The hum is most annoying when using headphones and there is little noise other than speaking on the screen. No it\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s not my headphones. I use Bose noise canceling headphones. The hum is noticeable without head phones too at low volume levels. Screen glare is significant in a well lit room. But hasn\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t really bothered me. PIP does not work with PC as big image and TV as small image which is ideal for doing work on your PC and watching TV in the corner. Speakers are lame on this TV, need to hook to an audio system.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: Barkley01
Updated:11-09-07
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: Picture, Picture, PictureAesthetics
Weaknesses: None noted
Overall Evaluation: This is my first plasma tv. The picture is outstanding and I love the way the tv looks mounted on my living room wall. HD programming looks unbeliveable. SD programing is acceptable.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: Schnabe
Updated:11-06-07
Duration of ownership:2 Months
Strengths: Vibrant picture, accurate colors, tons of inputs, 1080p does 24, wide viewing angle, no tearing like most LCD's, swivel stand
Weaknesses: tv leans slightly on the swivel stand, minor image retention, gets hot
Overall Evaluation: I was a little hesitant getting a plasma, since I have seen image retention on older plasma's, but decided to give it a shot. Overall, I am glad I did. The colors are very accurate, the picture is vibrant, no tearing or ghosting of fast moving objects. I like the swivel stand, but it is a bit flimsy, and my TV leans slightly to the right. Not really noticeable, and I didn't notice it right away, so I could not return it for exchange. I did do the recommended 100 hr burn-in before doing final settings, and I think it has helped reduce the image retention (IR). When I first got the TV, I noticed IR every so often. Now, I haven't had any IR for awhile. I am careful not to leave a stationary image on too long. Nice thing with this TV is Samsung's built-in IR reducing modes, that will remove any IR. If you are on the fence with this TV, go ahead and buy it, you won't be sorry!!
