Looking for Answers about Plasma TV?

Comparing LED to Plasma is like comparing apples to oranges. Sure they are both fruits, but they taste and look completely different. The best way to decide which is better is to figure out which one tastes better to you. Although I can not list all the differences, I will say that Plasma is usually a larger set, although the LED's come in a 55" flavor. Plasmas also tend to have a slightly higher contrast, while the LED is a much thinner TV. I would suggest heading to one of out retail partners and comparing the two techs side by side and deciding for your self which one suits your lifestyle.

Hi there rg3637! The main difference between the B450 and the A450 is that the B450 is the newer model , has a higher contrast ratio and has an updated ToC Red bezel.
When ever you see the "B" in the model number, you will know that is the newer updated model. The last 3 digits is not a determiner of the contrast, but rather, just a naming convention that Samsung uses to separate the many different models we offer.

I hope this helped you out :)

Hi there Ergoguy, I don't have any information on a 46" plasma, but keep checking back on Samsung.com for any updates on the new models.

The current line of Samsung plasma televisions includes a VGA connector for use as acomputer monitor. You only need to have computer and male to female VGA cable to use it. If you are more quality conscious, and you have an HDMI output on your laptop or desktop's video card, use that connection, it will yield improved quality images.

Hi cdberry, if you call 1-800-SAMSUNG, they should be able to help you out.

The plasma wont tell you if you need an update, but if you check your TV's firmware version and the version online, if the online version is a higher number then you should update the firmware.

As far as Cinema Smooth goes, only the PNB560 has it within the 5 series plasmas. However all of the 5 series plasmas have 1080 Full HD Motion.

The B860 adds Cinema Smooth over the B850.

Although I would not know if this is a known issue or if it will be addressed, I can say that Samsung stands behind all their TVs and will service or even replace the unit if there is a detrimental problem with your set (all within the manufacturer's warranty and time frame). If you have any further questions about this or any other issue, please contact 800-SAMSUNG for live issue resolution.

-MrSamsung

Hi Ted,

I've done extensive research on both and have found the only difference between these two series is the "look and feel" and one additional component input found in the 6 series.

The 8 series are thinner and lighter. The thickness of my 50 inch plasma 650 series is 3 inches. The thickness of the 8 series is 1.5 inches I believe. The 650 also has the touch of color in red. The 8 series does not.

All features in the set are the same including specifications regarding the quality of picture. The 650 series does have one extra component input though.

Buy the 8 series for the wow factor.

I hope this helps!

Differences are
1. PN63B590 has the less reflective "ultra filter bright screen". The PN63B550 comes with the standard "filter bright screen"

2. PN63B590 has the "Cinema smooth" 24p video play back feature which allows it to process blu-ray movies in a more realistic manner.

3. The PN63B590 has a touch sensitive on/off button under neath the lighted Samsung logo on the front of the TV. The PN63B550 has a push button on/off switch on the side of the TV.

All Samsung TVs from the past 2 generations will come equipped with a digital tuner which allows for the viewing of some HD content over the air and from a straight cable connection. You do not need a digital tuner in order to view all your HD content though. By using an HDMI cable to connect to your digital cable box or DVR, you will be getting full HD streaming as well. this all depends on what your cable provider offers to you in the form of HD content. Regardless of the cable companies policies, you can rest assured that your Samsung TV will display all your HD content in its full HD resolution.

There are many differences between the A and B models. To many to list here since every model series has a different feature set between them. The reason for the A and B is that the A series models are from 2008 and the B series models are from 2009.

-MrSamsung

There are a few things that need to be addressed here. The Info Box only displays the information of the actual signal and not of the upconverted or enhanced image. Also currently, as far as I know, there are no devices that transmit a signal at 120hz. the highest it is transmitted on is 60hz.
Lastly, the 600Hz sub-field motion on Samsung Plasmas refers to the image that is being transmitted is shown at it's native refresh rate but the TV then flashes the individual pixels faster so the images appear smoother. In the case of a 60Hz image, the TV flashes the pixels 10 times faster then normal. So 60 fps x 10 sub-field = 600 flashes of the pixels per second. This makes the images seem much smoother on the screen but it does not increase the actual frames per second.

-MrSamsung

Although such a small gradient may not harm the TV, it is always recommended that the sets are set up to be level across all axis'. If you can find a way to level the TV, it would probably be a wise course of action.

-MrSamsung

You will want to use a damp cloth. Makes sure its a non abrasive cloth, and that the water you use is purified. Using normal tap water could leave streaks and/or mineral deposits on the screen it self. There are several screen cleaning chemicals on the market, however I would suggest just using good ol' water.

Regrettably, Samsung can not customize TV sets for the general public. They do, however, provide customized models for specific retail partners (such as Best Buy, Sam's Club, etc.).

Unfortunately there is no headphone jack; however you can still connect headphones to this unit. In order to hear out of headphones, you would need to connect the headphones via an RCA to 3.5mm female connector. Even then, since the RCA audio outputs on this unit is a fixed pass through type of connection, you would need some sort of intermediary device to control the volume, since the TV doe not have control of the volume coming out of the analogue and digital audio outputs.

-MrSamsung

I'm sorry, but I do not have any information of the unit you have mentioned. If said unit is an international version, please contact your local Samsung customer service center for a proper answer. Although i may not have info on this set, i can still give you a synopsis as to how to connect a PC to a Samsung TV to be used as a monitor.

There are three ways to connect your PC to your Samsung TV: monitor cable, HDMI to HDMI or HDMI to DVI.

Although all of these connections are easy to hook up, the PC monitor cable is the most common. To connect it this way, just use a standard PC monitor cable to connect from the monitor out of your PC to the PC input on the TV. Some adjustments to the PC's resolution is required.

If your PC offer HDMI out, I would highly suggest using this connection, since it is a basic plug-n-play connection (meaning almost no adjustment is needed on the TV or PC)

HDMI to DVI is almost the same as straight HDMI, but in this case, you will want to connect the DVI end of the cable to the PC (if available) and the HDMI into the TV. This is also considered a plug-n-play connection.

-MrSamsung

The storage temperature for plasma panels are also limited to -4 °F. Plasma panels do not contain liquid crystals, but instead of a different "gas and glass" manufacturing that also doesn't do well in extremely cold situations.

--Mr. Samsung