Typical price: £1,500
What is it: A 50-inch plasma television with built-in Freeview
What we think: A massive TV that will appeal to sports fans and people who want to watch Freeview on a large screen with minimal picture distortion
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 June 2007
Tags: Samsung, Samsung PS50Q97HD, LCDs, digital TV, labelling
We like:
Size; three HDMI sockets; Freeview and HD quality
We don't like:
Picture noise; only HDMI 1.3; not 1080p
You might also need:
HDMI cable; HD DVD or Blu-ray player
CNET UK judgement:
Samsung's PS50Q97HD is a good buy if you want the maximum visual impact for your money. The picture isn't perfect, but it does redeem itself with better than average Freeview performance
Full review:
If you like your TV big, then you'll be thrilled by the 50-inch Q97 from Samsung. It's a monster of a television -- big enough to make even the largest living room look like a pokey bed-sit in Acton. Continue Reading...
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