Typical price: £1,800
What is it: 50-inch, 1080p plasma TV with RSS reader and DivX/VxiD playback
What we think: Truly an awesome TV, so packed with features we're sure it'll explode
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 October 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung PS50A756, Blu-ray players, Freeview, screens
We like:
Picture quality; connectivity; some nice extras
We don't like:
Menus aren't that responsive; scroll wheel on remote control can be a pain; design isn't for everyone
Also known as:
Samsung Series 7
You might also need:
Blu-ray player; games console; network connection and Internet access;
CNET UK judgement:
There are virtually no reasons not to buy this TV. We have a feeling the price might be a little high for some people once it hits the market, but this TV is a true class act offering a staggeringly good picture. Samsung has improved its plasma TV range this year and that's an achievement considering how good the previous range was
Full review:
Last year we awarded the Samsung 50-inch plasma our Editors' Choice award for best TV. We picked it over an excellent Pioneer because the price was much lower and it offered a very decent level of performance. This year Pioneer has come back with even better TVs -- some of the best we've ever seen, in fact -- so when the new Samsung PS50A756 landed on our doorstep, we couldn't wait to see what it could do. Continue Reading...
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