The Plasma TV Blog

Samsung certainly has a wide selection of LCD televisions in their line up. This model is one of the stars of that line up. It has a 46 inch screen and the typical slim profile and light weight that make the LCD such a popular choice for HDTV fans. The depth is only 4.2 inches and the weight only 94 pounds. The VESA compatibility allows wall mounting although a swivel stand is included. Just about every feature that can be found in the Samsung line is packed into this unit. It handles 1080p progressive scan resolution with over 2 million pixels. The contrast ratio is 6,000:1 and there is a 10 bit processor capable of 12.8 billion colors. This combination is capable of reproducing a HD picture that is more real life than even real life.

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The Samsung S5797D is a whole lot of television. It starts with a 57 inch screen with Home theater dimensions and a slim profile that is less than six inches in depth. The contrast ratio is 4,000:1 which is lower than the smaller screened Samsung LCD models and the difference in color contrast involving dark and light scenes is noticeable if you are looking for it. The sheer size coupled with DNle technology, which is a Samsung exclusive, and the 178 viewing angle combine to make the picture so crisp and distortion free that the slight contrast drop does not bother most people.

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I will start out by saying that this model impressed me right from the start. The 40 inch screen and the 16:9 aspect ratio plus the extremely thin profile seem to make this model the ideal size for the feature package that comes with it. The 4095D has a depth of only 3.3 inches. It is ultra thin and since it is VESA compatible can be wall mounted with ease. It is capable of 1080p resolution and has an Optimized Game Mode feature that enhances the picture for video games, and is also PC compatible. It can double as a large screen computer monitor. The extremely rapid response time of 8ms also contributes to the game playing advantages of these unit.

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If you are doing comparison shopping on LCD televisions, it is helpful to have an idea of the meaning of the model numbers. The 4692 number tells you that this unit has a 46 inch viewing screen, and the 92 describes the special feature packaging. This is not the top of the line package. It does not handle 1080p progressive scan resolution, and the contrast ratio is down a bit from the 4696D at 5,000:1. If you check out the specs of the various models, you will see that the changes from package to package are minor, and many features remain the same.

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There are really a lot to be said about LCD televisions. The viewing angle is impressive compared to other formats, and the S4696D has a 178 degree viewing angle. Another is just the outright clarity of the picture reproduction. This unit has a 6000:1 contrast ratio, and Samsung’s Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp. There is also a 10 bit processor that Samsung says can produce 12.8 billion brilliant colors. The 8ms response time is very fast, and that helps with action pictures and sporting events. It can handle 1080p resolution which makes it capable of handling any picture signal that it likely to be sent its way in the near future.

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The Samsung LN-S5296D has a 52″ screen with a 16:9 screen aspect packed into a sleek case that is streamlined and modern. The LCD, or Liquid Crystal Display, seems to be Samsung’s pride and joy and they feature a large selection of models each with a different package of features and in a wide selection of screen sizes. The S5296D is capable of a resolution of up to 1080p, and this progressive scan resolution puts it on the cutting edge of HD technology, and it is capable of handling a wide variety of signal sources.

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Samsung seems to be quite proud of its 53 series. While a first glance at the model numbers would seem to indicate that this model is somewhere between the S4273 and the S4233, that is not actually true. The S4253 is loaded with just about every feature that Samsung offers in its Plasma line. Just about the only difference in this unit and the S4273 seems to be in the design of the cabinet and the absence of a USB port on the side A/V input and output array.

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At this time, Samsung gives us two choices when we are looking at 50 inch screen Plasma Televisions. The S5033 is the stripped down version although the only thing that seems to be missing here from the top of the line model is Samsung’s FilterBright Plus system. This is a color and picture enhancing technology that is included on most of Samsung’s other Plasma models. The important thing here might be just how much of a savings in cost are you getting for giving up this feature. If it is substantial, this model might be a good choice because it is packed with most of Samsung’s other features. It has 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and uses the exclusive DNle technology and 13 bit processing to produce billions of colors and eliminate much of the distortion problems of large screen televisions. There is even an Auto Pixel Shift feature that moves the pixel array very slightly to counter the burn in effects of still pictures and increase the overall life of the unit.

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It is interesting to note that Samsung does not list native resolution or pixel count on its advertising or even on the model spec sheets. This fact might make you a bit nervous when doing some comparison shopping. You might tend to think that they are not telling us because they are embarrassed by the figures. This is not the case, however, and the proof can be obtained by watching one at a large retailer where similar sized models made by its rivals are placed side by side with it. There is no doubt that the Samsung is using 480p/720p/1080i formats to produce High Definition images from High Definition input signals. It may just be that Samsung does not feel those numbers would mean much to the consumer, and so they encourage you to look at the picture to make your decision and not at the spec sheet.

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When you are reviewing a product line like the Samsung Plasma Televisions, you pick up on a bit of the logic used in the selection of model numbers. For this model that was fairly simple. The HP is for High Definition Plasma, and the S42 indicates a 42 inch screen size and denotes Samsung as the maker. It is the last number that causes a bit of concern. There are three 42 inch models made by Samsung, and this one has the smallest final two digits.

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