Samsung HP-R5072 50-Inch Widescreen Flat Panel HD-Ready Plasma TV
Samsung HP-R5072 versus Panasonic TH50PX500
Initally purchased the Panasonic from Amazon.  I received it damaged, so I had to send it back.  They didn't have any left in stock, so I decided to purchase a 50&#34; plasma from a local dealer.  None of the locals had the Panasonic that I wanted, so I went with the Samsung HP-R5072.  I had the Samsung for 20 days before I returned it and purchased the Panasonic TH50PX500.  All-in-all, the picture on the Samsung had a good picture, but it did not have near the picture clarity and color vibrance that the Panasonic has.  Additionally, this Samsung model has and &#34;electronic program guide&#34; - not to be confused withe the &#34;TV GUIDE&#34; version.  Needless to say, the Samsung version did not work and requires each channel to transit their program information and that just does not happen.  The Panasonic TH50PX500 does have the &#34;TV Guide&#34; version and it worked great.  Finally, the split screen cabability and integration capability with other Panasonic products put the Panasonic over the top when compared to the Samsung.  One last thing, the Samsung remote is very minimal as far as capability goes.  Panasonic has this beat hands down.  The opinions found here are totally mine and were not influenced in any manner resulting from the discounted or free product.  The assertions in this review are based on the product, it quality and suitability to the task at hand, and the potential of the product to perform over its lifetime.  Why then did I provide this review?  Well, I am an avid Amazon buyer and depend greatly on the Amazon reviews provided on products that I am considering for purchase and I feel that I can provide a service back to the Amazon community by provide and unbiased review of products I purchase so as to assist others in their decision making process.  I hope this has helped you in your shopping experience on Amazon and, if it did, please mark the review as helpful.