Samsung HPS5073 50-Inch Plasma HDTV
Samsung HP-S5073 Five Stars All the Way
The Samsung HP-S5073 plasma TV truly takes television viewing to a new level. When you first see its brilliant, vibrant colors or listen to the enhanced 15-watts-per-channel hidden speakers, you realize this is no ordinary flat screen TV. The cabinet is also noteworthy, as the craftmanship and awe-inspiring design combine to make this set a centerpiece of any room in which it is located. The connections between the 5073 and my other audio and video equipment took some time but was simple enough for a novice to perform. The weight of the TV and stand -- about 110 pounds -- requires that you have assistance in placing the unit in a wall unit or hanging on a wall. I modified my existing wall unit to make the TV fit, which allows for close proximity to my other equipment. I tried all three input types, component video, S video and HDMI, and determined that the HDMI connection provided the sharpest resolution. The clarity of the 720 and 1080i HDMI options are breathtaking. For a fuller and more cinematic sound, I connected the 5073 through my surround sound system, and the result was more pleasing than viewing a movie in a theatre. The menu controls and programming functions are very user-friendly and help make the HP-S5073 a pleasure to own and a memorable experience to watch. I waited a long time to purchase a big screen TV after researching online and in local stores. I comparison-shopped with my family, and we all agreed the Samsung HP-S5073 is the best choice on the market for a 50-inch plasma TV. It may very well become the standard by which all others are compared.