Samsung HL-S5086W 50" DLP HDTV

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Samsung HL-S5086W 50" DLP HDTV

DLP (Digital Light Processing) HDTVs are gaining in popularity and performing well in tests vs LCD and plasma sets, and the 50" Samsung S5086W is an excellent DLP HDTV to consider.

Using Samsung's Brilliant Color technology, the S5086W has earned high marks for its picture clarity and vivid color. And the set's 2500:1 contrast ratio means the S5086W can reproduce deep black tones.

Further, the Samsung S5086W features a variety of inputs including HDMI (2 in the rear of the set), and USB connectivity for easily showing your digital photos from your camera.

Further reading: check out what buyers of the S5086W have to say about it at Amazon.com.

FEATURES AND SPECS:
Samsung HL-S5086W 50" DLP HDTV

Product Features

50-inch Digital Light Projection (DLP) HDTV; measures 45.4 x 32.3 x 15.6 inches (WxHxD)
Latest Texas Instruments DLP chip faster than any other HDTV technology
1280 x 720-pixel resolution; 2500:1 contrast ratio; 3-line digital comb filter; Cinema Smooth 3:2 pull-down film mode
Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 front), 2 S-Video, 2 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 1 RF, 1 USB
Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround

Technical Details

Screen Size: 50"
Color: Black
TV Type: DLP
HDTV capable: Yes
Game mode: Yes
Resolution: 1280 X 720
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CableCard Ready: No
Surround sound: Yes
Number of speakers: 2
Speaker wattage per channel: 10 Watts
Response time: N/A
Contrast ratio: 2500:1
Brightness: N/A
Viewing angle: 140° X 60°
Comb filter: 3 Line digital
3:2 pulldown correction: Yes
Includes DVD player: No
Tuners: ATSC/NTSC
Auto channel setup: Yes
Closed captioning: Yes
Last-channel recall: Yes
Multilingual menu: English/French/Spanish
Parental Control: Yes
Picture-in-picture (PIP): No
Secondary audio program (SAP): Yes
Sleep timer: Yes

Composite audio: 2 rear/ 1 side
Composite video: 2 inputs/1 output (rear)
S-video: 2 rear
Component video: 2 rear
DVI: No
HDMI: 2 rear
RF: 1 rear
PC VGA: RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)
USB: 1 side
Firewire: No
RS232 (Serial): No
Digital audio output: Yes
Headphone jack: No
SD card slot: No
Stand included: N/A
Item width w/o stand: N/A
Item height w/o stand: N/A
Item depth w/o stand: N/A
Item width with stand: 45.4"
Item height with stand: 32.3"
Item depth with stand: 15.6"
Item weight with stand: 62.8 lbs
Item weight w/o stand: N/A
Wall mount type: N/A
Power consumption: 200 Watts
Warranty: 1 Year in-home service (parts and labor)
What's in the box: Television, remote control, power cord, owners manual, quick start guide, warranty card

PRESS RELEASE:
Samsung HL-S5086W 50" DLP HDTV

SAMSUNG Redfines Elegance With Next-Generation DLP Models
Samsung’s 2006 Slim Bezel DLPs Feature 50”, 56” and 61” Screen Sizes
With a Glamorous New Design

Las Vegas, NV - Samsung, a global leader in the DLP arena, sets the standard for form and function with its core lineup of 720p DLP televisions, led by the 61" HL-S6186W, the 56" HL-S5686W and the HL-S5086W. Samsung's core DLP models feature integrated true high definition (HD) tuners, enhanced digital connectivity and a new attractive slim cabinet bezel design making it the centerpiece of any living room.

"Consumers put a premium on superior image quality and slim design, and Samsung delivers with a full line of DLP televisions featuring luxury, design and quality," said Dan Schinasi, Senior Marketing Manager for Projection TV for Samsung Electronics America. "Samsung's 2006 DLP models offer high resolution, large screen sizes and clean, modern styling at a price point that maximizes the value for our customers."

86 Series
Featuring Samsung's new slim bezel design, the 61" HL-S6186W, 56" HL-S5686W and the HL-S5086W add a glamorous new dimension of style to any home. The 86 Series DLPs feature true-HD 1280 x 720 progressive resolution, with an HD5 DMD Chip and a 5-segment color wheel with Brilliant Color™ algorithm for advanced picture quality. With up to 2500:1 contrast ratio the 86 Series DLPs display video in deep, vibrant color. Samsung's proprietary Digital Natural Image engine (DNle ) improves the picture by enhancing contrast, detail, white balance and noise reduction. The Cinema Smooth™ Gen 6 Light Engine creates film-like images with no visible pixel structure, more accurate shading, and better low-light detail. Additionally, the built-in HDTV-ATSC tuner meets the industry standard for receiving free over-the-air digital TV broadcasts.

All of Samsung's core DLP models feature the latest digital connectivity enhancements. Game Mode gives new realism to the latest video games with game graphic and dark area enhancements, enhanced response time, and improved sound capacity to provide a totally immersed experience. Dual HDMI inputs connect with other digital devices such as DVD players, allowing simultaneous transmission of audio and video signals over the same wire, for an optimal sound and picture experience. A USB 1.1 connection with photo viewer makes it easy to connect cameras and other storage devices to display photos on screen. And a PC-input provides an easy connection to a notebook or computer.

The 61" HL-S6186W, 56" HL-S5686W and the 50" HL-S5086 will be available in March 2006 at $3,099 MSRP, $2,699 MSRP and $2,299 MSRP, respectively.

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