Source: Tom's Hardware US | Keywords: Samsung, HDTV, LED | Themes: Home Theater, Display Panels and Monitors
Yesterday Samsung revealed the specs of its new 50-inch 850 PAVV "Finger Slim" LED-backlit HDTV over on the Korean website.
On Sunday, Samsung Korea revealed the specs of its new 50-inch 850 PAVV "Finger Slim" LED-backlit HDTV. The company boasts that the HDTV is only 29.9mm thick (1.14-inches), and weighs around 26kg (57lbs), making it 20-percent lighter--not to mention 40-percent more power efficient--than the previous-generation model. In addition, Samsung also revealed a 58-inch version as well, weighing around 36kg and is 50-percent slimmer than the pervious model.
Unfortunately, the information provided by Samsung's ultra-thin HDTVs is limited. The specs reveal that the 50-inch HDTV offers full a 1080p screen resolution, and even provides a USB 2.0 port for direct media playback that enables consumers to watch DivX video, view photos, or play music via an external hard drive or USB portable drive. Additionally, the TV provides DLNA support, and takes advantage of Samsung's Crystal Engine technology for full HD playback.
Currently there's no pricing on either the 50-inch or 58-inch models, or when the HDTVs will be renamed and made available in the States ("PAVV" is normally a Korea-based model number). However, stay tuned, as we're hoping Samsung will release an official press release soon.
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Not bad, a 1.1 inch thick 50 inch TV? Sounds good.
(although I can't see my hope becoming a reality).
Hopefully not too expensive
I'll be impressed when i can slap it on my wall like a fathad poster
So if I mount it on the wall I will have to sit 1.5" closer?
Being a new model, and LED back-lit, these are definitely going to be at the upper end of the price scale.
This is for plasma TV not LCD. You guys are all on the wrong side of info.
So far Samsung seems to be the farthest ahead compared to sony and toshiba. I am surprised it the Koreans came out with a better tv than japan's sony and toshiba.
Nice set
I'm waiting for the announcement of the 40" version. My room is too small for a 50" screen.
So if I mount it on the wall I will have to sit 1.5" closer?
Brilliant.
Anorexic model
Anorexic model
haha, indeed.
"My tv is skinnier den urs LOL"
The big name already have LED based TV, they just let the other to test it out for this new tech and perfecting them (I mean better, less power, cheaper) and then sell you for the same premium so they can get more margin. Plus Sammy is pretty much very aggressive in marketing their product too. Exposure is great way to gain market share.
We purchased couple Sammy thin LCD recently from Fry's used for shooting a scene for a auto manufacture and they just gave out the sammy to couple interns as a token of appreciation on top of what they suppose to get.
Being a new model, and LED back-lit, these are definitely going to be at the upper end of the price scale.
smartass lol
I dont see why the average consumer gives a crap about thickness. I'll take a 5 inch thick TV that costs half and has just as good a picture. I think the novelty of "superthin" has worn off... well for real people anyway.
i fail to see how samsung is ahead of sony or toshiba, sony had LED backlit sets out since 2007 (all be it in a 70" form factor that cost more than a luxury car) and brought out dynamic RGB backlit sets at "reasonable" prices last year, sure they aren't the thinest sets, but i don't consider this a priority when buying a primary tv.
This is all fun and games but the real question is how much is this gunna cost?
This is all fun and games but the real question is how much is this gunna cost?
More than a TV with comparable picture quality that is not as thin.
i wonder if it has local lit led's or edge lit... local lit led's are supposed to be alot better, but edge lit allow for a slimmer design
I would rather wait for the LaserTV to drop in price.
Did Scotty give them the formula for 'transparent aluminum'?
Both Samsung and SONY have 55" LED backlit LCDs (vs. 52" for traditional). Is Samsung trying to create another "standard size" for LCD?
BTW, that two cheap looking models.
BTW, that two cheap looking models.
They may be cheap but they love you long time!
I'm getting bored with this "thinner is a winner" business model. This thing is going to cost $8,999 -- minimum.
What I want is affordable -- make that super-affordable, good-enough TV to replace my dying, 23 year-old CRT. Trust me, if it wasn't dying, I would hang on to it for another year or two.
This may not be the same model that's being discussed, as it's 1.25 inches thick, but it's definitely cheaper than $8,999.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_30555 [...] l=N&tp=161