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Published: 2008-11-23 - 13:32:42
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50-inch Samsung Plasma HDTV - $798 (PN50A400)

By Big Picture Big Sound Deal Meister

Just when you thought name brand HDTVs couldn't get any cheaper, BestBuy.com pulls this one out of their hat. It's a 50-inch plasma HDTV from Samsung (model PN50A400) for an unbelievably low $797.99 and, since you won't be able to find it easily on the Best Buy site, here's the direct link:

Samsung 50-inch 720p Plasma HDTV: $797.99 (PN50A400)

Update: 50-inch model currently sold out on Best Buy but it is available from the following sources (as of 12/03)

Samsung PN50A400 50-inch Plasma HDTV for $898 (WalMart.com)
Samsung 50-inch plasma HDTV (PN50A400): $899.99 (Sears.com)
Samsung 50-inch Plasma HDTV (PN50A450): $899.99 (Sears.com)

BestBuy still has the 42-inch model for $699.99:

Samsung PN42A400 720p Plasma HDTV: $699.99

Good luck finding a better deal on a name brand 50-inch plasma HDTV on Black Friday or any other day. Best Buy joins Amazon, Sears and other e-tailers offering their best deals early to get a share of the dwindling holiday shopping dollars. This deal is available for delivery or for online purchase/in-store pick-up in many stores.

Find more delas like this in our "Black Friday HDTV Deals and Blu-ray Sales" article.

The PN50A400 features a native 1365x768 pixel resolution (better than 720p), a native 15,000:1 contrast ratio, 2 component video inputs and 2 HDMI inputs for compatiblity with the latest digital and high definition sources like Blu-ray Disc. Also, rare in an entry-level HDTV, the set also includes a PC (VGA) input for use with a home theater PC or laptop.

Manufacturer's Specifications (PN50A400):

Video
Screen Size	49.9"
Aspect Ratio	Widescreen
Resolution	1365 (H) x 768 (V)
Contrast Ratio	15,000:1
Viewing Angle	175º/175º
DNIe™	Yes
AUDIO
Sound Effect System	SRS TruSurround
Sound Output(RMS)	10 W x 2
INPUT/OUTPUT (SIDE)
Headphone Headphone	Yes
INPUT/OUTPUT (REAR)
HDMI	2
PC input (D-sub)	1
Component(Y/Pb/Pr)	2
SYSTEM
Tuners	NTSC / ATSC
DIMENSIONS
Set size(WXHXD) with stand	48.5" x 33.4" x 12.4"
Set size(WXHXD) without stand	48.5" x 31.1" x 3.7"
Package size(WXHXD)	51.4" x 37.5" x 15.4"
WEIGHT
Set weight with stand	81.6 lbs.
Set weight without stand	74.9 lbs.
Package weight	98.1 lbs.

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