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50-inch Samsung Plasma HDTV - $798 (PN50A400)
By Big Picture Big Sound Deal Meister
2008-11-23 13:32:42

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:

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

BestBuy still has the 42-inch model for $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™

Digital Natural Image Engine: Samsung's innovative DNIe technology delivers a crisp, lifelike picture that is closer to film. (Both analog/digital)

Yes

AUDIO

Sound Effect System

SRS TruSurround

Sound Output(RMS)

10 W x 2

INPUT/OUTPUT (SIDE)

Headphone

Headphone
Headphone can be connected to TV and the audio from TV speakers will be eliminated.

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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