The Samsung FPT5084 50" Plasma Television is capable of creating a display that is a true (1080p) High Def picture. The wide screen tv is Samsung's first step into the 1080 hd marketplace. Typically, plasma tvs have had issues displaying darker black colors. However, this television does a pretty decent job. In my honest opinion, the FPT5084 is on par or better than most of the plasma televisions being sold today. Although the picture quality is pretty good right out of the box, some tuning was needed to achieve the best picture. Luckily, the Samsung FPT5084 provides plenty of picture controls that are user friendly. Once it has been adjusted, the Samsung set delivers a bright and colorful image. The HDTV is able to manage a broad color range very well.

The Samsung FPT5084 TV is sleek and visually pleasing. Samsung has placed the speakers to the side of the 50 inch screen, instead of on the bottom. This makes it wider and shorter, which, in turn, makes it easier on the eyes. The side panels of the television also consist of chrome colored strips, which angle towards the outside of the television and conceal the speakers. The bottom and top frame of the Samsung FPT5084 is thin for a plasma of 50 inches. The bottom panel includes a blue light and the Samsung logo. However, this particular feature can be turned off.

The Samsung FP-T5084 Plasma is a quality television that is recommended to someone who is looking for an affordable 1080p HD set. I would like to see a screen that would better reduce glare and better processing of non-hd programming, but these are in no particular way a deal breaker. Hopefully, Samsung will address the issues with their next tv. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the performance of this television and believe that it is a great buy.