Samsung is holding a press conference today where they’ll announce its new 50? 3D ready HDTV in plasma category. The most astonishing thing to note here is its wonderful price that is well below $1000. The Samsung PN50C490 is available for pre-ordering at amazon at $989 only.
Its not that the price is wonderful but the specs are noteworthy as well. The new Samsung PN50C490 comes in 50? plasma with a resolution of 720p (1365 x 768p).

Specs for the Samsung PN50C490:
- Screen size: 50? plasma panel / HD 1366 x 768p resolution
- Aspect ratio: Widescreen 16:9
- Progressive features: E³ Panel technology, including 600Hz sub-field motion
- Best video inputs: 3 HDMI v1.4 in (3D capable)
- Other inputs: 1 USB port / 2 component video + L/R audio / 1 composite-vid (shared) / 1 PC (RGB) + PC audio / 1 RF
- Audio enhancements: SRS TruSurround HD
- Built-in speakers: 10W x 2
- Mounting options: Table stand included / VESA 400mm x 400mm wall-mount compatible
- Remote control: Included
- E³ Panel technology: 600Hz subfield motion / 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio / 0.001ms response time
- USB support: ConnectShare Movie fast connection to digital cameras and thumbdrives
- Outputs: 1 digital optical audio output
- Tuners: ATSC / NTSC / QAM
- ENERGY STAR qualified
- Dimensions: 47.3? W x 28.4? H x 2.7? D, without stand / 47.3? W x 31.0? H x 11.2? D, with stand
- Weight: 51.8 lbs, without stand / 56.2 lbs, with stand
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Hi Dave!
Thank you for your post!
I have one question. Is this supporting “Internet@TV”?
Quote: 0.001ms response time -> Nope. It’s 0.001s, OR 1ms… Not a millionth of a second…