Washington, D.C. (November 25, 2006) -- Samsung's  HP-S5053 Plasma HDTV looks good in more ways than one, according to a review by PC World magazine.

The publication says the 50-inch flat-panel makes a big statement in any living room because of its shiny black cabinet and stand. Plus, says PC World, its "image quality is generally pleasing, too."

"Our test jury liked the HP-S5053's performance on both High-Definition and standard-definition TV content. It maintained realistic skin tones, bright colors, and strong contrast even in PC World's bright-lights test," the magazine said in a recent review.

Plasma HDTVs sometime exhibit screen glare when viewed in a well-lit room.

PC World added that the Samsung flat-panel "excelled" at displaying DVDs, showing good color balance, particularly with skin tones.
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On the negative side, the publication's reviewer criticized the set's remote, saying the buttons are not well spaced out.

"Even a person with relatively large hands must shift the remote about frequently to perform typical functions," the review said. "Since the remote has sharp edges around its top face, this process can be uncomfortable."

The set, which also has two HDMI inputs, was priced at around $4000 last spring. However, it can now be purchased for as low as $2,000 at some e-commerce web sites.

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