Samsung PS50Q97HDX

Samsung's PS50Q97HDX may not have full HD capability built into it - but they try to make up for it with their Ultra Filterbright technology. This technology delivers excellent blacks, shadow detail, motion handling, and great viewing angle. Samsung attempt to use the television to tackle some of the technology's flaws through the ‘screenburn' protection and Ultra Filterbright anti-reflective film options.

It seems like this would work - but the Ultra Filterbright technology has one slight problem that is hard to ignore. When there is enough ambient light, you can spot curved horizontal lines on areas of the screen where there are dark areas on the television screen. Some people can live with this - but many find it quite annoying. The only way to fix this problem is to watch TV with minimal to no light.

We didn't say that the PS50Q97HDX would be perfect - but like most televisions there will always be something small wrong with it. The great thing that you can enjoy is the 50 inch flat screen panel that offers SD and HD performance. It is a great design with 3 HDMI ports, enough controls to change your televisions settings (but not too many to clutter it), and screen burn prevention technology. This isn't a bad deal for only $1600.