Hey Guys,

I was looking at these 2 PDPs. The only difference that i can tell is that the 5064 has a 2.0 USB and it resolution is 1024x768. Te 5054 is 1365X 768.

If the 5064 is better, then why is the res lower?

Hey Guys,

I was looking at these 2 PDPs. The only difference that i can tell is that the 5064 has a 2.0 USB and it resolution is 1024x768. Te 5054 is 1365X 768.

If the 5064 is better, then why is the res lower?

Chris, something is wrong with specs. ALL 50" 54's and 64's have 1366x768P just as ALL 42" have 1024x768P

The 5054 is like the 2006 5053 and the 5064 is like the 5073 (2006)

The new 84 series is 1920x1080P (5084)

it is strange, i got the specs from sammys website. So if its not the res as the main difference, then its simply the usb?

There's also the anti-glare screen. If I read it right, the 5054 has the same anti-glare treatment that the 2006 5073 has. The 5064 has a new version of the FliterBright screen treatment. I think.

hmm i wonder what msrp on the 64 will be.

Samsung's spec pages are usually filled with errors when they first post the new models on their sight. It probably has to do with a not-too-fluent Korean trying to translate their specs into English. Lee is correct with his analogy to last year's models. I looked at the 5064 spec sheet and it lists the model number as 50" but the description talks about a 42" while the dimensions are clearly for a 50" set. Both sets have a 1365x768 resolution. The 5064 has USB 2.0 and a new anti-glare filter. The 84 series is a completely new line, offering 1080p at sizes 50" and larger.

hmm i wonder what msrp on the 64 will be.

64 Series
The 64 Series plasmas excel in picture clarity and packs performance in an elegant “invisible speaker” cabinet design. Also, featuring Samsung’s FilterBright2 Plus™ technology, the 64 series is available in 50-inch and 42-inch models and delivers superb screen resolution in an aesthetically pleasing design. Featuring USB 2.0 and a PC input along with three HDMI connections, the 64 series offers seamless integration with other home theater components, allowing for the playing of HD content downloaded from the internet or from camcorders.

The 50- and 42-inch models will all be available in March 2007 and priced at MSRPs of $3,199 and $2,299, respectively.

54 Series
An enhanced version of last year’s trailblazing 53 series, the 54 series plasma HDTVs look great on or off with a TrueWide elegant “invisible speaker” cabinet design. Featuring Samsung’s exclusive “FilterBright2” technology, the 54 series boasts an improved contrast ratio and utilizes enhanced algorithms for minimizing glare and providing outstanding picture quality. The 16:9 screen aspect ratio, combined with Samsung’s detailed color, contrast and brightness provide an unforgettable HD screen experience. With a built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner, PC Input, and two HDMI ports, the 54 Series plasma HDTVs let consumers expand their entertainment horizons with convenient connections to HD content sources.

The 50-inch HP-R5054 and 42-inch HP-R4254 TVs will be available in July 2007 at MSRPs of $2,999 and $2,099, respectively.

so its says msrp of 2999 for 5024, cc says 2500 so i guess the 5064 will be around 2800 - 3k.

I wonder who is going to carry the 64 cc will not.