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7.7 out of 10

Samsung PN50A550

First seen: 3 april 2008

Information found in: from 22 sources in 2 countries.

Great Deal: $1,432.00

  • User Score (156)
    9.3 9.3 from 156 reviewers
  • Expert Score (2)
    7.0 7.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    7.1 7.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    7.3 7.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (4)
    6.0 6.0 from 4 reviewers
  • Sound quality (2)
    5.9 5.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Picture quality (2)
    7.3 7.3 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • hook up satellite receiver, swivel stand 4, and the hd, practically no solarization, big 3
  • there is some glare, as with all plasmas, it does swivel, defective rate, input transition a pain

50” widescreen plasma HDTV Infuse your home entertainment with full high-definition 1080p resolution for the clearest picture and the most amazing details. FilterBright™ assures you see nothing but the brightest color on your screen. Take your home entertainment experience to the next level with the SAMSUNG PN50A550 plasma flat screen HDTV. group=televisions&type=televisions&subtype=plasmatv&model_cd=PN50A550S1FXZA http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detailRevie…

Samsung PN50A550

The Samsung PN50A550 is a 50 inch 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1080 resolution TV with a contrast ratio of 30,000:1 (Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1) It has a viewing angle of over 175º (H/V) and supports DNIe™ Digital Natural Image Engine that delivers lifelike picture that is closer to film (Both analog/digital). The TV also has Digital Noise Reduction, SRS TruSurround XT, and is supported by 2 x 10W speakers. It has HDMI (ver. 1.3), composite (AV), S-Video, headphone, PC input …

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Samsung PN50A550

The Samsung PN50A550 is a 50 inch 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1080 resolution TV with a contrast ratio of 30,000:1 (Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1) It has a viewing angle of over 175º (H/V) and supports DNIe™ Digital Natural Image Engine that delivers lifelike picture that is closer to film (Both analog/digital). The TV also has Digital Noise Reduction, SRS TruSurround XT, and is supported by 2 x 10W speakers. It has HDMI (ver. 1.3), composite (AV), S-Video, headphone, PC input (D-sub), and Component(Y/Pb/Pr) interface. The TV support ATSC / NTSC / Clear QAM networks. The Samsung PN50A550 measures 48.4" x 30.0" x 3.7" and weighs 82.3 lb without stand.

Features

The Samsung PN50A550 features Ultra FilterBright™ anti glare filter that minimized image glare and maximized contrast for optimal viewing experience day or night. The anti-glare filter reduces reflections while maintaining ultra-high picture contrast. It also features DNIe™ technology which is made up of a Motion Optimizer, a Contrast Enhancer, a Color Optimizer, and a Detail Enhancer to produce life-like images. Other features on the Samsung PN50A550 are anti burn-in technology that uses auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing function, and all white screens to ensure that no images are burned into the plasma panel, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for realistic, sharper picture.

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Reviews of Samsung PN50A550

  1. Samsung PN50A550 Plasma TV

    Reviewer: UltimateAVmag.com
    1 July 2008

    At the top of this review, I called the PN50A550 the flat-panel equivalent of a Honda Accord. Can you buy a better-performing vehicle? Of course, but you'd best be prepared to spend a whole lot more if you insist on owning the flat-panel equivalent of a BMW. Something like the $6000 Pioneer Elite PRO-110FD would qualify. The Samsung PN50A550 is excellent all-around performer with no serious flaws. It's a good deal at it's list price of $2700, but you won't have to pay... Read more

  2. Reviewer: howstuffworks.com / Consumer Guide
    17 June 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 6
    6.0
    Performance 6
    6.0
     

    It's easy to be impressed with Samsung's new line of plasma sets, including the new 50-inch PN50A550, a full HD 1080p model, which includes support for the latest HDMI 1.3 x.v.Color technology. While x.v.Color isn't widely integrated on new sets and is still more hype than reality, it's a welcome addition to any mid-range-priced set such as this one. Read more

  3. Reviewer: Home Theater Reviews
    19 October 2008

    Samsung's PN50A550 offers much of the performance and many of the features you'll find in a higher-end 1080p display at a more reasonable price.  It's a very good all-around performer. Read more

  4. Samsung PN50A550 Plasma HDTV

    Reviewer: Home Theater
    16 August 2008

    Video experts and video reviewers can be a cantankerous bunch. We’re always engaged in a tug of war with manufacturers about what we’d like to see in new HDTVs. We aren’t often successful, not necessarily because the manufacturers are stubborn (OK, sometimes they are), but because they’re more concerned than we are about the realities of the wider marketplace. We couldn’t care less about floodlight-worthy light output, a remote that will also start your car, or... Read more

  5. Reviews: Samsung PN50A550: Review

    Reviewer: Electronics Made Easy
    16 April 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Samsung has been challenging the competition for the last decade and now is positioning itself as a major player in consumer electronics. A glossy casing with a futuristic base, good mounting options and well hidden speakers make this a beautiful TV. Read more

  1. I would buy this product again

    Reviewer: OneCall
    27 February 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This ia a great tv and was a breeze to set up. I have been looking and checking ratings for over a year now and settled for this baby because of consumer ratings and a great price from One Call. [...] Read more

  2. BUYING ON INTERNET

    Reviewer: ABT Electronics
    3 January 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Fist of all, I ordered a pn50a550 plasma Hdtv. My first concern was whom should I buy it from. After some research I picked ABT Electronics. [...] As far as the set is concern I could not be more pleased, easy to setup and a great picture. [...] I would to it again. Read more

  3. Lifelike picture quality

    Reviewer: Amazon
    25 September 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    In a darker room, watching this TV is like watching real-life. When I watch my old LCD, my mind knows I am watching TV; but when I watch this TV, my mind is tricked into thinking I am there. So, yes-it looks stylish, has the features you need, etc. but that is not what distinguishes this TV--its the lifelike picture quality. Read more

  4. Reviewer: PC World
    10 January 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    First Impressions:After lugging the 90 or so pound behemoth up a flight of stairs by myself, I set it on the TV stand and was up and running within a... Read more

  5. Plazma Rules, LCD is Awesome

    Reviewer: Newegg
    22 February 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    make sure you get a TV that can take an HDMI connection which they all should now and use it. Get a popular TV that the remote will be able to be programmed with your cable/satellite providers remote. makes things a lot easier. Read more

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