Samsung PN50A550 50 Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Take your home entertainment experience to the next level with the Samsung PN50A550 plasma HDTV. The Samsung PN50A550 50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV with 1080p resolution is big enough to transform any space into the ultimate home theater. Advanced features like a FilterBright to protect against glare and 1,000,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio will simply amaze you and your guests. 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixel resolution presents video and text with outstanding clarity and resolution. Select Game mode with the touch of a button for advanced video-game action. The ACE silhouette editor eliminates visual noise from the deepest dark tones. SRS TruSurround XT offers natural, lifelike HD sound. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through the two speaker internal playback system. Samsung Digital Natural Image engine dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance. WiseLink plays MP3 and JPEG files through USB 2.0 connection. Entertainment Mode allows customized picture settings, optimized for different content. Universal Anynet Plus HDMI-CEC allows peripheral devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by TV remote control. Side A/V ports provide easy connections so you can connect a camcorder, digital camera, or any other digital device with no hassles. V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content. 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution 175-degrees viewing angle Natural True Color with 18 bit color processing NTSC/ATSC tuners with Clear QAM Sports/Game/Movie modes via hot key 10-watt per channel built-in audio amplifier Direct down-firing speaker system Auto pixel shift (user programmable) Signal pattern processing function Ports - 3 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (2 rear/1 side), 2 component video inputs, Side and rear A/V inputs, WiseLink (USB 2.0), He
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great TV, a couple issues
Overall, I'm really happy with the TV. The delivery was prompt and they put the TV right on the stand and took the box away. Nice guy too.
Anyway, the only problems I've had with this TV was I've noticed a little bit on burn-in at times, but it seems to go away. This happens because when I watch regular TV, it's in the standard 4:3 ratio with the black boxes on each side and that creates burn-in. There doesn't seem to be any options to correct this within the TV, and it's pretty annoying.
I also have problems getting a consistently good picture over different media (video games, TV, movies,) and constantly have to adjust settings. I don't know much about TV calibration, so I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.
Picture is good though overall and I would recommend this TV to someone who wants a good HDTV on a budget.
5 Stars Excellent picture and great price
Recently purchased the Samsung PN50A550 and not only did I save several hundred off of the store price, but have been really happy with the picture quality. The color and sharpness on this TV are excellent and the setup menus and options are very well thought out. If you are serious about picture quality, this is the TV for you.
4 Stars Good Picture But Would Considered Panasonic
The PN50A550 produces good picture quality; however, after watching it for quite some time, some things stand out such as the glare is slighly annoying and the sound quality is poor at high volume (muffles). I do notice some burn in after about 1 hour of the same image but it has never been perminent and goes away after a few minuets of watching something else. Most importantly the electricity cost and heat generated by this particular Plasma would make me go back and buy a panasonic, the one on CNETs editors top choice. All in all a very good Plasma for the money but factor in electricity cost for say 5 years and it could change your mind wether it be LCD or Plasma.
4 Stars Samsung PN50A550
I have done much research before I picked this set up as probably most of the reiviewers have. And I was pretty much between picking this set up or the Panasonic PZ80 model. After much research I concluded that many opinions viewed that the Samsung has more color accuracy and more tune-able options vs the Panasonic. So I went with this one. The advice I have with people researching televisions is that do not rely too much on peoples reviews and opinions and go check out the television yourself...preferably with your bluray/ whatever source you are going to watching most. Many people are nitpicky about things that most people can't even see(especially people over at AVS forums). But I digress. The TV is awesome..comes included with a swivel stand which some people might not need.
The only nitpick thing I have with the TV is that reflection is so evident in this model. So if you have this placed in front of a window or have lights in front of the tv you will see your reflection. I knew this going in but did not know it would be this bad...since I came from a LCD background. Also don't get into the hoopla of 1080P...if it fits your need then buy it...if not just get a 720P set and save some bucks for xmas. All in all it is what I expected.
But a recommendation, Amazon is no longer doing pricematch of themselves and they dropped $100 dollars within 30 days since I bought it. They will not refund my money which they changed their policy in September..how convient on their part. I will not make big purchases on Amazon anymore because of this. Just a forewarning to those planning to purchase at Amazon.
1 Star Delivery Fiasco; can't rate the TV I don't have
Samsung PN50A550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Fri. Nov. 14, 2008...I was hoping to provide you will a excellent review of this TV. But alas, I can't because it hasn't ever arrived.
Imagine, my supprise when the Amazon tracker documented it had been delivered yesterday 11/13/08and signed by someone I had never heard of.
1st call to Amazon: "How are you enjoying your TV as we see if was delivered yesterday" Next they had no telephone # for Pilot the deliver company as they just stated using them last week. Twenty minutes later Amazone provides # for Pilot. Amazon offers to ship a new unit or refund my money. ADv no not yet let's try to find out what happened to the TV.
1st call to Pilot who confirms delivery of the TV in Fargo yesterday. I advised Pilot I don't have the TV. Agent adv she will check. She call back an hour later and adv the post on the tracker was an error by Pilot and the tv is still in Eagan MN where it arrived 11/10. Pilot adv they didn't have a telephone # for me so couldn't call to arrange delivery. Asked if they had contact Amazon for the #. Pilot adv no they do have access to Amazon and they only got my number when I called them this morning. Pilot adv the can deliver it next week. Adv not acceptable as they should ben able to get tele # and why would I would service from a natiowide shipper that has an agent in California comfirming he delibered a TV in North Dakota.
2nd call to Amazon to request case update and have to repeat the entire story and agent adv it will be delivered today even thought it's 250 miles away in Minn.with a company that tells me that they can't delivery it till next week.
1st call from Pilot who adv they might be able to deliver it on Monday but it will be shipped in a unheated truck and they will drop it off. Adv of Amazon While Glove Delivery program. Pilot asked I want the delivery crew to just sit around till the TV warms up for an hour before we can turn it on. Adv yes I do. Pilot adv will call back later.
2nd call from Pilot who adv it will be delivered today in a heated truck between 2 PM and 6 PM. Adv I will accept those conditions. I worked nights so normally will be in bed by that time but feel that Pilot is trying to resolve the issue so will update Amazon when delivery takes place.
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