Samsung 50" Class 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV

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Touch of Color™
Make a statement with SAMSUNG's new Touch of Color™ design. It features a hint of clear-to-charcoal gray naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame. Transforming our already stylish TVs into a work of art, it truly is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

e-panel technology
SAMSUNG's e-panel technology makes sure you get superior picture quality. FilterBright™ minimizes glare and reflections for optimal viewing any time of day. 600Hz Subfield Motion delivers a clear picture for sports, action, and other fast-moving scenes. And .001ms response time minimizes blurring. 1080p Full HD Motion delivers better resolution during faster motion while Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio creates deeper blacks and enhanced color.

Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)
The SAMSUNG plasma TVs have all the tuners you need for any type of cable service, including high definition.

1080p high definition
Enjoy brilliant, film-like images in full high definition resolution. Full high-definition images are sharp, detailed and crystal clear. Superior clarity and resolution deliver top of the line picture quality that takes your home entertainment to another level.

Wide color enhancer 2
Whereas blue and green shaded areas of the picture are washed out on conventional screens, wide color enhancer lets you experience more brilliant colors. Simply imagine a wider range of colors than you ever thought possible.

ENERGY STAR compliant
By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your SAMSUNG model is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency.

Specification	Description
Model	PN50B550
UPC	036725229327
Analog Audio	(1) Rear Output
Analog Audio	(1) Side Input
Analog Audio	(3) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video	(1) Side Input
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Component Video	(2) Rear Input
Contrast Ratio	2000000:1
DB15 (PC Video)	Rear Input
Depth (Inches)	11.4
Energy Star Compliant	Yes
HDMI	(1) Side Input
HDMI	(3) Rear Input
HDTV	HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Native Resolution	1080p
Height (Inches)	32.4
Optical	Rear Output
PC Audio	Rear Input
Ports	4 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video In
Remote Control	Included
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Screen Size	50"
Screen Size (inches)	50
Speakers	15 Watts x 2
Stand	Included
Technology	HDTV
Tuner	ATSC
Tuner	NTSC
Tuner	QAM
Wall Mountable	Yes
Weight (Pounds)	84.7
Width (Inches)	48.8

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"Television purchased 10/12/09. After doing casual research for 6-8 months I finally decided to pull the trigger on this set after seeing it go on special for $1099 with samsung blue-ray included.... wow! As so many others have wrote after extensive research I decided the plasma technology was the ticket for me. The deep blacks, 600mhz movement, and overall smooth lifelike picture has always been what defined th..." Read Full Review »

Oct 26, 2009 by mike1212

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"I was excited when I bought this TV (I did not buy from Best Buy). But from the start there was a loud buzzing coming from the back panel. I called for service and Samsung told me the buzz would go away after a week or so. Three days later I heard a pop and the picture blew out. I called Sumsung to see if they would replace it - they said NO - I need to have it serviced. So now I have no TV and it could take up ..." Read Full Review »

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"I went into our new Best Buy with the intent of getting a 46", 120Hz, 1080p, LCD, HDTV for under $1200. I had been researching that particular class of HDTV for some time, so I had a few models in mind that I wanted to look at. I spent a lot of time looking at the various models and had it narrowed …" Read Full Review »

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"Everyone who sees this TV, loves it! I am extremely pleased with the picture quality. It's very crisp and clear in every way. There is NO motion blur at all, even on fast moving objects or fast color changing motion.

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"My search for a new TV began when a 20 year old plus tube TV finally decided to die unexpectedly. I researched flat screen replacements online and at Best Buy, taking one trip for recon, and a second to make a purchase decision. As many probably notice when you walk into a big retailer these days to …" Read Full Review »

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"As a huge sports fan, purchased this tv looking for a high end quality picture. This plasma delivers! I also like the available ports for input, capable of up to 4 HDMI devices as well as a PC input. I connected my computer, and let me tell you a 50" monitor is SWEET! I am not only able to watch TV …" Read Full Review »

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