Samsung 50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV - PN50A550

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★★★★★
4.6

 

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Pros

  • Great picture quality (55)
  • Attractive design (52)
  • Fast setup (48)
  • Simple controls (47)
  • Good connection options (1)
  • High resolution (1)
  • Killer picture (1)
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Cons

  • Bad picture quality (1)
  • Big non-hd pix crispness (1)
  • Glare on screen (1)
  • High quality (1)
  • Input transition a pain (1)
  • Sound ok (1)
  • Uneven base stand (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (50)
  • Movies (43)
  • Wall mounting (10)
  • Professional (6)
  • Video (5)
  • Office (4)
  • Gaming (2)
  • Sports (1)
 
 
 

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FilterBright(TM) Anti-Glare Filter

Minimized image glare and maximized contrast make this HDTV perfect for the ultimate viewing experience day or night. The anti-glare filter reduces reflections noticeably while maintaining ultra-high picture contrast. Daytime sports events look crisp and bright, while movies at night feature rich blacks and realistic shadow detail.

1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this HDTV. Get a more realistic, sharper picture quality that`s sure to catch your eye and watch movies and shows come to life.

DNIe(TM) Technology

SAMSUNG's revolutionary DNIe(TM) technology delivers digital perfection in crystal-clear images that uncover even the most minute details. DNIe(TM) is made up of a Motion Optimizer, a Contrast Enhancer, a Color Optimizer, and a Detail Enhancer to produce life-like images that rival reality.

Anti Burn-In Technology
SAMSUNG`s Plasma HDTVs are built to last. Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing function, and all white screens to ensure that no images are burned into your plasma panel.

Get the Full Effect of 3D!
The world`s first 3D-ready series of plasma TVs are here. Groundbreaking 3D technology gives you the benefits of both a flat-panel set and 3D movie viewing and gaming. Enjoy the superb picture quality of a flat panel TV with enhanced, earth-shattering 3D features. Get the ultimate gaming experience, with this SAMSUNG Plasma HDTV.

Specification Description
Model PN50A550
UPC 036725228085
Analog Audio (1) Rear Output
Analog Audio (1) Side Input
Analog Audio (3) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video Side Input
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Command / Control EX-LINK
Compatible Formats 1080p
Component Video (2) Rear Input
Contrast Ratio 30,000:1
Contrast Ratio 30000:1
DB15 (PC Video) Rear Input
Depth (Inches) 12.6
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
HDMI (1) Side Input
HDMI (2) Rear Input
HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Capable HD Tuner is included
HDTV Native Resolution 1080p
Headphone Jack Side Output
Height (Inches) 32.7
Optical Rear Output
PC Audio Rear Input
Ports 2 x HDMI-HDCP Digital Audio/Video In
Refresh Frequency 60 Hz
Remote Control Included
Resolution 1920 x 1080
S-Video Side Input
Screen Format 16:9 Widescreen TV Imaging
Screen Size 50"
Screen Size 50" to 60"
Screen Size (inches) 50
Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal) 50
Select Plasma Units
Speakers 10 Watts x 2
Speakers Built-in
Stand Included
Stereo Modes SRS TruSurround XT
Technology LCD
Tuner ATSC
Tuner ATSC / NTSC
Tuner NTSC
Tuner QAM
USB Port Side Input
Viewing Angle 175 degrees Horizontal
Viewing Angle 175 degrees Vertical
Wall Mountable Yes
Weight (Pounds) 91.1
Width (Inches) 48.4

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Last update: May 15, 2009

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★★
5.0
Great TV, Great Price, [...]

"[...] The price was awesome compared to big box stores around here, [...] TV looks great and is easy to set up and use. The only thing that surprised me is how much heat the TV produces in a small room. Not a problem though, just my fist experience with a big plasma...." Read Full Review »

Oct 07, 2008 by Jason

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Didn't Work Out of the Box

"TV didn't work out of the box. Notice the horizontal line across the entire screen in the picture. [...] I will NEVER shop Abe's again...." Read Full Review »

Apr 28, 2009 by Sundowner

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Didn't Work Out of the Box

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Poor Picture Quality

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"TV didn't work out of the box. Notice the horizontal line across the entire screen in the picture. [...] I will NEVER shop Abe's again. "

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Apr 28 2009
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Chicago, IL
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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung 50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV - PN50A550 Review

Great TV, Great Price, [...]

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"[...] The price was awesome compared to big box stores around here, [...] TV looks great and is easy to set up and use. The only thing that surprised me is how much heat the TV produces in a small room. Not a problem though, just my fist experience with a big plasma. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 7 2008
Jason
Dublin Oh
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[9 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung 50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV - PN50A550 Review

Plasma is not dead yet.

★★★★☆
4.0

"Bought this set on sale in January before I heard about the new sets with 600hz. Kind of bummed to hear that. This sets refresh rate is only 60hz. Overall, it does produce a very good picture with movies. SD tv viewing is not bad either. Chose the Sammy over the Panny because of the price mostly and …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 12 2009
Tim91
Chicago, IL.
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Samsung 50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV - PN50A550 Review

I highly recommend this plasma! Bye LCD!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Great Picture
  • Killer Picture
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Sound ok

    Best Uses

  • Gaming
  • Home
  • Movies
  • Wall Mounting
 

"Do yourself a favor and buy this TV!!!! You don't have to get the Series 7 (touch of class). The PN50A550 is just as good and cheaper. In fact Consumer Reports,rated this TV as #1.The picture is awesome!My son uses his WII(580 signal) and the picture still looks great.I'm a movie person and the Blu …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 22 2009
Jimmykoi
Staten Island,NY
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Samsung 50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV - PN50A550 Review

BEWARE!!!!!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Great Picture

    Cons

  • Quality

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"We had been using our new 50" Samsung plasma TV for 5 weeks, all of the sudden while we're watching TV a loud noise comes out of it and a line starts appearing on the screen. It turned out to be a crack on the panel, but in the inside. The TV is not even mounted, we didn't touch it, didn't do anythi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 15 2009
Brandon, FL
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