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Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") Reviews

32" LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV More product details

$739.88

Accurate color ; reproduces relatively deep black levels ; extensive picture adjustments include... (cnet.com)

CNET did not review the Samsung LN32A550, but we did review a larger model in the series. (cnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52")

We have collected and analyzed 21 expert reviews and 435 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 86/100. The average review date is October 9, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 205068 reviews from other TVs. The alaScore™ for this product is 90/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 90

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456 reviews

November, 2009

78 / 100

21 Experts

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86 / 100

435 Users

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$739.88

Expert Reviews (21)

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Review summary for the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52")

By (alaTest Semantic - BETA)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 456 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the glare. The menu also impresses, but many are less positive about the connectivity.

Glare, Menu, Price, Screen

Connectivity, Remote control, Sound

Reviewers rate this product 86/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

alaSCORE 90

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Samsung LN46A550

By David Katzmaier (zdnet.com)

We arranged our comparison of the Samsung LN46A550 against a few other 1080p...

Rating

77100

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zdnet.com
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Samsung LN46A550

By David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Accurate color ; reproduces relatively deep black levels ; extensive picture adjustments include fine color temperature controls ; solid connectivity with three HDMI inputs and one PC input ; simple, unassuming external appearance

Minor uniformity issues ; so-so standard-definition processing

The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD HDTV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance.

We arranged our comparison of the Samsung LN46A550 against a few other 1080p...

Rating

77100

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User Reviews (435)

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"great until it died after 7 months and very little use"

By manhattandolphin (cnet.com)

I don't have an explanation as to what happen... 

The image was great while it lasted. Easy to set up and use etc

After 7 months the screen died. It just went black. The sound still worked. You could change channels and hear the different channels but the screen was dead. This was not our primary TV and we did not put that many viewing hours into it

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"Over all a decent tv, but it has some short comings"

By paratwa48 (cnet.com)

It's a decent tv, but I would not buy it agai... 

The picture is clear and bright

I have a Samsung dvd player it is also anynet compliant, so when I turn on the dvd player the tv goes to the correct input, but when I turn off the dvd player, the tv stays on the input for the dvd player. I have to manually reset the input

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"Very happy with a good 1080p bargain"

By DiscoStu1977 (cnet.com)

We got a good deal on the Friday after Thanks... 

quality HDTV

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Manufacturer's Description

Once you experience the amazing picture quality that high definition offers, it'll be almost impossible for you to watch "normal" TV. The SAMSUNG LN37A550 is the perfect way to upgrade your home entertainment. With full 1080p resolution, images are sharper and more realistic. And a 15,000:1 contrast ratio delivers stunning contrast in dark or bright scenes. Full HD (1080p) contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. That means more pixels, more details and a better...

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