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Samsung PN-A550 Series Plasma TV (50",58") Reviews
50" plasma TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV - gloss black More product details
$849.95
Highly accurate primary colors and color temperature ; clean, less-noisy picture ; above-average... (cnet.com)
Plasma HDTVs seem almost passe these days, but in our experience they still produce generally... (zdnet.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Samsung PN-A550 Series Plasma TV (50",58")
We have collected and analyzed 7 expert reviews and 170 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 87/100. The average review date is November 5, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 208672 reviews from other TVs. The alaScore™ for this product is 89/100 = Very good. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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177 reviews
November, 2009
7 Experts
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170 Users
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from $849.95
Expert Reviews (7)
Review summary for the Samsung PN-A550 Series Plasma TV (50",58")
alaTest has collected and analyzed 177 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom. The menu also impresses, but many are less positive about the connectivity.
Zoom, Menu, Glare, Remote control
Connectivity, Screen
Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 87/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Samsung PN-A550 Series Plasma TV (50",58") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very Godd quality.
Samsung PN50A550
Highly accurate primary colors and color temperature ; clean, less-noisy picture ; above-average video processing ; oodles of picture controls and settings ; friendly, intuitive menu design ; handsome look
Subpar antireflective screen ; black levels not quite as deep as those of the best plasmas ; confusing picture mode arrangement
Accurate color and a clean image define the excellent picture quality of the Samsung PN50A550 50-inch plasma HDTV.
The mid-price 50-inch Samsung PN50A550 reviewed here provides a typical...
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Samsung PN50A550
Plasma HDTVs seem almost passe these days, but in our experience they still produce generally better images than LCDs. The mid-price 50-inch Samsung PN50A550 reviewed here provides a typical example of what plasma can do right. Its color accuracy is ...
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User Reviews (170)
"Power Issues"
Good picture. Looks very nice
After about a year the power supply died
"Internally Cracked Screen"
I am very disappointed in Samsung's customer ...
I loved this TV... great color, great sound. Everything was perfect... until it broke after 8 months
Plasma screen cracked internally while watching it. Several others have had this problem. Samsung customer service has not been helpful in addressing the issue. See here: http://forums.cnet.com/5208-13973_102-0.html?threadID=340997
"Excellent picture quality"
I highly reccommend
super sharp picture
anti-glare can be a problem
Manufacturer's Description
Model Brand SAMSUNG Model PN58A550 Convenience Features Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology ACE Silhouette editor 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. 100,000 hour panel life. Anti Burn-in Technology DNIe The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine. Direct down-firing speakers SRS TruSurround XT Natural true color. Wiselink Entertainment Mode Universal Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC) V-Chip system Trilingual on-screen displays Model Type Consumer Cabinet Color Black Display Screen Size 58" Aspect...
