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Samsung PN-B550 Series Plasma HDTV ( 50", 58", 63" ) Reviews
58" plasma TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV - platinum black More product details
$979.95
Striking design with 1.2 inch-thick panel ; reproduces deep black levels ; accurate color with... (cnet.com)
Today, let's take a look at two TVs. We'll start with the Samsung PN58B860 Plasma TV, a set... (devhardware.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Samsung PN-B550 Series Plasma HDTV ( 50", 58", 63" )
We have collected and analyzed 6 expert reviews and 141 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 92/100 and users rate it 86/100. The average review date is August 26, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 208672 reviews from other TVs. The alaScore™ for this product is 93/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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November, 2009
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Expert Reviews (6)
Samsung PN58B860
Striking design with 1.2 inch-thick panel ; reproduces deep black levels ; accurate color with superb saturation, properly handles 1080p/24 sources ; extensive feature set with Yahoo widgets, network streaming and built-in content ; solid connectivity ...
More expensive than thicker plasma HDTVs ; no S-Video inputs
With picture quality that matches its less-expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel.
Design Editors' note: Some of the Design and Features elements are identical...
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Today, let's take a look at two TVs. We'll start with the Samsung PN58B860 Plasma TV, a set filled with features and a great design. We'll also look at the Toshiba 55SV670U LCD TV, a backlit LCD TV with several adjustment settings and connectivity ...
For the fans of "going green," there exists the Eco picture mode, which adjusts the set's backlight to reduce power consumption without having to sacrifice for lesser picture quality. As an aside to the "going green" features, you also get three power ...
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Samsung PN58B860 Review
Someone looking for a luxury product, should stop by and check on the 2009 release from Samsung, the Samsung PN58B860 plasma TV. For a 58 inch plasma TV, it is not unusual to carry a steep price, but some people may decide against such a buy, seeing ...
Good black levels (significantly improved compared to last year's models) ; Highly accurate colors ; Solid video processing ; Solid standard definition processing
No S-video input ; Relatively expensive ; Though anti-glare performance is good, other models are better
While Samsung PN58B860 can complement any room where would be placed, its performance is nothing to sneeze at. Besides taking into account the ability to connect to certain resources on the Internet, the 600Hz subfield motion technology, and the new ...
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User Reviews (141)
"Great TV, beautiful picture"
So I bought this TV after doing quite a bit o...
Looks nice, great picture, great features
Pricier than similar models that aren't as thin, buzz might annoy some people
"Buzzes like a hornets nest!"
Steer clear of this TV. Beauty is more than ...
The new 2009 Samsung plasmas look incredible, have tons of features and options, handle 24p content properly and even have decent sounding speakers and the styling is top notch. However, they have one fatal flaw which brings us to
This TV buzzes constantly! It buzzes even when the volume is muted and connected to just the power outlet and nothing else. Check out the following thread on avsforum about the buzz issue. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1144869
"If you like great HD Moviesthen this is the one!"
All i can really say is you wont be disappoin...
I like everything. I was captured by the performance and style the TV offers. It 's clarity is outstanding and sound was crisp. I was very impressed when i first purchased the TV and after a month i still find the TV happy with my choice
i thing that it should have came with the Widget LAN device as much as you paid for the tv
Manufacturer's Description
The PN58B550 plasma HDTV is perfect for action-packed sports and movies. It uses e-panel technology which reduces blurring and produces crisp, clear images. And 1080p high definition brings out the brilliance and clarity in everything you see. Plus its unique Touch of Color design turns it into a beautiful work of art. Enjoy a more realistic, thrilling movie night at home with this Samsung plasma HDTV.
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