HDTV Super Deals — The Samsung PN50B550 50 Inch HDTV Plasma Television
Introduction
Recently, I had the pleasure of testing the Samsung PN50B550 HDTV 50” Plasma TV. Let me begin by saying, although this is not the best plasma TV I have ever tested; I really, really like this Plasma television. The blend of price and performance offered by the Samsung PN50B550 make this television a good choice for the novice and home theatre expert alike. The PN50B550 Plasma TV should please average home viewers as well as most demanding HDTV critics.
Features / Performance
Besides the obvious – a huge viewing screen, the PN50B550 offers all of the standard amenities of any other high quality plasma TV, as well as one or two you should know about. First, is the swivel base; not very earth shattering, however, it is one feature that you will tire of using. The swivel comes in very handy when watching the TV during the day time, when (as with all plasma TVs) sunlight reflection can cause a lot of glare. However, I must say that the glare was a lot less than I have seen on many models I have tested.
Another important feature of the Samsung PN50B550 is its lack of heat; you may know that plasma TVs usually get very, very hot. However, Samsung uses some new ‘Green’ technology in the PN50B550 that gives great performance – without causing too much heat. The heat from some plasma TVs can be a little alarming; important to consider, if you have “touchy – feely” children in the house.
The remote-control unit that comes with the TV is easy to us and works well with other devices. It has auto code search capability and will work with almost all source devices.
Picture quality on this TV is quite excellent. HDTV viewing is sharp and detailed; colors are warm and natural. Blacks, white and grays are pretty much perfect; you can’t ask for much more in color reproduction. Response times and refresh rates for the Samsung PN50B550 are very good and there is no ghosting or motion blur detected. There are other plasma TVs that offer slightly betterr performance; and all of them cost MUCH more than the PN50B550.
Conclusion
The Samsung PN50B550 is an outstanding Plasma TV, offering a value conscious blend of performance and price. If you’re on a budget and still want a great TV, then I am confident that the Samsung PN50B550 50” Plasma Television will make a fine choice.
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