Samsung PN50A550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV | 
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| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
New (14) Used (6) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 610
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 91.3
Dimensions (in): 48.4 x 3.7 x 30.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PN50A550S
Model: PN50A550
UPC: 036725228085
EAN: 0036725228085
ASIN: B0015AD2JK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1080P HD Resolution | | • | 30,000:1 Contrast Ratio / 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio | | • | 3 HDMI Inputs | | • | Filter Bright Anti Reflective Technology |
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Product Description
50" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * high-gloss black finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1920 x 1080 pixels * 30,000:1 contrast ratio (1,000,000:1 dynamic) *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 67 more reviews...
 Great So Far! November 19, 2008
I've had my new Samsung 50-Inch Plasma for two weeks now. Although the TV itself is stunning and I'm very happy with it, the amazon white glove service is really what I want to give kudos to. My TV arrived in a perfect box (no dents or dings) and was brought to my second floor room and unpacked for me. Oh, and did I mention that there was not extra charge for the shipping or service. My father-in-law ordered a TV about a month before I did from Amazon.com and had the same great service.
 Great TV, a couple issues November 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Overall, I'm really happy with the TV. The delivery was prompt and they put the TV right on the stand and took the box away. Nice guy too.
Anyway, the only problems I've had with this TV was I've noticed a little bit on burn-in at times, but it seems to go away. This happens because when I watch regular TV, it's in the standard 4:3 ratio with the black boxes on each side and that creates burn-in. There doesn't seem to be any options to correct this within the TV, and it's pretty annoying.
I also have problems getting a consistently good picture over different media (video games, TV, movies,) and constantly have to adjust settings. I don't know much about TV calibration, so I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.
Picture is good though overall and I would recommend this TV to someone who wants a good HDTV on a budget.
Good Picture But Would Considered Panasonic November 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The PN50A550 produces good picture quality; however, after watching it for quite some time, some things stand out such as the glare is slighly annoying and the sound quality is poor at high volume (muffles). I do notice some burn in after about 1 hour of the same image but it has never been perminent and goes away after a few minuets of watching something else. Most importantly the electricity cost and heat generated by this particular Plasma would make me go back and buy a panasonic, the one on CNETs editors top choice. All in all a very good Plasma for the money but factor in electricity cost for say 5 years and it could change your mind wether it be LCD or Plasma.
 Delivery Fiasco; can't rate the TV I don't have November 14, 2008
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
Samsung PN50A550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Fri. Nov. 14, 2008...I was hoping to provide you will a excellent review of this TV. But alas, I can't because it hasn't ever arrived.
Imagine, my supprise when the Amazon tracker documented it had been delivered yesterday 11/13/08and signed by someone I had never heard of.
1st call to Amazon: "How are you enjoying your TV as we see if was delivered yesterday" Next they had no telephone # for Pilot the deliver company as they just stated using them last week. Twenty minutes later Amazone provides # for Pilot. Amazon offers to ship a new unit or refund my money. ADv no not yet let's try to find out what happened to the TV.
1st call to Pilot who confirms delivery of the TV in Fargo yesterday. I advised Pilot I don't have the TV. Agent adv she will check. She call back an hour later and adv the post on the tracker was an error by Pilot and the tv is still in Eagan MN where it arrived 11/10. Pilot adv they didn't have a telephone # for me so couldn't call to arrange delivery. Asked if they had contact Amazon for the #. Pilot adv no they do have access to Amazon and they only got my number when I called them this morning. Pilot adv the can deliver it next week. Adv not acceptable as they should ben able to get tele # and why would I would service from a natiowide shipper that has an agent in California comfirming he delibered a TV in North Dakota.
2nd call to Amazon to request case update and have to repeat the entire story and agent adv it will be delivered today even thought it's 250 miles away in Minn.with a company that tells me that they can't delivery it till next week.
1st call from Pilot who adv they might be able to deliver it on Monday but it will be shipped in a unheated truck and they will drop it off. Adv of Amazon While Glove Delivery program. Pilot asked I want the delivery crew to just sit around till the TV warms up for an hour before we can turn it on. Adv yes I do. Pilot adv will call back later.
2nd call from Pilot who adv it will be delivered today in a heated truck between 2 PM and 6 PM. Adv I will accept those conditions. I worked nights so normally will be in bed by that time but feel that Pilot is trying to resolve the issue so will update Amazon when delivery takes place.
Excellent picture and great price November 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Recently purchased the Samsung PN50A550 and not only did I save several hundred off of the store price, but have been really happy with the picture quality. The color and sharpness on this TV are excellent and the setup menus and options are very well thought out. If you are serious about picture quality, this is the TV for you.
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