HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

Our latest Review: Samsung PN50B550 Plasma HDTV This 50 inch Plasma screen television provides a great viewing experience and offers top of the line picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution. Samsung’s superb e-panel technology is the greatest factor in delivering sharp motion and crystal clear images. We were very impressed with the HDTV’s video details and vivid color thanks in part to the 3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology. This system helps produce more natural rendering of colors that are often lost in standard definition programming. The .001ms response time ensured we didn’t see any ghosting or blurring with this plasma screen television. Also provided on this plasma screen television is Samsung’s “Video Smooth” feature that delivers video from BluRay and HD satellite in native 24p content, the same frame rate as movies are recorded. We also liked this Plasma screen when its used to play video games and to watch sporting events. We didn’t observe any jerking or judder that is sometimes present with other plasma screens.

Samsung PN50B550

The Samsung PN50B550 like most decent Plasma screen televisions is equipped with an anti-glare technology. Samsung protects against glare utilizing a Filter Bright technology. We thought it did a decent job in most lighting situations, but its not perfect. Those considering the PN50B550 should avoid placing it in direct lighting to better view programming.

The Samsung PN50B550 provides great connectivity and networking thanks to double USB ports–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and four HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides solid sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV’s bezel design is produced in a sophisticated piano black with Samsung’s new ToC (Touch of Color) forward looking bezel design that adds a conservative charcoal gray outline around the set.

Plasma TVs are well known for being power hogs and rightfully get the bad rap. However, we were impressed with this set because the PN42B450 is loaded with a number of power saving features and is Energy Star 3.0 compliant. We observed that this set is 50% cheaper to run than last years model, making the B550 series TV not much more expensive than a comparably sized LCD to operate.

Consumers who have purchased this Plasma HDTV have been very impressed with its extra features and lower than expected operating costs. If you are looking for a great 50 inch display for less than $1,000 the Samsung PNPN50B550 is an solid choice. With Samsung’s focus on picture quality and additional features in this 50 inch plasma, we expected this television to retail for close to $1,500. Purchase with confidence, Samsung has provided consumers with a great plasma HDTV!

Samsung PN50B550 Specifications

Specifications
Screen Size: 50″
Actual: (49.9″ diagonal)
Native Display Resolution: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 3,000,000:1
.001 ms response time
1080p Full HD resolution
600Hz subfield motion technology
Built-in digital tuner
Energy Star® 3.0 compliant

Features
New E-Panel with FilterBright™ antiglare technology
Wide Color Enhancer 2
Video Smooth Mode
Anynet™+ (HDMI-CEC)
New E-Panel technology
Built-in HDTV Tuner (ATSC/NTSC) with Clear QAM

Video
XD Engine
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Aspect Ratio Correction 6 Modes
Just Scan (1:1 Pixel Matching)
Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter): (3D & MPEG)
Color Temperature Control 3 Modes
Intelligent Sensor Mode
xvYCC
DTV Signal Strength Indicator

Audio
Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP)
SRS TruSurround HD™
Integrated woofer
Watts per channel: 10W x 2

Connectivity
4 HDMI (3 rear/1 side)
2 Component Connections
2 USB 2.0 Movie Connection
PC input (rear)
1 Ethernet Connection
1 PC RGB Input

Power
Voltage, Hz 100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz
On Mode (Average) 167.4 W
Stand-by Mode 0 W
ENERGY STAR 3.0 Compliant

Dimensions & Weight
TV: 48.8” x 30.2” x 2.9”
Net weight: 73.6 lbs
TV with stand: 48.8” x 32.4” x 11.4”
84.7 lbs
Dimensions: 59.8” x 34.8” x 11.4”
Weight: 99.9 lbs

Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor

Clever Reviews rates the Samsung PN50B550 an solid 8.5/10 stars! We want to hear about your experience with this great Samsung plasma screen television!

(48 votes, average: 8.25 out of 10)

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