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OVR ANGL SD RMT

THE GOOD
Highly accurate primary colors and color temperature; above-average video processing with effective noise reduction; oodles of picture controls and settings; friendly, intuitive menu design; handsome look.

THE BAD
Subpar antireflective screen; black levels not quite as deep as those of the best plasmas; confusing picture mode arrangement.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Accurate color helps set apart the excellent picture quality of the Samsung PN50A550 50-inch plasma TV.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 11.9 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. May 15, 2008 03:22

    5.0/5
    After reserching for several weeks and debating between Panansonic TH50PZ85U, I purchased Samsung PN50A550, 1 wk ago from BB on sale. I am VERY happy with the purchase. There's very minimal diff in picture quality compare 85U but a550's picture/colo...  read more »

    - vivonic

  2. April 25, 2008 07:59

    4.0/5
    After doing about 3 months of research, I'm extremely happy I purchased this tv.

    - fishgolf09

  3. August 27, 2008 02:15

    /5
    The antireflective screen is not a screen at all. what samsung and probably everbody else did is paint the back of the glass with a purple color. imagine using a spray paint can and spraying a purple paint on the back glass,going from left to right ...  read more »

    - von7


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