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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: 11.5 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. August 18, 2008 03:08
    Excellent
    2.0/5
    I own a PN63a650 not a PN50A550 but want buyers to be ware. What I am seeing is the same for any size Samsung Plasma and any of the 450, 550 and 650 series.

    My set exhibits a pink background in three areas on the screen. I went to my local C...  read more »

    - NYCelectronicuser

  2. 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

  3. April 25, 2008 07:59

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

    - fishgolf09


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