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Samsung PN58A550 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
Buy New: See price in cart
Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 1036
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 58
Shipping Weight (lbs): 137.8
Dimensions (in): 55.9 x 3.9 x 33.9
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PN58A550
Model: PN58A550
UPC: 036725228092
EAN: 0036725228092
ASIN: B0015A8UK6
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 1080P HD Resolution 1920 x 1080 | | • | 30,000:1 Contrast Ratio / 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio | | • | 3 HDMI Inputs | | • | Filter Bright Anti Reflective Technology |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
58" 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) * 175 (H) x 175 (V) viewing angle *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 plasma HDTV August 3, 2008
Anuj Shukla
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
a great buy! the reception is incredible and worth the money. i am very happy with this product and would recommend it to anyone looking to get a big screen tv.
 Positive review of Samsung PN58A550 August 2, 2008
D. Kelsey (East TN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I only have great things to say about this TV. The setup and use was easy, the remote is laid out in a common sense fashion, and the picture quality is great. This is the first large purchase I have made via the internet and was pleased with the results...both from the merchandise and Amazon's perspective. One gripe was the shipper. The tracking number provided showed several departure dates, times, and locations. It was never clear on where the TV was or when it got there. That said, the bottom line is the TV arrived early and in good shape. Overall a great experience.
WHEN IN DOUGHT - GO BIG! July 20, 2008
Thomas Bernardon (San Antonio, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Finaly decied to upgrade the bedroom TV. Since we'd be viewing approx 90% of the time in the dark, we decided on Plasma. I love their blacks (we have a Toshiba DLP and a Sony LCD and I don't think they compair to the "Movie Theatre" blacks of the Plasmas).
So I read my reiews and shopped abound. Decided on a 42" Panasonic 1080p from Costco. Got it set up on a swivel wall mount w/ the wires hidden in the wall. Looked really nice and picture was unreal. I don't know where they can go from here.
The problem we had was it was just too small. I measured our viewing distance at 16 ft.. So with further research, I discovered they recommend 70+" at this distance. Also, at this viewing distance the difference between 1080p and i is not detectable by the human eye (check out this chart- www.engadgethd.com/2006/12/09/1080p-charted-viewing-distance-to-screen-size/).
Luckly Costco has a "no questions asked" 90 day return policy (as well as a free 1 year extension on the warranty). Took it back and looked for a 58" 1080p. They had none.
Reluctant to buy online, but with a significant price savings I revisited this options. Amazons price was very competivie and with their return policy and free shipping, we ordered the Samsung 58A550.
TV was here in 4 days. They opened the box to a cracked screen. They boxed it back up, took it away and gave me a number to call. Amazon said they had another in stock and would ship ASAP.
4 days later, the new tv arrived and all went well this time.
Bottom Line: Very happy with this purchase. Picture with cable is great and through the Blu-Ray is awesome!
My Advise: GO BIG. I thought the 58" in the bedroom might be too big. In the store and when the box arrived, it sure seemed very big! But once it's up for a few days, it seems just right. Watching TV and movies is like going to your private theatre. It's been very exciting.
Samsung PN58A550- Awsome July 17, 2008
E. Thorkildsen (New York City)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This TV is just great. Perfect size and beautiful colors and clarity. Saved over $700.00 bucks through Amazon.com vs Circuit City. Plus, no sales tax, free shipping and free 'Gold Glove' service -I couldn't ask for more. Hooked it up to my Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver and the sound is fantastic. The Remote has alot of menu functions (many I have no clue about and don't care) but is pretty straight forward once you get the hang of it. Overall- I love it.
99% good July 16, 2008
This is my pen name, ok? (Houston, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First The Bad:
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White glove delivery was far from my expectations. I'm sure it depends on your particular location since other people have been happy with it. But in Houston, they had to reschedule for later in the day due to truck problems and making sure they had 2 guys that could carry it inside. When they did show up, only 1 guy was on the truck. He seemed surprised that I wanted to open the box and make sure the TV worked before he left. So we opened it and I had to help with all the lifting since they only sent 1 guy. He did put the batteries in the remote while I plugged all the cables in the back of the TV... I guess that is the "white glove" part.
Only other bad I've noticed so far is that when the screen is mostly white (say 90% or more), such as when a logo is displayed at the end of a commercial, the white becomes a very cloudy grey color instead of a true bright white. But when the screen is not all white, the white portions do pop out and look very white and bright. I've tried adjusting the picture settings but so far have not found a fix for it. I'll keep working on it.
Now The Good:
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Price. Amazon wasn't the very cheapest when I bought, but for the service I expect from Amazon it was the clear choice. If you watch the price fluctuate each day, Amazon will refund the difference for 30 days if the price drops below what you paid for it. I've already got $130 back from them based on that. So very happy with Amazon in general, as always.
TV. I was worried that such a big picture would make standard def TV look really choppy. I have a 40" Sony LCD where if I'm somewhat close I can see a lot of jagged lines around the picture. This Samsung is actually a little better. Even though the screen is much bigger, I actually have to stand a little closer to the TV to see the jagged lines (I'm talking like 3 feet or closer). The color looks much better than the LCD TV, especially in high def. The All-Star game looked fantastic, I could clearly see everything even from the kitchen. Can't wait for college football to start!!! The glossy black frame can really show fingerprints so you'll have to wipe it regularly unless you can convince your kids to keep their paws off it. I'm using a Harmony universal remote and Onkyo audio system so I can't comment on the included remote or sound quality. If you want to plan out your connections ahead of time, download the owners manual from the manufacturer's website. I don't have a very bright room so the plasma works just fine. It is definitely a beast -- for the price I can't imagine anything better. PS3 looks very good on it. Consumer Reports also rated it at the top of their most recent reviews. I think 99% of consumers would be happy with this product.
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