Samsung PN58B550 58-Inch HDTV

Best Buy Samsung PN58B550 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV






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Product Description
* 58-inch high definition TV with 1080p resolution
* Four HDMI, two component, and one composite video input; two 15W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience
* Samsung E-panel technology like Ultra FilterBright Plus, 600Hz Subfield Motion, .001 response time, and Mega dynamic contrast ratio
* Anynet+ (CEC standard) technology makes system control of compatible A/V devices like a Blu-ray player or HTIB system a one-touch operation
* One-year parts and labor warranty

Touch of Color
Make a statement with Samsung's exclusive Touch of Color design. It features a hint of rich red color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame, transforming an already stylish TVs into a work of art for a look that complements any room.

e-Panel Technology
Samsung's e-panel technology makes sure you get superior picture quality. FilterBright minimizes glare and reflections for optimal viewing any time of day. 600 Hz Subfield Motion delivers a clear picture for sports, action and other fast-moving scenes. 1080 Full HD motion delivers better resolution during fast motion. And .001 ms response time minimizes blurring in motion in sports programs and movie content.

Samsung's Touch of Color design features a hint of color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame.

600Hz Subfield Motion delivers a clear picture for sports, action, and other fast-moving scenes.

Full high-definition images are sharp, detailed and crystal clear.

Built-In Digital Tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)
The SAMSUNG plasma TVs have all the tuners you need for any type of cable service, including high definition.

1080p High Definition
Enjoy brilliant, film-like images in full high definition resolution. Full high-definition images are sharp, detailed and crystal clear. Superior clarity and resolution deliver top of the line picture quality that takes your home entertainment to another level.

Wide Color Enhancer 2
Whereas blue and green shaded areas of the picture are washed out on conventional screens, wide color enhancer lets you experience more brilliant colors. Simply imagine a wider range of colors than you ever thought possible.

ENERGY STAR Compliant
By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your SAMSUNG model is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency.

Game Mode
Get in the game with enhanced blacks, sharp picture quality and optimum audio. At the touch of a button, game mode speeds up the image processing response so you get the most out of your gaming experience.

SRS TruSurround HD
Assisted by the PN58B550's two 15W bottom speakers, this creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Allows the TV's remote control to operate at the push of one button, peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player featuring HDMI-CEC.

Side A/V connections
Provide convenient and easy connections for camcorders, cameras, or other compatible AV devices.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 55.9 x 3.9 x 33.9 inches ; 137.8 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 120 pounds

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Reviews Samsung PN58B550 58-Inch HDTV


As an engineer I do a lot of research before purchasing electronics and ended up with this TV because of reviewer comments from multiple sources and reading the spec sheets. The Samsung PN58B550 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV is an all-around solid buy that won't disappoint you when you weigh price against picture quality and reliability. Bells and whistles such as Internet TV are good for the marketing department but often go unused or unrealized because of the total system overhead in terms of learning to use it, computer system interface requirements and the performance uncertainties due to a lack of enough industry standards to ensure compatibility across component brands.

Also, not every home can provide the bandwidth necessary to get a high quality video and audio presentation, which is my case. So, I chose this particular TV because I'm not willing to iron out all of the wrinkles associated with higher end TVs that, although providing slightly better picture quality and more features, are not what I want now (maybe later when my ISP upgrades the bandwidth and I have more time to deal with configuring the system). The 58B550 picture is beautiful in my dimly lit theater and there is a reasonable expectation that it will work well when I upgrade my wireless Internet to 80211n spec although I haven't checked the blogs yet for other peoples' experiences.

I am not a guru but I did do some searching on the different types of units, plasma, lcd, led. Everything I saw implied that plasma while more expensive provided a better picture. Frankly the plasma appeared to be out of our price range but then Amazon dropped the price to a point where it was only $100 more than a Samsung LED. Boy are we glad. This unit is great. Delivery was very speedy. The guys who brought it to the door set it up and then cleaned it up.