 | Samsung PN58A550 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
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Product Description
This SAMSUNG 58" widescreen plasma HDTV with 1080p resolution is big enough to transform any space into the ultimate home theater. Advanced features like a FilterBright to protect against glare and 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for stunningly realistic images, will simply amaze you and your guests. Take your home entertainment experience to the next level with the SAMSUNG PN58A550 plasma HDTV.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #24542 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: Black
- Brand: Samsung
- Model: PN58A550
- Dimensions: 33.90" h x 3.90" w x 55.90" l, 137.80 pounds
- Display size: 58
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
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer From the Manufacturer
This SAMSUNG 58-inch
widescreen plasma HDTV with 1080p resolution is big enough to transform
any space into the ultimate home theater. Advanced features like a
FilterBright to protect against glare and 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast
ratio for stunningly realistic images, will simply amaze you and your
guests. Take your home entertainment experience to the next level with
the SAMSUNG PN58A550 plasma HDTV.
FilterBright anti glare filter
 | Minimized image glare and maximized contrast make this HDTV perfect for the ultimate viewing experience day or night. The anti-glare filter reduces reflections noticeably while maintaining high picture contrast. Daytime sports events look crisp and bright, while movies at night feature rich blacks and realistic shadow detail. |
1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
 | Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this HDTV. Get a more realistic, sharper picture quality that’s sure to catch your eye and watch movies and shows come to life. |
DNIe technology
 | SAMSUNG's revolutionary DNIe technology delivers digital perfection in crystal-clear images that uncover even the most minute details. DNIe™ is made up of a Motion Optimizer, a Contrast Enhancer, a Color Optimizer, and a Detail Enhancer to produce life-like images that rival reality. |  |
Anti-Burn-In Technology
Samsung's Plasma HDTVs are built to last. Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing function and all white screens to ensure that no images are burned into your plasma panel.18-Bit Color
 | Samsung's FilterBright anti-glare filter. Enhances contrast ratio in bright rooms even in the daytime and improves overall brightness for clearer image details. |
Connectivity
Samsung
has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities
that expand the HDTV’s functionality. A wide variety of multimedia
devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four Simplay
compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side). Connect HD
digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish
components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input
for cameras, camcorders, and laptops.
HDMI 1.3 is the best
performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. When
playing 3D games, like on PS3, you experience faster flow and action
and overall play the game at a higher speed. Also, HDMI 1.3 enables
Deep Color function that provides an exponentially greater number of
color gradations for a subtle screen.
The handy HDMICEC
feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just
one remote. Once connected, users can easily access device menus and
manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key
Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management
interface.
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
 | With
standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel
comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen
size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you
can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with
HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times
the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the
size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where
your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size
HDTV you should get.
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Customer Reviews
Awesome!!!
Hi guys
I generally do not write reviews but this is such a new TV without
many reviews in the public domain and so decided to put my two cents;
1. Why plasma not LCD...well, plasmas, are cheaper once you are in
the post 50" realm. Past 50", plasmas rule when it comes to price. They
are also not limited by 60/120 Hz. cycling issues like the LCDs
(remember we never had a "triple ball" effect with our old CRT based
TVs, that we have used for the past 50 years; well, plasmas are an
extension of that technology, just way more sophisticated.
2. [...]
3. Amazon service: 5/5 Top class. Ordering on line was a breeze.
4. Free white glove delivery included delivery, unpacking, set up,
and trash haul. Also, if you do not like what you see, Amazon will take
the TV on the spot at their expense. On my TV, there was a free white
glove delivery! CEVA tracking promised delivery on 7th May but
delivered the TV on 1st May. How is that for under promise and over
deliver. 5/5 to CEVA for white glove! It took 2 guys to haul this beast
in. I had the cart ready and they spent half an hour unpacking and
helping me screw the TV to the stand (M8 36 mm screw). The screws on
the back from Samsung are not long enough (though M8 type). You will
need to undo the swivel base (the CEVA guys did that and hauled my old
36" (read heavy) clunker into the basement also).
5. Return policy: 30 day no questions asked on Amazon as opposed to 15 days in bricks a mortar stores.
6. The TV picture quality itself blew me away. For the price, it is
a no brainer. Sound quality does need enhancement with a home theater
system for a full HD/HT experience. The picture out of the box is truly
marvelous. I did not have to tinker with the settings much. Just make
sure you have either an HDMI or a component cable that is able to
display 1080p/i signal (the old coax does not display 1080p/i).
7. Blue ray player: For people with children, Sony PS3 is an obvious choice for a blue ray/game player combo.
8. This TV has higher contrast ratio than their earlier FTP5884
model, and therefore, whilst both were available, it was a no brainer
to go with the newer PN58A550 model.
9. One last comment. If money was not an objective, I would have
bought a bigger (65") panel. I had the hunch and it is now confirmed,
no matter how large a panel you buy, you may end up feeling that it is
not big enough.
Overall, Amazon saved me mucho dinaro, and delivered as promised. No fuss, no muss, no questions asked! Good luck guys/gals.
Overall very pleased
I've had the PN58A550 FOR about a month now and overall I am very pleased.
Positive:
The value is very good on this TV. The picture quality is great.
Setup option are more extenisive than most TV's. You can really dial in
everything about the picture using regular menus. The overall finish on
the TV is really nice. It has a piano gloss finish on the frame and
stand that look really sharp. Samsung TV's used to have some of the
worst menus ever but the one on this TV is really very good and
intuative.
Negatives:
1) There are no S-Video or Composite connections on the back of the TV. There are 1 of each on the left side of the TV.
2) The picture "zoom" feature is just stupid. Sometimes when movies
are letterboxed I like to zoom in and not see so much of the
top&bottom bars. On the Samsung zoom doesn't zoom, it stretches the
picture vertically so everything looks a little too tall.
3) The screen is pretty reflective. Other plasmas do a better job of cutting the glare.
Overall I'm really pleased with my purchase and would certainly do it again.
Couldn't be happier!
After 6 months of looking and comparing I decided on either the
Samsung 52" series 550 LCD or this 58" series 550 plasma. I finally
decided that size DID matter. Boy am I happy! The pix is fantastic,
color and blacks are superb, according to the instructions (and
reviews) it takes up to 2 hours of static pixels to have a threat of
burn in (which I never foresee) so I couldn't be happier. Some have
written about the sound, but my family can't find anything to complain
about. When we watch something really important we use the BOSE
Lifestyle Dolby 5.1 anyway. I read that plasmas put out heat which is
true. When watching an evening of TV we have to use the ceiling fan in
the great room when it's unnecessary in the rest of the house. But it's
just the nature of the beast and it is 110 degreees outside. It has
nothing to do with this unit.
[...]
But what I really wanted to write about was the delivery service. I
had read some real horror stories concerning Amazon & CEVA
delivery. So when I was told that my [...] investment would be coming
via 'Inept Shipping Inc.' (CEVA) I almost backed out. But, I can't tell
you how beautifully the transaction went!!!!
Now you've got to understand, I ordered this set about midnite on Friday of Memorial Day weekend so nothing was going to happen until Monday or Tuesday. The set arrived in the nearby 'big city' (we live 90 miles from Oklahoma City in a small town of 36,000) on WEDNESDAY!! I took the initiative and called the local CEVA office to setup a time for delivery. (Most complaints seemed to deal with waiting for them to call you and dealing with the 800 number rather than the local office. The local office is available via their website by simply clicking on a map of the U.S!) They were willing to deliver it the very next day on Thursday but I was unavailable. So we set it up for between noon and 2:30 on Friday. The guy called when he was 20 minutes away, 1pm, unloaded the TV, helped me unbox it, lift it up on the new credenza, set up the channels and gave me some tips on usage, LIKE DON'T EVER USE THE POWER BUTTON ON THE FACE OF THE TV. ALWAYS USE THE REMOTE. THE PRESSURE PAD SYSTEM ON THE SET ITSELF IS SENSITVE TO MOISTURE SO IF YOU HAVE DAMP HANDS YOU CAN BURN OUT THE PAD TO THE TUNE OF AN ALMOST $400 REPAIR. I have since checked this out with Samsung and they say yes, it is possible. That sure isn't in the book! Thanks Mike the delivery guy at CEVA for ALL the great service and help! I got my 58" plasma TV delivered to my home with true service and set up in under a week at a [...]! Can't beat the price or the service!
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