Samsung PN50C550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Black) Reviews
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Get a true cinematic experience without going to the cinema with a Samsung plasma HDTV. This Samsung PN50C550, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 50 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.
Technical Details
- 1080p Full HD Resolution, 600 Hz subfield motion- Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio, Built-in digital tuner
- New single-filter clear panel design eliminates the off-angle reflections that cause picture blurring of images
- Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity
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By Tony (SACRAMENTO, CA)
I want to say right off the bat that this review has nothing to do with the picture quality of the unit as I am unable to even set it up.
First of all, Amazon's shipping estimates are deceiving. Amazon said that the estimated delivery date was yesterday, but that actually isn't the day it will arrive to your house. It is actually the day it arrives at the local delivery company. If you're lucky they will deliver it the next day. Not a huge deal but something to be cautious of if you have to make arrangements to be home.
The second problem has to do with Samsung's bad quality control and customer service. We opened the box to find out that it was lacking the bracket necessary to mount the TV to the stand. When we called Samsung they told us it would take 10-12 business days to get the part to us and I was even told I might have to pay for it (again). The lady was also very rude and kept telling me that I purchased an "open box item" when I clearly did not and she kept assuring me I was wrong. I wonder if this is normally the way they treat their customers?
So now we have to put the TV back in the box and let it take up space for another 2 weeks while Samsung takes their time shipping us a little piece of plastic. Or, we could head to Best Buy and spend another $300 + tax on a new stand. Way to go Samsung.
Entry level product or not, you should not have to put up with this kind of stuff when spending over $1k on a single electronics item.
By G. Bell (Cincinnati, Oh. USA)
I've had mine for two weeks now and could not be more pleased with my choice. I reviewed LCD, LED and Plasma as I was looking for something in the 46"-50" range. This set has the best picture of anything I looked at straight out of the box. After tweaking with some settings I found on the web, It is truly like looking out a picture window into the real world. Acturate, lifelike colors that are not over saturated and look as natural as I've ever seen. Sound on this set is much better than many reviewers give it credit for as long as your not expecting 5.1 theater type sound from a tv. Plenty loud, no humming or hissing or problems for my family. There's plenty of hookups (4 HDMI, PC, Componet and composite for most everyones needs.
I've mounted mine on the wall using a mount from monoprice and it's now it's like the home theater I always wanted. Great picture from about 10' viewing distance. For under $1200, I feel like I stole this set. If your looking, make sure you give this one a try.
By Michael Cunningham
I bought this TV at Best Buy and got it up and running as soon as I could. I was very pleased with the ease of setup, I was able to mount the tv to the stand by myself because the tv is not really heavy. I hooked everything up via component as I have not gotten any HDMI cables yet. Thankfully it has 2 component inputs for my HD DVR and Xbox 360. After tweaking various settings, I have a pretty darn good picture. I would recommend getting a calibration dvd or something of that nature, unless you want to pay for a certified tech to come out and do it for you. Modern Warfare 2 looks incredible on this 50 inch behemoth, and this is my first HDTV I have owned, so I am really glad I went with this. I can't wait to get a Blu ray player to really get the full experience. I have not had any problems with this tv, and hope I never do. All in all, I am very happy with the features and quality of this tv for the price I got it for. I would recommend this to anyone out there interested in a Plasma or even LED or LCD.
By Jeffrey Bowman (Diamond Bar, Ca United States)
Having reviewed Consumer Reports, AV Forums, CNET etc I determined that plasma was the best choice given that picture quality is the most important factor in a TV purchase in my opinion.I had been carefully reviewing the Panasonic G10 but passed when the black level "scandal" came about. I trust CNETs reviews and the AV forums. I watch a lot of films and black/low light scenes are an important consideration for me as this is an area where LCDs struggle. We upgraded from a reference level Sony 34XBR960. The picture quality is excellent on the PN50C550. Black levels are very good although not the absolute best possible. For that i would have had to spend 4k+
I did the Spears and Munsil Bluray calibration. It needed some adjustment from the factory settings to get very close to reference levels of contrast, blacks, color saturation etc. The factory settings aren't awful but if you want test bed/reference quality then I suggest spending the $25 for this disk and doing it yourself. Very easy to work within the Samsung menus to achieve the best picture quality. It took about 15 mins to make all the slight adjustments. Most factory settings are too bright and over saturated colors. I want reality not hyper colors. Especially when watching sports. I know what the court at Staples center looks like, the grass at Qualcomm Stadium and the colors better match at home. They definetly do.
It does have that slight hum or buzz. This is not audible unless you are within 4-6 feet or less of the TV with no other sounds in the room. I don't use the built-in speakers. The hum is coming from the power supple I believe. It's a constant buzz similar to a computer.
We didn't need all the bells/whistles of the higher levels in this series as we can plug an ethernet or wireless router into the Tv if we want internet or picture streaming.
Bottom line: Best bang for your buck under $1200, heck I would put it against a 2-3k LED/LCD in a testbed showdown! Amazon has the best price and delivery was easy/on-time with CEVA. I picked it up from the dock in Los Angeles as I didn't want to wait an extra day for them to home deliver since I live down the freeway from CEVA.
Jeff
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By A. Rodriguez (Katy, TX)
After our excellent big screen buying experience with Amazon for the downstairs TV (a 63" Samsung PN63A650), we decided to dive in again when it came time to update the bedroom set. We're more than satisfied with the picture on the 63 incher, Amazon's delivery service had done a great job getting it to us, and this PN50C550 is priced and sized right, so the choice was easy.
Our 63" set was reliably delivered by Ceva and this 50" example by Pilot Freight Services. Pilot contacted me ahead of time to schedule an appointment and followed through right on time. Their driver was beyond courteous and accommodating. He helped me hook up the set and the picture was beautiful right out of the box. In fact, I still haven't changed any picture settings. Like our downstairs set, it's quiet and crystal clear. No complaints whatsoever.
Another terrific buying experience - courtesy of Amazon and Pilot.
Another terrific TV - courtesy of Samsung.
Two thumbs up!
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