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| Samsung PN58A550 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (32 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1191
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 58
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 137.8
Dimensions (in): 55.9 x 3.9 x 33.9
MPN: PN58A550
Model: PN58A550
UPC: 036725228092
EAN: 0036725228092
ASIN: B0015A8UK6
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great August 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great HDTV. The picture is amazing - hard to imagine any of the more expensive TVs (Panasonic, Pioneer, etc.) justifying the cost difference. Amazon was outstanding as well. We had the TV just 3 days after placing the order
All Good News With This TV August 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I could not be more pleased with this TV and Amazon. I was an early adopter of HD TV and bought my first 50" HD set in 1998. When it died I went shopping. Compared to this set I think I have never seen HD TV before.
The Olympics just happened to be on the first week I had it. WOW. I think the set paid for itself immediately with the airfare I saved to Beijing, because you think you are there with this thing. I get distracted watching people in the crowds because the little details are so clear.
The bad reviews you see here about windows and a light room have no basis in reality for me. I have the TV facing three windows with inside plantation shutters and the TV is clear and easy to see even on bright mornings with the shutters partially closed. I have Direct TV and used the HDMI cable to connect the TV. Best picture I ever saw. I have a surround sound system so I don't use the TV speakers and can't comment on the built in sound.
The color and blacks make Plasma worth the concerns with burn in. The TV has a pixel shifter feature that was on by default that should minimize burn in, my other big worry. They say this is a worry mainly on the first 200 hours, so I'll be careful for now.
This is a great deal, the delivery was fast and efficient and the delivery company was asked to call me at work 30 minutes before they would come to my house and they did, so I did not have to sit around for half a day.
Great deal, great TV.
Amazing TV for the Price August 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First thoughts on delivery day.
While a long time Amazon customer I was hesitant to order such a large TV. [...]
The delivery was actually 2 hours before the scheduled window, the delivery man did call and say he was coming. One warning: only the driver comes, there is no two person team. Therefore you have to help pick up the TV and put it on your stand, and help maneuver it into the house. While TV's are lighter than the old days, this still weighs in at 138 pounds, over 150 with packing. Not easy to lift. The driver did offer to hook it up but knowing my system better I decided to do it myself, after making sure it did work.
The HD picture just jumps out at you. It is amazingly clear and sharp, literally like looking out a window. This is not my first HD TV, its actully my fourth, so I'm used to HD and would not be impressed just by seeing HD for the first time. But this beats my Toshiba plasma picture easily and my old (3 years )JVC DLP. The reason to buy an HD is obviously the picture so given how good the picture is I'm willing to put up with the cons listed below.
SD is about average for an HD TV. Might get better with some fine tuning. The only cons so far, obviously being plasma you must control the light in your room and the menus seem, at first glance, to be somewhat cumbersome. There are so many picture options, color, tint, warmth, etc. I'm not sure if that is a plus or a minus since you could spend a week trying all the combos.
So far very pleased, will update should anything noteworthy occur.
 Great TV...but excellent with HD! August 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
VERY happy with this TV. I did tons and tons of research before buying this and reach lots and lots of feedback. I was so hesitant buying this instead of the Panasonic. I decided to buy this one since it was a few hundred-dollars less. I am SO pleased with my decision. This TV is great. It is pretty grainy when hooked up to regular TV but the HD channels are incredible. If all our channels were in HD we would have definitely given this 5 stars. It looks like the people are right in my living room. I have never seen a picture this clear in my life. It is amazing! I just can't wait till more of our channels are broadcast in HD! I would highly recommend this TV to anyone! It is a great buy for the money.
LOVE the Samsung 58 inch! August 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow..is all I can say. We have the TV mounted on a finished basement wall and the picture can't be beat. We hooked up to a Sony home theatre so the sound is perfect. The colors are so crisp and vibrant. We have really enjoyed watching the Olympics in HD on this TV!
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