Samsung PN58A550

Turn your living room into your own home theater. The Samsung PN58A550 is large enough to put you right in the middle of the action. With its 58 inch screen you will have seats better than mid-court, ring side, or the 50 yard line. At only 3.9 inches deep the Samsung PN58A550 can be mounted on the wall, or set on a stand with its pedestal base.

The classy all black finish sits atop a matching pedestal base that also swivels to allow for better viewing angles when necessary. The screen can also be wall mounted using additional hardware.

Standout Features

• 1080p Resolution
• FilterBright Anti-glare Technology
• 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

Features

See every touchdown, every slam dunk in perfect detail. The Samsung PN58A550’s 1080p resolution means you will see it all like never before. Connect this to your new Blu-ray player and see what you’ve been missing from your movies as well.

With FilterBright anti-glare technology you will no longer be hampered by bright viewing conditions which have been one of the drawbacks to plasma. The anti-glare filter also helps improve contrast ratio, boosting it to 1,000,000:1. This means you would see detail in the shadows or darker scenes while still maintaining accurate color detail on brighter images.

While burn-in is an overhyped issue, Samsung took no chances and outfitted the PN58A550 with anti burn-in technology. This technology uses auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing function, and all white screens to make sure that burn-in is never an issue with your TV.

Samsung’s DNIe technology helps to boost contrast, detail, and reduce motion blur to give you the best images possible.

The PN58A550 has a built in digital tuner so there will be no trouble receiving digital broadcasts now or in the future.

Summary of Reviews

According to expert reviewers the Samsung PN58A550 had highly accurate primary colors. The color temperature was true. The video processing left few artifacts and noise. The menu allowed for excellent control of the picture quality and was also easy to navigate. The sleek, glossy, all black exterior gave the TV a sophisticated look. The anti-reflective screen didn’t work as well as advertised and the TV didn’t have the deepest of black levels one would expect from a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.

Users were pleased with the PN58A550 plasma from Samsung. The colors were accurate and the ability to control the picture was excellent. The users also discovered that the black levels were not quite as good as some of the other plasmas available. One user discovered a pink hue on some parts of the screen. This appears to be an isolated incident however. Most users would recommend this plasma to a friend.

Summary

The Samsung PN58A550 plasma TV has stunning looks, and a feature set to match. Its size makes it perfect for converting your living room into a home theater.