Samsung PNA550 Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Samsung PNA550 review

Editors' note: The rating on this review has been lowered because of changes in the competitive marketplace.

Highly accurate primary colors and color temperature; above-average video processing with effective noise reduction; oodles of picture controls and settings; friendly, intuitive menu design; handsome look.

Subpar antireflective screen; black levels not quite as deep as those of the best plasmas; confusing picture mode arrangement.

Accurate color helps set apart the excellent picture quality of the Samsung PN50A550 50-inch plasma TV.

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Do Not Buy"

To reply to repete66211, this is a widespread issue. The pink hues on my PN50A550 have been getting worse and worse. Its time, after almost a year and a half, to replace this TV! I would suggest to anyone that wants to buy a good plasma, do your...

Great picture, until it comes to very white pictures.

Bright white pictures on this TV display a pink hue that is getting worse and worse through the days of usage and Samsung, though this is a known issue, says it is not.

Aug, 2013

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Do Not Buy

To reply to repete66211, this is a widespread issue. The pink hues on my PN50A550 have been getting worse and worse. Its time, after almost a year and a half, to replace this TV! I would suggest to anyone that wants to buy a good plasma, do your...

Great picture, until it comes to very white pictures.

Bright white pictures on this TV display a pink hue that is getting worse and worse through the days of usage and Samsung, though this is a known issue, says it is not.

Aug, 2013

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