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Samsung PN50B550

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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: PN-50B550

$979.95 - $1,299.00 11 online stores

Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews all user reviews

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"I found a great deal on a Samsung 50" PN50B550T2F-$945!"

by ppbsa on September 28, 2009

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"Unbeatable size/picture quality vs price."

by MikeHudsonATL on October 5, 2009

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"Good but not great"

by JoeD1667 on September 9, 2009

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Manufacturer: Samsung
Part Number: PN-50B550

General
Product type Plasma TV
Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48.8 in x 2.9 in x 30.2 in x 73.6 lbs, Panel with stand - 48.8 in x 11.4 in x 32.4 in x 84.7 lbs
Enclosure Color Black
Display
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
LCD Pixel Response Time 0.001 ms
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2000000:1
Widescreen Modes Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
Analog Video Signal Composite video
V-Chip Control Yes
Additional Features USB, FilterBright antiglare technology, Anynet function
TV Tuner
Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Stereo Reception System MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
Video Interface HDMI, Component, Composite
HDTV Ready Yes
Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Teletext Yes
Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Effects SRS TruSurround HD
Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer
Equalizer Yes (5-band)
Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment
Connections
Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback
Connectivity Wired
Connectivity Protocols USB
Supported Audio Formats MP3
Supported Pictures Formats JPG
Memory Card Reader
USB Port Yes

Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
Stand Included Yes
Stand Design Tabletop
Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes
Power
Power Device Power supply - Internal
Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
Miscellaneous
HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
Width (Shipping) 59.8 in
Depth (Shipping) 11.4 in
Height (Shipping) 44.9 in
Weight (Shipping) 194.9 lbs
Sustainability
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9

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