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Samsung PN50A550 comparison

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Price $849.95 to $1,500.00 $1,039.00 to $1,499.99 $999.99 to $1,193.95 $1,199.88 to $1,599.95 $959.95 to $1,249.00
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Average user rating
Release date March 15, 2008 March 01, 2009 March 15, 2009
The Bottom Line Accurate color helps set apart the excellent picture quality of the Samsung PN50A550 50-inch plasma TV. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance. With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009.
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Features
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
Info unavailableInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
WeightInfo unavailable84.2 lbs
75 lbs
75 lbs
84.7 lbs
Image Aspect RatioInfo unavailableInfo unavailable16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty1
4
3
3
Info unavailable
USB PortYes , 1 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable
ResolutionInfo unavailable1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailableInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeInfo unavailableStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker SystemInfo unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorGloss black
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBlack
RadioInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Info unavailableYes
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
DVDInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailable48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
42.9 in x 12.9 in x 32.4 in - With stand
48 in x 15.8 in x 32.1 in - With stand
48.8 in x 11.4 in x 32.4 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailable
BatteryInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableUltra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Anti-reflective filter
SD memory card slot
Viera link
Viera cast
Viera tools
Anti-Reflective filter
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Viera Tools
Viera image viewer
USB
FilterBright antiglare technology
Anynet function
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
PC InterfaceInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionSamsung PN50A550P - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50S1 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P50G10 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B550 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
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