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Samsung PN58A550

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on 04/18/2008

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Quick specs
Product type: Plasma TV
Diagonal size: 58 in
Color: Gloss black
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CNET did not review the Samsung PN58A550, but we did review the smaller model in the series.

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CNET editors' take

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Reviewed on: 04/18/2008

Although CNET did not review the 58-inch Samsung PN58A550, we did review the 50-inch Samsung PN50A550. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Samsung plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 50-inch model to provide a good indication of how the 58-incher will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Samsung PN50A550.

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7 out of 7 people found this helpful

"Great 58in. HDTV for the money!"

by BMWguy206 on May 11, 2008
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"Great picture but will be returning the set"

by NYCelectronicuser on August 20, 2008
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"Awesome plasma, incredible colors, very elegant design."

by satandog2 on April 22, 2008
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Samsung PN58A550: $1,449.95 - $3,199.99

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"Awesome pix, but weird buzzing sound"

by avassigh on November 28, 2009
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"Lets try #2"

by WIWizard on March 25, 2009
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"Excellent picture quality and solid overall build."

by sandpiper49 on March 3, 2009
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Editors' rating: 89

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 177 reviews of Samsung PN-A550 Series Plasma TV (50",58") from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 221937 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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Summary: At the top of this review, I called the PN50A550 the flat-panel equivalent of a Honda Accord. Can you buy a better-performing vehicle? Of course, but you'd best be prepared to spend a whole lot more if you insist on owning the flat-panel equivalent of ...

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