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Samsung PN58A550

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Product summary

CNET did not review the Samsung PN58A550, but we did review the smaller model in the series.

Specifications: Product type: Plasma TV ; Diagonal size: 58 in ; Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1 ; See full specs

Price range: $1,569.95 - $3,599.99 check prices

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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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User reviews

Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews
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5.0 stars

7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

"Great 58in. HDTV for the money!"

by BMWguy206 on May 11, 2008

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4.5 stars

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

"Awesome plasma, incredible colors, very elegant design."

by satandog2 on April 22, 2008

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2.0 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"Great picture but will be returning the set"

by NYCelectronicuser on August 20, 2008

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Where to buy

Samsung PN58A550: $1,569.95 - $3,599.99

store	price	in stock?	rating
	$1,849.95	Yes
	$3,599.99	Yes

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 92

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 149 reviews of Samsung PN-A550 Series Plasma TV (50",58") from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 181064 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
ultimateavmag.com

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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