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Samsung PN58C550 continues the company’s reign as one of the top plasma manufacturers. With a giant 58-inch screen generating rich, clear, full 1080p resolution, very few plasma TVs deliver such great value as the PN58C550.
Screen
Even at healthy 58-inches the PN58C550 rivals the color clarity of much smaller plasmas. The 1080p (
1920 x 1080) full resolution HD is sharp and vibrant with very deep blacks with an incredible
2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
With their commitment to introducing cutting edge technologies at low costs, Samsung is one of the proponents of
600Hz subfield motion which accelerates the onscreen refresh rate. Fast action video like football looks clear and sharp without blurring due to the super speed the sub-field motion offers. This (PN58C550 – removed) feature will also greatly benefit gamers.
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Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio maximizes the deep blacks and bright whites of the color spectrum providing rich color in every frame on the PN58C550. E3 Panel technology featuring
ClearImage makes off-angle viewing a pleasure and
FilterBright reduces glare in bright rooms.
Wide Color Enhancer ensures every pixel is dripping in lush color.
Cabinet
The Samsung PN58C550’s ultraslim design is only
2 7/8 inches thick, displaying a slick, stream-lined profile in any room. You might opt for the
Touch of Color option which adds nice color accents to the front bezel, further adding to its stylish good looks.
Energy
Samsung announced that the PN58C550 is operating at up to 43% more energy efficient than similar 2009 model in standard mode. Currently all Samsung models are
Energy Star compliant. Energy Star is the joint program of the United State environmental governing body and the department responsible for encouraging energy efficiency.
Setup and Performance
The PN58C550 looks fantastic out of the box. Nonetheless, Samsung has provided a ton of options to fine tune the viewing experience. For gamers Samsung created a custom Game Mode. With the touch of a single button it optimizes dark sections of the screen while accelerating both image and sound processing of your favorite games.
We brought up “Madden NFL” game on the PN58C550 screen to take a look ourselves. It’s a game that moves quick as it is designed to make game-time decisions on the fly. We didn’t notice any light artifacts and the colors remained crisp even in extreme action sequences.
Setup guides are also available for using Window Media Player to share media with the PN58C550 and how to perform a factory preset. The PN58C550 has a built-in digital
ATSC/Clear QAM tuner to quickly connect to any cable service. This includes all high-definition services.
Although a wall mounting kit is not included with the PN58C550, it is compatible with any 600m x 400m standard mount. Make sure to grab a buddy or strong teenager to help lift the unit- at 108 pounds the 58C550 is definitely a two-person job.
Anti Burn-in shifts the pixels and signal pattern a tiny bit to ensure no image is permanently fixed to the screen.
Sound
The PN58C550 generates a solid 20 watts of sound over 2 built-in Denon speakers.
SRS TruSurround HD creates an amazing simulated surround sound experience–at the same time it automatically levels the volume between input sources such as Blu-ray, DVD and online media. The lower band of the frequency spectrum is also monitored and maximized for deep, powerful bass response. In addition, the PN58C550 supports multichannel MTS sound and SAP programming with 181 channel capacity.
Accessories and Connections
ConnectShare movie allows you snap in a flash drive or digital camera with no problem. From there, pull up the super-friendly interface on the PN58C550 and take complete control right from the screen. You can manipulate your videos, photos and even music playlists using only the remote. It has a bevy of input for your army of accessories. You get 2 component video, 1 PC and 3 HDMI inputs.
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HDMI connection gives you the throughput you need to get all the 1080p video and surround sound audio you can handle from your PN58C550. Using the PC input, you can hook up your laptop or desktop PC and get the full impact of your high-resolution images.
Conclusion
Samsung has really stepped up to the plate with their entire plasma line, a technology that at one point seemed doomed. Currently, they offer some of the best values in plasma HDTV’s with excellent picture quality at very competitive price points. The PN58C550 offers a tremendous picture full of rich, vibrant detail in 1080p clarity that will make all your friends jealous. And with the prices seen lately, it is as close to a steal as you’ll ever see.
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