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Samsung PN50A550

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Good

6.8

out of 10

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10
out of 10
Perfect

"Excellent - Must buy for 50" plasma"
After reserching for several weeks and debating between Panansonic TH50PZ85U, I purchased Samsung... (read more)

by vivonic (see profile), May 15, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Impressive"
After doing about 3 months of research, I'm extremely happy I purchased this tv. (read more)

by fishgolf09 (see profile), April 25, 2008

2 out of 2 users found this opinion helpful

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"Fabulous picture but be careful"
I own a PN63a650 not a PN50A550 but want buyers to be ware. What I am seeing is the same for any... (read more)

by NYCelectronicuser (see profile), August 18, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this opinion helpful
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3
out of 10
Poor

"Unreliable"
Worked great for 7 weeks: nice picture with great resolution and color depth. Had minimal glare in... (read more)

by InkMot (see profile), July 22, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Awesome image, great value!"
After months of deliberation, I finally decided upon this set because it presented as such a great... (read more)

by montereydds (see profile), May 4, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this opinion helpful

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"This review is travesty"
I own the UK version of this model and can report that contrary to the review, it suffers from... (read more)

by golden void (see profile), July 3, 2008

1 out of 2 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

7
out of 10
Very good

"Spectacular, yet frustrating"
First let me tell you that right now I am watching Sunrise Earth (Machu Piccu) and the PQ is... (read more)

by aboutbob (see profile), August 19, 2008

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Excellent picture"
I wrote a complete review for the 58" model, check it out. (read more)

by satandog2 (see profile), April 25, 2008

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CNET editors' rating

Excellent

8.0

out of 10

Reviewed by: David Katzmaier

Reviewed: 4/14/08
Release date: 3/15/08
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