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The Samsung PN-58A550 is admittedly cheaper and with less functionality than the Samsung PN-58A650. However, if all you really want is a plasma set without all the bells and whistles, then this set is perfect for your needs. Its advantages of course is that you get a larger than average screen display at 58 inches and at the same time you don’t blow off all of your hard-earned cash.
As mentioned, the Samsung PN-58A550 has everything you’d want. First off, you get a 1080 x 1980 screen resolution on a 58″ screen. No more squinting at the TV to make out an image. The Series 5 PN58A550 also has a wide 178-degrees viewing angle that kind of compares to a drive-in screen. This means that no matter where you or your movie-buff friends sit, you see every scene.
The PN-58A550 also has a very stylish design. It has a glossy black bezel with a speaker bar neatly hidden below the screen to further reduce the overall footprint of the set.
The A550 line includes five color temperature presets, three modes of noise reduction and a film mode to engage the 2:3 pulldown to reduce judder when watching film content. The PN58A550 features multiple aspect ratio modes, including four for HD sources with two that allow for subtle movement of the image, as well as four modes for standard definition content.
As for its connectivity, the PN58A550′s options are quite adequate. It features a total of three HDMI 1.3 inputs. In addition to the HDMI inputs there are two component inputs, a PC RGB input (with maximum resolution of 1,920×1,080), a composite video and a PC input at the back of the panel. The sole S-Video input is on the side of the panel, along with the second composite input and headphone jack. There is also a USB port at the side of the panel for viewing photos and MP3 playback.
Another good thing about this set are the two 15-watt speakers which are located just below the screen. These support SRS TruSurround XT to simulate a multi-channel surround sound system, and while for a 58-inch panel you’ll still likely want to get a true home theater system for the full cinematic experience, these speakers added a considerable bit of punch compared to most included speakers.
Aside from all this, the PN58A550 is also 3D-ready. Groundbreaking 3D technology gives you the benefits of both a flat-panel set and 3D movie viewing and gaming. You can play your favorite video game on a 50″ screen that has 3D capabilities.
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