If you've been shopping for the ultimate 50" plasma television to complete your home theatre system, comparing the best sets from Panasonic vs. Pioneer and the rest, take a good look at the new 50" model from Samsung, the PN50A550.
The PN50A550 features a number of innovative technologies to deliver a picture that is sure to shame whatever you're currently watching. One of the big reasons the Samsung's full HD, 1080p display has been earning rave reviews across the Internet is its Digital Natural Image engine (DNle), which employs a Motion Optimizer, a Contrast Enhancer, a Color Optimizer, and a Detail Enhancer to optimize the overall picture.
And the PN50A550's new 18-bit processing technology lets you view more rich, natural-looking colors than ever before. You probably already knew that plasmas produce much better black tones than the average LCD, but the PN50A550 promises to extend that reputation a great deal with its new color reproduction features.
Samsung has also added its Ultra FilterBright Plus Anti Glare Filter to improve the visibility of the picture even in bright rooms where reflections could typically be a problem. The last thing you need while trying to enjoy the PN50A550's remarkable 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio is ambient light obscuring the picture clarity.
The PN50A550's display boasts a 100,000-hour panel life, which stacks up well vs. many of the top big-screen televisions on the market today.
And if you've read that LCDs are better than plasmas because plasmas are prone to "burn in" when a single image is left on the screen for too long, take comfort in knowing that the PN50A550 uses anti-burn-in technology to shift the pixels, and periodic white screen wipes to greatly reduce the risk of dreaded "burn-in."
The PN50A550's built-in analog tuners will take a connected RF signal, preventing the need to use a cable box, and allowing you to watch standard television right out of the gate. Or you can use the set's integrated ATSC tuner to view over-the-air TV programs.
And another imporant factor to consider is the number and type of inputs. Here the PN50A550 has you well-covered, with 3 HDMI-CEC ver. 1.3 connections, S-Video and composite video inputs, along with optical digital audio outputs for delivering the ultimate in high-quality sound. Plus, the PN50A550 can double as a PC monitor thanks to PC inputs.
The PN50A550 is also 3D-ready, capable of taking cutting-edge 3D video signals and displaying a three-dimensional image that has to be seen to be believed. Don't have any 3D content yet? Don't worry... it's coming down the road. And with the PN50A550, you'll be ready.
Also, don't forget the audio experience. The PN50A550 utilizes the unique SRS TruSurround XT system to simulate surround sound without requiring you to install expensive speakers around your viewing room.
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Samsung has also added its Ultra FilterBright Plus Anti Glare Filter to improve the visibility of the picture even in bright rooms where reflections could typically be a problem. The last thing you need while trying to enjoy the PN50A550
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