Samsung PN50B550 50 Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV – Is This Plasma TV Better Than It’s LCD TV Counterpart?

It’s becoming increasingly well known that high-definition plasma TV sets such as the Samsung PN50B550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV are more capable of providing a greater viewing experience when compared to their LCD TV counterparts. Such superior qualities of a plasma TV over an LCD TV is often sharper images, stronger contrast, more vibrant colors, a significantly faster refresh rate, and a virtually lossless picture regardless of viewing angle. The downside to most modern high-definition plasma televisions would likely be the amount of energy they consume. Fortunately for you, the Samsung PN50B550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV is ENERGY STAR certified, meaning that it only consumes an estimated 50% of the amount of energy that’s spent on most high-definition plasma televisions, and more impressively, doing so without sacrificing any of the impressively fluid and sharp picture quality that plasma TV units are known for.

Though the Samsung PN50B550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV may not have the same image definition as the most expensive high-definition plasma TV units on the market, it’s contrast and color are definitely an impressive thing to behold. Colors are more vivid and vibrant, accentuating the picture and bringing it to a state of realism that’s not seen in many high-definition televisions to date. As if the vast array of healthily saturated colors weren’t enough, Mega Dynamic Contrast steps into the picture to provide even deeper, more rich blacks that take high-definition content to the next level.

If you know high-definition, then you know what 1080p is all about. As suggested in the full title of the Samsung PN50B550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, this plasma TV supports 1080p resolution. Not only that, but it goes a step beyond to offer what’s known as 1080p Full HD Motion, which is designed to ensure that your screen always maintains a 1080p resolution and silky smooth framerate, even during fast-paced action sequences and high-speed sports plays. Because of this advanced technology, the Samsung PN50B550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV can produce a far more natural picture, all while maintaining the amazing image sharpness and vibrant array of colors that’s often lost in lesser quality HDTV units. To top it all off, lack of input ports won’t be an issue at all, as the Samsung PN50B550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV comes loaded with an old-school A / V input, two component cable ports, and an impressive four available HDMI jacks.

If you’re considering investing in your own Samsung PN50B550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, know that at select sources, you can receive a discount of up to 24% off the standard retail price, bringing this television down to an average of $1,050. When comparing the massive 50-inch screen size, crystal clear picture quality, outstanding color range, and abundance of enhancing features to the overall price of the model, the value of this plasma TV is unbeatable.