Introduction Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with The Samsung PN50B550 HDTV 50 Plasma TV. Let me start out with saying, while this is may not be the best plasma TV Ive tested; it is certainly one of my favorites. The combination of price and performance make this television suitable for everyday use or in a high-end connoisseur environment. The PN50B550 Plasma TV should please average everyday users and the most ardent HDTV critic alike.

Features Besides the obviously huge viewing screen, the PN50B550 has all the standard features of any other quality plasma TV, along with a couple of others you should know about. First, is the swivel base; in itself a very simple addition, however, one that you will never get enough of. The swivel base becomes particularly effective when watching the TV during daylight hours, when (as with all plasma TVs) sunlight reflection can cause substantial glare. However, I must say that the glare was substantially less than on many models I have tested.

Heat is another common aspect that bugs the Plasma televisions. With Samsung PN50B550 you wont find that heating up of TV as it uses certain Green technology. Personally, I found this heating aspect of Plasma TVs very scary, thus this Samsung device works brilliantly for me. The remote control of this Plasma is rich with features and it is quite easy to handle. It comes with auto code recognition that is perfectly compatible with high-end audio systems and DVD players.

Performance The picture quality of Samsung PN50B550 floored me completely. The richness and vibrancy of the colors gives an amazing viewing experience. The clarity is simply immaculate; whites are just whites and blacks are just blacks. PN50B550 maintains brilliant response times and refresh rates and hence it can perfectly capture images even in the fastest action. Considering the performances, I must say that it is very hard to find such features in a Plasma at this price.

Conclusion Samsung PN50B550 shows the perfect combination brilliant features and reasonable price. Whether you want a Plasma TV of superior quality or concerned about value, Samsung PN50B550 fits to the bill perfectly.