Flat screen TV with a side of everything
It's tough to get it all. You want a top rated flat screen TV with the best picture around, but you also want to make sure you're broadening your entertainment options with online capabilities. Oh, and maybe throw in 3D for good measure, at a price that doesn't bring to mind a horror movie. With the Samsung PN51E550 51" 1080p plasma flat screen TV, it's easy to get top rated flat screen TV features. Samsung's Real Black Panel technology makes sure you get true-to-life contrast, making sure that the darkest shadows and brightest whites can exist in harmony on your screen. The Wide Color Enhancer Plus brings out the best in your colors, while Cinema Smooth processing makes sure your movies mimic theater performance. Extra processing, courtesy of Samsung's 600Hz Subfield Motion technology, keeps your PN51E550's picture looking great by analyzing each frame 10 times for everything from color to contrast. And, with built-in Wi-Fi, it's a good thing you're getting one of the best pictures around, because Samsung's Smart TV technology will give you plenty to watch on it.
Apps and connectivity
Remember the old days when your TV was for catching up on three channels? With built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung's Smart TV, those days are long gone. Smart Hub software and technology gives you access to not only your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, and more with apps built especially for your TV, but also access to Samsung's Signature Services that turn your TV from the center of your entertainment system to your media hub. Family Story helps you connect with images, chat rooms, and more for your family and friends, while programs like Kids Story, which helps you organize child-friendly entertainment and activity apps, and Fitness, featuring programs to help meet your health goals, make your flat screen TV personal. A simple to use interface, including a web browser built specifically for your TV, helps keep all your content organized, and a search all function makes finding what you want to watch easy. Plus, the more you use your Smart TV, the better it gets to know you, and Smart Content capabilities mean it can even make suggestions of shows, apps, and other fun services you may enjoy.
In the box
Included with your purchase are: E550 Plasma flat screen TV, remote control, 2 pairs of active 3D glasses, user guide.
Nice Tv bang for the bucks (July 17, 2012)
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Reviewed By: juancarlos r. - houston, TX
Nice Tv & good price 998 plus a 3d blue ray player & free shipping *_*
WOW! I am now a believer of Plasma TVs (May 24, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Alvin P. - Las Vegas, Nevada
Everyone I know says not to buy a plasma and stick with LCDs. But the price on this is about half as much cheaper than a comparable LCD. So I just took a chance, but bought extended warranty just as a safety net.
Picture quality is awesome. I replaced my HD receiver cable boxs COX composite cable with a good HDMI and it actually improved channels transmitting in 1080. Didnt make a difference with 740 channels.
3D? I used to avoid watching 3D movies at theaters like the plague. But watching 3D movies at home, on this TV, made me a believer. Ive tested 3 different sources to watch 3D PS3 Blu-ray, Vudu 3D streaming PS3, and cable box Cox HD receiver. Out of the 3, Blu-ray had the best quality, followed by Vudu streaming, then cable box.
Speaking of streaming, Ive tried streaming via Netflix using the app built into the TV. Im not sure, if its the app or the TVs wifi, but picture quality is terrible. When I stream Netflix using my XBOX or PS3 using wifi, picture quality is way better. So Id just avoid streaming from TV all together.
Overall, the TV is great purchase and I would definitely go plasma again on my next purchase, assumming that its still around by then.
Awsome features and great pictures. (May 22, 2012)
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Reviewed By: Dave - Dallas, Texas
This tv exceeded my expectations. I was not familiar with the smart tv capabilities. This was really easy to set up. The picture was perfect with our any adjustments, and the features are really remarkable. The coolest thing, that isnt even mentioned anywhere is that there is a free iPadiPhone app that can be used in place of the remote. That is really helpful when using the advanced features.
Comparison Specifications
- Screen size: 51" (50.7" diagonal) Plasma flat screen TV
- Aspect ratio: 16:7 widescreen, 1920 x 1080p
- Picture features: Real Black Panel, Cinema Smooth, Wide Color Enhancer Plus, 600Hz subfield motion drive
- Inputs: 3 HDMI / 2 USB / Ethernet / component / composite A/V / DVI audio-in (3.5mm mini-jack)
- Outputs: optical audio out
- Audio: 10W x 2 / Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Plus, SRS TheaterSound HD
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Mounting options: pedestal stand (included) / wall mount (sold separately)
- 2-pairs of active 3D glasses included
- Remote control included
Additional Specifications
- Samsung Smart TV (requires internet connection)
- Smart Content
- Samsung Signature services: Family Story, Fitness, Kids Story, Apps built for TV, web browser, search all, smart hub, AllShare, ConnectShare Movie
- Skype compatible (require camera and mic, sold separately)
- Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 47.1" W x 28.2" H x 2.2" D (w/out stand) / 47.1" W x 31" H x 12" D (w/stand)
- Weight: 46.5 lbs (w/out stand) / 55.3 lbs. (w/stand)
Samsung PN51E550 Warranty Details
1-year limited parts and labor warranty
