Compare Prices : Samsung PS-50B550

Review summary: TV buffs are getting all hot under the collar about the string of new LED TVs about to hit your local gadget den. So it's great to see a killer plasma alternative vying for your attention in an age when LCD and LED are threatening to take over ...

Pros: Stunning pictures, awesome sound, plenty of connectivity

Cons: Pics lose detail close up

Verdict: A fantastic plasma TV that's every bit as good as its LCD competitors

Review summary: Samsung PS42B450B1M - This plasma TV comes standard with a 100Hz motion enhancement function and IDTV for receiving free-to-air HD broadcasts.

Review summary: A couple of months ago, I reviewed Samsung's PS50B560 Plasma display and was mostly impressed with what I saw. This Plasma TV incorporated a 1920x1080p panel, excellent video processing for dealing with our standard definition back catalogues, a full ...

Pros: Full host of picture calibration controls, Calibrated Greyscale accuracy is excellent, Calibrated Colour accuracy fulfills requirements for AVForums "Reference" status, Standard-def video processing is excellent, Picture detail is the best out of any ...

Cons: Panel image retention can be irritating, White objects in 50hz video sources (UK TV, DVDs) can suffer from motion corruption, which some people may notice, Black level is not as deep as the current NeoPDP Plasmas from Panasonic

Verdict: Above Average

Review summary: The 1080p, 50-inch Samsung PS50B550 plasma TV isn't the most adventurous of sets but it's well worth splashing out on. Its high-definition and standard-definition pictures are both great, it sports a pleasingly retro design and it's got more ...

Pros: Impressive picture quality ; sound clarity is very good ; tried and tested technology ; plenty of inputs

Cons: Rose-black styling won&apos ; t appeal to everyone ; no bass from the built-in speakers ; unadventurous

Verdict: We really like the Samsung PS50B550. It offers excellent picture quality with both high-definition and standard-definition video. The picture is slightly on the soft side, but it's not a huge problem and the image is still very good overall. If you ...