"My wife and I love this Plasma TV.
The picture is incredible, with color that just pops out at us.
I have had a few issues downloading updates, but that's just a little bump compared to the quality of this Plasma TV."

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 3 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Mattrat

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

AWESOME PICTURE QUALITY

PostedJune 1, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJune 1, 2012

"The picture is brilliant. Nothing like a Plasma where in my wide room you can see it perfectly from any angle. No dimming of the picture when sitiing on the side. Also sports are incredible since the refresh rate is very fast. I wish all my TV's were Samsung Plasma."

Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, any angle viewing

Cons: puts out heat

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 4 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

dannynoonan

Features

3 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

PostedFebruary 21, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 21, 2012

"Good TV, wish they would update the media player though."

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 5 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

sasquatch2k7

from Boston

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Pic, period

PostedFebruary 19, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 19, 2012

"I love this TV. The Pic is crisp and colors are amazing. My friend went out and bought this after I got it because he was so impressed. I should get commission from Samsung. I will continue to buy all samsung products whenever possible because of the quality of this and my other LCD 40"."

Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color

Cons: a little buzz

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 6 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

rwatters

from Kansas

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

3 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Lacks modern features, makes up for it with spectacular picture

PostedFebruary 13, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 13, 2012

"While this TV might lack some of the apps that are found on more recent TV's, I find that what I got for the money (bought it towards the end of the production run for a few hundred dollars off) is nothing short of incredible. There was NOTHING in this TV's price range (in comparable size) that matched up to what this thing delivered. The term "picture perfect" sums up this TV easily. Beautiful color, zero motion blur, and perfectly natural movement that I've yet to see done on anything other than plasma. It's awesome.

We've had the TV for over a year now and I can say we haven't had a single issue of ANY kind despite the fact that the TV is on for multiple hours every single day. I've had zero issues with burn in and I play games that leave stationary graphics on the screen for hours at a time. Have no worries about reliability with this TV, because I've never used a TV as much as I have with this one and it's yet to even break a sweat.

I have never been happier with a TV purchase, and there's nothing out right now that I'd rather have. This TV is spectacular and I will love this thing for years to come."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, no lcd/led refresh rate jitter, zero glare, perfectly reliability

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 7 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

latishacar121

from Brooklyn, NY

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great TV

PostedFebruary 3, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 3, 2012

"Bought this last superbowl sunday. Best TV yet. I Love the quality of the picture and its easy to set up. Not much more to say. I recommend it to anyone looking for a bigger TV."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, easy set up, easy to read menu

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 8 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Summer2Luv

from clinton, tn

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

This TV has AWESOME features that we LOVE!!!!

PostedDecember 31, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 31, 2011

"We love the big screen and sound system on this tv. There is so many features on this tv... The quality of this tv is awesome. We are very pleased that we purchased this Samsung TV."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 9 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

ErikimH03

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

PostedDecember 17, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 17, 2011

"Great TV all around. Would recommend this if you want a great quality TV."

Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 10 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Kev67

from MASS

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Best TV I have ever owned

PostedDecember 14, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 14, 2011

"Had for almost one year. I love this TV and get many compliments on how clear it is. It is in a very large room with many windows and it still looks great. Recently added a sound bar which made a great improvement on sound."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 11 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

HuskerDad

from Atlanta, ga

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:11+

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great TV

PostedDecember 4, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 4, 2011

"Best pic of any tv I have owned. Although it lacks 3d compatibility, I would still recommend it to anyone."

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 12 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

alkjsdfhlkjasdhf

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Awesome

PostedNovember 27, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 27, 2011

"Samsung did it again. I purchased a DLP-Rear projection television six years ago made by Samsung. Again Samsung has made another quality product. Awesome just awesome."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 13 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Woody79

from Ardmore, OK

I have used this product for:over 5 years

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Bright Scenes???

PostedNovember 21, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 21, 2011

"My TV is perfect in every way possible, for that fact Samsung is. I will not buy anything else. But about the 8th month owning it on bright scenes the upper right corner the screen seems to have trouble keeping the pixels bright they want to go dark loke the can't handle the scene and I know they can cause its handled it before. But anyway I called Samsung and the are going to have somebody out in 1-2 days in home, how rad is that? Besides that I could not be any happier with my TV. Things happen that's why there are warranties and extended warranties."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 14 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

tom66

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

WORTH THE MONEY

PostedNovember 4, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 4, 2011

"This TV is definetly worth the price. It is a little choppy on live sports (especially football) but other than that an excellent TV would reccommend to anyone!!"

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight

Cons: live sports lacks a little

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 15 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

benwaballs

from bronx

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

PostedOctober 28, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedOctober 28, 2011

"I love this tv! I'm very happy with it. Samsung has great service."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 16 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Bubbles8

from Ft Worth, TX

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Worth all the Research

PostedSeptember 13, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedSeptember 13, 2011

"I spent 2 months researching Plasma VS LED, LCD.
I am thrilled with the picture quality. And very pleased I chose the 58 inch.
If you are picky about the sound quality, I would recommend a sound system I prefer the base and surround sound effect with this incredible picture.
I'm not a techie, and cant give you specs and things like that. But I have had this TV for 6 months and have had no problems.
I ordered online and it arrived in perfect condition!!!
Extremely pleased with my Samsung Plasma!!"

I would recommend this to a friend!

My product recommendations

5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver

(20)

Blu-ray Disc™ Player (BD-C5500)

(583)

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Review 17 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

JazzieJJ

from Aurora, IL

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Fantastic Color!!

PostedAugust 20, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedAugust 20, 2011

"I did a lot of research and initially had chosen to buy a Panasonic TV but made a change when it was out of stock. I am so glad I did. The depth of color in this TV is remarkable and the picture quality is fantastic! I am very pleased with this TV. I also like the ability to swivel for better viewing. The sound is not bad either."

Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 18 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

MindRecon

from Charolotte, NC

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Satisfied Customer!

PostedAugust 5, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedAugust 5, 2011

"I love my 58" Samsung Plasma TV! It is the best size, quality, design, and picture for the money by far."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

Cons: none

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 19 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

kzirk

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

great tv

PostedJuly 26, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJuly 26, 2011

"GREAT PRODUCT. someone complained about a small humming from the tv, but it is so quiet no one would be able to hear it while the volume is on, and who would listen to a tv of this size at a low volume?"

Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 20 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

oryandaw

from newberg, or

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Good TV

PostedJune 19, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJune 19, 2011

"I bought this TV awhile ago it great so far. it has a great picture and was just what I Was looking for."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 21 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

sparky8881

from Tx.

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great TV

PostedMarch 24, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMarch 24, 2011

"Had this TV for a couple of months now, great picture, sound is ok for sd tv watching, turn on the sur- round sound system if want great sound on everything wow. Have a 50 inch plasma from Samsung its great to thats why I bought this Tv. You can't go wrong."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 22 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

max12345

from nj

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

grat tv

PostedMarch 17, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMarch 17, 2011

"the best tv i ever had a graeat picture and i love it"

Pros: Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 23 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

SPDKNG01

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

PostedMarch 13, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMarch 13, 2011

"I LOVE this TV it is the best money I have ever spent I'm a big XBox gamer, this Television is crystal clear, has great color, and the HD is awesome. I can't say it enough I LOVE THIS TV!!!"

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 24 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Scorpion23

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great TV!

PostedMarch 10, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMarch 10, 2011

"This TV looks great, and it gets a WONDERFUL picture. You can't beat this TV for the price."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 25 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

innermyst

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

PostedMarch 10, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMarch 10, 2011

"Great Picture, good size, but the sound is lacking."

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 26 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

tcaudill

from Pickerington, OH

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent TV

PostedMarch 7, 2011

"Love our Samsung 58 Plasma. I went with the plasma based on the store display models vibrant colors and super clear picture and im glad I did. It wasnt quite as bright as the new LED's but the colors looked better to my eyes. After hooking up a bluray player and nice sound setup this is a beautiful TV. Dont hesitate to get it you will be glad you did. If I have a complaint at all its the sound from the tv its not the greatest but thats what surrounds are for anyway. Its not terrible just not that great. But overall great job Samsung!"

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, great picture

Cons: built in speakers

My product recommendations

1100W 2.0 cu. ft. OTR Microwave

(128)

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Review 27 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

mattfish9

from Duluth, MN

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Big, thin, great looking plasma TV

PostedMarch 7, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMarch 7, 2011

"This TV is my 7th HD television purchase, but my first ever plasma. I am so glad I went with this Samsung TV. It offers a stunning picture (especially in low light environments), great color reproduction, stunning refresh times and some nice features and connectivity options. SD and HD content looks great, whether it's Blu-Ray, HD Gaming, Wii, or cable content. Everyone in the family was blown away by this television after it was easily set up in the living room. Great job Samsung. I will be returning for more."

Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, black levels, refresh times

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 28 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Sinbad

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

My first Samsung TV

PostedFebruary 27, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 27, 2011

"I must say, i enjoy this product. It was giving to me as a house warming present. I enjoy watching t.v. now. I just wish there was a few more outputs/inputs on the tv. Just purchased a Samsung blu-ray player and the picture looks amazing."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, picture quality

Cons: lack of input/outputs

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 29 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

ChiefsFaninCal

from California

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Tv with beautiful picture

PostedFebruary 20, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 20, 2011

"We just wanted a great tv and didn't need internet or 3d capabilities. We have had the tv a few weeks now and it is awesome. Great picture, nice features and it looks nice as well. No complaints so far."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 30 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

GCCGolfer

from Fairborn, OH

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Value And Great HD Picture

PostedFebruary 12, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 12, 2011

"I own two 42" Panasonic plasma televisions and one 55" LG LED/LCD. I would put this television at the top as far as HD picture quality. The SD picture quality could be better, but HD channels and BD movies look excellent."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 31 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

JJJJJBBBBBB

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Unbelievable Picture

PostedFebruary 11, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 11, 2011

"I have owned this Plazma for almost 1 year and the picture is amazing. This is the best TV I have ever had. Better picture than Panasonic's comparable 58" TV."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, picture quality

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 32 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

PaBuckeye

from State College

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great TV for the Money

PostedFebruary 11, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 11, 2011

"I had to replace a 60" Sony SXRD and I went to as many sources as I could to find a TV that could be an ample substitute. I am very pleased with my choice. After taking a few days to get used to the slightly darker picture versus the LCD. The picture is stunning. I also had to get used to the glare of a plasma screen, but depending on your placement and ambient room lighting, I never see it from my normal 3 seating positions. I plan to mount it eventually and that should only help.

As others say, the audio is not good, but looking through reviews of other comparable TVs, none have "good" ratings and more times than not, if you have this TV, you also have some sort of theater setup so the audio is not a problem.

I have a lot hooked up to this TV (HD Tivo, HD cable box, DVD recorder, Blu-ray, External hard drive filled with movies, and a Wii) and have most of them run into the TV via HDMI and then I have an optical cable to carry the audio from the TV to the receiver and the sound is great.

The only cons I really have about the TV are I REALLY liked my Sony's capabilities of side by side picture where I could watch two HD inputs simultaneously on 26" screens and not the PiP style on this model. I have a Samsung 40" LCD model as well and it has that capability so I'm not sure why they can't put the feature on the larger models.. The other is the video input changing via the remote. I have a Harmony remote and it is impossible to directly change from HDMI1 to HDMI4 without scrolling through HDMI 2 and 3 to get there. Such a pain and kind of defeats the purpose of my expensive remote.

I also have the TV networked via cable to access my computers to view pictures and movies through media share. Great feature.

I would buy this TV again especially at the price I paid."

Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight

Cons: pip not side by side view, input changing

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 33 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Vanman628

from Orlando, Florida

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Replacement TV for my Samsung DLP.

PostedJanuary 31, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 31, 2011

"Just purchased a Samsung 58" plasma to replace my Samsung 50" DLP. The DLP had a nice picture when it was new and again, when I replaced the bulb (after 6 years of use), but the picture on the plasma is just extraordinary! And should stay that way!! And fortunately, the plasma was much less expensive than the DLP was in 2004."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 34 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

BobDo

from New York

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Highly Recommended

PostedJanuary 30, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 30, 2011

"I purchased the SAM550 a few weeks ago, and right out of the box it was almost perfect! I had a Mits 52 DLP previously for the past 9 years, and WOW this TV in 1080P is incredible. A few tweaks, I recommend Movie mode, cell light on 20. Sound is good but I use my home theater set up. If you are looking for a big picture for the price you want be disappointed. One note if you are watching in a brightly lite room this tv is not for you (LCD, LED)."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 35 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Sadiesdad

from Mississippi

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Awesome TV

PostedJanuary 27, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 27, 2011

"I have held off rating this TV to see how it performed. All I can say is that it's everything I could ask for. Great picture, stunning coloration and it's size is just right for what I wanted. Makes watching football like you are there. I have it paired with a Yamaha receiver and Klipsch, surround sound speakers and subwoofer. It will rock the house if you turn it up. I'm very satisfied.
Just purchased a 40" LED, for the bedroom and it is just as eye-popping."

Pros: Realistic color, lots of adjustment available

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 36 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

coffeeman1

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent Initial Response

PostedJanuary 25, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 25, 2011

"I recently purchased this tv at a local Best Buy store only after exhaustive research. I originally planned on buying a highly regarded Panasonic 50" plasma. But after viewing side by side comparisons I really couldn't notice much of a difference in picture quality between the two tvs. And I liked getting a slightly larger screen with the Samsung. My only hesitation with this particular model was the "buzzing" noise many people were writing about in their reviews. My set does buzz slightly but it's not noticeable unless my surround receiver volume is turned down very low. I've decided I can live with it only because I love the picture quality of the tv! I'm hoping there may be a driver download fix Samsung provides down the road that eliminates the buzzing??"

Pros: Realistic color, Lightweight, rich color saturation and really black blacks!

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 37 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

b0c022

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Upgrade Time

PostedJanuary 22, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 22, 2011

"I moved up from a Samsung 32" LCD to this awesome 58" Plasma. I was going back and forth between LCD and Plasma and did extensive online research to find out that Plasma's are built far better than they use to be. The value with the size of the picture and features is truly unbeatable with this product. I will admit I'm a little biased with Samsung as I own a lot of their products but it's only because I've had great experiences with them. My fridge, cell phone, and blu-ray player are all Samsung and eventually every electronic product I own will be!"

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

Cons: speakers not great but that is with all flatscreen

I would recommend this to a friend!

My product recommendations

Samsung Epic™ 4G Android Smartphone

(1,399)

26 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator

(46)

Blu-ray Disc™ Player (BD-C5500)

(583)

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Review 38 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

DINOSAURUSS

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

EXCELLENT PQ

PostedJanuary 18, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 18, 2011

"BEST PICTURE IN ITS CLASS FOR DETAIL,COLOR AND EASE OF USE"

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 39 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

SamsungTVowner

from Warner Robins, GA

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent TV for the money

PostedJanuary 15, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 15, 2011

"After doing alot of research through websites like consumer reports and crutchfield, we decided to get this Samsung plasma TV and couldn't be happier. Samsung is perhaps the Cadillac of LCD and plasma TV technology and we were elated to find a Samsung model that met our needs. Although the picture quality is amazing through our cable DVR receiver, you really need HD programming to release the potential of this TV."

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 40 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

GMW1911

from Princeton, Tx

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent picture

PostedJanuary 12, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 12, 2011

"We bought this TV as an emergency buy when our 7yr old 3 gun died of old age and too many power outages even with serge protectors. We wanted a simple to operate TV which would do well in a large room and our home entertainment system. What a nice TV, our first plasma. The picture is breathtaking. There are plenty of hook up places if we want to enlarge our system with a computer or whatever. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who wants simple, easy and just gorgeous!"

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 41 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

CrazyUncle

from Boston, MA

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Fantastic Picture

PostedJanuary 11, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 11, 2011

"This plasma TV is wonderful. It fits the room perfectly and the picture is fantastic. It pairs well with the new blu-ray player. Every time I watch this TV I'm amazed at the quality and clarity of the picture. Wonderful."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 42 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

texasfarmer

from TX

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

GREAT BANG FOR THE BUCK!

PostedJanuary 4, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 4, 2011

"Bought the 58" plasma after much research. Great buy. I bought it 6 days before Christmas because they were "disappearing" from the stores! (I wanted to wait till after Christmas and try to get a better deal.) Have not been disappointed at all."

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 43 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Aaron095

from Wagner, SD

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Excellent plasma tv!

PostedJanuary 3, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 3, 2011

"The picture quality on this tv is excellent. Plenty of hookups for all your components. Lightweight and looks great!"

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 44 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

LUVMYSAMSUNG58C550

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

GREAT TV

PostedDecember 19, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 19, 2010

"AFTER SOME ADMUSTMENTS IT LOOKS GREAT. NOT AS HEAVY AND BULKY AS MY OLD 50"."

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 45 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

moto

from Lake elsinore

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

great picture

PostedDecember 13, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 13, 2010

"bought 58 inch plasma great picture blue ray the best ,the price makes it outstanding value more bang for the buck ."

Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 46 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

blunt

from lv nv

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great !!!

PostedNovember 27, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 27, 2010

"I love my set it was a great investment great picture, sound and design."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color

Cons: buzzing out of set tech came not fixed

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 47 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Bellest

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Couldn't be more pleased

PostedNovember 16, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 16, 2010

"I researched this purchase for several weeks before pulling the trigger and I'm confident I made the right choice.
Other than just OK sound, (which seems to be the rule, rather than the exception these days- with flat panels), it's everything I expected, and more."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 48 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

OD123

from maryland

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

This flat-screen is wonderful.

PostedNovember 11, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 11, 2010

"Great color display. easy to use ,lightweight for its size, great 1080p picture, sound is good, i would buy this brand again.Live up to it name, i"m very satisfied."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

My product recommendations

Blu-ray Disc™ Player (BD-C5500)

(583)

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Review 49 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

NIVAG

from Morgan Hill, CA

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

PostedOctober 22, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedOctober 22, 2010

"I give this make and model miy highest review! You will be amazed and impressed with this purchase. This is easily the best electronic purchase I have made in the last 10 years."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight, exceptional quality for a low price

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 50 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Jacksun

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Outstanding

PostedOctober 13, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedOctober 13, 2010

"I compared this television to ever other set in the county, best price, best picture, very easy to set up with a outstanding excellent picture. It has everything I wanted for my Home Theater set up. Very happy ..."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 51 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

perromalo

from Pensacola, FL

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

3 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Bang for the Buck

PostedOctober 13, 2010

"I have had this TV for a month now, and I couldn't be more pleased with it. It has surpassed all of my expectations. I decided to replace my 46" LCD after I moved and my viewing distance increased. The most impressive thing about the change was not the 12" increase in screen size, it was the quality of the image. The blacks were better than I hoped to find for the price, the colors accurate, but rich at the same time and the blacks were darker than I have ever experienced.

I watch a lot of movies on this TV and it certainly adds to my immersion in the title I am watching. I am currently working my way through my collection of Blu-Ray, HDDVD and DVD titles and enjoying them in an entirely new way.

Contrary to numerous reports on the web there is no buzzing at all on my TV.

I highly recommend it."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

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Review 52 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

walter1

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

PostedOctober 13, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedOctober 13, 2010

"Excellent picture quality. The price was very competitive."

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 53 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

XenophonAnabasis

from Atlanta

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Almost perfect

PostedOctober 5, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedOctober 5, 2010

"The TV is not perpendicular to the stand, which makes the screen lean back slightly, about 3/4 of an inch. I put shims under the back two feet of the stand so that the screen would be vertical.
Other than that, everything is great. I especially like the easy-to-understand User Manual and On Screen Display."

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 54 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

BZBALLCOACH

from Denham Springs, La

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Awesome!

PostedSeptember 30, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedSeptember 30, 2010

"Absolute best TV I have ever owned, very reasonably priced, and outstanding picture quality! I have not experienced the buzz at low volume, and the glare isn't an issue at all. Very pleased with this purchase"

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 55 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

JrRanger

from Tucson, AZ

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

PostedSeptember 27, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedSeptember 27, 2010

"Excellent colors excellent picture..Best I've seen..."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 56 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Westcoaster

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from Victoria

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Accurate colour and smooth motion make this set a winner!

PostedSeptember 21, 2010

"We use this set for most of our regular television viewing, the signal come from Hi-Def satellite and the resulting images are outstanding! We also stream music and video from a network attached computer through the AllShare process and have found this to be a handy way to catch up on shows we have missed or to listen to music while we enjoy dinner.

The movies played back from either HD-DVD or Bluray are also highly detailed and provide an excellent experience.

We are very happy with our Samsung TV and our decision to purchase it, a recommended product!"

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

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Review 57 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

albertm

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

My first TV

PostedSeptember 17, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedSeptember 17, 2010

"This is my first TV purchase ever. I always got hand me downs so after purchasing this TV I feel that this was the best investment next to owning my home."

Pros: Inexpensive

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 58 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

lukeb

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Very Nice

PostedAugust 1, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedAugust 1, 2010

"Very Nice TV. Great picture. Great price. Other than to download updates, still don't quit know why it's internet capable. Maybe there are features I haven't discovered yet."

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 59 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

tvlvr

from Temecula, CA

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:beginner

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

We love our TV

PostedJuly 24, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJuly 24, 2010

"We love this TV so much, we just had to buy another one!
The quality of the picture is amazing. When we put in a moviie we have already seen, the clarity is so good that we are focused on the movie as if it was our first viewing. I can't say enough about how happy we our with our purchase. The price is right too!"

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 60 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

finfan

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

could not be happier

PostedJuly 16, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJuly 16, 2010

"By far the best TV I have ever purchased.No buzz sound what so ever.The picture is absolutely amazing.I'm not worried about the sound because I have it hooked up to a Bose system."

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 61 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

WarEagle

from Mass.

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

MARVELOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PostedJuly 2, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJuly 2, 2010

"This TV is awesome. The picture quality, the sound etc. I could not e happier. Easy to set up and has exceeded my expectations!!!!!!!!!!"

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 62 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

jnz5267

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Great Buy... Great TV

PostedMay 26, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMay 26, 2010

"I was hesitant to buy a plasma TV because of the screen glare and the humming sound so many people say they heard coming from their Samsung plasma TV's.... For me these concerns turned out to be nothing to worry about... The room the plasma TV is in has no more glare or reflections than any of the other TV's I've owned over the years including a few LCD TV's... As for the humming sound so many people complain about... It just isn't there... So I'm giving the PN58C550 a thumbs up..."

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 63 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

cash1000

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Wow, what a TV!!!

PostedMay 9, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMay 9, 2010

"My son convinced me to buy a Samsung after he had researched and purchased an LCD version....I have always been a Sony man. I wanted a plasma to watch sports and to locate in a room that has some direct sun during the day time (glass over the screen instead of plastic). Right out of the box this is the best TV I have ever owned. The clarity and color is incredible. I used a calibration disc to check the color and there was no need to change anything. The design of the unit hanging on the wall is awesome. I purchased a Samsung blu-ray to go with it and the two work incredibly well together. No buzz as I have read in some reviews and the sound is more than adequate, although I have connected to a Bose surround system I have had for a couple of years. No buyers remorse here, and the picture is better than I ever imagined!"

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 64 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

BrownR

from Spring Lake NC

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

PostedJanuary 25, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 25, 2012

"It has been a good TV and we have very little issues with it since we got it almost a year ago."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 65 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

talyman

from Kansas

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Great TV

PostedJanuary 10, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 10, 2012

"There is nothing bad about this TV. Great picture, great quality, just the right size. If there were to be a con on here it would be the salesmanship and display used by the retail outlet. The TV was displayed between others with built in wifi and the demo by the salesman on those sets led me to believe this also had built in wifi when it does not. My fault."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

Cons: none except, can't get rid of visitors coming to watch football

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 66 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Caruthers

from Caruthers California

I have used this product for:6-12 months

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Great TV

PostedSeptember 24, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedSeptember 24, 2011

"Great picture. Amazing with a blue ray player. Internal sound system is not to good, but plug into a home theater,awesome. TV generates allot of heat, so be prepared."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight

Cons: generates heat

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 67 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

rrdanpower

from Sicklerville, NJ

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Excellent plasma T.V!

PostedFebruary 8, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 8, 2011

"The T.V is has excellent quality of sound, picture and performance. I love it!"

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 68 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Lazydolphin

from Naples, FL

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

This one has the BUZZ

PostedFebruary 3, 2011

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedFebruary 3, 2011

"I bought this tv based on price and reviews.It was very easy to set up. The picture quality is awesome. But like others
this set has a buzzing noise that is very annoying. i sit 14 ft
from tv and can hear the buzz when the volume is set anything below 10. Have set up a service appointment.
We will see."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color

Cons: buzzing noise

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Review 69 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

BiggerIsBetter

from Coral Springs, FL

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Incredible Value, Great Picture, Horrible sound

PostedJanuary 31, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 31, 2011

"Easy to use menu to navigate. Picture perfect. Superior color and clarity.

Although Plasmas tend to show a little darker than LCD or LED, you can adjust brightness. THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED DURING BREAK IN PERIOD! (First 250hrs)

Sound leaves alot to be desired. Mainly sounds like it is coming from a metal tube! Does not matter which sound option you choose...Movie, Amplified, etc. Speakers are on back of bottom, so not a crisp clear sound. I don't feel I should have to buy a sound bar to improve the quality.

Overall I love the set. I would have given it 5 stars all around if it was not for the sound issue."

Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, swivels

Cons: inferior sound quality

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 70 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Will33868

from Central Florida

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Best picture

PostedJanuary 12, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 12, 2011

"After much time at Consumers Reports and CNET, I bought this TV. With a 19" Samsung for the computer and 32" Samsung in the bedroom, VERY happy with all products from them.
Most all that see the 58" remark how great it looks!"

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

Cons: sound fair at best

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 71 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Luv2PlasmaFrisco

from Frisco, Texas

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Before Calibration on Plasma 58

PostedJanuary 10, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 10, 2011

"You must read the manuals to learn to operate this excellent TV. Once you get used to setting up your TV and then your signal provider - it looks excellent. The picture quality is very good and then TV sound without external speakers is actually average to above average and for a bedroom TV should suffice but I did buy the Samsung Audio SoundBar to give it a bit of a bedroom feel to the home theater experience. It was a great value puchase but I will report more after the TV is calibrated by Geek Meet."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color

Cons: not 3 d, does not have bd wise

I would recommend this to a friend!

My product recommendations

2.1 Channel Sound Bar Home Theater System

(58)

Blu-ray Disc™ Player (BD-C6500)

(817)

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Review 72 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Stogiez

from Allen, TX

I have used this product for:1-3 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

3 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Great TV - needs some tweaking

PostedNovember 3, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 3, 2010

"I have owned this V for about a month and a half and I love it. Great picture. Great blacks, colors, etc.

A few bugs: no RCA audio outputs. Need them for my wireless headphones. Had to use the 3.5mm headphone jack. Not the greatest setup, but it'll do. It is causing a buzzing sound in the headphones, that I never had when they were hooked up to my previous big tube. Still looking to fix problem.

The volume control does not work on the headphone jack. I though it would--just like a computer's volume control will control the speaker's volume. Nope.

Remote should be backlit.

Speakers--pathetic. Absolutely horrible. No ifs, and or buts. Bought the wireless soundbar, and now I love my setup.

If you buy this TV (or any flat-panel) be prepared to get an alternative sound source. If you get a Samsung, get the HWC450. Each remote can control each other."

Pros: Realistic color

Cons: speakers are horrible

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 73 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Anonymous

from Bismarck, ND

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

1 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Great TV - missing minor features

PostedOctober 19, 2010

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedOctober 19, 2010

"Fantastic picture and sound. Motion looks great.

The inability to pause video played from the network, low buzz from back, and lack of applications was a disappointment.

I like the TV very much. I would recommend it if even one of the 3 minor problems had not been there."

Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, beautiful design and looks

Cons: missing basic pause feature

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Review 74 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

acguitarte

from San Francisco, CA

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

2 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

3 out of 5

OK until screen broke

PostedAugust 7, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedAugust 7, 2012

"OK until screen broke by itself, spider web cracks appeared mysteriously in 3 places"

Pros: Bright display, Realistic color

Cons: Poor quality

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Review 75 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

ChevyB

from FL

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

1 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

3 out of 5

Picture bad after 4 months...Samsung replaced TV :)

PostedAugust 5, 2011

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedAugust 5, 2011

"Picture had pink/purple pixels on white background...after 4 months.
Looked like a shadow on the screen.

I can say that Samsung responded appropriately and offered to replace the TV after the repair people could not repair it after 3 weeks of trying.

I was so impressed with their service that I purchased new appliances from Samsung a couple of weeks ago.."

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Review 76 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Dubl

from Denver, CO area

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

3 out of 5

Rating:

3 out of 5

A good value, but it might take some work to get the value.....

PostedDecember 15, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedDecember 15, 2010

"I'm torn on how to review this TV. The 58" and larger plasmas have some sort of design issue that results in a hum that can range from barely perceptible to very loud. The sound came from the SUS (?) board on my TV. This noise is extremely directional, and unfortunately, the point at which it is loudest, is when you are sitting in the "sweet spot" of the TV, directly in front of it. I received this TV through a warranty exchange from Samsung for a "B" series of the same model. I appreciated the fact that Samsung honored their warranty without any hesitation. Unfortunately, the replacement TV exhibited the same buzz as the one that was replaced. I have read much regarding this issue over the past year. It's a well known problem, and Samsung should have done something to fix it a LONG time ago.

I ended up taking this unit back and swapping out for a different brand. I was not willing to swap a bunch of these TVs out in a search for the elusive "non-humming" unit.

Picture quality with this TV is amazing, even on the lower end units. It provides a significant amount of adjustability that's not always available from other manufacturers.

If you can find one of the few of these units that does not hum, grab it and take it home with you. If you buy one be prepared to swap a bunch of them out until you get one that's quiet, and let the store that you get it from know that they need to be prepared for this eventuality so that they aren't taken by surprise."

Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, great picture calibration

Cons: defective design or components that hum.

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 77 for 58" Class (58.0" Diag.) 550 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Shifty

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

3 out of 5

Awsome Picture; very annoying buzz at low volume

PostedJune 14, 2010

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedJune 14, 2010

"Wonderful picture quality with absolutely no motion blur. Only knock is the annoying humming/buzz from the back of the TV (audible at low volume). Samsung sent a technician who said the buzz was normal and within specs, but it is annoying to hear when there is a quiet portion of a show/movie. He said if the TV is X volume and you can't hear it from 6 feet it is ok. Too bad I hear it from 8 feet whenever the sound dips (and that is trough a 7.1 sound system). If not for the low volume buzzing issue, 5 stars."

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.