Purchase Samsung PN50C550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Black)

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I purchased the 50 inch Samsung C550 about a month ago and so far, am very happy with the set. This is my first plasma set, I have had 3 lcd sets prior. I had looked at the Panny G25 and the new LG plasma set (PK550). I have been reading that there are now black colour issues on the Panny and although I did like the LG, Samsung has a longer history with plasma than LG. I also looked at the LED sets and although the picture was great, I came to realize that it was really just a gimmick and does not make a movie look natural at all.

The price of this set was another determining factor. I paid less for this 50" set than I did my previous 40/42" sets and am enjoying it more than I did the LCD sets. As far as the picture goes, I am thrilled with the picture I get from over-the-air stations in HD from Michigan, as well as blu-ray. I have not calibrated the set yet as I am still in the process of letting the set get as many hours in as I can before doing so. There is some image retention especially if I am watching a movie with black bars at top or bottom. I simply leave the set on for another half hour or so while on an HD channel (over-the-air) so that it fills the screen, and it goes away. I don't need or use any of the wireless or other options that are available on the C590 which is why I stayed with the C550,

On another note, my previous (lcd) sets were around 40-42 inches. I had purchased a 47" LCD but returned it due to being able to see the lines (pixels) in the set when you sit any closer than 8 to 10 feet. I returned the 47" lcd for a 42" lcd. I was a little worried I would see this even more in the 50" plasma and I am happy to say, that I do not! Moving images like sports and action movies are also awesome to watch.

This set is in a family room with very low lighting so reflection and brightness are not an issue for me. By the way, there is absolutely 'zero buzzing' from this TV.

Like I mentioned, I have not properly callibrated the set and so far everything looks absolutely terrific. I do notice however, that I do not get the same 'brightness' while watching Pixar movies (UP and Toy Story) as I did with the LCD. They still look great but just not as bright as LCD. Probably just something I was use to with LCD and now need to adjust to with Plasma. Mind you, I don't watch many of these types of movies and that is the only 'con' I have at the present time. I am sure I could adjust the brightness, if I had to, within the settings but it's a non-issue for me.

As a previous 'fence-sitter' I have no qualms now about making the jump from LCD to Plasma and highly recommend this set if you are thinking of purchasing a new Plasma. If you want the extra bells and whistles then I would suggest the C590.

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