Samsung LN52A550 Nice tv,Nice price!

You just can't beat this tv for the price. HD picture is very nice and non hd is good. Sound is bearable with the right settings (check AVS forums for audio and video settings)under ln550 link. Very happy with tv and no problems with delivery.

Samsung LN52A550 Worth the money

I had the TV for about one month now. It fits the family's needs.

Although I found other Internet vendors with lower price, I chose Amazon for its return policy.

The 4/5 star is due to service quality, not on the product.

The delivery arrived two days before the scheduled date. However, I had to track down the delivery company via the web search to arrange the delivery. Their initial attempt to arrange a date/time with my wife wasn't clear. She thought the call was from a telemarketer so she hung up and the caller never made an attempt to leave a return call number! Furthermore, the "white glove" service didn't mean much. The delivery man just put the box in the house and waited for me to sign off. I had to sign off before I could unpack. The driver wasn't willing to help unpack and I wasn't ready to unpack by myself. It's a two man job unless you're willing to lay the box down and possibly risk a potential damage to the screen. So I signed off before checking for damages inside... All was well though.

Likes:
- Great picture quality
- 52 inch fits nicely in the family room
- Reduced glare compared to 650 model
- Clear picture even from a 1080p up scaling cheapy DVD player via HDMI
- Can act as a terrific 1980x1080 computer monitor! Though you need a VGA cable and a PC sound cable
- Swirling base allows me to enjoy the full dynamic picture range from various positions
- easy and quick way to change the common settings



Dislikes:
- Sometimes while watching a football game in HD, fast movement comes out as a bit jagged. This is the only time I wish I had a 120Hz model like A650.

- Like any other LCD TV's, when watching the TV from an angle, the dynamic contrast is lessened.

- TV sound is acceptable, but I think you may need at least a subwoofer speaker connected to audio out to enjoy a movie, if the movie includes explosive sounds.

- watching non-HD cable channels. Of course this would be the same with any other HDTV

- only 3 HDMI.( Not enough for HD Cable box, Game Console, DVD player, HardDisk based HD media player)


Recommended extras:
HDMI cable (about 11 dollars via Amazon with shipping) - Mediabridge Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable - 6ft - Version 1.3b

1080p upscaling DVD player. ( *hilips models do a great job for the price: forty to sixty)

Black TV stand - I bought a cheapy (again) from B*st B*uy for about 98 bucks. 48 inch stand works well

Samsung LN52A550 Review

Manufacturer's Description
Samsung's 550 Series is a perfect way to step up to Full HD 1080presolution. A fast 5 ms response rate produces smooth-motion scenes for sports and action movies, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 makes for deep blacks and crisp lines (15,000:1 in 32-inch and 37-inch models). Superb connectivity and networking with a USB port and 3 HDMI 1.3 ports with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) means these HDTVs play well with all of your other electronics. Easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through the side-mounted USB 2.0, turn your LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect your MP3 player for a dynamic audio experience.

Samsung LN52A550 Features

Features

• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• Wide Color Enhancer
• 3 HDMI Inputs
• USB 2.0 Connectivity
• HDMI-CDC Compatible

Samsung LN52A550 Product Details

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5835 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: LN-52A550
• Dimensions: 31.10" h x 4.30" w x 49.90" l, 59.30 pounds
• Display size: 52

Samsung LN52A550 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Product Description

Why settle for anything less than top-of-the-line picture quality? With the Samsung LN52A550 high-definition TV you get the total package: a 52? wide screen with 1080p HD resolution, crystal-clear sound, and advanced features like wide color enhancer that are guaranteed to give you the full high-definition experience. With 3 HDMI inputs, connecting to all your peripherals is a snap. Enjoy crystal-clear, lifelike HD sound, with SRS TruSurround XT. Hook up your MP3 player or digital camera via the Wiselink USB 2.0 connection. A versatile user interface lets you scroll through playlists and pictures. Experience the next generation of HD television in all its glory. Widescreen NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM Viewing Angle - 178º x 178º DNIe (Digital Natural Image Engine) delivers a crisp, lifelike picture that is closer to film Watts per channel - 10W x 2 SRS TruSurround XT sound Bottom speakers 3 HDMI, 2 Component video, RF antenna inputs S-video, Composite, PC input Hook up your MP3 player or digital camera via the Wiselink USB 2.0 connection Headphone output HDMI-CEC allows peripherals to be controlled by remote control Stereo broadcast reception (MTS & SAP) with 181 channels Picture-in-Picture V-Chip Swivel stand English, Spanish & French on-screen displays Variable sleep timer Dimensions - without stand - 49.9 x 31.1 x 4.3; with stand - 49.9 x 33.7 x 12.8 Weight - without stand - 59.3 lbs.; with stand - 71.2 lbs.