Typical price: £1,100
What is it: 50-inch 1080p plasma TV with light-filtering screen
What we think: Compared with Samsung's latest LCD efforts, this big plasma feels surprisingly off the pace
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 September 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung PS50A556, performance, standard definition, deep black
We like:
Attractively priced; 'Full HD' 1080p resolution; looks quite stylish
We don't like:
Picture quality ultimately disappoints; sounds rather flimsy
CNET UK judgement:
While Samsung's LCD screens are going from strength to strength right now, on the disappointing evidence of the PS50A556 it's hard to resist the thought that Samsung is slowly but surely losing interest in the plasma side of its business. Here's hoping future models prove us wrong
Full review:
With Samsung's latest LCD TVs selling well and all manner of cutting-edge goodies set to emerge from the company in the coming weeks and months, it would be easy to forget that the Korean brand also still makes plasma TVs. So we're delighted to have got our hands on a pretty substantial reminder of Samsung's plasma efforts, in the shape of the 50-inch PS50A556. It's available now for around £1,100. Continue Reading...
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