Samsung PN-58A550

This TV is way better than I expected. The picture is beautiful right out of the box. I didn't have to change the settings at all. The interface is very user friendly. Very easy to switch between video/audio sources. Great for video gaming and movie watching. Couldn't ask for a better TV for such a bargain.

I have owned three HD TVs and this is the best picture yet. Sound from the set is better than the Samsung 52" Series 5 LCD that this set replaced, but I still run the audio through a surround sound system. The screen is not too glossy and the factory settings seem fine.

I was told that the black levels were "not as good as the best of the of the plasma's on the market" but I found the black levels not to be a real issue at all. And it would have cost a LOT more money to buy one of the "best" plasmas. When watching a Blu Ray disk on this TV you would be amazed at the picture - once properly set up. Aside from the picture quality this must be the best designed TV on the market for looks - it is a thing of beauty on or off!

This is the second Samsung we have bought recently based on recent Consumer reports recommendations, online reviews and price. We were unsure of how big to go in our basement, so we first bought a 50inch and decided to keep it upstairs in the family room and go with the bigger 58inch in the basement. [...] The only con was that it was left on the pallet, so we need to dispose of it ourselves instead of the delivery guy recycling it which I would have preferred. But that is my only negative comment. The TV picture is fantastic and clarity is superb. My family couldn't be happier.

We enjoy watching sports and some broadcast TV. Picture is great. The "stories" about glare are just hype. There is no problem with glare or burn in. Save the money and go PLASMA. Great picture so realistic some times you "feel" motion from watching. We could actually see some contours on the greens at "The Masters" with this Plasma TV.