- 63-inch high definition TV with 1080p resolution
- Four HDMI, two component, and one composite video input; two 15W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience
- Samsung E-panel technology like FilterBright, 600Hz Subfield Motion, .001 response time, and a Mega dynamic contrast ratio
- Anynet+ (CEC standard) technology makes system control of compatible A/V devices like a Blu-ray player or HTIB system a one-touch operation
- One-year parts and labor warranty
Product Description
The PN63B550 plasma HDTV is perfect for action-packed sports and movies. It uses e-panel technology which reduces blurring and produces crisp, clear images. And 1080p high definition brings out the brilliance and clarity in everything you see. Plus its unique Touch of Color design turns it into a beautiful work of art. Enjoy a more realistic, thrilling movie night at home with this Samsung plasma HDTV…. More >>
Ordered the Samsung PN63B550 from Amazon and it was damaged upon delivery by CEVA and returned to Amazon. The replacement arrived and the entire panel was shattered, delivered again by CEVA.
Called Amazon’s customer service and I’ve been told they cannot get this TV for another 1-2 months. A full refund has been requested and I’ve been told that too will take several weeks. Unbelievable.
I’m very disappointed in shipping by CEVA and Amazon. I would highly recommend NOT buying a TV from Amazon. Their policies for shipping (no air freight, only truck) and refund policies are terrible.
If you plan on purchasing a nice TV, buy from a reputable LOCAL dealer and NOT AMAZON. Think twice about the deals Amazon touts; sometimes it’s too good to be true.
Rating: 1 / 5
I received this TV with great expectations, but within 10 minutes of viewing, I decided to go through the pain of returning this large item.
I have 2 other Samsung TV’s, and I was particularly impressed with their A650 series LCD TV (LN46A650). I expected same type of vividness out of this B550, but unfortunately, this one doesn’t even come close.
The brightness level is all off, and the color bleeds all over the screen. After some tweaking, I concluded that the trouble is something more fundamental. Basically we are dealing with something that cannot be adjusted via user interface. Flesh color looks dead on the screen, and HD signal doesn’t help either.
Maybe they cut the cost too much this year. Maybe 550 series was never meant to complete with A650 series. I’m willing to give one more try with A650 plasma series from 2008, as B550 is the only item for 2009 so far.
I just hope I don’t have to go through too much trouble returning this TV. I also hope that Samsung gets their act together and put out better product in the large category.
Rating: 1 / 5
Ordered the A650 model 3-4 weeks ago. They had the best price and I was excited. A couple of weeks into it and many conflicting answers from them, I canceled the order.
Got a call back offering me the new model B550 for $400 less and better specifications. After a quick research I decided to give them another shot. Again, this in stock but not close . Well a week later I call them to cancel my order and they tell me that the TV at the shipper, this is Friday the 3rd. On Sunday the shipper calls and lets me know that the TV will be here next week.
Got it today, works beautifully. Called Samsung and registered the TV as I was worried about that too. But they did have my address so BF must have done something about it.
All in all, quite an experiance, but nice to save almost $1000.
I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been wanting to purchase a Sharp 65 incn tv for a while. I am glad I waited…this Samsung has a great picture and awesome screen..no complaints yet!!!! Any one figure the best settings ????
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve been looking for a reasonably-priced, high-performance flat-screen HDTV over 60 inches for a long time, and the new Samsung 63-inch low-energy plasma HDTV fits my needs in every way. Amazon started selling this set just a few months ago and has a price that beats all the local merchants, and they ship it free. I had to wait a couple of weeks for it, but it was well worth the wait. The shipper handled it with “kid gloves”, air freighting it from Washington state to Hartford, CT and then trucking it to my house. They brought it in, unpacked it, and turned it on to make sure it worked properly before they left. I mounted it on the wall with a great mount (Sanus) that Amazon sells, and everyone who has seen it has been “blown away” by its performance. The picture is very sharp and the colors just pop out at you, yielding and almost 3D effect. The blacks are very clear and detailed, just like a great plasma set should be. I’m sure it helps that I get a very fine picture from Dish Network, which now has a lot of HD channels available. It also works very well (great picture) with my current DVD player, which has component video output (no HDMI). This makes me reluctant to get a Blue Ray player, because they still seem to have a lot of problems (DVD rejections and no memorized stops). All-in-all I couldn’t be happier and I’m glad I waited to get the right system to fit my needs.
Rating: 5 / 5