| Samsung's latest Plasma HDTV models stack up | | | | Samsung's PN58B5500 comes with two SRS Tru |
| nicely with models from plasma experts Panasonic | | | | Surround HD speakers that are 20 watts each. It has |
| and Sony. Typically Panasonic and Sony get most of | | | | a broad array of ports to connect with. There is 1 |
| the accolades in the HDTV category, but with this | | | | HDMI port on the side, on the back there are 3 HDMI |
| year's models, Samsung really has shown itself to be | | | | ports, and on the other side is a USB port. |
| a very worthy rival company. | | | | The Samsung PN58B5500 plasma is also energy |
| I wouldn't say that Samsung is ready to take over the | | | | efficient as it is an Energy Star compliant device. Its |
| plasma tv market, buy they do offer some great | | | | rating is among the best in the industry with a rating of |
| selling points. | | | | 7.1 out of 10. |
| For instance, the Samsung PN58B550 Plasma HDTV | | | | Samsung's PN58B5500 and other series 5 models |
| is one of the best plasma TVs you can buy for | | | | also rate very well for picture quality.It has a great |
| around $1800. It retails at $2299 but many stores have | | | | video playback quality I found, especially when the |
| slashed their prices in hopes of capitalizing on the | | | | room was dimly lit. |
| holiday shopping blitz. | | | | |