Samsung 5500 Series

$638
  • 32" 1080p LED-backlit
  • Internet enabled
Released February, 2011
This model and all other 2011 plasmas (aside from the D450) have CinemaSmooth processing for what the company promises is correct 1080p/24 cadence, and it says that engaging CS no longer affects black level performance.
by c|net (Mar, 2011)

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First reviewed December, 2011

Features Key features of the Samsung 5500 Series

Front view of Samsung 5500 Series

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LED-backlit

This is far better quality down the each pixel plus with other brands you just won't get that sleak look from that awesome bezel.
Rated 100% by by H.-phil-Chen (Dec, 2011)

size

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WMC(WindowsMediaCenter) integrates perfectly, makes Impressive, Stunning MultiMedia presentations...Gotta give it 5 Star++ , an Excellent, versatile, all round Hi Quality LED flat screen display!
5500 Series by Bob (Oct, 2011)
Below we gather all of the estimated selling prices and availability info we were given about Samsung's plasma and LED-based LCD TVs series, along with top-level features differences.
5500 Series by c|net (Mar, 2011)

thickness

Samsung 5500 Series
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Performance Real world tests of Samsung 5500 Series

power consumption

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Samsung 6000 Series (2012)
Samsung 5000 Series (2012)
I did no measured lag test but it suffices that i don't really notice any lag playing black ops.
5500 Series by Maki-Michii (Jun, 2011)

contrast ratio

Samsung 5500 Series
It takes some getting use to the brightness of the color, even after adjusting and playing with the settings, but it is a solid t.v. with a decent picture.
5500 Series by Leann-Mcclellan--Lmc (Apr, 2011)
Everything is crisp and you don't need to color correct anything.
5500 Series by H.-phil-Chen (Dec, 2011)
 

Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors

pros

  • access streaming content over the Internet
  • LED
  • JPEG
  • easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video
  • 3,000,000:1
  • Anynet+
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1 Watt
  • 32"
  • 1
  • 1080p
  • 88.48%
  • 30 mm
  • 1
  • 1
  • 7,212 g

cons

Sortable isn't aware of anything this item does poorly.

Reviews Word on the street

Read the review (Mar, 2011)
The PND7000 and PND8000 have the same panel, different from the lower-end models, and we assume of better quality.
Rated 88% by 33 users at amazon.com
You will be amazed at the VGA quality.
Rated 100% by by H.-phil-Chen (Dec, 2011)
HD picture quality is amazing and sometimes he watches the game in the room while I use the bigger TV in the living room for movies.
Rated 100% by by N.-Navia (Sep, 2011)
Sadly, the picture quality was amazing and the TV physically looked great.
Rated 60% by by J.-Larrinaga (Jan, 2012)

Panel

The design is quite attractive as others have said, nice and thin edge lit LED and the I don't mind the glossy surfaces compared to the matte of the Hanns-G.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by J.-Hardy-IV (Aug, 2011)
Cnet really likes the quality of Samsung screens.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by didsomeresearch (May, 2011)
I wanted an LED screen because they are thin and sleek, this one has a great look.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by didsomeresearch (May, 2011)

Picture quality

I love the super whites and dark blacks that it produces at its default brightness levels.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by J.-Hardy-IV (Aug, 2011)
Picture quality with this TV is very good.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 60% by by Sen (Dec, 2011)
As far as picture quality, I do not miss the 120hz as much as I thought I would.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by neubs (Jul, 2011)

Video

You can even use a traditional, non HDMI computer monitor hookup if you don't have HDMI.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by lpifly (Dec, 2011)
The feature is not availble on the 40" while using the HDMI mode that is required for the best picture.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 20% by by David-A.-Meise (Aug, 2011)
After troubleshooting w/ Samsung and lurking on AMD forums I found that the default 'picture mode' for HDMI is not optimal for computer connection.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by J.-Hardy-IV (Aug, 2011)

Hdmi

One oddity I'm still working out though is the inability of it to sleep in HDMI mode, there are options to have the TV turn itself completely off if there is no signal for a time, but I want it to go to sleep mode rather than have to power it up manually myself.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by J.-Hardy-IV (Aug, 2011)
It was a breeze to set up (took about 20 minutes to hook up - used an HDMI cable [you'll need to purchase one] - quick and easy; set preferences; and hook up the DVD player with the adapter provided with the TV).
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by Cheshire-Pinky (Dec, 2011)
The HDMI inputs are just behind the beveled edge facing out to the right side, so if the cords going in are relaxed, they are visible from the side.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by didsomeresearch (May, 2011)

Ports

The USB port is a nice addition that gives you all the function of hooking up your computer, without hogging your computer.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by lpifly (Dec, 2011)
This LED has amazing contrast qualities , doesn't give off heat and has a millions inputs and outputs in the back.
Samsung 5500 Series 32" (2011) | Rated 100% by by H.-phil-Chen (Dec, 2011)

Editions Editions of the Samsung 5500 Series

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$638
32" 2 UN32D5500
 
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$1,490
40" 3 UN40D5500RFXZA
 
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