Introducing the Samsung LN52B550 High Definition Television

If you are in the market for a snazzy new television, the Samsung LN52B550 is worth a look. This model offers many features that will make your neighbors jealous so don't be surprised if they show up on game day. It sports a super wide screen, brilliant color, and exceptional image resolution, along with a host of other features to make this a tempting choice.

High definition television, or HDTV as it is commonly known, is known for its superior image quality. In June of 2009 digital television became the the standard broadcasting format in the United States. All HDTV television sets conform to the digital standard. This standard has been adopted in many parts of the world, it continues to be an ongoing process in several countries. Old analog television sets are still in existence today, but they must be attached to a digital converter box in order to broadcast on a digital network.

This HDTV model by Samsung is a digital set and therefore no converter box is necessary. It is connection-ready to attach to a variety of devices including DVD, Blue-Ray, and video game consoles. It can also attach to your computer and various video gadgets as well as cable and satellite television hook-ups.

Screen Quality

This digital-ready television set offers a hefty fifty-two inch LCD screen that will make you think you're at the movies. It can be mounted on a wall or propped on the swivel stand that comes standard with this model. The sharp, crisp color comes from Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology combined with a high dynamic contrast ratio to provide truer colors and stunning color distinctions.

If that isn't enough to temp you, this television sports a 1080p resolution, for the best image quality available in the industry today. The word resolution refers to the picture quality on the television screen. A high number means that there are more scanning lines to create a better quality image and therefore more pixels exits. Just as in a digital camera, the more megapixels means a better picture, higher resolution on a TV produces a better image.

Further Features

Beyond the image quality features that are a must-have in any television, this set has a host of other features that might spark your interest including a USB port so that you can easily transfer videos or music from your computer. The game mode is made to work with your favorite player to provide optimal sound and image quality for your system. There are built-in speakers for exceptional sound, a remote control so you don't have to move from your favorite spot, and it's an Energy Star appliance to boot.

For the decorator in your household, this television offers Touch of Color, sometimes referred to as TOC. This is Samsung's unique molded design for adding color to the standard black box television set of the twentieth century because a television is also a part of the furniture.

So for those who are shopping for a good television that not only provides superior quality but is also a pleasure to look at, even when it's turned off, the Samsung LN52B550 is a good choice.