- 51″ 1080p 3D Ready Plasma Screen
- Freeview HD Tuner
- 2D to 3D Conversion
- Built-In WiFi
- USB PVR
51″ Full 1080p HD 3D Ready Plasma TV with Freeview HD; 4 x HDMI, 2 x USB, Smart TV, 2D to 3D Conversion, USB PVR, Built In Wi-Fi & 600Hz Refresh Rate.
Price:
A SMART choice,
After having been using this TV for around 3-4weeks now I am still flabbergasted by the sheer quality of the product as a whole.
My previous TV was the 3D 7000 Samsung series, which was nice until this beauty arrived.
The picture quality is much better then last generations models, even though this is the entry level 6000 series, it blows away my previous mid range model, totally. For a start, this plasma does not need any burn in time(well I haven’t noticed any). There is NO screen retention whatsoever! This was a MASSIVE problem with the 7000 I had previously(and is a problem for plasmas generally!). The TV looks fantastic, and actually sounds very good out of the box. The stand is solid and nice, You can swivel the TV and it is very thin, almost like owning a LED TV(but with a MUCH better picture!). It is truly a massive jump forward from the previous generation.
I haven’t been following reviews and such regarding this range but I cannot believe the price it sells for, believe me you are getting ALOT of TV for your money. You will need to buy a pair of 3D glasses separately unfortunately, as they only come with the 8000 series. But at this price? seriously, you won’t complain. I believe some of the big hits are getting released this year, including Avatar 3D (better late then never) around Christmas, but you might want to check this, this is a great time to upgrade with TVs like this coming out at knockdown prices, the future really is 3D, or at least it will always be a choice. Watching the French Open Tennis on Eurosport 3D, well magic and it’s there to stay… Tour de France :-)
The SMART online service with this set is absolutely BRILLIANT. I can’t go into much depth, but it has LOADS of apps (inc BBC iPlayer), the usual suspects and more. It just makes my previous TV seem like an old CRT. It has built in wireless(the previous range you had to spend around £60+ for a dongle).
The remote is not a flashy stainless steel one like I had with the 7000, it is black plasic but I actually like it much more, it’s more responsive and doesn’t slip out of my hand. It ain’t a looker but it’s got it where it counts(the remote)!
+ Style
+ Sound
+ SMART (Internet interactive service)
+ Picture (both 2D/3D)
+ No screen burn
+ No picture retention
+ Price
+ Wireless included
– No 3D glasses
– Time for Bluetooth on remotes surely??? This puzzles me… still having to point the remote to the right/left side of the TV(most TVs the same)!
and… erm… that’s it, for me anyway.
As you can see, it ticks all the boxes.
I have had very little dealings with Samsung support, so can’t really comment, and I have only had the TV 3-4 weeks.
I will however update this if there is anything untoward to report.
UPDATE:
After browsing my new updated “3D Experience” in the SMART screen, you get the following available to watch free(broadband needed, good broadband)
– http://www.amazon.co.uk/IMAX-Grand-Canyon-Adventures-River-Blu-ray/dp/B003XU6HX8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308700326&sr=8-2
– http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ocean-Wonderland-Blu-ray-3D/dp/B004C9MBRA/ref=pd_cp_d_h__1
– http://www.amazon.co.uk/IMAX-Dinosaurs-Alive-Blu-ray-3D/dp/B003XUIV1Y/ref=pd_sim_d_h__3
Plus other IMAX productions.
This saves you £££ and allows you to watch full length documentaries straight out of the box, free.
Loads of kids 3D shows too!
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