Testseek.com have collected 13 expert reviews of the Samsung PN59D8000 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung PN59D8000.
November 2011
(88%)
13 Reviews
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Abstract: Video Review: The Samsung PN59D8000 Plasma television comes backed with features in a super thin design that measures only 1.5" deep. Throw in Samsung’s Smart hub, and this TV also has access to Hulu and Netflix for endless entertainment. Kevin Pereira...
Smart TV Capability, Smooth Video Playback, Deep Black Levels, Attractive, QWERTY Keyboard Remote,
Expensive, Base is too Unstable,
Samsung's PN59D8000 Plasma Smart TV is targeted towards the consumer who who wants to use their livingroom display for than watching TV and movies. With this one purchase, you essentially get a TV and a functional Home Theater PC in one attractive pa...
Superb color accuracy, Excellent black levels and brightness, Built-in Wi-Fi, Thin and light (for a plasma), Bluetooth QWERTY remote
Some motion artifacts, Unattractive stand, No Amazon Instant Video app
Given Samsung’s strong brand and the PN59D8000’s excellent performance and slim design, we think it is entirely possible that the Samsung PN59D8000 could redefine the public’s perception of plasma TV technology....
The PN59D8000 is a 3DTV, and it supports 2Dto3D conversion, Samsung's robust Smart Hub platform is available, with a host of videoondemand, musicondemand, socialnetworking, and other services. Skype and DLNA media streaming are also supported, The PN59D8000 supports a wired or wireless network connection, The TV has plenty of connection options and picture adjustments, This plasma has a sty
The package only includes one pair of 3D glasses. Activeshutter 3D glasses are generally more expensive than passive glasses, although Samsung does offer glasses for only $30, Plasma TVs generally aren't as bright as LCDs, which is a concern with activeshutter 3D technology, This TV lacks an RS232 or IR control port.
Over the past few years, Samsung has really stepped up its game in the plasma division. While I did not review this particular TV, I recently spent some time with the step-down PN51D6500...
Apart from a somewhat dim 3D image (an issue shared by other plasma models we've tested), this Samsung is a superb HDTV. It has one of the best feature sets on the market, particularly the flexibility of its color calibration. Its Internet features (if t...
The PN59D8000 is definitely one of the best TVs going, with a big screen, attractive design, and all the latest features. If you choose not to calibrate it, the picture is fairly accurate out of the box. But this Samsung is absolutely worth calibrating, ...
Abstract: PCMag Editors did not test the Samsung PN59D8000. We did, however, test and review the Samsung PN51D8000 (4 stars, Editor's Choice) from the same series. A 59-inch plasma HDTV with a 1,920 by 1,080 resolution, the Samsung PN59D8000 ($2,999 list) offers...
With a brushed metal design and an innovative, double-sided QWERTY keyboard, Samsung spared no detail in designing this 60-inch 1080p, plasma TV for 2011. For some reason, Samsung calls it a 59-inch screen “+1,” apparently to emphasize that its bezel i...
Abstract: Compared to most TV manufacturers that have walked away from the plasma TV segment in favor of LED/LCD technology, Samsung certainly hasn’t given up on the category, and recently laid claim to top spot in larger size plasma TV sales (they only have...
