Samsung - 60" Class (59-9/10" Diag.) - Plasma - 1080p - HDTV

I purchased this TV after returning a 50" Panasonic LCD that I bought the day before, it was my first LCD, and I wasn't impressed with the picture. I went back down the open box deals section, and got a killer of a deal on this item that was a store display. Like others have said, it's a no-frills TV with 2 HDMI ports and one component hook up, however the menu options are expansive. The picture on this set is outstanding (nice blacks and bright colors), and even with it being in a bright garage and the cell light at 10, it still shows up amazingly well. If you can find one of these TVs, but it! I calibrated the picture with these settings I found on avsforum.com; they also have settings for Blu Ray, but I don't need them because I am only running an Apple TV and DirecTV to this unit. Picture Menu: Mode: Standard Cell light: 18 (changed to 10 to save TV life) Contrast: 92 Brightness: 46 Sharpness:0 Color: 41 Tint: G50/R50 Picture size submenu: Picture size: Screen Fit PIP: Off Advanced settings submenu: Dynamic Contrast: Off Black tone: Off Flesh Tone: 0 RGB Only Mode: Off Color Space: Custom White Balance (see below) 10p White Balance: Greyed out Gamma: 0 Expert Pattern: Off Motion Lighting: Off Color Space Submenu: Color Space: Custom Red: Red 49, Green 23, Blue 15 Green: Red 46, Green 49, Blue 16 Blue: Red:6, Green: 14, Blue 53 Yellow: Red 50, Green 50, Blue 17 Cyan: Red 47, Green 49, Blue 50 Magenta: Red 51, Green 22, Blue 53 White Balance Submenu: R-Offset: 18 G-Offset: 25 B-Offset: 24 R-Gain: 18 G-Gain: 25 B-Gain-23 10p White Balance Submenu: 10p White Balance: Not available Picture Options Submenu: Color Tone: Warm2 Digital Clean View: Off MPEG Noise Filter: Off HDMI black level: Normal Film Mode: Auto 1 Black Optimizer: Dark Room (changed to fit garage light) They have settings for Blu Ray, but I don't have them because I am only running an Apple TV and DirectTV to this unit.

The picture on this TV is very clear and there is no blurring in action scenes. I have watched football games and figure skating events where there is a lot of movement and the picture is amazing. I would recommend this TV if you just want a great TV to watch that is not considered a smart TV. It does have a few features that allow a PC to be hooked up to it to view photos, or listen to Pandora , etc. It was well worth the money I paid and I even saved 150.00 on it as the sale price was dropped even more on Cyber Monday. I will definitely do business with Best Buy again as I had a great experience with this purchase from the salesmen to the guys who delivered and set it up.

This 60" Samsung has very good resolution, colors are true, sound is good. It was delivered when promised and was very easy to setup. Excellent price.

Very disappointed with this TV, already has lines down the right side of picture. Not worth repairing compared to current prices. Have several Samsung TV's this one is a total letdown, I have LG TV's twice as old that still work perfect. Going back to LG, shouldve never ventured away

This TV is incredible! The total TV Set-Up, and picture 'Tweeking' with the TV settings, all was ready to use after about 20-25 Mins ((( 1 Person - With 2, maybe less ))) And it looks GREAT!!! There are a couple of things that have come up since I installed this beautiful monster, but nothing that makes me think I should have purchase anything different!!! I have - 0 -! ZERO!! NO REGRETS!!! : ) 1st: It's NOT a SmartTV and it will not connect to the internet with a separate USB Wi-Fi Receiver. The first question my friends ask me? Is it a SmartTV? or Is it Wi-Fi Ready? I say 'No. It IS Wi-Fi Capable, but not Wi-Fi Ready.' They say 'Too bad, there's so much stuff available now.' I say 'Ya, I know! I have a SmartEC' : ) ((( Smart Entertainment Center - BD Player has every App that the SmartTVs come with... and more ))). I didn't need to layout an additional $300-$500 ...for duplicate Apps. Instead, I purchased a $250 Extended Warranty. 2nd: Footprint is bigger than most ((( The included TV Stand: Approx. 33" Wide x 15" Deep) The TV Stand/Base works GREAT!!! I more confidence in the 'X-Shape 4-Leg Stand' then most of the smaller base stands. However, the only problem I see for the near future will be setting a SoundBar below the TV ((( More realistically: Setting this TV on TOP of a SoundBar ))) Once I hang the TV, this will not be a problem. But if this is important to you, than I hope this helps. I could find nothing that stated this until I opened the box ((( The In-Store Display was Wall-Mounted ))) 3rd: More 'Old School' RCA I/Os I have a 1 year old VHS=>DVD Burner that does not have HDMI. I'm sure there are people that no longer need or use RCA Cables with their devices. But still, if you exclude RCA, you're given only a maximum of 2 HDMI connections? And lets say you still have an old VHS player ((( or DVD Burner like me : D ))) the listed TWO (2) RCA connections, can not be use at the same time. This means that, from the TV, an RCA connection will work in one direction ONLY. And it all things can be worked out ((( maybe with an extra cable converter or by 'Daisy Chaining' external devices... but why? Add 3 more Inputs to the Board might cost Samsung about $5-$10. But again, this really is not that important. You're given 5 RCA inputs 1 - Audio Left 1 - Audio Right 1 - Yellow / Video 1 - Cyan 1 - Magenta So, if you use the 5 Cable Composite Video, you are ALSO using the 'Alternative' Left/Right/Video input. The Yellow Composite input doubles as a combined, single cable Video input. And only 1 Audio Left and 1 Audio Right inputs exist. The image IS outstanding! The Remote is Basic and leaves no need to wish for another. ((( Samsung made it possible for other Smart Remotes to operate the TV with an easy to find Pairing Code. I use a basic Digital Cable Remote ))) The TV is a GREAT DEAL ((( Thanks Samsung and BBY ))) I hope this helps someone out there!!! Enjoy and thanks for reading!! Cris

First of all, let's deal with the irrational hate dumped on Samsung's pentile matrix display technology. GET OVER IT geeks! Like the sensor in your digital camera, this display's pixel matrix is ordered RGBG, rather than the conventional RGB of most TVs. This accomplishes an important technical goal; the fabrication of a brighter display for less money. Of course, there is no free lunch. The reduced number of red and blue pixels results in lower resolution on the diagonals. In non-theoretical terms, this will impact viewers who spend their days gazing at saturated red text on a saturated blue background. These viewers will see jagged edges on the diagonal lines in the red letters. For everyone else, there is no practical disadvantage to this technology. Unless you WANT to pay double the price for a panel of the same size. As for what you don't get at this price point... Don't stress about the HDMI ports. Get a stereo receiver and plug your apple tv, your roku, your xbox, and whatever else into it. Seriously, I don't understand the whining about needing more ports. How many devices do you want to plug DIRECTLY into your tv? You don't get smart features. Whatever. Buy an Amazon gadget and get over it. The speakers suck. All on-board tv speakers suck. I defy you to find built-in speakers that can best an amplified set of boston acoustic speakers from the '90s. The speakers that came with your $3k 4k tv suck. out loud. Consider what's important in a tv. The picture. This one has great blacks, nearly the equal of my Panasonic tvs. The skin tones blow any LED set out of the water, and the reflection issue is a non-issue if you close your curtains. Buy this tv. You will love it.

I bought this Plasma by Samsung at Best Buy on sale for $849.99. This TV is definitely worth the price. Has an awesome picture and sound isn't too bad considering it's just two little speakers. I watch HD Cable, Stream movies and Play my Xbox 360 and all look great on this bad boy. The only issue I have is that it does not have many inputs. I wish it had a third HDMI and a second Component input as well as a secondary audio output. Other then that it is an awesome deal.

I wish I would have waited another month to purchase, would have saved $100. Although, I got more bestbuy rewards points, so I get a little back. The TV buzzes, and can be heard when volume is low and if the environment is quiet and you have excellent hearing. Very noticeable when right up close to the screen, my plasma 50"Panasonic and 42" Pioneer both don't make any noises. Wish the Samsung had more HDMI inputs/outputs like 3. Only has 2. Could have used a second component connection too, only has one. I don't like how the inputs are on the side. They should point down instead. Why did they get rid of swivel head HDMI cables. I only have one, and it annoys me, that the other connected cable sticks out the side where u can see it. I don't want to crimp it or have it flex, it may ruin it if I do. Its a thick cable similar to the monster brand cables. Screen seems more reflective of light then my other plasmas, causing a mirror image of your environment on the screen, very noticeable when a dark image is shown on screens, bright images, not so much, I suggest turning off lights and watching in the dark, or have a very dim light source to the side of tv, so that you can not see the reflection of it. Okay now for positives: I like the swivel stand so that you can turn the tv, but must have enough slack with longer connected cables to turn. I also like the media interface, where I plug and play an USD device, it has codecs for a the most common video formats, wmv, avi, mp4, and maybe others. Also like how the control options on the remote for the media content. Also, you can view your pictures. I love the 60" screen size and watching sports with 600hz refresh rate. Don't know why they are phasing out plasmas, I still believe they have superior picture quality, and picture is not compromised by viewing angle. All the non-plasmas do not come close to that 600hz refresh rate. I did some searching and found that Samsung has had a history of failing modules. These TVs should last 20 plus years. They make them so cheap now that the companies don't care about the quality or longevity, they want you to have to buy a new one in like 3 years. The downfall of that is that you lose the trust of the customer, and they steer towards a different brand. They only thing I hope for is that the Samsung keep up with my Panasonic, which I had for 5 years so far, zero problems, and my Pioneer 7 years, no problems so far. Im never buying a Sony Bravia HDTV again, barely lasted 5 years. I will stick with what Sony is known for, audio, never had any problems with their audio equipment. On the subject of audio, the Samsung has a pretty good surround and speakers. It throws me off, when im watching something, sounds like sounds are coming from else where, when its actually the tv.