Great color fidelity
Impressive motion and resolution scaling
Great contrast, and excellent gamma
Improved 3D, but that’s not saying much
Introduction
The Samsung PN59D7000 ($2,599 MSRP) is a stunning, high-end plasma TV fashioned by Samsung for 2011. It has 59 inches of great, 1080p picture quality, and as a second-generation plasma, it handles 3D reasonably well. Replete with integrated WiFi and a Smart Hub of apps and streaming, this could be the one stop for your every TV need.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Samsung PN59D7000. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the PNxxD7000 series. The PNxxD7000 series includes the following models: PN51D7000 and PN59D7000. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Great contrast for a dim TV, and excellent greyscale gamma. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Great color fidelity, overall. Read More... |
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Motion
Impressive motion and resolution scaling. Read More... |
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3D
Better 3D than last year, but we still wouldn’t watch it voluntarily. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Excellent viewing angle. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Samsung PN59D7000. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Modern port selection, including integrated WiFi. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Mediocre audio, but good, clean menus. Read More... |
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Multimedia & Internet
Extensive streaming features, condensed in the Smart Hub. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Will run you about $56 a year. Read More... |
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Vs Samsung PN59D8000
 We compare the PN59D7000 to the PN59D8000. Read More... |
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Vs Panasonic TC-P55VT30
 We compare the PN59D7000 to the TC-P55VT30. Read More... |
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Vs Sony KDL-46HX729
 We compare the PN59D7000 to the KDL-46HX729. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Samsung PN59D7000. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the PNxxD7000 series Read More... |
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Photo Gallery
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Part 18
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Samsung PN59D7000. Add your comments... |
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