Samsung Plasma Series 6 (2008)

The Series 6 Plasmas from Samsung is the step below the flagship line of plasma televisions and feature a native 1080p resolution. To distinguish this series from the less expensive - and comparable - Series 5 Plasmas Samsung used their unique "touch of color" design which adds a a red-tinted highlight to the exterior of the unit. Other differences included better internal processing, a more advanced anti-glare filter, a fourth HDMI input, and an ethernet port to read and display RSS feeds. The step above the Series 6 is the Series 7 which features the same basic specifications, and beefs up the connectivity options with digital media streaming through the USB Port (Wiselink Pro) and DLNA certification.

Samsung Plasma Series 6
MSRP $2,499 - $3,599
Release date May, 2008
Brand Samsung
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Good picture adjustment options
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RSS feed is somewhat useful
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Touch of Color bezel can be distracting
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 30,000:1 static contrast ratio | 1,000,000:1 dynamic ratio
  • 18-bit color processing
  • 100,000 hour panel life
  • Two 15watt speakers
  • Wiselink USB port
  • Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 1

Differences between 550 and 650 models

DNIe Pro - the 5 Series uses the less advanced DNIe+ technology used to process and improve the picture that is displayed.

Ultra Filter Bright - Plasmas can suffer from ambient reflections and glare in well-lit rooms, to deal with this problem plasma manufacturers use different filters to reduce these ambient distractions. Samsung's less expensive plasmas use the Filter Bright technology, while these 6 Series plasmas use the Ultra Filter Bright which Samsung claims will reduce glares and enhance the picture.

Infolink - an ethernet port that lets the television connect to the Internet and display RSS based news information delivered by USA Today.

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Competitors

Samsung Plasma Series 6 (2008) is ranked 4th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Televisions »
Panasonic Viera 800 Series

Panasonic Viera 800 Series

MSRP  $2,300 - $3,600    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • Good connectivity with four HDMI inputs
  • More shades of color gradation than many competitors
  • Runs much cooler than previous generations
Cons
  • 24p mode can introduce flicker
  • Heavy compared to LCD's
  • high priced
ProSCORE
5 reviews
86
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Panasonic Viera 850 Series

Panasonic Viera 850 Series

MSRP  $3,099 - $7,000    Released  June, 2008
Pros
  • Fantastic color reproduction
  • Good power consumption compared to other high-end plasmas
  • Good noise reduction
Cons
  • 24p mode can have flickering issues
  • Expensive if you aren't a videophile
  • Not THX certified
ProSCORE
3 reviews
50
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LG PG60 Series

LG PG60 Series

MSRP  $3,199 - $4,299    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • Invisible speaker design works
  • Fantastic picture
  • Wide volume range
Cons
  • Poor manual
  • Included remote isn't very good
  • THX mode is hit or miss
ProSCORE
2 reviews
70
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Samsung Plasma Series 7

Samsung Plasma Series 7

MSRP  $2,799 - $5,499    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • Digital media options remove need for external media streaming device
  • Good picture performance (same as other premium plasmas by Samsung)
  • Great color reproduction and accuracy
Cons
  • Black levels aren't as good as Pioneer's 9G Kuros
  • Limited format support with media streaming
ProSCORE
1 review
60
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Pioneer 9G Kuro Series

Pioneer 9G Kuro Series

MSRP  $4,000 - $7,000    Released  June, 2008
Pros
  • Has the deepest black levels
  • Media streaming supports many formats
  • Thinner cabinet than previous years
Cons
  • VGA input maximum resolution is 1280x1024
  • Runs very warm
  • Costs a pretty penny
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2 reviews
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Pros

  • Good picture adjustment options
  • RSS feed is somewhat useful

Cons

  • Touch of Color bezel can be distracting
  • Premium features aren't worth the extra money

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