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The Series 7 Plasmas from Samsung is their flagship plasma display introduced in 2008. Naturally featuring a 1080p resolution the 7 Series expands upon Samsung's high end offerings with more digital media connectivity options, as the basic panel and core specifications remain essentially the same. While the Series 6 is limited to audio and image formats, the Series 7 can display digital video streamed through a connected USB mass storage device, or over your home network as the sets are DLNA certified. The 7 Series retains the Touch-of-Color bezel design that marks all of Samsung's premium televisions.
MSRP $2,799 - $5,499
Release date August, 2008
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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
- 1,300 cd/m2 brightness
- Two down-firing 20 watt speakers
- Wiselink Pro USB port
- Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1, RSS x 1, RS323C x 1
Differences between 6 Series and 7 Series
Wiselink Pro - the 7 series can playback video content stored on a USB device while the 6 series are limited to images and audio.
DLNA Certified - the 7 Series can stream audio, video and pictures over your home network alongside the RSS Infolink service.
Differences between 5 Series and 6,7 Series
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.
Models
- PN50A760 - 50" screen | $2,799 | August 2008
- PN58A760 - 58" screen | $4,499 | August 2008
- PN63A760 - 63" screen | $5,499 | August 2008
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Samsung PN58A760
• Samsung PN58A760 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV with Red Touch of Color
• PN58A760 58" Plasma TV
UPC: 036725228740
EAN: 036725228740
MPN: PN58A760T1FXZA
Samsung PN63A760
• PN63A760
UPC: 000896020700
EAN: 0036725228757
MPN: PN63A760
Competitors
Samsung Plasma Series 7 is ranked 4th among it's competitors.
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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
Samsung Plasma Series 7
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Panasonic Viera 850 Series
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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
Samsung Plasma Series 7
vs.
Panasonic Viera 800 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
Samsung Plasma Series 7
vs.
LG PG60 Series
MSRP $2,499 - $3,599
Released May, 2008
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
Samsung Plasma Series 7
vs.
Samsung Plasma Series 6 (2008)
MSRP $5,000 - $7,000
Released June, 2008
Pros
- Has the deepest black levels
- Media streaming supports many formats
- Thinner cabinet than previous years
Cons
- Runs very warm
- Costs a pretty penny
- VGA input maximum resolution is 1280x1024
Samsung Plasma Series 7
vs.
Pioneer 9G Kuro Series
Reviews
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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
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