The PND7000 series is the former Samsung flagship selection which includes three models:
Samsung PN51D7000 – 51 inches
Samsung PN59D7000 – 59 inches
Samsung PN64D7000 – 64 inches
The Samsung PND6500 series includes 2 models: The PN51D6500 & the PN519D6500 which are identical except the screen size – 51″ & 59″ respectively.
The Samsung Plasma PN59D6500 is a stunning 59-inch, 3D compatible, high-definition television that offers crisp 1080p resolution and a highly immersive viewing experience for a relatively affordable price. The PN59D6500 is the larger model in the PND6500 series, with its sibling being the similarly featured 51-inch PN51D6500. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the PN59D6500 provides one of the most impressive displays available on the market within its price range.
Sony, Samsung, Vizio and LG have all released local dimming sets in the last few years. Sony has implemented the technology in their top of the line models over the last couple of years and while they come at a high price, they do provide some of the best picture quality of any LCD TVs. Their 2011 follow up to last year’s HX909 series is the Sony Bravia XBR-HX929 series. It is available in 46-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch sizes as follows:
Sony XBR-46HX929 – 46 inches model
Sony XBR-55HX929 – 55 inches model
Sony XBR-65HX929 – 65 inches model (currently available at Amazon with an introductory price of $5,999.99)
The Sony XBR-HX929 has been found to be one of the best-performing LED-based LCDs up to date, as it contends satisfactorily against the leading plasmas in the market. It symbolizes the zenith of LCD picture quality.
The Samsung PND6500 series includes 2 models: The PN51D6500 & the PN519D6500 which are identical except the screen size – 51″ & 59″ respectively.
The Samsung Plasma PN51D6500 is a stunning 51-inch, 3D compatible, high-definition plasma television that offers crisp 1080p resolution and a highly immersive viewing experience for a relatively affordable price.
Its other great features include its ultra fast pixel response time of 0.001 ms, 600Hz subfield motion technology, narrow bezel, 1.5-inch depth, Touch of Color design, Cinema Smooth processing and Smart TV with Samsung Apps Internet suite (Picasa, Vudu, YouTube, Facebook, Pandora, Flickr, CinemaNow) together with universal search.
The PN51D6500 is the smaller model in the PND6500 series, with its sibling being the similarly featured 59-inch PN59D6500. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the PN51D6500 provides one of the most impressive displays available on the market within its price range. Since, this series creates a great entry-point for 3D Plasma HDTVs, a crystal-clear image can be attained.
The Samsung UN55D7900 basically resembles the Samsung UN55D8000 with respect to its functions, outlook, and features, except for three major differences:
“The LED 8000 is designed with less edge for more to see.”
Since Pioneer stopped producing its Kuro Plasmas a few years ago, Panasonics flagship plasma sets have become the new standard for picture quality. Last year’s VT20/25 was considered by many enthusiasts and tech sites as the best performing HDTV of 2010 for both 2D and 3D picture quality. For 2011, Panasonic has revamped their plasma lineup and made many improvements. The VT30 series is their new top of the line set and comes in 55” and 65” sizes. At this review we refer to the Panasonic TC-P65VT30 which is the 65 inch model of the Panasonic TC-P55VT30.
Samsung has become an industry leader in the HDTV market over the last decade. They are the second highest seller of televisions in the United States and are always on the cutting edge of technology. Samsung was the first to release edge-lit LED LCD televisions and are still continuing to bring innovation to the market. Their most elite high-end LED-lit LCD model for 2011 is the UND8000, a 3D television set with local dimming technology. The UND8000 series is available in the 46″, 55″, 60″ and 65″ models.
Panasonic has been the industry leader in plasma televisions over the last few years. Their sets are consistently rated among the best HDTVs and their top of the line plasma models have been viewed as benchmark TVs. The 2011 ST30 series is their lowest end 3D plasma and comes in the following models:
Samsung’s 6400 series is a mid-range LED LCD TV line for 2011. It is also their least expensive LCD set to include 3D. It utilizes LED edge-lit backlighting and is available in 40”, 46’, 55” and 60” sizes.
Panasonic continues to be a strong proponent of plasma television technology and their sets are the go-to choice for many enthusiasts and video-files who want the highest picture quality available. For 2011, Panasonic has revamped their plasma lineup and made many improvements. The PGT30 series is their second highest plasma for this year. It replaces the highly reviewed GT20/25 and comes in 4 models:
