- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
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Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma)
- 58" 1080p Plasma
- 3D 96 Hz
Released October, 2011
Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2010)Via both analog and HDMI, the Samsung plasma performed as well as we expect of any 1080p display.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma)
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma)
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58”
Plasma
Rated 83% by by c|net (Oct, 2010)The other displays got deeper, to a greater or lesser extent, although the GT25 was very close, and in many cases involving mixed scenes was surpassed in depth of black by the PNC8000.
size
58"
42"
46"
8000 Series (2010 Plasma) by c|net (Oct, 2010)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 50-inch Samsung PN50C8000, but this review also applies to the two larger screen sizes in the series.
8000 Series (2010 Plasma) by M.-Reynolds--Videophile (Dec, 2010)This new flat panel at less than 1.5 inches thick sitting on a tv stand opens the room up and it feels twice the size it did before even though its the same room.
thickness
8000 Series (2010 Plasma) by F.-Kaoud-Jr. (Mar, 2011)The sound quality is surprisingly good for such a thin profile.
8000 Series (2010 Plasma) by RobertI really think this is a fantastic TV, for an excellent price, with all the bells and whistles, very pretty design and pretty thin.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma)
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
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Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 205 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Achilles (Mar, 2011) Rated 100% by by Gary (Feb, 2011) Rated 100% by by Sully--Sully (Oct, 2010) |
Panel
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 80% by by Joshua-BlakeNobody in my home wears glasses, so I can't speak to how well the standard Samsung 3D glasses fit over regular glasses.
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by William-Schulze--checkup (Nov, 2010)I would recommend to chg the 3D settings though, for 3D DVD set the 3D to 0,1,-1 for non 3D DVD and TV programs set it to 8, to give a more pronounced effect.
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by Robert-L.-Brathwaite-Jr (Sep, 2010)He said "look at the TVs we feature in our showroom, 95% are Plasmas because they still have superior picture quality over LCDs.
3d
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by D.-Kogan (Jun, 2010)THEN I WATCHED BOXING ON HBO HD ONDEMMAND WITH 2D TO 3D CONVERSION, I LOVED IT EVEN THOU ITS NOT A POPUP 3D BUT IT FELT VERY NICE, THE AUDIENCE WAS CLEARLY EXTANDED AND I ENJOYED EVERY SECOND OF THE FIGHT!
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by ya0730--ya0730 (Nov, 2010)We are really happy with the 3d - we have played 3d games using an attached Playstation III, watched 3d movies on the attached Samsung 3d player, and watched 3d shows from Direct TV using an attached HD DVR.
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by E-man--E-man (Feb, 2011)Sound - very good just for TV speakers indeed although I plan to get a surround setup soon.3D - wow it is very good.
Type
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by Jimmy-K. (Nov, 2010)Because it's plasma it's equally viewable from all angles (unlike LED/LCD), plus has better color saturation and black levels than any LED/LCD, and yet somehow is much less expensive than.
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by R.-Caffrey (Jun, 2010)After reading reviews and comparing at my local store the Plasma displays a more accurate picture and is better at 3D, so I purchased the Plasma.
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by Hip-Hop-Dude--Jeff (Dec, 2010)I personally think the picture quality is far better on Plasma TV's than on LCD's I've seen.
Picture quality
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by BMW74 (Nov, 2010)Excellent picture quality: The picture quality for this TV is simply awesome.
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by Daniel-Cohen (Dec, 2010)It's a beautiful set in all ways with a truly stunning, film-quality, super crisp picture.
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by Arny-D-Martin (Feb, 2011)As mentioned the 2D pic is so crystal clear and vivid.
Content
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 80% by by Joshua-BlakeDefinitely works best with newer high-def/Blu-ray movies, especially computer animated ones (Blu-ray 2D Avatar with the TV's 2D->3D conversion was really quite impressive)!
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by Jeremiah (Jul, 2010)As for non-3D content, this is the best TV I have ever owned for watching movies and sports.
Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" | Rated 100% by by A.-Ali (Feb, 2011)Ps3 looks incredible - great gaming display- very little motion lag & good response time.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 4 | Panasonic Viera GT50 2-way tie: Most USB ports Panasonic Viera GT50 vs Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) |
 | 6 | Samsung 7000 Series (2011 Plasma) Highest contrast ratio 7000 Series (2011 Plasma) 51" vs 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" |
 | 7 | LG PZ550 Uses least power LG PZ550 vs Samsung 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) |
 | 8 | Samsung 7000 Series (2010 Plasma) 3-way tie: OK component A/V inputs 7000 Series (2010 Plasma) 50" vs 8000 Series (2010 Plasma) 58" |
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