Samsung PN63B590 63-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Review
I love the set so far. It comes already mounted on the stand, and with the "white glove" delivery, I had it plugged in and operating a few minutes after the truck arrived. Beautiful, natural, screen appearance. A little more glare than I would like, plus a few other annoyances (see below), but a professional grade giant screen at a much lower price than LCD or than plasma anywhere else.
Amazon was incredible. The first set arrived a day earlier than promised, but the screen was cracked. It took ONE email to customer service, and a new order was put in and a new delivery was scheduled within a few hours. No questions asked. I sent the email about the broken set on the 23rd, and a new set arrived on the 28th. Keep in mind that there was Christmas and a Sunday in between. They also took back the broken set. I doubt I would even get that kind of service from a local store.
Positives about the set:
- Great, crisp, but smooth and natural look on the HD channels. Really, it is beautiful and the colors are perfect.
- Smooth, black frame
- Easy hook up
- Lots of menu options to customize the picture and audio (if you use the TV speakers or direct outputs). Easy to swivel out the side with the hookups to get to them.
- Great, backlit remote control. I am adding a Samsung Blu-ray, so hope to go with one remote by the time I am done.
Negatives:
- Like many sets, there is no good solution for showing 4:3 shows on the wider screen. The default puts up bars on both sides and that looks OK.
- The optical out does NOT pass along digital audio unless the source is broadcast HD. So you cannot route your components through the set then cheat the audio up to a surround system. You have to wire through the receiver.
- Glare is sometimes a problem, but better than most plasmas I have viewed
- Still a little worried about burn in. The manual makes it clear that such an event is NOT covered by the warranty, which makes me think it could easily happen. They do have settings to minimize it and even correct it if it happens. We will see.
Samsung PN63B590 63-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Feature
- Samsung’s Ultra FilterBright glare minimizer
- New 600Hz subfield motion technology
- 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- .001ms response time
- “Green” design lead-free components
Samsung PN63B590 63-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Overview
Samsung’s new PN63B590 plasma flat panel HDTV redefines our commitment to design, performance, and cost of ownership. Its 63 inches of 1080p Full HD picture performance makes it the perfect living room centerpiece. The attractive Touch of ColorTM design adds a subtle clear-to-charcoal gray accent to the set’s bezel. Enjoy brilliant, film-like images in Full HD resolution. Samsung’s breakthrough 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio offers a more accurate color tonal range, deeper blacks and shadow details. The new E-Panel technology featuring our innovative Ultra FilterBrightTM technology reduces glare in brighter rooms and our advanced Crystal Full HD Engine expands the picture viewing experience with less power consumption. Add 4 advanced HDMI inputs that feature Samsung’s Anynet+ (CEC standard) technology making system control of compatible A/V devices like a Blu-ray player or HTIB system a one-touch operation. Experience Full 1080p performance on Samsung’s new PN63B590 plasma HDTVs that are easy on the environment and easy on the wallet.
Samsung PN63B590 63-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Specifications
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