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Samsung PS-51D8000

Based on 14 reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

6
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros

Brilliant 3D visuals.
Clean and sharp images.
Smart TV.
Video-on-demand (VOD) apps.
Sleek design.

Cons

Film judder.
Inaccurate hues.
Average sound quality.
No bundled 3D glasses.
VOD can be choppy.

Reviews

All (15)
Excellent (8)
Good (6)

By Home Cinema Choice on March 16, 2012

For a cinematic, bigscreen viewing experience a giant plasma is hard to beat. The technology has always had its fans, not least because it’s simply more cinematic than LED LCD TVs. But if you’re on the hunt for a big PDP, one brand that...

80
By Pocket-lint on December 14, 2011

It's a shame 3D is an optional extra here, but we love the picture quality and this is a solid performer when it comes to apps and the little extras....

80
By TechRadar on December 13, 2011

Forget Samsung's bevy of super-slim and much-marketed LED TVs - it's actually the brand's plasmas that see it at the peak of its powers.Strapped with its fast evolving and increasingly ambitious Smart Hub online platform, the 51-inch Samsung...

80
By CNET UK on November 25, 2011

Stylish looks, top-notch picture performance, great Internet features and strong handling of 3D material make the Samsung PS51D8000 a hugely impressive TV. If you're looking for a big screen with 3D-capable plasma, you'd be crazier than a box of...

90
By RegHardware on November 08, 2011

 The PS64D8000 is a tempting TV proposition of gigantic proportions. It’s nicely turned out and delivers a spectacular picture performance. Just make sure you have enough mates to call on when you need help to lift it out of its box. ®...

85
By Trusted Reviews on October 28, 2011

Despite suffering with a little crosstalk when watching 3D, the Samsung PS51D8000 is a truly worthy affordable alternative to Panasonic’s 2011 plasma...

90
By CNET Asia on July 29, 2011

The Samsung PS51D8000 is a brilliant 3D display and offers the company's Smart TV function, but can be a little lacking in motion reproduction and color accuracy....

83
By Whathifi.com on July 21, 2011

At just 4cm deep and with that luxurious bezel and pedestal, the PS51D8000 will attract more envious stares than most other sets.As with its £710 stablemate, the , the D8000 is a 51in panel. Given its price tag it’s no surprise you get Full...

80
By HDTV Reviews on July 01, 2011

At the end of last year, we were happy to get our hands on a review sample of a 2010 Samsung plasma TV, and jokingly mentioned that we hoped to review one of the 2011 models before they became “old news”. At Samsung, the push absolutely...

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By TechRadar on June 30, 2011

The Samsung PS64D8000 plasma is arguably the most eagerly awaited 3D TV so far this year. Its immense 64-inch screen fits nicely into the generally accepted 'bigger is better' mantra, while gas technology has consistently proved superior to LCD...

90