Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 59" Class - Plasma - 1080p - 600Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV
Average customer rating
4.5
(107 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 107 reviews
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
5
1 Star
4
89%of customers recommend this product.
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87 out of
98)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - 59" Class - Plasma - 1080p - 600Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV
Customer Rating
4
pros vs. cons
on May 31, 2011
Posted by: aset2732
Expertise:Intermediate
Here are some of the pros:
Great color
Very bright for plasma ( good for rooms with moderate lighting)
Plenty of features
Great design
Calibrator friendly
Here are some of the cons: (there are few)
There is some buzzing (not as bad as the c series but its there)
If you are watching content that has black bars as most blu rays do, then there is black level fluctuation (floating blacks) that can be quite annoying. hopefully this can be addressed with a firmware update.
Overall a great buy. I do however hope that samsung addresses the black level fluctuations. No set is perfect (yet) but this type of flaw can be avoided.
Great color
Very bright for plasma ( good for rooms with moderate lighting)
Plenty of features
Great design
Calibrator friendly
Here are some of the cons: (there are few)
There is some buzzing (not as bad as the c series but its there)
If you are watching content that has black bars as most blu rays do, then there is black level fluctuation (floating blacks) that can be quite annoying. hopefully this can be addressed with a firmware update.
Overall a great buy. I do however hope that samsung addresses the black level fluctuations. No set is perfect (yet) but this type of flaw can be avoided.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, features
Cons: black level fluctuations (floating blacks), buzzing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
What An Amazing TV!
on December 14, 2011
Posted by: HDHusker
from Nebraska
Expertise:Intermediate
First off, I'd like to say the picture quality on this unit is spectacular straight out of the box, without any calibration or tweaking! I was shocked to find that when I ran my calibration Blu-Ray discs (from two different companies) that the Picture Settings were virtually spot-on in respect to the Digital Reference Standard charts & photos! Amazing! This is the brightest Plasma Display Panel I have seen. I have no problems viewing in a well-lit environment.
The set was mind numbingly easy to setup. Simply follow the on-screen instructions, and bam, your done! The wireless network adapter included in this unit flawlessly connected to my home network. I immediately downloaded all the latest firmware software and installed it. Everything went smoothly.
The first thing I did was check out the new Smart Hub features/apps. I am glad that I'm able to access my photo's I've got stored online and show them to my family on the "new big screen". Additionally, my Wife love the Samsung Remote app for her Samsung Smartphone, as she is able to use it now to control the TV too!
I also installed the AllShare software from Samsung, and in a snap, I was able to navigate to various Videos, Music, and Photo's I've got stored on the hard disks of my desktop PC. This is a feature I've been longing for!
The included QWERTY style remote is great for entering in web searches, usernames, passwords, etc. It definitely beats using the arrow keys on a traditional remote. Additionally, I love the AnyNet Plus capabilities in these new Samsung products. Without any programming/code-entering, I was quickly able to use my TV remote to control all of my other Samsung products (Blu-Ray player, etc.). I just wish more products accepted the full input from the QWERTY side of the remote!
So far, I've even been fairly impressed with the built-in speakers on this unit. While I use my surround sound system most of the time, I like to use the built-in speakers in the early morning or late at night to keep from waking the children.
Overall, my experience with this TV has been great. I would whole heartedly recommend this TV to anyone. Watching the HD Blu-Ray movies has been spectacular so far!
The only real problem I have with the unit is that it only has 1 set of component inputs. My family has two different gaming systems and neither use an HDMI cable, therefore to switch between, we are doing the component cable dance... This, however, would definitely not prevent me from recommending this television to anyone.
I love the wonderful picture quality, and easy-to-use user interface. Samsung hit a homerun with these TV's!
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, wireless connectivity, qwerty remote, bd wise technology
Cons: only 1 set of component inputs
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
3D is awesome.
on October 18, 2011
Posted by: Starchie
from S. Portland, ME
Expertise:Intermediate
I wanted a Plasma, for the 3D, because all (I repeat all) of the reviews gave Plasma an extremely higher rating for the viewing 3D from any angle over LCD's. With LCD's, you have to be sitting directly accross from the screen, in the middle and at the right height to get the full 3D effect. No matter where I was watching the TV from around the room, the 3D was great. Don't forget about the Bluetooth glasses. From what I've read, these glasses allow a full 1080 viewing where as the IR glasses are limited to a degree. I might add that the 2D is great too.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Samsung Top Of The line Plasma Not Even Close
on November 29, 2011
Posted by: jasonb1024
There are several problems with this Tv. One the smart tv does not launch all the time and you have to turn tv off on back on to reset it. Smart tv launches are very slow at times. The keyboard remote bluetooth connection constantly drops and has to be re-paired with tv. The sand they give you is very unstable feeling. No 3D glasses giveb with there top of the line plasma.
Pros: Built-in speakers, 3d
Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations, to many problems for the top of the line price tag
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Design
3
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Replaced an 8 yr old Samsung DLP 61"
on December 19, 2011
Posted by: scouser2
from FL
Expertise:Intermediate
Very pleased with the purchase, simple modern design and looks, easy set up, great picture, good sound from TV but I wanted a bit more bass and surround when watching movies, features are amazing with the wi-fi connection.
I purchased a blu-ray and soundbar to match they look terrific too and the whole set-up meets all my expectations without breaking the bank.
I purchased a blu-ray and soundbar to match they look terrific too and the whole set-up meets all my expectations without breaking the bank.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Realistic color, Lightweight, i feel the price for the complete home theater sys
Cons: none so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
from the start - wow!
on December 27, 2011
Posted by: Dman17
from State College, PA
Expertise:Intermediate
Upgraded from 9 yr old Mits 55" rear projection. Chose this TV over Panny tc-p55vt30. Bought TV as a package deal over Labor Day weekend w/ bd-d5500 3d bluray, 2 pr ssg-3100gb 3d glasses, & Denon avr-1912 7.1 ch 3D passthru receiver. Also subscribe to DirecTV HD.
Running it thru its paces for 3 months w/o a hitch. NFL Sunday ticket, espn3D, Shrek Forever 3D, every HD channel, all beautiful, amazing picture. Didn't appreciate black levels until watched bluray of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Every detail in shadow, fort walls @ nite, dark pirate hat in shade, mermaids underwater...all visible and so real you wanna touch it. Super happy.
If i had to nickpick, I'd say web apps not interesting enuff to use consistently and browser is useful in a pinch but touchy. Qwerty remote ok but real mouse comptability would help browsing navigation immensely. I use a laptop to surf net, or download free shows from amazon prime, and hook it up to HDMI ARC port to get full effect.
If you're looking for THE one, this is it.
Running it thru its paces for 3 months w/o a hitch. NFL Sunday ticket, espn3D, Shrek Forever 3D, every HD channel, all beautiful, amazing picture. Didn't appreciate black levels until watched bluray of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Every detail in shadow, fort walls @ nite, dark pirate hat in shade, mermaids underwater...all visible and so real you wanna touch it. Super happy.
If i had to nickpick, I'd say web apps not interesting enuff to use consistently and browser is useful in a pinch but touchy. Qwerty remote ok but real mouse comptability would help browsing navigation immensely. I use a laptop to surf net, or download free shows from amazon prime, and hook it up to HDMI ARC port to get full effect.
If you're looking for THE one, this is it.
Pros: Bright display, package deal, black levels, splendid hd, built-in wireless, great looks, web apps, super thin
Cons: clumsy browser
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best of the Best
on December 30, 2011
Posted by: Anonymous
Expertise:Expert
No reason to buy any other TV hands down best TV $$ can buy. the Only thing not amazing about this TV is the speakers, but if your buying this TV and not a good sound system to go with it, then you need to rethink even purchasing a TV at all.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color
Cons: speakers
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
on January 4, 2012
Posted by: KI77SWITCH
CLEAR / COLORFUL SCREEN, FAST RESPONSE, NO GLITCHES
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US