Samsung PS51D6900 51-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 3D Plasma SMART Internet TV with Freeview HD

For those of you looking for an in depth review of this Plasma screen I recommend
you go to the AVForum web site and read Flash3d report, I pretty much agree with everything that is stated, for those of you who want a quick review here goes;
Having searched and searched the usual sites for a deal on this Tv I ended up at Amazon as it was the best deal at the time and included a pair of free glasses.
The Tv came on time, well packaged and was delivered by a decent delivery company.
Before buying I was really concerned about the weight and size of the screen as I had to get it up and down a flight of stairs, however it is much lighter and more manoeuvrable than its predecessors of a few years ago and was not a problem.
This Tv really is brilliant, attractive slim looking frame, easy to setup, vibrant colours, deep blacks, the best skin tones although most of you will want to adjust the colour settings from the standard settings as they are little out, for my eyes at least, the 2D and 2D TO 3D is stunning and having watched Avatar in 3d I can only say WOW!
I did not purchase this Tv primarily for the 3D aspect but I have to admit you do find yourself looking for programmes or DVD`s to watch a lot of the time.
When you consider this 59" screen has all of the above and also includes Smart Tv with wifi connectivity, then you look at the price tag it really is a no brainer.
You will notice I have awarded four stars and not five, well if the set didn`t have speakers it would have had five but the sound does let it down a little in my opinion, bear in mind though, I run mine with a 7.2 Bi-amped speaker surround sound system so my benchmark may be a little extreme (I also have an old 36" Panasonic CRT Tv and the sound is much better on that to). Remember, if you buy this screen make sure you buy an 1.4a HDMI High speed cable as this will ensure both the highest quality of audio and video produced from your ancillary equipment.

After having been using this TV for around 3-4weeks now I am still flabbergasted by the sheer quality of the product as a whole.

My previous TV was the 3D 7000 Samsung series, which was nice until this beauty arrived.

The picture quality is much better then last generations models, even though this is the entry level 6000 series, it blows away my previous mid range model, totally. For a start, this plasma does not need any burn in time(well I haven't noticed any). There is NO screen retention whatsoever! This was a MASSIVE problem with the 7000 I had previously(and is a problem for plasmas generally!). The TV looks fantastic, and actually sounds very good out of the box. The stand is solid and nice, You can swivel the TV and it is very thin, almost like owning a LED TV(but with a MUCH better picture!). It is truly a massive jump forward from the previous generation.

I haven't been following reviews and such regarding this range but I cannot believe the price it sells for, believe me you are getting ALOT of TV for your money. You will need to buy a pair of 3D glasses separately unfortunately, as they only come with the 8000 series. But at this price? seriously, you won't complain. I believe some of the big hits are getting released this year, including Avatar 3D (better late then never) around Christmas, but you might want to check this, this is a great time to upgrade with TVs like this coming out at knockdown prices, the future really is 3D, or at least it will always be a choice. Watching the French Open Tennis on Eurosport 3D, well magic and it's there to stay... Tour de France :-)

The SMART online service with this set is absolutely BRILLIANT. I can't go into much depth, but it has LOADS of apps (inc BBC iPlayer), the usual suspects and more. It just makes my previous TV seem like an old CRT. It has built in wireless(the previous range you had to spend around £60+ for a dongle).

The remote is not a flashy stainless steel one like I had with the 7000, it is black plasic but I actually like it much more, it's more responsive and doesn't slip out of my hand. It ain't a looker but it's got it where it counts(the remote)!

On a final note. I do not use Freeview at all, so cannot comment on it.

+ Style
+ Sound
+ SMART (Internet interactive service)
+ Picture (both 2D/3D)
+ No screen burn
+ No picture retention
+ Price
+ Wireless included

- No 3D glasses
- Time for Bluetooth on remotes surely??? This puzzles me... still having to point the remote to the right/left side of the TV(most TVs the same)!
and... erm... that's it, for me anyway.

As you can see, it ticks all the boxes.

I have had very little dealings with Samsung support, so can't really comment, and I have only had the TV 3-4 weeks.

I will however update this if there is anything untoward to report.

UPDATE:

After browsing my new updated "3D Experience" in the SMART screen, you get the following available to watch free(broadband needed, good broadband)

- http://www.amazon.co.uk/IMAX-Grand-Canyon-Adventures-River-Blu-ray/dp/B003XU6HX8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308700326&sr=8-2

- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ocean-Wonderland-Blu-ray-3D/dp/B004C9MBRA/ref=pd_cp_d_h__1

- http://www.amazon.co.uk/IMAX-Dinosaurs-Alive-Blu-ray-3D/dp/B003XUIV1Y/ref=pd_sim_d_h__3

Plus other IMAX productions.

This saves you £££ and allows you to watch full length documentaries straight out of the box, free.

Loads of kids 3D shows too!

UPDATE: 20/09/2011

I have noticed very minor picture retention, mainly the toolbar of windows 7(i use my pc through it). considering the amount of time i use my pc on the tv it is very understandable. the good news is is that it disappears if i watch a bit of tv or a few movies.

This TV is awesome! 2D image quality using Freeview HD or Blu-Ray is VERY good, having a picture that big makes a huge difference for me.
Colour vibrant, contrast good, on-screen motion smooth.
On-screen controls work well.
Haven't tried 3D or other bells and whistles, can't comment on audio (I use a separate audio system).
Have used BBC iPlayer over WiFi, very good quality.
There is a tiny buzz (like many plasmas) but only if you get up close - not a problem.
(I ordered the PS59D500 but sent it back, buzz was significant and screen reflection was a problem.)

Overall it feels like very good value for money. If you enjoy watching TV then this set will take it to the next level!