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Samsung PN50C6500 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Black) | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $1,599.99
Buy New: $1,197.00
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New (14) Used (4) from $1,066.99
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1220
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 63.5
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 47.7 x 31.8
MPN: PN50C6500
Model: PN50C6500
UPC: 036725234055
EAN: 0036725234055
ASIN: B0036WT3XY
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Product Description
Samsung's new C6500 Series plasma flat panel HDTVs represent our finest innovations in design and performance. Samsung's new E3-Panel combined with our Clear Image Panel technology provides a stunning high contrast picture at any angle. It's not just the images on screen that capture your attention - the Ultra Slim cabinet is only 1.5" deep and designed with a stylish vibe. Samsung's new Internet@TV connectivity package offers customizable online content via user-friendly "Widgets" and networking capability via the DLNA standard, and playback of your camera and camcorder via USB. Add 4 advanced HDMI® inputs featuring Samsung's Anynet+TM (CEC standard) technology makes system control of compatible A/V devices like a Blu-rayTM player or HTIB system a one-touch operation. If you're looking for the best Full 1080p performance with advanced styling and Internet connectivity, Samsung's new C6500 Series plasma HDTVs are designed with this in mind.
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 Great TV, better picture quality than Panasonic August 13, 2010
bill1702
This TV is amazing, I was in the market for a large plasma, and I compared this side by side with the Panasonic G25. I am amazed at how much better the quality is on this TV than the Panasonic. Samsung did a great job with this TV. The web apps are cool, and work well, even has the Hulu app available. The buzzing is bad at all, and unless you are standing right next to the TV with the sound off you can't hear it. This TV mounts to the wall good, the only issue is you need really short screws; I had to pick some up at Lowes because the ones that came with my mount I purchased were way too long. This TV also has the ability to be controlled using an iPhone app, and that is truly cool.
In summary, I am a very picky person about image quality. I spent 3 weeks shopping for a TV, I looked at everything I could find. In the price range this is a perfect TV.
For the price, a definite steal! August 11, 2010
Eek (Rhode Island United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased this TV after many months of research to replace a 7 year old 17" LCD TV for my bedroom. I have an extensive movie collection and I had nowhere else I could watch my blu-rays except for the TV in my Dad's man cave. I got sick of my Dad kicking me out all the time, so I decided to invest in a television that will last at least a few years. I chose this model because I wanted a plasma for the size/price ratio, and the superior picture quality. I also considered the Panasonic G20/25, LG PK950, and the Samsung C7000. Panasonic's response to their rising black levels, plus the floating blacks really crossed that off my list quickly. I was pretty much set on the PK950, but when I researched the price it happened to be on sale. Well, when I was ready to purchase the price jumped up $200 and did not decrease in the few weeks I waited. So, I jumped on a good price on this model. I saw the C7000 in store and was not all that impressed by the black level, but I had read that C6500 was supposed to be a bit better because it is not 3D. Since I plan on purchasing an additional television in a few years, I decided to wait on a 3D model until more content becomes available/affordable.
Delivery: I ordered my TV from Amazon on Saturday, June 26th and scheduled delivery during checkout for Tuesday, July 6th. My TV shipped on the 27th, so I was hoping it might arrive early since it was only coming from about 5 hours away. Since I never received a call, I expected the TV to come during the window I scheduled. My scheduled time came and went, and nothing. Frustrated, I called Pilot, the delivery service. The customer representative told me my package was still at its origin and was not scheduled to arrive in my state until the next day! So, basically I was told Pilot held my package for a week. I was not happy, but I was told I should be called the next day to schedule delivery. Well, the next day I still had not received a call. Finally at 6 o'clock I called Pilot again. This representative was considerably nicer, and connected me to the courier responsible for the delivery. Turns out they lost my paperwork, but the woman I talked to was very nice and apologetic and said my package would arrive the next day and I would be called an hour in advance. The next morning I was getting everything ready hoping my package would actually arrive when I received a call from a local courier, not Pilot, saying they did not read the note to call an hour ahead and were actually outside my house asking if they could deliver the TV then. Two men came in, assembled the TV on its stand, placed it where I wanted it and plugged it in before asking for a signature. A great experience once they arrived, but don't think your scheduled delivery time is absolute. If you haven't heard anything the day before your appointment, make sure you call the carrier before you take any time off of work.
Aesthetically, the c6500 is a beautiful set. Nice and slim, with an all black flat border and a bit of clear plastic that extends over the side. The base is black and matches the television. It is almost as impressive off as it is on.
Buzz: I walked out of my bedroom when the delivery guys left, and when I walked back in I heard a strange buzzing sound. My house was completely silent so it was definitely noticeable, and when I heard it I realized it was the infamous Samsung buzz. The first few days it was a little distracting, but I got over it very quickly. Now I only notice it when I am dead center and the volume is either low or I am at a silent part of a movie. Not a deal breaker for me, but I can see why it would be to some people.
Image Retention: My 7 year old LCD has big image retention issues, oddly enough. With that TV, the whole image would stay on the screen for quite a while before it would go away, colors and all. With the Samsung, it's more of a shadow of the image. Menus and text are the most susceptible if they appear for longer than twenty seconds. I do not think this is a problem as it fades so quickly, and there is a scrolling pattern that can be activated to clear off anything that is particularly persistent.
Reflections: This TV does fairly well with reflections. I have a window opposite the TV with a blind in it that does not fit, so light comes through around the frame. It stills shows up on the screen, but I can easily ignore it and it does not detract from the image. If you've had a CRT or any TV with a glass front, you should know what to expect. If you have large windows opposite the screen, you may want to consider a matte screen LCD.
Picture Quality: I have watched a variety of content on this TV and overall I am very pleased. I admit I am very picky and critical when it comes to a good picture. The color accuracy is very good. When I watch blu-rays I am amazed at just how crisp the picture is. The TV in my Dad's man cave is a rear projection Mitsubishi. Even with blu-rays, I don't feel the picture is as fluid and uniform as my Samsung. The colors definitely pop, although they do not pop as much as my Dad's Mitsubishi and definitely not as much as my Uncle's Pioneer Kuro. I don't think most people would notice, but you might if you are accustomed to LCDs. Don't get me wrong, it still pops, just not as much as what I'm used to. As for the black level, it's not as deep as I had hoped. The Mitsubishi without a doubt has deeper blacks and it's something I notice whenever there are black bars. If the screen is filled however I do not notice it as much. This is just me being extremely critical and most people would not notice. Since this is a bedroom TV, I do not have a cable box. Only the channels that come through my coaxial cable straight to the TV. SD is what it is, though I will say this TV does a decent job at it. Surprise to me, this model picks up OTA HD channels. Quality greatly depends on the content, but I am impressed. I considered it a huge compliment when my sister took over my TV and my room to watch the All Star baseball game on Fox HD. For her to do that, someone who does not care about picture quality at all, the picture HAS to be good. Even though the blacks are not as deep, I still feel the picture is superior to most televisions out there.
Internet: I bought this model because it has the internet apps and connectivity. Ignore the Samsung chart on Amazon's information page, it is inaccurate and this television definitely has the apps. I wanted to be able to stream movies, and upgrade firmware without complications. I have an older Samsung blu-ray player that has no usb or wifi, and can only be updated through a CD or LAN which is on a different floor of the house. It is an absolute pain so I did not want that issue with my television. My router is in my bedroom so I could have easily run an ethernet cable, but in preparation for moving in the future I wanted to be wireless. Instead of spending $60 on the Samsung dongle, I bought a Rosewill adapter that has the same chipset for $27 shipped. Much cheaper and works perfect. I tried Amazon's VOD because of the credit I was given for registering. I watched Kill Bill and the HD was good but not blu-ray quality. And when I paused, the pause menu overlapped with the black bars so it stayed for quite a while since nothing else showed up on that part of the screen. A little annoying, but nothing the scrolling bars couldn't fix. I love having access to so many movies instantly so I am definitely going to invest in a Netflix account since they seem to have the most content. There is also Vudu, which gives you one free rental, Blockbuster, and some Best Buy movie channel. I don't have much use for the Facebook or Twitter apps, so I cannot comment on those. Pandora is missing which I know is a favorite of many.
Other: After just an hour of use, this TV starts to get very hot. My Dad has walked into my room several times when my door has been closed and asked why was it so hot, when I have to respond that it's because of my TV. In a small closed off room, like my bedroom, it can get a little stuffy. Larger open rooms should provide enough circulation to minimize the problem. Fortunately we have central air, but if we didn't I don't know if I could sit in my bedroom with this on. And for those interested, there is a Samsung app for the IPhone/IPod Touch to turn it into a remote for all internet connected 2010 televisions. I found it a bit annoying and unnecessary, but some of you may enjoy it.
Overall I think this is a great television that demands some serious bragging rights. After spending about eight months researching and wondering if I will make the right choice, I am very happy I bought the C6500. HOWEVER, for anyone who is really keen on investing in 3D technology, I suggest either the C7000/8000 series, or the recently released C680 Plasma. It appears to be exactly the same as the C6500 but with 3D and it even has the same MSRP. If 3D is not an issue, buy the 6500 series. You will not regret it, especially at this price!
Update: Pandora has been added as an app for all those who are interested.
Why get an LCD panel? July 26, 2010
A. Chung (Irvine, CA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was struggling between this TV and the G25. The Panasonic did have warmer colors and performed better with motion however, I could not stand the grain. Returned it eventually and got this Samsung. I am MUCH happier with it. I would recommend the Panasonic only if you have a very dark room (even during the day) and plan on only watching movies but for overall, everyday use I would go with the Samsung. Even though the Panasonic had better anti-reflective screen
- Great PQ, less grain
- Much more refined user-friendly interface and bezel
- Super thin
- Surprisingly better sound than the Panny
- Colors 'popped' out more like LCD, G25 definitely has more realistic colors (esp. during dark room viewing)
- Great response rate with gaming - Plasma is the way to go if you're a game
- BUZZ - my first C6500 was terrible, it sounded like there was a beehive in the back of my TV, switched it out and got a July 2010 build ^^ and am happy to report that it's SUPER faint; only noticeable when you put your ear up to the screen. So if you're super paranoid about it, try to request the latest build.
- No rising blacks :)
- Does get warm but that's expected with all plasmas
- Does not deal as well as the Panasonic with fast motion/panning
- IR was there with the first one I got, but with the July 2010 build it is virtually nonexistent. And even if you do get one with IR it goes away after a minute
- Better SD performance
If you are looking for a reference plasma in your TV for your home theater, look elsewhere (G25). If you need an all-around plasma TV that has great daytime performance, less grain and great colors go with the Samsung
 Amazing PQ but too much image retention July 26, 2010
Jorge Duran (Miami, FL)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved the TV. It looked fantastic and the price was great. Internet features were so good I rarely went to my home theater PC. The only Issue I had was that I was getting a lot of image retention. I asked some of my other friends with Plasmas and I realized I probably got a bad panel. I did return it and I am most likely going with the Samsung LN55C650. Without the Image Retention on mine it would have easily been a 5 star review, since I cant tell if this is a common issue I had to give it a 3. It didn't bother anyone else in my family, but me.
 Haooy so far July 15, 2010
JT
Great picture and easy to set up. I can not say anything bad about it. Delivery was very fast also. The one thing I noticed is that is does run a little warm and even more so it you have it on the bright setting. I understand this setting is better for sports(?). In only this case the LCD may be better but you still may get fast motion blurr on the LCD and not the plasma. Sound is also good.
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