Samsung FPT5884 58 Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

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Samsung FPT5884 58 Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Enjoy the dazzling color array of 18-bit processing and a 15,000:1 Dynamic-contrast ratio reveals the deepest blacks and the whitest whites. Samsung's FPT5884 boasts a combination of Ultra FilterBright technology, Super Black Panel and Optimal Light Filter to bring you sharp contrast, unbelievable detail and pure clarity in any lighting condition. SRS TruSurround XT and a 10-Watt per Channel Amplifier deliver amazing sound through bottom speakers. Control all your CEC-compliant digital devices through the one FPT5884 remote. Ultra FilterBright technology features a pair of powerful internal filters that absorb external light and transmit internal light to increase the bright room contrast. Anti-Burn-in technology helps to prevent and remedy burn-in image retention issues. Auto Pixel Shift keeps the images on screen moving imperceptibly so they're less likely to damage the screen. Samsung features White Wash to help get rid of burn-in if one were to occur. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through the two-speaker internal playback system. Powerful Anti-Burn-In Technology Energy Star Compliant, Power Save Feature Game Mode Silhouette Editor (False Contour Reduction) Natural True Color with 18 Bit Color Processing 15,000 - 1 Dynamic-Contrast Ratio 60,000-Hour Panel Life Span Cinema Progressive (Film Mode) Picture-in-Picture (PIP) DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Natural True Color V-Chip System (Parental Control) Trilingual On-Screen Displays (English, Spanish or French) Favorite Channel List Compatible with Samsung Auto-Wall Mount Dimensions - Height 33 x Width 57.7 x Depth 3.9 without stand Weight - 136.9 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great TV
I bought this TV last month and it is great! My recommendation is to

buy the Plasma and not the LCD.

5 Stars Money well spent
I did not buy the TV from (or through) Amazon.com. Instead I purchased it from another West Coast retailer, because back in February, 2008 it was cheaper.

In 5 months since I bought it the only problem I'd had was a single flickering pixel close to the middle of the screen, and it was visible only in 1080p "Just Scan" mode. After two visits from a Samsung technician, the central logic board was replaced, and that issue does not happen anymore. For settings, I am using slightly modified CNET recommendations. Picture quality is just perfect in HD mode and very good in SD. Even VGA input from my HTPC looks fine at 1920X1080 resolution. I wish the TV had 4 HDMI inputs like this year Samsung models, and that is the only complaint so far. Otherwise, I see no improvement in the picture quality comparing it with 2009 58" models. Pretty sure that the super-high contrast ratio all new plasma models claim is just that - claims

And, since nowadays the cost of this TV dropped to below $[...] (I paid way more) - I wish I waited a bit. On the other hand, I've thoroughly enjoyed this plasma for some time now. LCD TVs picture quality is not even close, especially for movie watching.

5 Stars 58" 1080p for less than $2,500
There is still a somewhat limited market for plasmas larger than 50"; basically you have Panasonic, Pioneer, LG, Samsung, then maybe a Vizio or a Hitachi, depending on model year.

I compared the 58" 1080p versions from Panasonic and Samsung against the 60" from LG and Pioneer. The color, contrast, moving images, and contouring on this Samsung was obviously better than the LG, about the same as the Panasonic, and maybe a little less color intensity than the Pioneer.

THE difference with Samsung comes down to price. A very comparable picture with the Panasonic for $300 - $500 less on Amazon or other sites, and over $1,500 less than the 60" 1080p Pioneer, which was still over $4,000 as of May 2008. If you can see $1,500 of difference from the Pioneer to the Samsung, then God Bless ya' and you should opt for the Pioneer. 98% of us can not see a $1,500 difference from the Pioneer, and that's what the Samsung came down to for me. I couldn't notice a single difference from the Panasonic picture side-by-side in Circuit City, and the Samsung was even $400 less than the Panny. Everything else between the two was basically even, so the $400 lower price on Amazon pushed me to the Samsung.

Features are pretty darn close on most of these models, so the option this Samsung had that 2 others did not was PIP. Not having PIP isn't a deal breaker for most people, but it's pretty darn nice to have since each side-by-side picture is the equivalent of over a 30" TV sitting there.

In conclusion, the SD and HD pictures on the Samsung were just too equal to the Panny and the Pioneer, and it costs much less with the same warranty. If you can find a better 58" plasma picture for less than the $2,500 I paid for the Samsung, the calendar will say 2009 or beyond by the time you find one.

5 Stars Great TV
This was sold by vans and came a day early. There was no damage and was in perfect condition. The TV itself is as good as I expected. The black-levels are the best I have seen (this is my 3rd flatpanel) and picture quality is fantastic. When watching hi def content, I do not see any artifacts. The speakers are on the side and face the rear of the TV, causing poor sound quality. They have a very weak sound, but I usually use my home theater speakers anyway. I hung this on the wall with a PeerLess mount myself. I also use it play my Xbox 360 and have not had any problems with burn-in. The picture quality is just stunning and at 58" it just sucks you in.

Overall, I am completely satisfied with the purchase and got it at a great price.

5 Stars It's Grrrreeeaaat
This is the first time I have purchased a big ticket item on the internet. I was a little nervous about it at first, but had to try. I found the tv I wanted on Amazon and went to my local Circuit City to check out the tv in person. The price on Amazon was $1500 cheaper than in the store and on Amazon I also saved on sales tax and had free delivery, so that is another couple hundred easy. 6ave did everything as promised and the delivery was within a 4 days.

The tv has an awesome picture. We are huge sports fans and this is the ultimate for sports watching and gaming. I was a little concerned about glare and almost went LCD because the opposite wall from my tv is all windows. No glare at all, the anti glare screen works great. I would and will recommend this tv, amazon and 6ave to everyone, I actually have a neighbor that has purchased the same setup.

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