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Samsung FPT6374 63-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

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Product Details

Binding: Electronics
Brand: Samsung
Color: Black
EAN: 0036725263741
Label: Samsung
Dimension: 0.24 x 3.4 x 0.3 inches
Manufacturer: Samsung
Model: FPT6374
Publisher: Samsung
Studio: Samsung
Warranty: 12 months parts and labor

Features and Descriptions

1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution
115,000:1 contrast ratio;Natural True Color with 18 bit color
auto--pixel-shift anti-burn-in system
Ultra FilterBright anti-reflection filter
NTSC/ATSC tuner with Clear-QAM

Samsung's FP-T6374 is a commanding focal point for any media room. Full HD 1080p resolution brilliantly displays every image on this 63-inc plasma HDTV in crisp detail. With 18-bit processing and a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, you enjoy a dazzling picture in an astonishing range of colors and shades, from the whitest whites to the blackest blacks. Even in a bright, daylight-filled room, new Ultra FilterBright eliminates glare, for full-bodied color and contrast at all times. Advanced Samsung plasma picture technology delivers sharper screen text, while eliminating "noise". Samsung also introduces an innovative auto-pixel-shift technology that makes picture "burn-in" a thing of the past. Experience robust, 3-dimensional TruSurround XT sound. Connect all your digital devices and peripherals courtesy of 3 HDMI ports, a full complement of audio and video inputs, and a USB 2.0 input. And the HDMI-CEC feature lets you streamline all your CEC-enabled devices conveniently through just one remote control. And it's Energy Star Compliant, so you will use less energy.

Ratings & Comments(Average: 4.5

)

- Great Plasma Set - Big, Beautifully Styled, Great Picture
I can't believe I'm the first to review this set on Amazon. It was delivered yesterday. I ordered Monday. Eagle called on Thursday to schedule delivery and we settled on 1 - 5 PM on Friday. About 4:30 on Friday, the Eagle truck showed up with my two TV's. Also bought a Samsung 6187S DLP/LED set for the kids to play games on. Anyway, Eagle sent two guys out for the delivery. They brought both sets in and unpacked them and then waited until I connected the cable and made sure they were working. Overall, I couldn't ask for a better experience.

I was very hesitant to order big ticket electronics like this over the web but contrary to the experience others have reported everything went very well.

As for the 63" Samsung plasma, the picture is fantastic and the styling is much nicer than the Panasonic 65". It's on par with the Pioneer Elite series, very classy gloss black bezel and stand. Reflections and glare are very well controlled. The compact size of the plasma screen is amazing. The 6374 is replacing a Mitsubishi 73" CRT rear projection behemoth. The plasma screen is 4 inches deep vs 30 inches for the Mistsubishi. My wife always hated the Mitsubishi and loves the Samsung.

So far, the TV has only been hooked up to digital cable. I can't wait to see this thing hooked up to Blue-Ray. Hope this helps anyone trying to make a decision.

- Wonderful until it stopped working
This is an excellent TV. Picture is great and the whole display is very nice and modern. Everything would have been fine until 2 weeks later my TV didnt turn on. As you can imagine this was very frustrating to say the least. I am not sure what caused this problem as the technician is coming out later this week to fix it. I had this TV plugged into a monster surge/conditioner protector so I am clueless as to what happened. Up to this point I would have recommended this TV as it is better than others costing thousands more. I might suggest you wait a few more months just to see if there are bugs with this tv that samsung needs to work out as this is a relatively new set. Oh and be prepared to help get this tv in your house as it ways just about 200 lbs and the delivery company sends one guy. In comparison to the panasonic 65 inch 1080p plasma ($10,000) this tv is much better in all aspects. Again I hope my problem was just a fluke.

- After one year...
I bought this TV in May, 2007. Here are my thoughts after a year.

All the out-of-the-box delight and astonishment expressed in most of the reviews here reflect my first impressions as well. This display performs almost as well as a $15K Fujitsu.

Still, it's an expensive display and, for those who are hesitant, I want to add that after a full year daily use - all sorts of content sourced through satellite, DVD, and over-the-air - I'm still stunned every time I view this screen!

I've experienced no service problems, no permanent burn-in, no loss of picture quality or color vibrance.

When you first start using the display, this may freak you out - temporary burn-in can occur if, for example, a static device display (like "DVD PAUSE") is left on screen for more than a few minutes. This burn-in will be visible on the blank screen if you then power down. NOT TO WORRY.
The next time you watch, the excitation of the pixels and the pixel-shift technology used by Samsung "erases" the burn-in. I have not seen any burn-in induced by simply pausing program material (though Samsung cautions against that).

You'll want to add home theater sound to this set. You don't have to, but you'll want to. So be ready to spend a little more dough beyond the set itself. And prepare to buy a Blu-Ray disc player for the absolute best picture you've ever seen in your house. (Wait a bit; new Blu-Ray models are coming soon and they'll be better and less expensive than the first generation players out now).

One last suggestion. Get the best quality sourcing you can. This display will make poor transmissions glaringly obvious.
If you're on satellite, get DirectTV. I was on DISH and switched. DISH's standard-definition transmission was virtually unwatchable on this TV - I actually preferred the picture on an old 32-inch CRT. DTV's standard-def is crisp and clear. But what you really want is High-def. DTV is offering the best HD selection right now. Cable systems vary widely, so if your on cable, you'll have to evaluate your own service. But if your watching this set, and the picture isn't superb - as good as watching a DVD - you need to change providers.

In sum, if you want the best picture by far for the price, and you're willing to accept the additional cost of upgrading you're programming and sound system, this is your TV!

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