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Samsung PND8000

Samsung PND8000
Samsung PND8000
alaScore 85

14 reviews

Apr, 2024

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 13 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 90/100 and users rate it 60/100. The average review date is May 7, 2012. We have compared these reviews to 1292597 reviews from other TVs. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: Apr 25, 2024.

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Samsung PND8000 review

 

For the last couple of years it has seemed that our job as TV reviewers comes down to determining which TV is better: the best Panasonic plasma or the best Samsung plasma. In 2011 the vessel bearing the Samsung flag is the PND8000, and while...

The Samsung PND8000 series has outstanding overall picture quality, with excellent black-level performance, and the most accurate color of any TV we've ever reviewed. It can handle bright rooms well and exhibits the nearly perfect screen uniformity of...

The relatively expensive PND8000 cannot produce full shadow detail or proper 1080p/24 cadence without sacrificing some black-level performance. Smart Hub lacks Amazon Instant, its search is next to useless, and its interface can be cluttered and...

With picture quality that's nearly the equal of the tough competition, as well as best-in-class design and features, the Samsung PND8000 makes a strong case for being the best overall plasma TV of 2011.

Jun, 2011
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Pretty good TV overall; WORST Customer Service!"

 

I've been a long-time fan of Samsung products. I've owned LCD, LCD-LED and Plasma models, and I've enjoyed the picture best on their plasma displays. That said, I made the mistake of purchasing two Samsung D-Series plasma TVs. My PN51D8000 was the...

Excellent black levels at first; rich, colorful picture. Easy to calibrate. Screen uniformity was near flawless. Great picture for daytime use.

Too expensive for even Samsung to justify the repairs. D-Series panels only manufactured for one year; burn-in easy. Anti-reflective material peels from corners. Buzzing is audible even from distances greater than ten feet. Inside panel may crack.

Sep, 2013
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Most stunning TV I've used - Plasma, LED or LCD."

 

+ Picture is rich, sharp and simply amazing

- Expensive

Dec, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Most stunning TV I've used - Plasma, LED or LCD.

 

+ Picture is rich, sharp and simply amazing + 3D image is great! + The off angle viewing is impressive + Built in Sound is very good + Samsung's smart hub is neat and supports wireless internet!

- Expensive - Hard to stop watching

Dec, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

2 months old and already have cracked screen (PDP).

 

Save yourself the trouble - Samsung knows this is a problem and doing nothing about it! Buy another brand!!

Pic was nice when it worked.

Faulty Plasma Display Panels (PDP's). Horrible customer service!!

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Personally, I love this TV.

 

Overall this is a solid tv with a good picture for a decent price (if you know where to look.) Check out %s for coupons.

Decent size, sharp image and it's samsung!

A bit pricey.

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

The Search is Over

 

First off, let me say that I am extremely picky when it comes to HDTVs. I feel if I have to shell out over 3k for a high tech gadget, it might as well be perfect or near perfect. Let me exhale and say, that the search is finally over...I hope. To make...

+ Picture is simply stunning, colors are rich and vibrant + 3D image is very good + Sound is OK + Apps are cool and launch pretty quickly + Off angle viewing is good

- Buzz when the TV turns on - Browser needs improvement

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"The Search is Over"

 

First off, let me say that I am extremely picky when it comes to HDTVs. I feel if I have to shell out over 3k for a high tech gadget, it might as well be perfect or near perfect. Let me exhale and say, that the search is finally over...I hope. To make...

+ Picture is simply stunning, colors are rich and vibrant

- Buzz when the TV turns on

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Great picture not a durable product bad customer ervice"

 

WAIT FOR OLED FROM PANASONIC SHARP OR SONY SAMSUNG IS NOT A TRUSTWORTY OR DEPENDABLE COMPANY

Amazing pictures,beautiful design

1BUZZING NOISE WITH RADIO ON.2SCREEN PEELING PROBLEM.3CANT USE WII ON THIS TV 4. GETS HOT 5.BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE DONT KNOW PRODUCTS AND DONT CARE

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (cnet.com)

A very beautiful, accurate TV.

 

All in all if you just want a TV that looks great and doesn't have all the problems that almost all LCD's have then buy this TV. You won't be disappointed. It really does look great. I have about 250 hours on this set with very little calibration done...

Picture quality, Color accuracy, Black levels, price

I still don't think 3D is ready for prim time. Not on any set. But this tv does it fairly well.

Feb, 2012
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