Samsung Plasma TV

Samsung, founded in 1938, is a South Korean conglomerate and currently the world's leading consumer electronics brand. They began making televisions in 1972 and moved into the flat panel market in 1999.

2009/2010 Samsung Plasma TV Models

Samsung 8 Series  

At around 1" deep the PNB850 series will be the high end from Samsung for 2009. These 1080p plasmas feature 24p film playback, built in ethernet and an anti-glare screen.
Samsung PN50B850 Recommended, Samsung PN50B860, Samsung PN58B850, Samsung PN58B860 Recommended

Samsung 6 Series  

New for 2009, the PNB650 line from Samsung brings 1080p resolution and 24p playback for film content. The red Touch of Color bezel also returns for 2009.
Samsung PN50B650 Recommended, Samsung PN58B650

Samsung 5 Series  

New for 2009, the PNB550 line from Samsung claims to be 50% more energy efficent than other plasmas. If this is true then the superior picture quality of plasma can be had at the power consumption of an LCD.
Samsung PN50B550 Editor's Choice, Samsung PN58B550 Editor's Choice, Samsung PN63B550

Samsung 4 Series  

New for 2009, the PNB450 line is a series of 720p plasma that claim to be 50% more energy efficent than other plasmas due to it's "epanel" technology.
Samsung PN42B450 Editor's Choice, Samsung PN50B450

New from Samsung for 2010

Samsung C8000 Series  

Samsung's new line up of plasmas was on display at CES 2010 and the C8000 series is the top of the line. The 1080p panel uses Samsung's Real Black Filter for a rich image. The C8000 series is 3D ready and features a slim design with a brushed titanium Touch of Color for a stylish, modern look.
Samsung PN63C8000, Samsung PN58C8000, Samsung PN50C8000

Samsung C7000 Series  

Samsung's C7000 line up of plasmas for 2010 feature 1080p Clear Image Panels in a Brushed Black Touch of Color bezel. These televisions are 3D ready like many of the TVs at CES this year.
Samsung PN63C7000, Samsung PN58C7000, Samsung PN50C7000

Samsung C6500 Series  

The C6500 line of 2010 Samsung plasmas will provide many of the features of the higher lines at a more affordable price point. While not 3D capable the C6500 series does feature Samsung's 1080p Clear Image Panel in a Black Touch of Color bezel.
Samsung PN63C6500, Samsung PN58C6500, Samsung PN50C6500