The consumption figures in Movie Mode using 0, 50 and IRE windows were watts, watts and watts with an average of watts for actual full screen material. The Panasonic P65VT30 produced much better results in these tests so from an energy consumption perspective the VT30 was the clear winner.
Picture Quality - 2D Given the excellent colour gamut and the greyscale we were expecting to see an accurate image and we were not disappointed, the PS64D was able to produce images that had a wonderfully natural look, a smooth transition from black to white and plenty of shadow detail. The accuracy of the colour and greyscale applied to all content but with standard definition material Samsung's excellent scaling really came into play resulting in smooth images that were free of aliasing.
This made standard definition material very watchable, even on such a large screen and we would have to say the PS64D has the edge over Panasonic's P65VT30 in this respect. When it came to high definition material, the PS64D was equally as assured, producing images from Freeview HD broadcasts that were both detailed and free from deinterlacing artefacts. However it was with high definition Blu-rays that the PS64D was really able to shine, producing some wonderfully detailed and film-like images that were judder free thanks to the Cinema Smooth function.
We could occasionally see some of the unwanted noise reduction but as we mentioned earlier most people probably wouldn't even notice and if you do find it an issue there is the option of using Game mode instead. Last year's Samsung plasmas did suffer from occasional instances of image retention but this seems to have been banished this year and we were never aware of any image retention whilst watching normal viewing material or during gaming.
There have been reports this year of brightness fluctuations with the D plasmas but during our review period we never once experienced this problem on the PS64D Another issue that seems to be regularly reported is line bleed but whilst we did occasionally see this issue it was very rare and never impacted on our enjoyment of the image.
As you would expect from a plasma the PS64D also handled motion very well, had excellent screen uniformity and an impressively wide viewing angle. The one area where Samsung's plasmas have traditionally had a weakness has been black levels but it would seem that the company has stepped up a notch this year. Last year there were reports of big differences in black levels depending on the refresh rate of the panel and this year we have had similar reports, along with suggestions that the black levels are better on the larger panels.
Well, since we had already reviewed the PS51D, the arrival of the PS64D allowed us an opportunity to check these claims.
Whilst it is true that the measured black level does vary depending on the output refresh rate of the panel, to our surprise the overall black level measurements of the 64" panel actually were slightly better than the 51" version. Now, before going through the numbers, we should make our usual disclaimer that black level measurements are dependent on a number of factors and should never be looked at in isolation, there are so many other elements make up a good picture.
Having said that the measurement for 0IRE at 60Hz material was 0. We should stress that we weren't actually aware of any difference in black level until we took the measurements and when watching actual material the blacks looked excellent regardless of whether the content was 60Hz, 50Hz or 24p.
When we took the same measurements on the PS51D at 50Hz we got a measurement of 0. A measurement of 0. One area where the Samsung plasmas do have an advantage over the Panasonic plasmas is in dynamic range, thanks to the Cell Light control which can adjust the brightness without affecting the black level.
In its calibrated mode the P65VT30 measured The PS64D was capable of excellent blacks, even when there was some ambient light in the room and it was equally as impressive in a dark viewing environment. Whilst there was some PWM noise this wasn't visible at any normal viewing distance and we did also notice some additional green noise in the black part of the image but once again this was invisible at any normal viewing distance. Once you combine all the areas where the PS64D is strong - such as colour and greyscale accuracy, video processing, motion, black levels and dynamic range the resulting 2D performance was just breath-taking.
In fact, we would go as far as saying it was as good as the Panasonic P65VT30 apart from the unwanted noise reduction but then the PS64D doesn't have motion problems with 50Hz material better; so let's call it a draw. Picture Quality - 3D When we reviewed the PS51D earlier in the year we found ourselves slightly disappointed by the 3D performance but clearly there have been some upgrades since then. When watching 3D material on the PS64D we discovered that the performance much improved and approaching the benchmark set by the current Panasonic 3D plasmas.
As always, the larger size screen really helps with 3D but thanks to the overall quality of images we found the experience to be genuinely immersive. We watched a large amount of familiar 3D content on the PS64D and found it was capable of producing wonderfully bright and detailed images with a natural sense of motion regardless of whether it was 60Hz, 50Hz or 24p.
In fact thanks to the Cinema Smooth option the PS64D can reproduce 3D Blu-rays with images that are impressively smooth and free of judder. As with all 3D plasmas that we have reviewed there is an increased amount of PWM noise when the display is in 3D mode but, once again, at a sensible distance and wearing the glasses you can't really see it.
The area where the PS64D really impressed us was when it came to crosstalk and we saw a level of performance here that almost matched the Panasonic plasmas. Overall the 3D performance of the PS64D was excellent and easily the best we have seen with the exception of some of the Panasonic plasmas. In fact, without doing a side-by-side comparison of the PS64D with the P65VT30, it is difficult to tell which was better so once again we would call it a draw.
Features The PS64D has built-in tuners for FreeviewHD and FreesatHD, setting them up is very straight forward and the resulting EPG is one of our favourites because it provides clear programme information, is easy to navigate and includes a PIP of the channel you are currently on. As is often the case with high end displays, the PS64D provides the ability to record programmes via a HDD connected through one of the USB ports and it also offers a time-shifting capability.
The PS64D also includes Allshare which wirelessly connects the display to compatible devices through DLNA, thus allowing you to stream content from other devices including music, photos and video. Almost every feature on the PS64D can be accessed by using the Smart Hub interface which is in turn accessed via a dedicated button on the remote control. All the manufacturers have released upgraded internet platforms this year but Samsung's is probably the best because it is easy to set up thanks to built-in WiFi, has a sensible layout and is easy to use thanks to functions like network control via smart phones.
The Smart Hub interface itself is clearly laid out and uses applications similar to the ones found on Samsung's Galaxy tablets and phones.
You can customise the layout to suit your personal preferences, which is useful as it not only keeps the Smart Hub from becoming cluttered but also means you only have to see the applications you are interested in.
You can also save your own login page which would allow parents to control a child's access. The layout of the Smart Hub is split into different areas and at the top centre of the screen is the Your Video feature. This combines both a search function with a database and is a genuinely useful tool because of a number of unique functions included by Samsung. Firstly, if you are searching for a specific film, for example, the Your Video feature will look in the EPG, the internet, any Video On Demand VOD services available and on any attached storage devices.
The fact that it searches the EPG is very useful because it means if a particular film happens to be broadcast during the week ahead then the Your Video search will tell you.
Secondly, it automatically searches for the highest resolution version available which is useful with content on places like YouTube. On the top right of the Smart Hub screen is the Samsung Apps Store where you can choose and add more applications.
This area includes applications that are bundled into different sections for Videos, Games, Sports, Lifestyle, Information and Education.
The Recommended area runs horizontally across the centre of the Smart Hub screen and is where some of the more frequently used icons such as LoveFilm, iPlayer and Skype are featured. Samsung produces an add-on for Skype that includes a camera and microphone that can be purchased separately. It is useful that Smart Hub includes BBC's iPlayer but it would be nice to see some more catch-up services added and hopefully Samsung will include additional services later.
There is also a folder for Social TV applications including social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. One very useful feature in this area is the Explore 3D application which allows you to stream 3D content including trailers, documentaries and videos. The bottom half of the screen includes the icons for the Allshare networking functions as well as USB media playback of Photos, Music and Videos.
As we mentioned earlier, there is a PVR functionality which can be controlled using the Schedule Manager and any recordings can also be accessed via the Recorded TV icon. The functionality is a little limited but it's still a nice feature to have, although it isn't really a substitute for a dedicated PVR. Finally there is a Web Browser which can be a bit laborious with the supplied remote control but much easier if you use the control application available for smart phones and tablets.
Cons Undefeatable noise reduction is a shame Failure to correctly detect cadence Some PWM noise, especially in black areas Supplied remote control is a disappointment 3D glasses could have larger lenses and be more robust The input lag could be better in Game mode Display didn't always register the IR signals from the remote. First of all the PS64D has a very good out-of-the-box picture with an excellent greyscale and reasonably accurate colour gamut.
In addition, Samsung has included an impressive array of calibration controls that result in a reference performance for both greyscale and colour gamut. As always the video processing is excellent too which means the PS64D is capable of producing very watchable images from standard definition, even on such a large screen.
The performance with high definition material was equally impressive and resulted in images that were both detailed and natural looking regardless of whether the source material was i or p. The PS64D could handle both 50Hz or 60Hz refresh rates without any issues and thanks to Cinema Smooth, 24p material was also suitably judder free.
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Previous Next Sort by votes. Apr 17, 2 0 10, 0. My concern is Input lag and picture quality. I know the TV has a game mode that drop pictures quality and the input lag to 33ms. Will the input lag be noticeable? For completive online gamming I will be use a pc monitor. Questions that I need help with 1. If so where can I get a example of how bad it is b.
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Replaced Power Supply and Mainboard. Why is it not powering on? Not only is it thin thus allowing more viewable screen area but has a good-looking, dark taupe ish brushed metal appearance with a clear, plexi-glass trim. This artfully designed TV also available in silver will most certainly be a welcome addition to any wall in a home.
These premium sets offer some convenience features such as USB rechargeable batteries and auto-on when 3D content is sensed. This TV has outstanding black levels and superb contrast. We liken the situation to listening to a particularly bright amplifier or set of speakers for a long time.
Its uniform and accurate production of the color gamut had a warm, calming effect that had us wanting to watch more. However, just as the PN59D closes the thinness gap between plasma and LCD, so it does with brightness potential as well. We have no doubt that this TV can hang in a room exposed to plenty of daylight and still provide viewers with an engaging image.
This TV even made streaming video look good. Some of the high-definition streams of TV shows such as House and Glee looked just as good as their broadcast counterparts.
When it comes to 3D performance, the PN59D, once again, earns very high praise. Because we experienced almost no crosstalk, we were treated to a 3D image that had impressive depth. In the case of the PN59D, we had to look harder than usual.
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