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Technical Details
- Touch of Color?
- 1080p Full HD resolution
- 3D Experience, BD Wise
- 600Hz Subfield Motion
- Exceeds ENERGY STAR® standard
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Product Description
Get a true cinematic experience without going to the cinema with a Samsung 3D plasma HDTV. This Samsung PN58C680, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 50 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Since no one has posted a review on this wonderful set, I thought I would post something to give everyone an idea about the set. Just a quick disclaimer: this TV replaces a 3 year old Sharp Aquos 37" LCD which has performed admirably and I plan to place it in the guest bedroom.
There just isn't much online about this particular set since it has not been widely released yet. In fact, there is really no information on this set even on the samsung site although you can look up the pn50c680 on the site to find similar specs. In short, it is a wonderful TV at a wonderful price/performance ratio which has enough features for me... I don't really care about app support since I own both an Xbox 360 and PS3 which should have me covered on any apps that the more feature loaded TVs may include.
I've had this TV for roughly 5 days now and I've been putting it through its paces. The TV is wonderful and provides an absolutely stunning picture when properly calibrated. Colors are accurate and black levels are excellent! With my pioneer 1020 amplifier/Orb satellite/Anthony Gallo Adiva Ti/Hsu sub powered sound system, I really have a nice Home theater setup now! I will definitely be going to the theater less now with my current setup.
I used these settings for a dim/dark room environment:
White Balance Settings:
Red-Offset: 22
Green-Offset: 25
Blue-Offset: 12
Red-Gain: 33
Green-Gain: 25
Blue-Gain: 33
Picture Settings:
Picture Mode: Movie
Color Temp: Warm 2
Brightness: 56
Contrast: 90
Cell Light 8
Color: 53
Tint: G35/R65
Sharpness: 10
Black Tone: Off
Dynamic Contrast: Off
Gamma: 0
Colorspace: Auto
Flesh Tone: Off
Edge Enhancement: Off
Digital NR: Auto
HDMI Black Level: Low
Film Mode: Auto
Of course, many people are probably looking at purchasing this TV for its 3d capabilities and let me just say it is impressive! My wife has been very impressed with the effect and all of my friends who have viewed the effect at my house have been very "Wowed"! I have a PS3, Xbox 360 (both of which are capable of 3d) and have played a few games on the PS3 since there is just 1 xbox 360 game which take advantage of the tech currently (the very bad Avatar game). We received the 3d bundle w/ the TV which includes 2 active shutter glasses and the monsters vs. 3d movie which implements the stereoscopic effect very well! The TV exhibits literally no ghosting effect which has plagued some of the LCD/LED backlit TVs out there. Plasmas tend to fair better due to their high refresh rates. I also purchased it from an online vendor other than Amazon and got a very good deal on an amazing TV/3d glasses bundle. However, if Amazon had a similar price, I would not hesitate to purchase from Amazon.com. I have been very happy with their service and am largely loyal customer to the site when the price is right.
Overall, I am incredibly happy with this purchase, my previous 37" Sharp Aquos looks like a baby TV next to this beautiful monstrosity. Although, not the thinnest plasma (around 1.4" for the thinner plasmas) out there, the 2.8" thickness is actually thinner than my previous Sharp Aquos which is 4"! It is amazing how thin they can make these TVs nowadays. Heat output is also very reasonable on this unit. I detected no hotspots and after extended use, the metal backside and vents are just slightly warm to the touch.
I'd say that if you are looking for a large 3D TV w/ great price/performance ratio... definitely think hard about purchasing this unit! You will not be disappointed!
Happy Viewing,
John
There just isn't much online about this particular set since it has not been widely released yet. In fact, there is really no information on this set even on the samsung site although you can look up the pn50c680 on the site to find similar specs. In short, it is a wonderful TV at a wonderful price/performance ratio which has enough features for me... I don't really care about app support since I own both an Xbox 360 and PS3 which should have me covered on any apps that the more feature loaded TVs may include.
I've had this TV for roughly 5 days now and I've been putting it through its paces. The TV is wonderful and provides an absolutely stunning picture when properly calibrated. Colors are accurate and black levels are excellent! With my pioneer 1020 amplifier/Orb satellite/Anthony Gallo Adiva Ti/Hsu sub powered sound system, I really have a nice Home theater setup now! I will definitely be going to the theater less now with my current setup.
I used these settings for a dim/dark room environment:
White Balance Settings:
Red-Offset: 22
Green-Offset: 25
Blue-Offset: 12
Red-Gain: 33
Green-Gain: 25
Blue-Gain: 33
Picture Settings:
Picture Mode: Movie
Color Temp: Warm 2
Brightness: 56
Contrast: 90
Cell Light 8
Color: 53
Tint: G35/R65
Sharpness: 10
Black Tone: Off
Dynamic Contrast: Off
Gamma: 0
Colorspace: Auto
Flesh Tone: Off
Edge Enhancement: Off
Digital NR: Auto
HDMI Black Level: Low
Film Mode: Auto
Of course, many people are probably looking at purchasing this TV for its 3d capabilities and let me just say it is impressive! My wife has been very impressed with the effect and all of my friends who have viewed the effect at my house have been very "Wowed"! I have a PS3, Xbox 360 (both of which are capable of 3d) and have played a few games on the PS3 since there is just 1 xbox 360 game which take advantage of the tech currently (the very bad Avatar game). We received the 3d bundle w/ the TV which includes 2 active shutter glasses and the monsters vs. 3d movie which implements the stereoscopic effect very well! The TV exhibits literally no ghosting effect which has plagued some of the LCD/LED backlit TVs out there. Plasmas tend to fair better due to their high refresh rates. I also purchased it from an online vendor other than Amazon and got a very good deal on an amazing TV/3d glasses bundle. However, if Amazon had a similar price, I would not hesitate to purchase from Amazon.com. I have been very happy with their service and am largely loyal customer to the site when the price is right.
Overall, I am incredibly happy with this purchase, my previous 37" Sharp Aquos looks like a baby TV next to this beautiful monstrosity. Although, not the thinnest plasma (around 1.4" for the thinner plasmas) out there, the 2.8" thickness is actually thinner than my previous Sharp Aquos which is 4"! It is amazing how thin they can make these TVs nowadays. Heat output is also very reasonable on this unit. I detected no hotspots and after extended use, the metal backside and vents are just slightly warm to the touch.
I'd say that if you are looking for a large 3D TV w/ great price/performance ratio... definitely think hard about purchasing this unit! You will not be disappointed!
Happy Viewing,
John
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have spent looks of time researching which tv would be the best option for me. I was previously looking at the Samsung PN58C7000 which is basically the next step up in the line. When I came across this option I was skeptical at first due to the limited information and customer reviews out there. It isn't even on Samsungs site yet. After some deep research and consideration I decided to make the jump and purchase this model. I must say that I think I made the right decision. Not only is this model hundreds cheaper than the C7000 and C8000, but after some tweaking you can actually unlock the tv to think it is the C8000. It is as simple as hitting a few buttons. You can search how to do this on AVS fourms. The main difference between this model and the C8000 is the Real Black filter, but to be honest the blacks this display shows are pretty outstanding. The 3D is also fantastic. I for one can't wait until some more 3D blu-ray's come out. As a side note, if you convert to C8000 you will have to switch back to C680 before watching a 3D movie. It is quick to do and your settings are saved. Below I will post some of the settings I am currently using for day time and night time.
(Night Settings / Day Settings)
Cell Light: 14 /14
Contrast: 85 / 100
Brightness: 57 / 50
Color: 49 / 50
Tint: 50/50 / 50/50
Gamma: +1 / +1
White Balance
R Offset: 25 / 25
G Offset: 25 / 25
B Offset: 26 / 27
R Gain: 25 / 17
G Gain: 25 / 23
B Gain: 38 / 33
10P White Balance (Same for both)
Interval R G B
1. 4 0 -1
2. 1 0 -1
3. 1 0 0
4. 0 0 -1
5. 0 0 -1
6. 2 0 -1
7. 0 0 1
8. 2 0 3
9. 0 0 0
10. 6 0 7
Expert Pattern: Off
RGB Mode: Off
Black Tone: Darkest
Dynamic Contrast: Off or Low (the higher it is the brighter your blacks)
Color Space:
For Night I have it set to Native
For Day:
R: 50 0 6
G: 19 29 5
B: 0 0 76
Y: 57 39 14
C: 35 19 50
M: 40 0 73
Under Picture Settings (for both options):
Color Tone: Normal
Size: 16:9
Digital noise filter: auto
MPEG noise filter: auto
Film Mode: auto2 (Cinema Smooth for blu-ray)
Hope these settings help out. I highly recommend this TV. Make sure you keep up with your carrier after they ship. Home Direct did a good job of getting it to me in a decent time (although it was slightly after est. delivery date). If anyone has any question you can e-mail me at swtechnologiesconsulting@gmail.com.
(Night Settings / Day Settings)
Cell Light: 14 /14
Contrast: 85 / 100
Brightness: 57 / 50
Color: 49 / 50
Tint: 50/50 / 50/50
Gamma: +1 / +1
White Balance
R Offset: 25 / 25
G Offset: 25 / 25
B Offset: 26 / 27
R Gain: 25 / 17
G Gain: 25 / 23
B Gain: 38 / 33
10P White Balance (Same for both)
Interval R G B
1. 4 0 -1
2. 1 0 -1
3. 1 0 0
4. 0 0 -1
5. 0 0 -1
6. 2 0 -1
7. 0 0 1
8. 2 0 3
9. 0 0 0
10. 6 0 7
Expert Pattern: Off
RGB Mode: Off
Black Tone: Darkest
Dynamic Contrast: Off or Low (the higher it is the brighter your blacks)
Color Space:
For Night I have it set to Native
For Day:
R: 50 0 6
G: 19 29 5
B: 0 0 76
Y: 57 39 14
C: 35 19 50
M: 40 0 73
Under Picture Settings (for both options):
Color Tone: Normal
Size: 16:9
Digital noise filter: auto
MPEG noise filter: auto
Film Mode: auto2 (Cinema Smooth for blu-ray)
Hope these settings help out. I highly recommend this TV. Make sure you keep up with your carrier after they ship. Home Direct did a good job of getting it to me in a decent time (although it was slightly after est. delivery date). If anyone has any question you can e-mail me at swtechnologiesconsulting@gmail.com.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have waited a long long time to buy my first HDTV. After attempting to be a conscientious consumer and read 30 hours of HDTV reviews, I took the plunge when this sold for under $1600 with a 3D starter kit.
Note to new HDTV buyers:
1) The advantage and glory of having a over 50" screen is under appreciated. Buy as big as your room will allow, you will have the TV a long long time.
2) Dont read "too much" on AVSforum. You will begin to learn to "watch for" things in TV performance that for the common man, just detracts.
3) Adjustments and "black levels." Sheesh, this TV is so grand right out of the box. I'm a techie and haven't even delved into such matters, I was so excited to get the PS3 gaming action going, I haven't cared since. If the image looks good, or even fine, just leave it alone, you'll never know!
I have no buyer's remorse and I'm completely 100% happy that I got this enormously sized 3DTV. Every single soul that has stepped into our home has been awed. Sitting 9 feet away from a 58 incher, wow. For the first couple hours, I thought maybe, just maybe I should have gotten smaller. As far as game playing and movie watching, the immersion level is top notch. I could see where this would be overkill for granny just watching the news, but then granny would appreciate how lifelike the anchorman is and how legible ALL words are.
Ok, enough about the size.
Let me hit some points:
Buzzing:
-People need to chill the freak out about this. A 58 inch screen means you MUST sit a certain distance to see the screen without actually seeing the pixels. That is 6.5 feet for this screen. I don't hear a faint buzzing until I'm within 2 feet, and I have EXCELLENT hearing.
Remote:
-The remote is back-lit; the volume and channel buttons are large. That's about the only positive of the remote.
On-screen Menu:
-The menu is bad on several points. Some of the settings that should be quicker to get to ARE NOT. Oh no! better buy a different tv! *sarcasm.
I think most my menu griefs would be solved by a universal remote, like the Game function.
-Anytime the input button is pressed, there is a "PC" option annoyingly right below "TV", whereas it should be grayed it
Favorites:
-This option on the remote just cycles through the saved channels, unlike my Sony 32" that brings up a list I can scroll through, which I prefer.
2D to 3D Conversion:
-I didn't even know the TV did this! It was a surprise feature for me. I knew other 3DTVs had this function as I read in my research. It also lets you set the "depth". Try to just enjoy this feature as-is. If you start to mess with the depth, you'll notice ghosting. I have not tried actual 3D content so I can't attest to ghosting on real 3D.
24p Playback:
-I'm having difficulty with this. My PS3 is set for 24p as is the TV, but 24p content seems juttery, which I don't like. I've got to tinker with it
Note to new HDTV buyers:
1) The advantage and glory of having a over 50" screen is under appreciated. Buy as big as your room will allow, you will have the TV a long long time.
2) Dont read "too much" on AVSforum. You will begin to learn to "watch for" things in TV performance that for the common man, just detracts.
3) Adjustments and "black levels." Sheesh, this TV is so grand right out of the box. I'm a techie and haven't even delved into such matters, I was so excited to get the PS3 gaming action going, I haven't cared since. If the image looks good, or even fine, just leave it alone, you'll never know!
I have no buyer's remorse and I'm completely 100% happy that I got this enormously sized 3DTV. Every single soul that has stepped into our home has been awed. Sitting 9 feet away from a 58 incher, wow. For the first couple hours, I thought maybe, just maybe I should have gotten smaller. As far as game playing and movie watching, the immersion level is top notch. I could see where this would be overkill for granny just watching the news, but then granny would appreciate how lifelike the anchorman is and how legible ALL words are.
Ok, enough about the size.
Let me hit some points:
Buzzing:
-People need to chill the freak out about this. A 58 inch screen means you MUST sit a certain distance to see the screen without actually seeing the pixels. That is 6.5 feet for this screen. I don't hear a faint buzzing until I'm within 2 feet, and I have EXCELLENT hearing.
Remote:
-The remote is back-lit; the volume and channel buttons are large. That's about the only positive of the remote.
On-screen Menu:
-The menu is bad on several points. Some of the settings that should be quicker to get to ARE NOT. Oh no! better buy a different tv! *sarcasm.
I think most my menu griefs would be solved by a universal remote, like the Game function.
-Anytime the input button is pressed, there is a "PC" option annoyingly right below "TV", whereas it should be grayed it
Favorites:
-This option on the remote just cycles through the saved channels, unlike my Sony 32" that brings up a list I can scroll through, which I prefer.
2D to 3D Conversion:
-I didn't even know the TV did this! It was a surprise feature for me. I knew other 3DTVs had this function as I read in my research. It also lets you set the "depth". Try to just enjoy this feature as-is. If you start to mess with the depth, you'll notice ghosting. I have not tried actual 3D content so I can't attest to ghosting on real 3D.
24p Playback:
-I'm having difficulty with this. My PS3 is set for 24p as is the TV, but 24p content seems juttery, which I don't like. I've got to tinker with it
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Bad Horizontal Line Bleeding
I purchased this plasma after carefully considering the pros and cons of plasma technology. I liked the features that the plasmas offered, along with the nice blacks, all at a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by incende
PN58C680
I have had the PN58C680 for 2 weeks. Could not be happier. The reviews on this board convinced
me that it was not only a great deal but a great Tv. Read more
me that it was not only a great deal but a great Tv. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sleeve
Awesome
This TV is great. It arrived in great condition. The picture is fantastic. I've had people say that it is the best picture that they have ever seen in a big screen tv. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Randy
this thing is HUGE and pretty !
First let me say that i agree with some of the reviews on amazon.com, their is a slight buzz with this plasma . . does this undermine the quality of the picture? NO . . . Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jesse B
BROKEN!!
After waiting impatiently for 8 days to receive my new television it came broken inside the box!
To add to my depression, I now find out that Best Buy no longer sells... Read more
To add to my depression, I now find out that Best Buy no longer sells... Read more
Published 14 months ago by jg
I could be in love
OK, it may be a bit too early for me to review since I've had this TV for less than a week but I think I need to state my out in out love that is growing within me for this set. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Terrance A. Baldwin
Great 3D but there is a Buzz
I bought this TV (not from Amazon) as an upgrade from a Samsung 56" LED DLP I've had for about 3 years. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Colin
Good picture, no complaints
Picture is good enough so you can tell how good the source is. I was a little concerned watching streaming Netflix, picture was good, but not GREAT. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bodacious Wonderment
Great TV ... Great Service ... Great Price!
My husband and I had been shopping around for several weeks looking for the right deal on a large screen HDTV and found it at Amazon. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Debbie
Nice picture, screen far too reflective
The the other reviews do a good job describing the TV in detail, and I agree the TV's picture is very nice. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kevin
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