Samsung PS59D6900D 59" 1080p 3D Smart Plasma with Freeview HD

• Freeview HD Tuner
• Sky 3D HDTV Ready, 1920 x 1080 Resolution
• 600 Hz Subfield Motion, 0.5ms Response Time
• Clear Image Panel with Anti Reflection
• Built-In WiFi, Smart TV, Samsung Apps
• 4 HDMI (v1.4) Inputs

The Samsung PS59D6900 is part of the new range of Samsungs premium 3D TV's, enhancing on top of their last gen televisions and is also part of the +1" Range of Plasma TV's. The +1" style for the D6900 has allowed for an extra inch of viewing angle keeping to the same dimensions of the last gen models. This is down to the new Bezel technology Samsung have incorporated into their screens. Samsung has also managed to attain its ultra slim design of under 38mm in TV depth.

Samsung PS59D6900 also builds on the success of the previous gen televisions, introducing numerous new technologies and enhancements.

The 59 Inch 3D Plasma Television adds an Active 3D Technology wherby the active 3D Glasses (normally sold around £40-50) do the magic to allow you to view the images displayed on the screen in 3D.  

The D6900 3D Screen features an enhanced 3D Transmitter using Bluetooth technology which removes the issues associated with the previous generation of infrared.

Samsung's Active 3D Glasses operate wirelessly from the 3D Plasma TV and display one Full HD 1080p image per eye to give a Full HD 3D experience. The glasses are stylish, comfortable and are co-designed with glasses designer Silhouette to fit more comfortably and to be stylish when in use. Furthermore the glasses now come in 3 Different rechargeable form factors that suit any size of head: Premium 3D Glasses (SSG-3700CR), Every Day (SSG-3300GR) which are available in black or white and finally entry level (SSG-3100GB) more common with previous generation of televisions and available in battery operation only.

The Samsung PS59D6900 features support for Freeview HD among normal Freeview broadcasts with the added benefit of PVR functionality via USB Freeview HD allows you to enjoy BBC HD, ITV1 HD & 4HD (more HD Channels available in the future) in high definition for free without the need for an external Freeview HD box or a satellite receiver. The 59D6900 3D Plasma Television provides the ability to record and infinite amount of television broadcasts in both High Definition and Standard Definition with the ability the plug in an external USB Stick or USB External Hard Disk Drive.

The Samsung PS59D6900 will introduce a new category, Smart TV. Smart TV will change the way you experience entertainment and allowing you to become more informed, more connected, and most of all more entertained. Samsung's Smart TV is a major upgrade to Samsung's popular Internet@TV service that provides access to multitude of ways to extend content to your television whether this be accessing music, video, social networking, news or games applications. Smart TV on your Samsung PS59D6900 provides the means to access BBC iPlayer, Twitter, Facebook and LoveFilm through applications

Smart TV on the D6900 Series of TVs allows you to make free video and voice calls right from your front room with the inclusion of Skype™ software and accessories include. A Samsung USB video camera HD (sold separately) with integrated microphone is included in the box allowing you to connect to friends and family on computers, mobile devices such as the iPhone and other Skype enabled Samsung televisions.

The Samsung PS59D6900 provides two ways of accessing the internet; via WiFi through the built-in Wireless N WiFi dongle, or via ethernet where you can hardwire the unit to your router to provide a stable connection to the internet.

Watching 3D Content on your D6900 is currently available in 4 different flavours; Blu-Ray 3D, 3D Broadcast, 2D-to-3D Conversion, 3D Gaming Consoles. Blu-Ray 3D Players are currently the only way to enjoy Full HD 3D content - which means each eye, will receive a Full 1080p High Definition image in order to produce the 3D effect.

Another way to enjoy 3D Content with your Samsung 3D Plasma Television is the broadcast form. Currently in the United Kingdom, BSkyB are the only broadcaster to provide a scheduled programming service called Sky 3D. Sky 3D is available for Free to all Sky World (with Sky HD Subscription) customers allowing them to enjoy a full schedule of 3D Movies, 3D Sports and 3D Drama from Sky. Alternatively BT Vision and Virgin Media have both expanded their VoD service to include 3D Content available to be downloaded to your retrospective box.

3D Content is also available in the form of a 2D-to-3D conversion engineered exclusively for Samsung 3D Televisions. 2D-to-3D Conversion allows you convert your existing 2D television set, Games Consoles and Blu-Ray Players to 3D in the form of 1080i High Definition. The final way to enjoy 3D content on your Samsung PS59D6900 is through 3D Gaming Consoles. Currently the Sony PlayStation 3 is the only gaming console available on the market to offer this service.

The Samsung PS59D6900 59" 3D Plasma Television features new 3D progressing technology whereby the each left and right images are processed twice to increase resolution and clarity of the 3D Images. Furthermore the D6900 Series features new '3D Crosstalk-Free' technology which provides clearer and deeper 3D picture through the use of fast response time and sophisticated backlight scanning technology. This results in greater 3D Depth and less eye fatigue.

The Samsung PS59D6900 outstanding 2D and 3D picture and sound performance is as a result of new technologies including 600 Hz Sub-field Motion, Clear Image Panel & Fast Response Time

600 Hz Sub-Field Motion is the process of providing sharp, jitter-free pictures in Full-HD with 1080 lines of resolution. Each frame it processed into 12 sub-fields to optimise the performance of the frame to provide clearer, smoother pictures. The result is a received 50 Hz signal is improved to 100Hz and analyzed 6 times to provide a high motion rate. This is coupled with a fast response time provides the perfect conditions to watching 2D and 3D content in Full HD 1080p. Clear Image Panel is the process of absorbing external light and eliminating reflection, enhancing contrast and picture clarity of the TV.

Technical Specifications and Features

• Brand: Samsung
• Product Colour: Brushed Black
• Visible Screen Size: 59 Inches (150cm)
• Technology: Full HD Ready TV (1080p), Full HD Ready 3D TV (1080p), Bluetooth®, DLNA® Certified, WiFi™ Built-In
• Digital Tuner: Freeview, Freeview HD
• Resolutions (Pixels): 1920 x 1080
• Picture Refresh Rate: 600Hz - (Subfield)
• Contrast Ratio: Mega Contrast
• Viewing Angle: 178°
• Small Internet Apps: BBC iPlayer, Facebook, LoveFilm, Muzu TV, Picasa, Twitter, YouTube®
• Connections: 1 Scart Input, 4 HDMI Inputs, 1 Optical Digital Output, 2 USB 2.0 Inputs
• Interactive Features: Digital Text, Electronic Programme Guide
• Convenience Options: Home Network, Integrated USB Terminal, Network Firmware Update, Time Shift, USB HDD Recording, USB Music Player, USB Photo Viewer, USB Video Player
• Other Features: Screen Burn Protection, Tabletop Stand, Wall Mountable
• Vesa Compatible (mm): 600 x 400
• Energy Efficiency Rating: C
• Included Accessories: Remote Control: TM1060
• Product Dimensions: Package Size: 1490 x 960 x 430
  With Stand: 1378.4 x 886 x 335
  Without Stand: 1378.4 x 827.3 x 38
• Weight: 36.30kg including stand
• Manufacturers Guarantee: 1 Year parts & Labour