Foosh...taukeh Ronald upgrading...

Ooh...congrats taukeh Ronald...

Anyways, I dunno but the IQ on the 50" B650 looked better than the 63" B680 side by side...

Comparisons and Conclusion

I am an owner of a 2008 Panasonic plasma and a 2008 Pioneer Kuro standard, so I have some perspective from which to judge the 2009 Samsung plasmas. Because of its superior color accuracy and checkerboard contrast, I definitely prefer the Samsung over the Panasonic. I have not yet seen the 2009 G and V-series Panasonics, but what I have read leads me to surmise that the G-series offers little improvement over the 2008 model, and may even have taken a step back, especially in the THX mode. The V-series is a different matter. I'll update this review when I have a chance to spend some time with these models.

The Kuro Standard is a harder call. The Kuro's offer truly world-class black levels and checkerboard contrast. However, the Kuro Standards have mediocre color accuracy and grayscale. They also lack the necessary adjustments to make either any better. Calibrators can custom calibrate the grayscale on the Kuro Standards using an aftermarket tool called ControlCAL. But there's nothing even they can do about the color accuracy without installing a very expensive external video processor. If cost were no object, then I think that these panels are about even. The Samsung excels in color accuracy and the Kuro excels in black level and contrast. However, taking cost into account, I think I'd have to go with the Samsung. You can get a 58-inch Samsung plasma for less than a 50" Kuro would cost, if you can find one.

Quite simply, based on the flat panel displays I have spent some time with, none look better than the Samsung PN58B650. If I were buying a plasma today, this is the one I would get. Highly recommended.

IR for my panel has improved termendously!
been using my tv for bout 2 months now (i think)

it is hooked to my htpc and my contrast is rather high too. Setting is more or less the same as RonaldJoe gave me. Good setting! Just some little adjustments to suit my quirky taste.

not much IR. even if there is, it's easily removed.

just thought of sharing

sorry if im out of topic but can someone teach me how to update my b650 firmware?
and does it necessary to update in terms of updates and benefits?

Can I also have setting for this Tv?

Dunno if this was posted before, but heck, who cares?

http://www.displaycalibrationonline.com/re...plasma_2009.asp

Not a fanboy lah. If I can afford I'd get a KRP-500. I'd rather be a Pioneer fanboy but alas...

Yeah...The Kuro Standard is not available in Malaysia. The one that is available in Malaysia/Asia is comparable to Kuro elite.

I wish I could calibrate a Sammy to see the difference.

The Sammy has less noiser colours compared to the Kuros. However, the blacks are not as good.

The Kuro and the Sammy are a wash for colour accuracy.

Not a fanboy lah. If I can afford I'd get a KRP-500. I'd rather be a Pioneer fanboy but alas...

no need to wish..i'm getting this sammy model for CNY..would be honored if u willing to calibrate for me...can pm me ur cost..i hv a spears & munsil calibration bd too..

Gonna hook pioneer bdp320 & a POHD(for now) to this tv..

My loc in pj only...if u willing i'll be more than glad to hv sifu calibrate for me

Good explaination. I'm impressed. Going to buy this plasma soon.he..he.