The Samsung F8500 plasma has been selected as the winner of the annual Value Electronics' Flat Panel Shootout in a closely fought battle with two Panasonic flagships. While the calibrators at the event -- and CNET editors in attendance attendance -- chose the Panasonic VT60 and ZT60, the other attendees thought the Samsung's higher brightness and better bright room performance gave it an edge. Trouble viewing this email? Read it online.

May 16, 2013

CNET Home Theater and Audio

Samsung F8500 plasma wins industry shootout

The Samsung F8500 plasma has been selected as the winner of the annual Value Electronics' Flat Panel Shootout in a closely fought battle with two Panasonic flagships. While the calibrators at the event -- and CNET editors in attendance -- chose the Panasonic VT60 and ZT60, the other attendees thought the Samsung's higher brightness and better bright room performance gave it an edge.
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