TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Samsung PN51E6500EF

Contrary to popular belief, plasma HDTVs aren't dead. They're less energy efficient than their LED-backlit counterparts, but Samsung, Panasonic, and LG continue to make solid plasma screens. Our most recent budget Editors' Choice HDTV was Samsung's entry-level, 3D-ready PN51E490B4F, and now the midrange PNE6500EF series has stepped up to join it. The 51-inch PN51E6500EF ($1,319.99 list) we tested offers plenty of online services and apps, out-of-the-box 3D, and most importantly, a great picture. Its black levels aren't quite as low as they could be, but otherwise, this set offers a lot for the money, so it's our latest Editors' Choice for midrange plasma HDTVs.

Design
Large and attractive, the PN51E6500EF sports a flat, matte black bezel framed by a clear plastic edge that gives it a bit of flair. It comes with a sturdy, four-legged, black plastic base that can pivot left and right and holds the HDTV securely. The bezel has a single red indicator light in the lower left corner near the infrared sensor, and no visible controls on the front or sides of the screen. A small joystick-like control knob sits just under the infrared sensor, behind the bezel. The knob serves as a Power button and a way to navigate menus; it's a bit awkward, but I eventually got used to it.

Around back, there are two HDMI ports and two USB ports facing left toward the edge of the screen for easy access. An additional HDMI port, component and composite video inputs, optical audio output, Ethernet port, and the cable connection face back. Three HDMI ports is disappointing; competing midrange screens of the same size typically offer four. It's still enough to connect a cable box, a Blu-ray player, and a game system, though.

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